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Authentic Stories & Mindful Living—One Moment at a Time
Mindful Monday: The Power of a Collective Pause
I’m always grateful when I’m invited to share the power of meditation

Mindful Monday: Chat with Your Brain
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the quiet ways our inner language shapes our experience.

Mindful Monday: Protect Your Peace
As we all know, it can be easy to get sucked into what's happening around us, outside of us.
Mindful Monday: Surrender and Flow
I’ve been feeling more immersed in the flow of life lately, noticing the synchronicities unfolding around me and the abundance that exists in every moment.

Mindful Monday: The “Right” Way to Meditate
There are many preconceived notions about meditation. Those who have never practiced may visualize someone sitting in silence cross-legged on a cushion, eyes closed, their hand in a particular position. While this is one way to meditate, it's not the only way.

Mindful Monday: Coming Home to Ourselves
Last week, I visited the beach for the first time this year. The fresh air, the vast horizon, the beautiful lake—and not to mention the sun shining brightly after a long winter—felt like heaven.

Mindful Monday: Take Care of Yourself
There is so much chaos happening in the world right now. The collective energy is turbulent, and maybe, like me, you are feeling it too, either consciously or subconsciously.

Mindful Monday: Peace is an Inside Job
Every four years, I get the unique experience of celebrating my true birthday—February 29th. But what about the years in between, like this one?

Mindful Monday: Everyone’s Got a Story
I had a great conversation with a friend recently. We were talking about how everyone has a story and that we never really know what’s going on with someone.

Mindful Monday: United in Love
As I write this, it is midweek, and I am preparing to step into a five-day retreat—not as a facilitator, but as a participant.

Mindful Monday: We Are Love
For many years, I believed that I had to earn love and be worthy of it. I thought I needed to be the "best" meditator, the most spiritual person, the one who had everything figured out.

Mindful Monday: We Are Powerful
I love and appreciate the time I spend with my incredible mom. I love our conversations, hearing her stories of growing up on a farm in Prince Edward Island and her perspective of how the world is now. At 92, she holds so much wisdom.

Mindful Monday: Lessons from a Weekend of Silence
As I sit down to write this week, inspiration feels like an effortless flow.
Recently, I had the privilege of facilitating a weekend silent retreat—an experience that was profoundly transformative for everyone involved, including myself.

Mindful Monday: YEE-HAW! Feeling that Spark
At the beginning of each year, I often create a vision board—not expecting everything to manifest exactly as I imagine, but as a way to reflect on what inspires me.

Mindful Monday: True strength is your essence
I'm sharing a personal experience I've been navigating the past few months.

Mindful Monday: This and That
I've just completed my meditation practice, and my body feels deeply relaxed. My mind is calm, and there is a sense of emptiness.
Mindful Monday: The Simplest of Acts
I was thinking about how incredible it is that one person can touch so many lives simply by showing up as their most authentic self.

Mindful Monday: When Life Gets Busy, Slow Down
When life gets busy, slow down. What?!
Some of you might notice a reaction in your body or mind to this statement and think, "Well, that seems counterintuitive!" But hear me out.

Mindful Monday: When painful emotions knock at your door
I've been hearing from many people about their experiences with emotional ups and downs, which can feel quite uncomfortable. Many are asking how to deal with these intense emotions.

Mindful Monday: A Shelter of Kindness Within
In a world filled with noise, chaos, uncertainty, and division, it's easy to feel ungrounded and unsafe.
We often seek comfort and validation externally; however, true solace lies within ourselves.