Dreaming the World

Epiphany

It’s late afternoon on a Tuesday, a gray, murky, fiercely windy day, shortly before sunset. The aforementioned wind is howling, scouring the deep cold from the valley. I’m listening to a choral concert for Epiphany on BBC3. It’s been a day of cancellations, mostly due to illness of one sort or another; it seems to…

Michael Watson PhD

January 10, 2017

Psychotherapy, Shamanism, Social issues

Epiphany, healing, psychotherapy, Shamanism, wisdom

The Past in the Present

Today dawned cloudy and cold. The ground is bare save for the occasional skiff of snow. Our two-year long snow drought continues, the cold interrupted by warmth and rain. As we collectively limp towards the inauguration, I find myself strictly limiting my Facebook time. I’ve noticed that I seldom write anything remotely personal, only reposting…

Michael Watson PhD

January 8, 2017

Disability, Social issues

healing, Polio, Social Change, stories

Cycles of Change

The year has turned. We spent New Years with family near the ocean, accompanied by warmth, both emotional and physical, and much good cheer. Yesterday was New Years Day, and we celebrated by following our Sunday routine when with family: breakfast, conversation, and newspapers. We then drove the five hours home.

Michael Watson PhD

January 2, 2017

Arts, Social issues

Arts, In Montmartre, Social Change

Christmas Night

Christmas Night has fallen across the valley, following a long, rich day. We were blessed with the opportunity to spend time last night and today with several old friends, and to make new friends. It was a joy to sit, and to play, with so many people of all ages who are determined to live…

Michael Watson PhD

December 25, 2016

spirituality

Christmas