The act of letting go is a complex sequence of events that involves a paradigm of emotions and complex story lines. Letting go is a graphic unraveling of the real and perceived, and it’s one of the hardest things we transition through as humans. We let go of dreams,...
I’ve been a lifelong mover, in work and in life. Sitting still isn’t something I often do, and I’m not sure if this is something you can relate to? When I started practicing yoga 20 years ago, I struggled with the ‘savasana’ at the end of class. I’d often get up and...
You know what makes life feel easy? Not having to deal with other people. If you’re an introvert, you understand: it’s easier to avoid conflict when you’re alone. As an introvert myself, I could easily get pulled into being on my own. Not having to negotiate or...
When I was in my twenties, I had a girlfriend who was distraught about turning 25. She felt old and imagined she’d be in a much different place in her life than she was. I was confused; we were in the prime of life, young enough to play hard but old enough to make...
I’m know that I have a different way of looking at the world, not everyone see’s things the way I do, and that’s a good thing. Having different perspectives and opinions is healthy. Culturally in Canada we are known for being agreeable, submissive, not wanting to rock...
I rarely get fixated on a TV show, but Bridgerton has me completely infatuated. The sexiness of the drama is compelling entertainment, but what captures my attention is witnessing the characters’ motivations. They’re so obvious, yet they're also so disconnected to...
As I was getting undressed for bed one night, I found myself in a moment of awakening. I noticed that I was having an argument with none other than myself. I was debating over what I should wear, which book I should read, when I should turn off my light and berating...
Relationships make up our world. They are the foundation to a healthy, joyful life AND they invoke our biggest challenges and emotional upheavals. They can be positive and uplifting or they can feel like you’re walking on eggshells, drained, that you’re enough. Most...
The quality of your life is directly affected by how you feel each day. The question is, if you had to describe how you feel each day, what would you say? One of the most relevant spiritual teachers of our time, Eckhart Tolle say’s ‘Life is not meant to make you...
Someone I cared for deeply told me that when I used the word boundaries, they found it offensive. I remember how I tried to convince them that it was a healthy word and helped people establish strong relationships with themselves and others. Although for many reasons...