For many of us, the quest for perfection is constant and is often so deeply engrained in our thought patterns and behaviours that we don’t notice how much control and influence it has over our lives.

What I love about my experience of consciousness is that it feels so organic; naturally changing and shifting, beautifully alive.

Last week was a tough one. I experienced a lot of grief, some sadness, anger, and a sense of loss – all surfacing out of the blue. It was hard. 

It’s interesting to witness the evolution of our soul and what we need or are attracted to at different times on our spiritual journey.

It’s the time of year when many of us pause and reflect on the year that’s passed and perhaps think ahead at what’s to come.  I’ve been reflecting a lot on my year. There were many beautiful moments and memories, incredible new opportunities, fun times, and challenging ones too.

I am writing this with deep gratitude for your overwhelming generosity, love, support, prayers, and kindness over the last few weeks. It gives me strength and provides healing on so many levels.

I’d like to share a bit more about my experience and holding on to inner peace.

I know many of you have heard the news by now and I wanted to provide an update. For those who haven’t, on Sunday October 27th at 3:30am a drunk driver crashed into the front of my home and drove into my living room, just a few feet from where I was sleeping.

Within the practice of mindfulness, the term “Let it go” (i.e. your thoughts, feelings, emotions, situations) is a common theme that comes up quite a bit.

I recently facilitated a weekend mindfulness workshop called 'Awakening the Anchor' for the wives of veterans who have PTSD or an OSI (Operational Stress Injury).

I am humbled, honoured and have deep gratitude for having shared in this incredible opportunity.

Friends, last week I spoke with you about how much my own inner peace means to me, and the importance of letting things go that get in the way of that peace.

My sister, Shelley is a well-seasoned traveler and knows all of the in’s and out’s of packing only the essentials. On our last trip together, I was not so successful. I left it all to the last minute (not usually the way I roll) and brought WAY too much stuff. You just never know what you’re going to want to wear, right?

You know where I have learned to travel light? In life.

I have had a few really wonderful weeks. I travelled with my sister to a wedding in Montreal and had so much fun there exploring, eating, walking and spending time with good friends.

Getting out of our everyday lives can be a wonderful break sometimes; mixing things up, fresh surroundings, unique experiences.

I usually hate bats. They’ve always freaked me out; creepy, dark and too closely linked to vampires. You know, the stuff all scary movies are made of.

I just returned from a road trip with my family to Prince Edward Island. It was fabulous!

Do you ever have one of those days when you’re totally in the flow?

You know - when synchronicities happen left, right and centre; ideas flow, you meet the right people at the right time, you think of something and it appears, and everything seems effortless.

I am constantly learning and growing with the work I do. I meet incredible people, witness deep transformations, and am in awe of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Currently, I’m working on a project that is deeply touching and is changing me in so many ways.

Back in January, I shared with you that I had started working out at a gym. It felt amazing on so many levels and I loved it!

Fast forward to the month of May and I had stopped going; for four weeks straight I did not attend one class.

I recently held a weekend retreat and the amount of courage and transformation I witnessed was incredible. I am in complete awe of these wonderful people that I am fortunate enough to share my journey with.

We gathered as strangers on the Friday evening, created a sacred, safe space, and by Sunday we had bonded and connected on a very deep level.

My mom just turned 87 and she is one of the hippest people I know. Vibrant, funny, beautiful, intelligent (she keeps me up to date with all of the world affairs), deeply spiritual, and an incredible cook.

I take full advantage of celebrating her greatness on Mother’s Day and year round.

Last Friday I woke up and had my day all planned. And then – life happened.

Three of my clients cancelled their coaching session which was unusual. After the third cancellation I decided to sit, relax and meditate. It felt so good that I thought ‘why not call this day a day off’? So I did. I had my own retreat.