benefits of journal writing
‘Mature gratitude’ helps us deal with threats (that expose our vulnerability) and gives us the opportunity to self-reflect on our current life.
Mental Health
welcoming winter
Every year I start to write a post about letting go of Christmas and then I don’t publish it. For the last fifteen years my story has evolved, from basically holding my breath for the last two weeks of December to eventually feeling so comfortable with my views that I forget they were an issue. …
mindfulness challenge
For three years in a row I have raised funds for the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto in support of their Community Programs. The main event is the Mindfulness Challenge, a gathering of hundreds of meditators, in multiple locations, to be contemplative for four hours. Here is an interview from last year about my …
I just left twitter
Over two years ago I left Facebook. I can only think of a couple of times when I missed out on useful information because that was the single place it was shared. Occasionally someone will be surprised to discover I’m not on that platform, thinking I was there all along! What a backdrop to daily …
contemplative sunday
Life throws curveballs. The last couple of months were stressful and I found it difficult to maintain my regular mindfulness routine. However, the beauty of this ability to pay attention to wellbeing made it possible to find tiny pockets of time to listen to my body and heart. But still, I could feel a build …
time for grief
My Mother passed away two months ago. It was not expected, although she was 80 and had several health concerns. I don’t know the details of her condition though. I had not seen her in 20 years and our communication was very limited. Although she was an intelligent and accomplished person, having a relationship with …
family
Who is in your true circle of connection? What makes your tribe, posse, choir, team, the group that they are? Entry into my family is easy: Believe that you receive value from having me in your life and that you enjoy spending time with me. Naturally, the feeling must be mutual. I have a wonderful …
f*** off time
It is time to get bored! Take an extended time out to really hear what your body and spirit have to tell you.
what thoughts and feelings really are
The brain is a remarkable organ. The evolution of the human brain reveals itself in the layered structures that give rise to reflexive action, learning, memory, and eventually self awareness. These components help to explain our often conflicting responses to life events. Under stress we experience physiological changes and emotional reactions that can overpower cognitive …
