We have had a rough 18 months with the covid situation. Lengthy and ever-changing health directives, governmental mixed messages, job insecurity, social isolation, family break-ups, financial hardships, increased mental health issues, inconsistent health care and...
As we begin the second half of the year, let’s pause, notice and give thanks for the simple pleasures we have in our world. What we give our attention to, will grow – so let’s be mindful of where our thoughts, feelings and emotions are leading. With an attitude of...
While cleaning up the Spring gardens, I became acutely aware of the look, feel and strength of my hands. I suppose when one is crawling under and over things to get those last few weeds, then dumping and spreading 18 bags of manure, compost and soil to bump up the...
More people are using meditation as a way of calming, centering and focusing their minds. For most, getting to a place of peacefulness is easy. The place of quiet mind is a retreat and a refueling station. For others, the mind is too busy, the body is too restless...
With the slower pace of summer upon us, now would be a great time to practice a few short, daily meditations. The more often you practice, the easier meditation becomes. As your confidence increases, feel free to increase the length of time. Here are some starting...
When the mind wanders, strange things can happen. At least, that’s what happens to me! Take for instance the combination of a TED talk on addictions, a 1977 experiment by an SFU psychology professor and energy medicine explanations on human communication. How can...
Articles abound regarding the health benefits of taking time to include meditation in our daily care. The health benefits listed include things like greater clarity of thinking, deeper relaxation, better quality sleep, increased productivity, greater creativity, more...
Every new year has the promise of a new beginning. With attention paid to our inner compass, we can determine which course to take for our highest good. It might not be what others would choose, but then again, they have their own courses to create. So the course...
In several cultures, December has been associated with the crystal Turquoise. From geologists to jewelers, miners to healers, ancient cultures to modern collectors, people from all over the world have long been captivated by Turquoise. This name originated in...
In 2001, the term “emotional alchemy” was used by Tara Bennett-Goleman to describe a way of helping reframe and release negative and disturbing emotions. She brought together the practices of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness with insights from cognitive therapy,...
Blame it on doing the year-end inventory count this weekend! I had to stay alert, so I cranked up the music. And there he was, Eric Clapton, with his song Crossroads. Which got me thinking of the crossroads we face in our lives. Which then got me thinking of how...
Birthday cake and candles, four-leaf clover, first star at night, turkey wishbone and Harry Potter’s magic spells are just some of the ways in which we have learned to cast our wishes and hope that magic brings them into reality. People wish for all sorts of things –...