Alan Watts on myth, culture and paradise regained
Originally published in 1963, The Two Hands of God: The Myths of Polarity is Alan Watts’s forgotten book on world mythology – myths of light … Read more
Creativity
The courage to care
– by Duane and Catherine O’Kane – We aren’t avoiding each other because of the problems. We have problems because we are avoiding each other. … Read more
Leela Gilday’s timely North Star Calling
MUSIC RISING by Bruce Mason The northern sky wheels around Polaris, the star humans have relied on to sail seas, cross deserts, escape slavery. And … Read more
Let’s all be less stupid. OK?
– by Bruce Mason – If anyone survives the current human-caused mass extinction – the sixth since the dawn of time – they’ll look back … Read more
Back To Shore – Shari Ulrich creates a musical safe harbour
MUSIC RISING by Bruce Mason Many Common Ground readers have grown up with the diverse, award-winning music and songs of Shari Ulrich – created in … Read more
Dragon Jars and Lotus Bowls
– a talk by Jennifer Fahrni – An award-winning artist’s contribution to international culture Jean MacKay Fahrni (1919-2019) I’m normally introducing The Irish Rovers to … Read more
Bastards and bodhisattvas – from high hopes to high office
– by Geoff Olson – This month I’ve been tasked to write on “why voters don’t trust politicians once they get into power.” The simple … Read more
Aftereffects of near death experiences
Explore the extraordinary People who’ve had an extraordinary experience in their lives often change their perspective on human relationships and may develop special abilities to … Read more
To sleep or not to sleep
Are we a nation of insomniacs? by Janet Currie Had trouble sleeping lately? You aren’t alone. In Canada and other comparable countries, insomnia is described … Read more
Paul Pigat – the fire behind Blue Smoke
MUSIC RISING by Bruce Mason IIn a dizzying array of diverse roles, Paul Pigat is a leading player in our region’s music. The guitar wiz … Read more