Spiritually Speaking

How do we define 'none' when it comes to religious tradition?

Suppose what we do defines us more than what we say we believe? In North America the share of the population that is rising most rapidly are 鈥渢he Nones,鈥� those who check 鈥淣one of the Above鈥� on the religious affiliation question. But how do we define that?

Feb 17, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

Valentine's Day - an opportunity to expand our concepts of love

Whether you observe Valentine鈥檚 Day with others, or are on your own, please do something loving for the sake of it.

Feb 14, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Ash Wednesday 鈥� a Valentine from God

Not since 2018 has the Christian Holy Day of Ash Wednesday fallen on Valentine鈥檚 Day. It provides us with a different perspective on both important days and how they are connected.

Feb 10, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Open House invitation for Al-Iman Mosque, Victoria, BC

We extend a warm invitation to everyone to join us for the 3rd Open House Event at Masjid Al-Iman located at 2218 Quadra, in Victoria on Family Day, Monday, February 19th, 2024.

Feb 6, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

Can faith teach us reconciliation and peace in a dark world?

Wherever we find ourselves and whoever we are, can we learn to heal wounds, live with difference and celebrate diversity while building a culture of peace?

Feb 3, 2024 9:16 AM Read more >

The 鈥淚ndigenous critique鈥� of European civilization and the values shift on our collective doorstep

A Christmas gift of a copy of the international bestseller, The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity, by David Graeber and David Wengrow set me thinking.

Jan 31, 2024 9:13 AM Read more >

To bless others is to take things to another level

I鈥檝e long believed that a key responsibility is to support and encourage both ourselves and others, but to bless them lifts our thoughts higher.

Jan 27, 2024 8:27 AM Read more >

Understanding grief, a healthy response to trauma

I have learned that each one of us determines what is traumatic in our world. The healthy response to that trauma is to grieve. Successful navigation of grief involves acknowledging feelings, letting them be heard, validated and attended to.

Jan 20, 2024 9:52 AM Read more >

What the world needs now is more love

This year can be different to last year if we consistently use this one simple ingredient in our daily activities.

Jan 13, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

Our economic system can be based on compassion

From every indication, the present economic system in much of the world has failed to distribute wealth justly and equitably.

Jan 6, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

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