On December 21, 2012 the Sun passes through the center of the Milky Way at exactly 11:11am GMT. This astrological event occurs only once in 26,000 years. And so this Winter Solstice is considered to be of great astrological and also numerological significance as it stands for the number 11 – the highest spiritual number in numerology. …
I like to read my old journals, looking back a year ago at today’s date. This morning I discovered that I published the HOPE website on 17th November although it seems that my first blog was released on the 21st. A first anniversary this week! Time to stop up a bit, to review and perhaps …
My family and friends live on the East Coast. Last week as the whole world was mesmerized by the monster storm “Sandy”, I found myself reacting differently than I had to other climate dramas when I realized my own family and friends were in danger. At first I thought all the media noise was just …
It has been well over a month since I last wrote a blog post – the longest break yet! During this time I have been on my bi-yearly retreat in Wales, then on a two week vacation in Sicily with family. It is easy to get distracted from the world situation during such enjoyable times. …
“We are moving!” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, The Future of Man This is the introductory quote in Carter Phipps‘ recently released book called “Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea”. As you may be able to guess – the idea is Evolution. “Evolutionaries” came recommended by every New Thought luminary I …
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi Here is a summer gift for your enjoyment. Each time I view this video I find something new to delight me. Fall in love with all life! May your …
“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” Henry David Thoreau Spring finally arrived in Norway only about two weeks ago and hardly had time to settle when summer pushed it away, bringing nature to full bloom with bright sunshine and hot …
Last night, a smart friend of mine wanted to talk to me about my last blog, “Time for Swarming”. Her headlines: Aren’t you exaggerating! This is scary. Shouldn’t the government be doing something? How can we change such a complex system as an individual. I don’t know what to believe about climate change. And I …
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Things are heating up. More and more people are speaking out about the seriousness of our Global situation. Extreme weather is constantly in the news. Oceans suffering. Our way …
Have you heard the expression “Wicked Problems”? Better learn it because it is turning up everywhere. Don’t miss the powerful video at the end (viewed by over one million people) that points to something besides creativity that we need to solve these problems. What seems like a positive trend to me is the acknowledgement of …
