Today I am happy to introduce the first guest post on my blog! A few months ago I received an email from a reader that almost made me cry! It was from George who said that my writings inspired him and his wife to make a major change in their lives and that now they had a reason for living. He wanted me to know that I made a difference. It really felt good :) And so I … [Read more...] about Breaking Away from the Paradigm Life
I am changing my life
Metamorphosis
The bees that came to visit the lilac beside my window stopped coming. They have been replaced by butterflies and it got me thinking about how things change. When it happens to butterflies it seems conspicuous and abrupt. It can seem so too when it happens to other people. But when it happens to ourselves it seems like a long drawn out process that began sometime before … [Read more...] about Metamorphosis
A Reason to Live and the Freedom to Fly (our first snowbird season)
Just before we left for our first snowbird season in the American southwest I was interviewed on a radio show called “Breaking Free” which is all about people who have broken free from the traditional world, from society’s expectations, and have sought out a new life on their own terms. When I listened to some previous recordings of the show I was struck by how everyone’s … [Read more...] about A Reason to Live and the Freedom to Fly (our first snowbird season)
Breaking Free
Birds of a feather flock together. Or ... do they? This image of different species of wading birds hanging around in a group together reminds me of the variety of folks I meet in my travels. People from different backgrounds with different interests who might not ordinarily meet. But they have one thing in common: a desire to break free and live non-traditional … [Read more...] about Breaking Free
8 Lessons From Life On The Road
Every day is a new lesson when you live on the road and that is one of the most exciting things about it. The anticipation of what is to come. The endless potential and opportunity each day brings. I think the thing I liked the most is simply being excited about the day. Here are 8 lessons I learned combined with 8 of my favourite images I made during my first year as a … [Read more...] about 8 Lessons From Life On The Road