A blog for people living with illness while creating a journey of limitless potential.
"Everything changes, and somewhere along the line, I'm changing with it." Erik Burdon Relationships can be tricky. We are a species who requires connections to thrive and survive. That is what makes it so challenging to our sense of security when those relationships have to change. There is nothing I fight harder against than the change …
"If you don't learn to ground yourself in the present moment, you will live like a slave to your emotions, rather than a master of them." - Mateo Sol If you were to ask my 11 year old niece what grounding was, she would give you a very different definition than where I am going with …
Just thought I would put out a picture I was working on that tied into my post today. Have a great weekend!
If you don't think anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days." - Kris Carr I just love this quote by Kris Carr, …
"People don't know whether it's winter or summer, when they're happy. " - Anton Chekov As the weather in Alberta has now quickly changed to winter, I have been thinking about what that change can mean to those of us who live with an illness. Whether you have an illness that affects you physically or …
"By itself, energy is neutral. Everything depends on how you use it. Angry energy is a powerful fuel but it doesn't lead to peace. Creative energy on the other hand, can come from a place of joy and what it provides will reflect that joy." -Deepak Chopra I am following a 21 Day Meditation experience with …
"It is better to travel well than to arrive." - Buddha This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to go on another adventure. For my mother's birthday, my sister and I planned a surprise trip to British Columbia to go on some wine tours. The weather was balmy and sunny and we had an amazing …
"Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles around you. This five-minute- a-day-regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe." Wayne Dyer The fall is a beautiful time of year to …
Life is happening for you, not to you. - Tony Robbins Sometimes I get messages from unexpected places. This lovely elephant came out of Life Book Summit lesson this week. Thank you Tamara Laporte for allowing her message to come out. TRUST THE FLOW is a lesson I needed to hear.
"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." - Rumi Isn't that really what life is about? The question I ponder the most is exactly that. When things should be let go, and when to hold on to them. I posted this picture on my Facebook page the other day when I finished …
