Smell the Roses
I have needed a reminder to stop and smell the roses lately. Even as I enjoy my time at home, recovering, I still forget to take it slow sometimes and to be gen...
Tag: stress illness
Life Manifesto
This week I developed a life manifesto. I'm designing the life that I love because I want to live my life on purpose.
Hindsight
This week I met with someone to explore an opportunity. It’s part of what I think I could include in my mix of income-generating strategies. Of course wri...
Forgiveness and Compassion
There are a few people in my life who I need to forgive. Not because they deserve it or because I condone their behaviour, but for my benefit. The feelings asso...
Healing Series Part 1: Body Stress Release
In this healing series, I’ll explain the various healing practices that I’ve experienced and what I gained from them. I truly believe that in taking an active r...
Despair
I have always judged people who run away from their families harshly. But not anymore. I understand why people run away from their children. I too, feel that de...
Meditation for the Layman
I am currently reading The Resilience Factor by Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatté. The book has some wonderful strategies to build resilience – a vital skill for ...
Mindfulness as a means to Reduce Suffering
As someone with a stress-induced illness, it’s clear that our thoughts affect our health. It is possible to change the quality of our thoughts to reduce the str...
Nostalgia can be a Mood Booster
Yesterday I was looking for a mosaic kit to do with my six year old and I came across an old shoe box of letters. Yes, letters that were handwritten and posted ...
The Power of Novelty
I’m a strange combination of attributes I guess. I’m right-brained and creative but also I’m disciplined and focussed. I’m a great fan of structure and I tend t...