We’re All In This Together
Over the last couple of days I have been feeling a bit disconnected. Not from anything or anyone in particular, but rather disconnected from my usual feeling of content. For me this is often a sign of overwhelm or stress, or it can be an indication that change is coming. Fortunately, when I woke up [...]
Meet your pain body
One evening, after a day of challenging interactions, my daughter had what I call a meltdown. This is a moment where she can’t communicate what she needs and her body seems to be in turmoil. These moments are the toughest for me because like many parents, I have a hard time responding to her in [...]
How Could I Not Do This?
In three days I will join over 30 friends, family members, and strangers in an event that has one simple purpose; to spread happiness. The response from our local community has been wonderful and I have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback. However, today I was struck by the question I have been asked by [...]
Dare Not To Compare
Following the launch of this blog I was completely overwhelmed by the responses I received from many of you. Some of your comments were encouraging, supportive and loving. Others offered acknowledgement that the subjects of gratitude, acceptance and leveraging the wisdom and guidance of the Universe were important to discuss and share. Some comments even brought me to tears because [...]
No Resolution
As you are all aware, today is the last day of 2012. The end of the year tends to make most of us contemplative, reflective and often, hard on ourselves. While many of us will half-heartedly commit to better health and to stronger relationships in the coming year, few of us will make it very [...]
Be Your Own Miracle: A Review Of The Book “May Cause Miracles”
Do you ever find yourself wishing for something miraculous to happen? Do you wish for a change to occur in your life that will lead you to achieve the career of your dreams, to attract meaningful satisfying relationships, or to experience all of the abundance you can imagine? What if I told you that wishing [...]
Appreciating Abundance
The other night, as I finished up some gift wrapping, I was struck by a wave of gratitude for the last three weeks. Like many of you, my December has been extremely busy; I had a final exam to complete, my daughters birthday party to plan, holiday celebrations and events to attend, my day job [...]
Just Do Something – Note From The Universe
I love receiving my Notes from the Universe every morning. They are sometimes funny, sometimes inspiring, and often exactly what I need. I thought this one was a good one to share because within it is the best advice someone can receive if they are looking to make any kind of change. www.tut.com Totally Unique [...]
When No News Is Good News
A few years ago I stopped watching the news. In fact, television no longer plays a role in my life at all. But that wasn’t always the case. I used to love having the news on and for many years had a television in the kitchen so I could listen to the news as I [...]
Just Enjoy The Ride!
As promised, this week I am very excited to have my amazing cousin Tracy share an experience that illustrates how presence and mindfulness can help you overcome an incredible challenge – even when you’re not fully prepared! Cycling 200 km in two days – no problem. Confidence – no problem. Very little training – this [...]
Magical Messages
It seemed over this past week that the messages I needed to hear the most arrived right when I needed to receive them. The Universe works in such magical ways! Today I am grateful for this wisdom and for my ability to see it as such. One of these messages is pasted below. It’s another [...]
Food For Thought
This morning I am embarking on what some of us consider a big task – preparing a Turkey Dinner for my family. Although I am not a great cook, I have pulled off similar meals over the years, but they have come with a level of stress and worry. You see, what I do love [...]
Break All The Rules
I do not love to cook nor do I excel at baking; however, I do love the kitchen and the way it becomes the place to congregate in any home. Let’s face it, most of us spend a lot of time preparing food and cleaning up after it has been enjoyed. In our house, the [...]
Me Day
Today I am having a ‘me’ day. Meaning I am doing whatever I feel like doing, when I feel like doing it and only what is necessary for survival. As you might imagine (and most of you can probably relate to) for someone whose days are usually very hectic it feels a bit strange to [...]
One Blue Cup At A Time – Part 2
As I explained in part 1 of One Blue Cup At A Time, overcoming my fear of telling the people closest to me that I was struggling with postpartum depression was a major hurdle. Fortunately, as I was first starting to find my way out of the dark, I received the most important lesson I would learn. This serendipitous moment [...]
Saturday Night “Stompa”
I love Serena Ryder’s music. In fact most of my family does. This is especially true of my daughter who, thanks to a very special friend, got the opportunity to go back stage and meet Serena before her show this summer. It was definitely a night to be grateful for. Witnessing the pure excitement and [...]
One Blue Cup At A Time – Part 1
I planned on posting something completely different this week, something light and humorous; but over the past couple of weeks a few things have transpired in the lives of people I love that inspired me to share something much more personal. This post has been in the back of my mind since I first conceived [...]
Thanks with a helping of giving
Thanksgiving weekend is my favorite long weekend of the year. I’m a lover of fall and all of the changes it represents; the trees responding to cool, short days with their show of colour, long sleeved tops and knee high boots, back to school, jeans, warm cozy spaces and long slow cooked meals. Somehow I [...]
My Funny Boy – Practical Applications Of “The Force”
I have always been a Star Wars fan. I grew up with a brother who was engrossed in the action figures and the model ships and we often spent hours with friends in his room defending the Jedi’s from the Dark Side of The Force. Needless to say, I was tickled when my boy showed an interest in [...]
The Ache In My Lungs
Recently I started running again after a two year hiatus and I am re-discovering that I love it. To be outside and to take my body on a journey from point A to point B is a huge part of it. I will never enjoy running on a treadmill, but being outside, choosing a route [...]
Peace Within The Noise
I stumbled upon this quote and felt I had to share it because the words seemed to be presented specifically to me at time when I needed to be reminded of an important lesson. Lately, one of my biggest pet peeves has become extraneous noise and like most people, I live in a world where [...]
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