Intention Without Expectation Counsellors and other health practitioners are often touting the importance of “living mindfully”. Mindfulness practices can be described as many things (e.g: being present, noticing without judgment, …
Sawubona
Sawubona Sawubona is a Zulu greeting that translates to “I see you, you are important to me and I value you”. While us Westerners are accustomed to a greeting of …
YET
YET… I love the word “YET”. It is full of hope. Why? Think of “yet” in the context of these examples: You’re not comfortable with public speaking….YET. You’re not good …
Vigorous Stir
Vigorous Stir What the heck is a “vigorous stir”, you ask? A “vigorous stir” has become an inside joke between me and my partner. When we first got together, I …
Tattoo You
Tattoo You The above picture is one of my tattoos. Like most people, my tattoo holds personal meaning. “Eigenwelt” is a German word for an existentialist mode of personality development …
True Patriot Love
True Patriot Love I spent the last week cottaging. That is not a statement I ever thought I would make. It’s funny how in Ontario our vacation property is a …
Soul Child
Soul Child I believe we are happiest when we are in touch with our Soul Child. Think of how a child sees the magic in every little thing. While it …
THE LAMPS ARE DIFFERENT BUT THE LIGHT’S THE SAME
THE LAMPS ARE DIFFERENT BUT THE LIGHT’S THE SAME ~Rumi I am a lover of travel and culture. I have come to appreciate that I can learn something new from …
Our Many Selves
Our Many Selves Have you ever considered that you have many parts to your personality? (*and no, I am not referring to dissociative identity disorder (once called “multiple personality …
The Pink Loveseat
The Pink Loveseat This past month I prepared for opening my private practice office. I had been working towards this for what seemed like ages and I was excited. However, …