Religion, Spirituality and Social Media: An evening at Social Media Club Victoria

What are the hardest (or most important?) subjects to talk about? Many would say religion, politics and sex.  Well, last night at the Victoria’s Social Media Club, religion was talked about; openly, and with enthusiasm.  The topic: Religion, Spirituality and Social Media. Leading the discussion were a three-person panel; Venerable Eshu Martin (Abbot) is the […]

Collaborative Journeys at 100

This is my 100th blog post on Collaborative Journeys. Whoopee! I started blogging in January 2009. I promised myself I’d stick it out for one year. I’m still at it. I’m hoping that’s a good thing, for both you (the reader) and me! Blogging is not my job. I don’t get paid for doing it. […]

Move closer: Reduce those relationship highs and lows

Relationships have their ups and downs, their highs and lows. For many it can be like an emotional seesaw; when I’m feeling high, you’re on a low, and when you’re riding high, I’m low. And sometimes, those highs and lows can get a bit scary.  If I fall off, what happens to me? What happens […]

You COULD Live a Long Time: Are You Ready? a video book review

In our western traditions we often overlook the value of elder’s wisdom.  You Could Live a Long Time: Are you Ready? by Lyndsay Green, is a wonderful, easily navigated book that shares elder’s wisdom in a very accessible way.  The author is a pioneering sociologist and researcher who has spent her career helping people use […]

Break down those silos and re-build from above and below

Trying to get everyone on the same page? As long as your team members stay in their silos, your job will be next to impossible. To break down the thick walls between silos, build on the things all silos have in common: the sky above (vision) and the ground below (values). The silos metaphor is […]