Category: Reflections
Ultimately a societal failing
(Picture of a young beggar in India) The financial gap between the haves and have-nots of society is a subject of much interest. But, there are numerous gaps between the rich and the poor, which transcends many areas of their lives. What is transpiring in the world today is genuinely a societal failing. There is […]
Shattering Youthful Dreams
If one could look at time through a wide angle lens the visible parallels between this period and that of the 1930s would be startling. In fact, analysis of economic charts shows almost a mirror image of the economy now and then. An analysis of political activity might be very similar. Economic disparity and political […]
The Year that Twilight Enveloped the World
This appears the year that will never end as turmoil and discord continue to engulf the world. There is no doubt that the world in entering into a new era and a new world order is emerging. In Canada it has been a year when corruption and political manipulation have taken centre stage. There has […]
The Year of the Solstice
The older one gets the shorter the years appear to be. This is an illusion, as is much of modern life, with its focus on goals, results and productivity. We have come to believe that this is life’s purpose. It is obvious that Life for most is out of balance. There has been much said […]
An Infinity Year
As this year fades into memory, it is perhaps time to reflect on life as infinity and change as continuum. This past year appeared to be just an extension of the year before. The evident economic, political and social turmoil of the past several years continues to grow like the contagion that it is; no […]
Quiet Contemplation
Much of my time and energy here in The Gambia is spent in contemplation, especially around the evident economic and social disparities and the development challenges required to bring about better balance. A recent visit to Ukraine and Germany visiting friends and colleagues and witnessing the obvious disparities between each of these countries and with […]
A Future Inhibited by the Past
(This picture was taken in Benin in Africa after a workshop on Community \Planning and Evaluations facilitated by Gaston Gohou) It is amazing in life how much the past overshadows the present and shapes the future. Humans apparently are hard wired to forget the hard lessons of their history. They also appear programmed to cling […]
What about the Children
My new perch in The Gambia offers different insights and a new window through which to contemplate the world. While watching current world events unfolding, impacting so many, one has to ask “what about the children”. In this country, while things are stable, life is difficult for many, but they persevere. The average annual income […]
An Epiphany Year
The end of any given year changes little in ones life, but as a new one begins hope grows for something different. Last year might be described as an epiphany for most. The realization of the sorry state of much of the world we have created, economically, politically and personally and perhaps a growing appreciation […]