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Authentic Stories & Mindful Living—One Moment at a Time
Mindful Monday: In This Moment, We Arrive
The journey of self-discovery is a mystery.
Mindful Monday: Children are Medicine for the Soul
Children are like medicine for the soul. They live closer to their essence—real, open, curious, unfiltered
Mindful Monday: Home Is This Moment
I’m writing this after being immersed in a beautiful three-day retreat.
Mindful Monday: What Compassion Taught Me
I was recently on a retreat where one of the teachings was on Compassion.
Mindful Monday: Life Happens, Presence Heals
Last week, I received some disappointing news. When I got off the phone, I noticed how unsettled and shaky my body felt
Mindful Monday: The Power of Community + New Beginnings
It was Sunday afternoon, and I still hadn’t started writing my Mindful Monday for today. Nothing was inspiring me.
Mindful Monday: The Art of Slowing Down
I love this time of year. The air feels fresh, the energy softer, calmer.
Mindful Monday: Dancing Queens in Sedona
I recently returned from Sedona, Arizona, where my sister Deb and I had the honor of co-hosting a women’s retreat.
Mindful Monday: Space to Breathe, Space to Be
As you read this week’s message, I will be in Sedona, Arizona, hosting a women’s retreat with nine incredible women.
Mindful Monday: The Gift of a Baby's Presence
This summer, I had the honour of holding my friend Deirdre's newborn grandson in my arms. His name is Irie, which means joy and happiness.
Mindful Monday: Lessons from my Retreat—and Costco
I just returned from an eight-day retreat. It was profound in so many ways—nourishing, and full of teachings that landed deeply.
Mindful Monday: Peace Is Possible
As I sit down to write this week’s message, I’m preparing to participate in an eight-day retreat.
Mindful Monday: Medicine for the Sou
September has arrived, and with it, a noticeable shift in energy. For many people I’ve spoken with, September feels more like the start of a new year than January.
Mindful Monday: There Is Nothing to Fix
The words “there is nothing to fix” have been echoing in me lately, and I’d like to share why.
Mindful Monday: What a Fifteen-Year-Old Taught Me
Last week, I had the most beautiful, enlightening conversation with Annie, my sister Deb’s fifteen-year-old granddaughter.
Mindful Monday: Stay With It
I’ve been sitting with the question of what to write this week, and what keeps coming up is this: Stay with it.
Mindful Monday: When Women Gather
I know I said I’d be taking a break from Mindful Monday in August…but I just can’t help myself—when inspiration flows, I feel compelled to share.
Mindful Monday: Ontario Roads + Lakeside Reflections
Just recently, I took a drive to my friend’s cottage, about four and a half hours away. I loved being on the road. Ontario is so beautiful in the summer.
Mindful Monday: "Are We There Yet?"
A few weeks ago, I shared one of my favourite childhood memories: our annual summer trips to Prince Edward Island to visit my grandparents and a large extended family.
Mindful Monday: Two Dogs and a Traffic Jam
There are many teachers and spiritual guides who offer wisdom on how to be present, how to return to peace.