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I have taken a week away from my blog as I, like I'm sure so many of you are, have been living in a somewhat frozen state as of late. The world seems surreal with empty streets, no personal contact, and a constant level of anxiety that is palpable. I have been putting articles I …
Continue reading "The Heaviness of Grief and Finding Meaning"
"People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible." - Tom Vilsack It is a scary world out there for me right now. Partially, because I live with anxiety on a regular basis. Add on to that, the fact that I live with asthma and …
The snow has arrived and with it, the stress of the holiday season. Winter in general is a tough time for me as I deal with less light and colder temperatures. Add on to that, fighting through crowds and the added responsibilities of this time of year, and I started looking outside for help. It …
Continue reading "An Experiment to Get Through the Holidays"
"Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens, and response is something we can choose." - Maureen Killoran The holiday season is upon us. Although I always love the winter holiday season, it comes with a double-edged sword for most. It is such a beautiful time. Lights, decorations, delicious food, and …
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead I have always considered myself lucky and blessed to have been born in a first world country. That is a somewhat loaded statement for me, as I am currently wondering …
Taking an extended long weekend away to celebrate my niece’s birthday with family. I was at yoga the other night and my teacher was lovely enough to share a reading she read at the end of class with me. It really made me think about life so I thought I’d share it with all of …
"Our body is the only one we've been given, so we need to maintain it; we need to give it the best nutrition." - Trudie Styler In a truly perfect world, we could get all of the nutrition and vitamins we need from the foods that we eat. However, this does not always happen. Food …
"Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed." - Wayne Dyer The previous quote is one that I know well. I spend my mornings reminding myself of this. Often I tell myself, "Take a look at …
"Sometimes you have to disconnect to stay connected. Remember the old days when you had eye contact during a conversation? When everyone wasn't looking down at a device in their hands? We've become so focused on that tiny screen that we forget the big picture, the people right in front of us." - Regina Brett There are …
"Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have." - unknown Even though here in western Canada, we are having some nice weather for one last weekend, there is no denying that fall is on its way. I used to have a rocky relationship with autumn. The days …
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