Monthly Archives: August 2011
How I Learned Gratitude
| August 15, 2011 | Posted by Jenny Ann Fraser under Feast... |
This is a re-post from Aug 4, 2010. It is a favourite of mine, because it marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. One that I have come to view as very slow and subtle adventure that is my life today. It’s almost two years ago now, since I became the sole name on my apartment… …continue reading.
Full of Words:
| August 11, 2011 | Posted by Jenny Ann Fraser under The Art of Kindness |
I don’t see how there could be a happy alternative to fully being oneself. Anything less would deny you your destiny as far as I can tell. I think the key to being our true selves lies in trust. We need to trust in a benevolent universe that creates nothing in nature without purpose, and… …continue reading.
Honouring That Which is Sacred:
| August 9, 2011 | Posted by Jenny Ann Fraser under Feast... |
Years ago, when I converted to Judaism, I was blessed to have a group of close friends to share my religion with. Shabbat, the celebration of the Sabbath which starts at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday was a great gift. Those who turn their noses down at all organized religion often… …continue reading.
Thandie Newton Stole My Blog Post!
| August 1, 2011 | Posted by Jenny Ann Fraser under The Art of Kindness |
Today, I was going to write a post about compassion. What I have learned, what I am still learning. To be compassionate, requires an understanding of our inextricable connection with each other, the Earth and all of its living things. When we understand ourselves as a part of the whole universe, not some separate entity… …continue reading.
