The Soulistry Blog

Long ago, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was born. Considered to be one of the most important Stoic philosophers, Aurelius penned these words: "When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive: to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." The...

Last night, I lit a candlefor the people of the United States. Many are bereft at the news and find fearthe occupier of their thoughts. Tonight, I will light a candlefor the people of the United States. May loyalty to the Constitution rather than loyalty to one manbe...

Gratitude today for the gentle reflected image of boatsbringingStillness of water… peaceStillness of mind… peaceStillness of body… peaceStillness of soul… peaceMay it be so as the reality of what happened at a presidential rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 is...

  · in the midst of tearslight raindrops on flower petalsreveal beautysomething about whichone can be gratefulif soin the midst of personal tearswhat are you grateful for todayif soin the midst of political tearswhat can we be grateful for todayif soin the wider...

Have a look through the peekhole ... what is on the other side, if the head of the ultra-conservative very radical-sounding Heritage Foundation and architect of Project 2025, Kevin Roberts, has his way, is devastating. He stated: "We are in the process of the second...

"We hold these truths to be self-evident,that all men <sic> are created equal." Tomorrow is July 4th and Americans will be marking Independence Day and its adoption of their Declaration of Independence in 1776 which includes this phrase: "We hold these truths to...

Proud to be a Canadian?  Yep.   Happy to be a Canadian?   Very much. Grateful to be a Canadian?  ... Understatement. However you will be marking another anniversary of this country, there is much that is good, in spite of the frustrations and problems. It is easy to...

This is not the usual Father's Day reflection.  Father's Day - a day marked in North America and other parts of the world to remember and celebrate the fathers in our lives ... biological, foster, adoptive, grandfathers, etc.  And at the same time, it is 'usual',...

took a drive down a road not travelledand discovereda chair by the river that called and spoke come - sit - restgaze - ponder - exhale worryquestion - dream - writesketch - inhale peace - feelbelieve - be - that chair - a blessingthose surrounding trees - a...

“It’s hopeless. You just have to accept that. Your child will never be a contributing member of society.  I can make arrangements for him to be institutionalized.  It’s all for the best.”Those were the words the doctor spoke, telling the young mother that her son was...

The first time I heard someone look at something I had created and say "June, you are an artist," I was taken aback. An artist? No, not me. I can't draw or paint or do calligraphy or sculpt or quilt or ... I just play. And then it dawned on me ... just as beauty is in...

With Mother's Day on the horizon, may we be mindful that there are women who will be celebrating and giving thanks while at the same time there will be women who will be grieving and in pain --- all on the same day.With Mother's Day on the horizon, I think of and pray...

Yom Hashoah begins this night at sundown.  It is a time for Jews and all of the world to pay respect to those who perished in the Holocaust under Nazi rule - millions of people: gypsies, gays, clergy, ordinary citizens, Jewish people, many of whom had no idea they had...

Do you remember Yoda from Star Wars?   A legendary Jedi Master, Yoda may have been small in size, but he was quite the theologian, philosopher and poet. Yoda said "Do or do not.   There is no try."  In those two short sentences, Yoda extended a call to *do.""Do*...

It's a new month - the month of May has begun. Happy May Day! Summer is on its way. In Celtic tradition, the beginning of summer is known as Beltane (Gaelic May Day festival) with celebrations which include the decoration of homes with flowers, bonfires, feasting,...

The celebration of Passover begins this night.  As Jewish people mark the beginning of Pesach/Passover which begins with a Seder (a special meal with various rituals), the youngest Jewish child present will ask the same question which has been asked for centuries by...

This is a difficult time for many.  Terrible things are happening.... The people of Ukraine have been invaded and are at war.  ... Israel, Palestine, Gaza - say those words and people "take sides."... People flee their homes in the hope of finding refuge.... Fear,...

St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) is a day that brings forth the 'wearing of the green', stories of leprechauns and shamrocks, wonderful Irish music and gentle reminders of Celtic spirituality in many parts of the world.  Celtic spirituality transcends institutionalized...

I saw children shooting hoops,a crocus, snowbells, daffodils,an art gallery on ZOOM,dishes that needed to be washed,a mom with a smile, pushing her little one in a stroller,a cashier wearing a mask,weeds growing in the yard,colour on leaves, on cars, on clothing, in...