Circle of Life – Nature Style! The movie and stage show, “The Lion King” popularized the concept of the circle of life through the wonderful song with the words by Tim Rice put to music by Elton John. Our ancestors understood that the events in their lives were cyclical – much like the seasons […]
Canadian Society of Quester’s has various chapters throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Quester’s Chapter Contacts Wainwright, AB – Tim and Marlene timmar@telus.netQualicum Beach, BC – Helen Thomas helenhere1199@shaw.caKelowna, BC – Mel Chapman iamunlimitedthinking@hotmail.comVancouver, BC – Brenda traveller979-himal@yahoo.caCalgary, AB – Merope merope@meropesdream.comVernon, BC – Jackie Haverty j.innerlight@gmail.com Revenge – What Goes Around, Comes Around I have […]
Spring Conference – save the dates for Friday to Sunday, May 3, 4, and 5, 2019 for the Quester’s Spring Conference in beautiful Red Deer, Alberta. Fall Conference – scheduled for October 4, 5, and 6, 2019 at the Prestige Inn in lovely Salmon Arm, BC. Watch the website – https://questers.ca/ for more details. Reflections […]
No rules this year… just guidelines! Be kind to yourself and do not set yourself up for failure. Life is good. Recognize that fact. Life is not out to get you. 1. Make room for all of your emotions. 2. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. 3. Love your imperfect self. 4. Treat yourself to at […]
When a new year starts, we feel that everything is possible. We feel the optimism of the energy that floats around the world. We feel hope that life will be different this year. All is true! Let us know peace.For as long as the moon shall rise,For as long as the rivers shall flow,For as […]
Gas station picture by Q. T. Luong A Busy Christmas Eve The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. He had no decorations, no tree, no lights. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, […]
This year, the Caribou have been in the news many times because of the declining herd size. Caribou are being threatened by man and oil exploration, by disease, by changing food sources, and by the constant surveillance by concerned scientists and wild life managers. This issue started about 2005, and has been growing. There are […]
The CHA WAKAN card – Tree of Life, #32, from The Lakota Sweat Lodge Cards by Chief Archie Fire Lame Deer and Helene Sarkis In many traditions, the TREE OF LIFE is recognized – for all people see the tree as having roots buried deep in Mother Earth, and branches reaching up to Great Spirit, […]
“Seven Blunders of the World” 1. Wealth without work2. Pleasure without conscience3. Knowledge without character4. Commerce without morality5. Science without humanity6. Worship without sacrifice7. Politics without principle—Mahatma Gandhi Moving Into Death Picture Courtesy of Barbara Hirst (c) 2006 Do not pass by my epitaph, traveler.But having stopped, listen and learn, then go your way.There is […]
Some little known facts about Halloween. And you thought it was all about candy and costumes! The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% […]