Tag Archives: Understanding

What I Learned from Mr. Tall, a Man Named Gary, and Cab No. 549

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pippa Hirst

I was sitting on a patio at a pub in Toronto the other night. It was nearly 1 am. I’d just been babysitting a friend’s kids and afterwards hopped in a cab with some other friends and headed to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Compassion, Faith, Friends, Gary, Gratitude, Homelessness, Hummingbird Centre, Kids, Letting Go, Mr. Tall, Mr. Tickle, Old Friends, Roger Hargreaves, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Soul Connection, Spirituality, Toronto, Understanding | Leave a comment

With Friends of All Ages, Life Can Be Sweet

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Pippa Hirst

I spent the day with my 5-year old friend, Luella, yesterday. We did all kinds of fun stuff. First I got a very special manicure, complete with “clown abstract” and “rainbow” designs. Then we played animal shadow games on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Caregivers, Circle of Life, Compassion, Friends of All Ages, Ice cream, Kids, Kids are smart, Learning, Life Can Be Sweet, Life is Sweet, Love, Old people are smart, Patience, Seniors, Sweet Treats, Understanding | 1 Comment

Letting Go of the Problem

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Pippa Hirst

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Acceptance, Compassion, Letting Go, Problem Solving, Understanding, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Empathy & Understanding

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Pippa Hirst

“If you just learn a single trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Single Trick, Arts, Atticus Finch, Empathy, Gregory Peck, Harper Lee, Learning, Literature, Scout, Sound Advice, To Kill A Mockingbird, Understanding, Walking in Another's Shoes | Leave a comment