We tend to associate our own or others’ baggage as a bad thing. We often use it to describe other people, characteristically to describe why we don’t want to be close to them. Maybe this is because we associate a person with ‘baggage’ as someone who is unstable....
Are We Learning Anything Good From This Year?
The theme of 2020 has been a deep and dark unearthing of our own resistance to change. We’ve experienced the ego’s desire to remain in control and fight against what’s happening. Our current world is based on disconnection and being emotionally unavailable. We don’t...
If You’re Mindful Will Other People Respect You?
Do mindfulness practices make you better than someone else? The simple answer is no; the more complex answer is that with time and practice you will become a better version of yourself — but that doesn’t make you better than anyone. There have been, and I’m certain...
Lies Spread Faster Than Truth
After eight months of battling this, I’m breaking my silence to ease some of the built-up pain from rumours that have been created about me. For most of you, you have no idea what I’m speaking about. In reading this, maybe you’ll think twice before using your platform...
Who (Not What) Do You Want To Be?
From the time we are little children, people start asking, "What do you want to be?". Eager ears listen and expect answers like ‘firefighter, dog walker, doctor, swimmer, teacher, etc.’ From an early age we get fixated on measuring success by our accomplishments...
Are You Sure You Want This?
I had been sure I was doing exactly what I wanted to be doing in life, including the type of work and where I was living. During this period of rest and reset on the planet, so many people are checking in with what they want and making small to drastic changes. What...
The One Small Thing That Changed Everything
In all spiritual and religious theologies, there are gods and goddesses of significance. Each one is a representation of archetypical aspects of us. They may look radically different than us, but the intent in invoking any archetype is to awaken those facets within....
The Health Benefits Of Gratitude
As we’re likely well acquainted with the word gratitude, let’s unpack this widely used word. Gratitude if often used to express how appreciative we are for situations, people, or events in our life. It’s an expression of ‘thanks’ for the boons of our life. However,...
Has Someone Ever Tried To Control You?
At a crosswalk, waiting for my daughter to catch up to me, a car stopped and the man inside frantically waved me across. I said, “No, thank you” and waved him along. He waited for me to follow his direction, and after what felt like one full minute (but was actually...
Do You Ever Feel Defiant?
Sitting in a coffee shop, quietly drinking my oat milk chai latte, I’m captivated by the constant hum of people coming and going. I’m particularly curious about the couple sitting beside me, sipping their tiny cups of espresso and looking at their phones, more...