“Turn and face the strange” / « Tourner et de faire face à ce...
The late and great David Bowie advised us to “Turn and face the strange,” in reference to changes.
Some...
Padre’s Corner: Legacy
The city I consider my hometown, Guelph, Ontario, also happens to be the birthplace of LCol John McCrae, who is best known the poem...
What is the significance of the crescent moon for Muslims?
he image of the crescent moon, sometimes with a star in the centre, was a symbol which existed in antiquity before the...
Time for You in the Season of Lent / Prendre du temps pour soi...
Next Wednesday, 26 February is Ash Wednesday. This particular day marks the first day of the season of Lent in the Christian...
Run!
I read a story about a man named Tom who chased three young men who were stealing his neighbour’s bicycle. As he...
Open up to others and go to them! / S’ouvrir aux autres et aller...
Although cultures, religions and certain values may be different, as we can readily observe in the Canadian Armed Forces, we all share...
Motivating soldiers in peacetime / Motivation des soldats en temps de paix
While the motivation to prepare for combat is relatively high in times of war or potential conflict, that is obviously not the...
Reciprocity
Reciprocity, the give and take in much of our lives is based on a devised or assumed reciprocal relationships. Reflect with me for a...
To be or not to be… thankful
It is that wonderful time of year when we count the blessings we have as Canadians. Being intentional about noticing them honours the sacrifice...
Gifts from the Seven Grandfather teachings: Respect
The “Seven Grandfather Teachings” are traditional knowledge that collectively represents what is needed for community survival. The origin of the teachings is...