One of my favourite lyrics by the singing duo, The Indigo Girls, is “the summer’s beginning to give up her fight“. That phrase captures the subtle mourning many of us go through in late August as we realize that the sunny, warm days are indeed numbered. Yes, the summer of 2010 is beginning to give… Read More
You may have noticed that this blog post included “Part 1” in its title. This is a like a mini-series, but different. No C-grade Hollywood actors bringing a true story to life, but you can tune in for a few weeks to explore the topic of living consciously and being peaceful even when the you-know-what… Read More
I don’t know if you’re like me, but summer = more reading. I can hardly finish one bloody book between September and June, but the slower pace of July and August provides me with more time to unleash my inner bookworm…that and my inner margarita-lover…but I digress… I must not be alone in my summer… Read More
Has traveling ever opened your eyes to another way of living and/or inspired you to make a shift in your own lifestyle based on what you have experienced or observed abroad? Well, what I want to share with you is how the 2 weeks I spent in Europe this summer challenged my habits and the… Read More
I recently received a multi-workshop contract with one particular organization in Sudbury which took me to “nickel town” for a few days in early June and because I was so touched by the warmth and friendliness of the people there, I feel compelled to write this blog entry as a love letter to a small northern… Read More
I know it’s easy to talk about what you don’t want, but have you gotten clear about what you do want? Getting clear about what you want to happen in any part of your life is a big and necessary step in attracting the future events, situations and people that you desire. Because energy attracts… Read More
Happy Birthday to my Grandpa – he turns 95 today. I was out for a walk today basking in the spring like weather that has blessed Ontario lately and got thinking to myself, “what if today was MY 95th birthday?” and then I got to thinking, “what if today was YOUR 95th birthday?” How would… Read More
“I believe Canadians tonight are stronger, more united, more in love with our country and more connected with each other than ever before…these Olympic games have lifted us up…Canadians, you joined each other and our colourful international visitors in common celebration – radiant, jubilant, spontaneous, peaceful “- John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver… Read More