When one embarks on a process of change, it is with the knowledge that as the old and no longer relevant is discarded, space opens up to permit the entry of the new, and to creative discovery.

It is early morning just before full sun up and my favourite time of day. I feel the soft sand of the beach under my feet. I live in what I call the most nourishing environment for me.

My early walk to the beach one morning presented me with a message I could not ignore. When I reached the ocean’s shore there was a startling sight, a very wide expanse of pristine clean sand.

The idea and value of community has always meant a great deal to me. In my neighborhood I feel a sense of community, a sense of belonging, which I suggest is a need for all people.

Being able to listen to the ocean is not only calming and spirit restoring but it also teaches.

A demonstration of the strength of the common people here and their creative skills to make work for themselves through marginal but honest activities.

Even nature sometimes needs a little help.“Someone” decided to create a support for the branch so it could be successful in its reach to get the sun’s nourishment for the main tree trunk.

Do you practice due diligence? Does the sound of these words prompt a negative or positive reaction ?

Omar is one of the beach workers to whom we community members owe a debt of gratitude.

Persistence is key to being successful in reaching one’s goals. In life, however, not everything happens in a straight line.