The View From The Island

What can Donald Sutherland and Tim Hutton teach us about 'gratitude'? In this episode, Matthew talks about the impact a movie had on his attempt to not beat himself up too much.

In this episode, Matthew talks about arm pain, feeling under-appreciated, and coping with stress....BUT also remembering to do one thing without regard for re-payment or recognition.

In this episode, Matthew shares how the great Sherlock Holmes can help us focus on what's important...and how to be grateful FOR it.

In this episode, Matthew reflects on how a solitary, lonesome trek through dangerously hot weather could spark a momentary appreciation of an unexpected meteorological 'gift'.

In this episode, Matthew talks about accidentally finding the Japanese concept of 'gaman'...how Fr. Fick showed him it, indirectly, years ago...and why it's imperative that he try to practice it.

In this episode, Matthew struggled to keep it together on a day-to-day basis. The island beckons.

In this episode, Matthew gets stuck on the idea of 'impermanence', and wonders if anything can free the wheel from spinning in the mud.

Matthew ruminates on how a slight grain of acknowledgement can sometimes make all the difference.   Got a comment or a thought? Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Matthew 'gets a hand' from a stranger...and wonders if he can reciprocate. Get in touch with Matthew: [email protected]

In this 2026 episode, Matthew speaks at length about fraught relationships, spiritual darkness, and the need to pay heed to the sound of the bell.