Over the last couple of weeks, many of us here at Sunrise Ranch have been exploring the deeper meaning of the virtue of courage. For those of us who have an interest in making a difference in the world, courage is a critical component in the way we live our lives. CS Lewis, the… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Phil Richardson
Make the Change—It’s Worth It!
In 1980, with my family, I joined the Fourways Emissary community in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was situated on a 10-acre property with a large rambling house on the outskirts of the city. It had been purchased the previous year and I had just returned from a two-month spiritual class at an Emissary community… Continue Reading
Musings on Early Lessons of Natural Connection
In 1952, at the somewhat tender age of 7, I moved with my family from a grey but slowly-recovering city of post-war London, England, to the wilds of East Africa. While we didn’t exactly live in mud huts and eat our meals under thorn trees while fending off animals that were more interested in… Continue Reading
Fundamental Respect: a Critical Success Factor for a Thriving World
Here in Cape Town, South Africa, where I live, as we are approach the solstice, the days are shortening and winter is asserting itself. Stormy periods of gusty winds and driving rain are thankfully punctuated by pristine spells of warm sun and clear blue sky. I have grown to enjoy the contrast that enhances… Continue Reading
Life is Wonderful – Really!
A few months ago, I was taking my early morning walk along the canal road, up on the western side of Sunrise Ranch. The breeze was fresh and cool, the sky clear and bright, the water flowing abundantly next to me and there was evidence of vibrant life everywhere. All was so very well… Continue Reading