There is a definite feeling of freedom in the summer air. Watch, listen and smile as you notice signs of freedom around you. You’ll hear it in the roar of the motorcycles out on a road trip. You’ll see it in the carefree way the children ride their bikes and swish...
It seems everywhere I look these days, I’m reminded in some way of the story of the Phoenix. In native cultures, the Phoenix is also known as the Thunderbird. Looking back over the historical significance of this image, it is interesting to see how this image is...
The rites of Spring are rooted in the old ways of the world. Through mythology and god/goddess stories, Spring was celebrated as a time of renewal, rebirth and passion. The earth was now waking up from its winter slumber. Excitement and anticipation were tangible!...
Cypress is a tree associated with graveyards, grief and eternity. In Aroma Genera, the therapeutic system developed by British aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood, there is strength found in its fragrance. She describes its characteristics to include wisdom, strength,...
The Hero’s Journey helps people understand their road to self-discovery, mastery and their truth. This road uses universal archetypes as guides along our journey. We are all familiar with these archetypes because they exist in our collective psychological...
Reflecting back upon the dreams, risks, successes, failures, and choices made that have brought me to this place and time in my life, all I can say is WOW! Sometimes, the changes and risks were straightforward and effortless, “in the flow” and easy to incorporate. ...
In last month’s newsletter, I referred to the emotional release technique, created by Valerie Ann Worwood, called Aroma-Genera. Since that article, I have received some questions about this technique and how it is done. As a Registered Aroma-Genera Therapist for 15...
As we move from Spring Equinox, it is apparent that big changes are happening all around us. We see the awakening of plants, bugs and animals from their winter slumber. We notice neighbours and friends getting their homes and gardens in order – spring cleaning and...
Cold and Flu season is gaining momentum. Both conditions can be transmitted through airborne germs, which are then breathed into our nose, sinuses, mouth, throat and lungs. It is necessary for the respiratory tract to remain intact, clean and moist in order to help...
Some people have a firmly ingrained belief that they are victims and their feelings of helplessness and misery are habitual. Victimization has been likened to wearing a grey cloak that surrounds us, both attracting that which will victimize us and causing us to...
Life has its cycles and seasons: waking, sleeping, working, playing, birth, death, rebirth and so on. There are daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and life-time rhythms that help us with lessons and movement in our lives. There are internal and external cycles...
Weight and emotional eating are two sides of the same coin. A few years ago, several people here at the Centre used the Dukan Diet to successfully lose weight and improve their health. But interestingly, several people now report that their weight is going up again –...