In these troubled and unpredictable times that COVID-19 has inflicted upon us, I have longed to retreat into a safe and more predictable time. Since looking forward does not offer that possibility, at least for the foreseeable future, I was reminded today of a visit that Norm and I made […] Read more
Beyond the Corona Virus
During the limitations that have arisen during this unusual time of the Corona virus, there has been a prolonged experience of isolation and absence of physical contact and outside activity. The result is often a restlessness and loneliness. One challenge is to convert the loneliness to solitude, which create quite […] Read more
Selected Presentations and Workshops
The following selections are samples of themes that can be adapted for workshops, seminars, and retreats for any group or organization. For more information, contact us at nking@uwindsor.ca Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Workshops on Music and Spirituality This workshop explores what is meant by our spirituality and how music may […] Read more
Selected Articles
Full articles available on request. Contact us at nking@uwindsor.ca A Study of the Relationship between Personal Values and Moral Reasoning of Undergraduate Business Students. Norman King and Jane Ripley. “Music, Meaning, and Wellness.” The Canadian MusicTeacher, September 2015 and January 2016. This article is based on our presentation at the […] Read more
Books
Touching the Spirit… Reflections from the Heart – by Jane Ripley and Norman King A collection of reflective verse that attempts to articulate experiences that are deeply personal yet universal. Cover Photography – Dale Ripley Shop Now An exploration of basic human experiences that at once put us in touch […] Read more
Spirituality, Human Rights, and Human Worth
One of the challenges today is to find a vision of life that illumines and sustains the struggle to fashion a world in which personal integrity, human friendship, and social justice, are honoured and fostered. This, too, is the task of a contemporary spirituality: to heed the questions that arise […] Read more
The Music Lesson… The Lesson of Music
Rather than ask why we should take music lessons, perhaps we should ask what is the lesson of music. We need to study music because of what it teaches us. Music teaches us a new language. We learn to make beautiful sounds with our hands and our voices. We acquire […] Read more
Jane’s Private Music Studio
To inquire about lessons and/or workshops, contact Jane at musicteacher@hotmail.com or www.ormta.org. Read more