Where Are You?
Instead of seeing yourself moving through time, explore the sense of being an ongoing presence, an awareness, through which time moves.
Mindfulness
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.
The Hamster Wheel Effect
Persevering with wellbeing after one year of the pandemic. Find freedom within when external resources are restricted.
Make room
“I should be able to handle this! Normally this wouldn’t be an issue.”
Well, these aren’t normal times.
Earth Day
Our global health is directly determined by our stewardship. Create your own personal sustainability plan to take action in protecting our planet.
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 …
more of this, less of that
Being busy hurtling toward what we think we need, we forget to tap into our internal resources to determine what we really want. When it seems like there is no time, that is when we must pause to hear ourselves.
the sun and the wind
Several years ago when I was busy with work, a whole season had gone by and I barely noticed. Being in nature has always been fundamental to my happiness and I wasn’t paying attention. From then on I made a point to be present to my outdoor environment. Autumn is my favourite time of year. …
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 …