I have watched this film twice and it took the second view to say this Canadian film is a gem. Personally, I would advise you to watch it more than once. It is one of those films that beg for interpretation. The elements to keep an eye and mind on could be sexual assault, PTSD,Continue reading ““Violation”: A Canadian Gem?”
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Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)
“Pausing interrupts entrenched patterns of interaction. When the downward spiral of judging and misunderstanding is stopped even for a brief time, it becomes possible to recognize the unconscious beliefs and feelings that lie behind the problem. Such insight naturally leads to making wiser choices. We learn Radical Acceptance by practicing pausing again and again. AtContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)”
Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words”
Timothy Findley (1930-2002) remains one of Canada’s best- and well-known authors. “Famous Last Words” was published in 1981. It is fair to say it is an espionage novel where Wallis Simpson is a willing pawn of the Nazis. “ ‘The War’- like any other war-will come and go and be parenthesized by dates in historyContinue reading “Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words””
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 3 “The Federation”
Chapter 3 “The Federation” Zortixia had been the leader of the Federation. It had built itself up from the ground after a series of devastating nuclear attacks during The Great Nuclear Battle. Only a fraction of its population survived and they voted to create a peaceful and pacifist society. It was the first planet inContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 3 “The Federation””
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha”; Importance of the Pause
Tara Brach, psychotherapist and meditation teacher tells us in her book the importance of a pause. “Learning to pause is the first step in the practice of Radical Acceptance. A pause is a suspension of activity, a time of temporary disengagement when we are no longer moving towards any goal.” “A pause is, by nature,Continue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha”; Importance of the Pause”
Revry Celebrates Women’s History Month with free female queer content
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ON REVRY Revry Celebrates Women All Month Long With Films, Series, and Music Videos. Los Angeles, CA – Feb. 17, 2021 – Revry celebrates Women’s History Month with an entire March calendar highlighting incredible female Queer content made by and for the community. “Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is such an important time atContinue reading “Revry Celebrates Women’s History Month with free female queer content”
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party”
Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party” Why the Opposite Party had gained so much strength in Zortixia might be simply a desire for change from a society so long steeped in peace, tranquility and democracy. The Opposite Party fomented hostilities and hate which they secretly propagandized. Their lies and slander were so unbelievable many believed inContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party””
COVID Poetry Corner: “Stuck in a Perpetual Lockdown”
Stuck in a Perpetual Lockdown It would seem with half baked theories you politico medico eliteare trying to keep me from being in a hospital gown in some sort of totalitarianism spite At times your deference to shaky theories has me puzzled beyond beliefcausing millions grief Can we digress to biblical times and look forContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Stuck in a Perpetual Lockdown””
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with The Heart of a Buddha”
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with The Heart of a Buddha” Tara Brach is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher. “As we lean into the experience of the moment-releasing our stories and gently holding our pain or desire-Radical Acceptance begins to unfold. The two parts of genuine acceptance-seeing clearly and holding our experience withContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with The Heart of a Buddha””
Robert K Stephen’s New Novel “Mutantism on the March”
Get ready for another serialized novel by Robert K. Stephen entitled “Mutantism on the March” which is political science fiction wrapped in satire. Follow the adventures on earth and the planet Zortixia. Willie Montenez is your superhero as he is exiled from the planet Zortixia to earth. The terrifying Jiber and the regressive Opposite Party,Continue reading “Robert K Stephen’s New Novel “Mutantism on the March””
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