I am because you are…

Two cygnets on the lake, with ripples and reflections of the green bank and trees beyond

Wandering up to feed the boys, I reflected on just how many lives Jules, my brother, had touched. And in turn, how many had shaped him over the years.  The ripples of our lives are astonishing, including the effect those around us have on who we become.  And then, walking back down to the lake, … Read more

Being part of a generative society

Swan family in the late afternoon, slanting sunlight, close to the edge of the lake

Over the last few weeks, Steve and I have experienced what it is like to be part of a living, generative community. One where people don’t wait to be asked.  Who are thoughtful about what they share. And whose love and care are generous. We are really grateful. Thank you. WALKING ALONGSIDE  Walking alongsidenot behind, … Read more

Who do you notice?

Swans in the water and alpacas on the waterside in the late afternoon light in autumn

We often ask ‘what did you notice’, but what if we paused to ask who? Who made you feel seen in a way that surprised you? And who heard the words you weren’t quite brave enough to say, yet? Who do you need to spend time with in order to feel more human? We are … Read more

Being grateful for those around us

Steve feeding the swan family by the lakeside

This day… LOOKING UP When I look upI see the webof connectionsand interconnections,those who surround usand those who form usinto becoming. They give me voice, and hope.  And I am grateful.  + Sue Heatherington  Pause. See differently. Re-story…

Participants in the cycle of life

Mist shrouded lake, with reed island and trees in the background and swan family and ducks in the middle ground, with reflections on the still water

In reality, nothing actually starts with us alone.  Neither does it finish with us.  So the question might be: do we want to do a solo turn or embrace being contributors?  To make it all about us, or contribute to the greater abundance?  Which actually means both giving and receiving.  Pause. See differently. Re-story…