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Authentic Stories & Mindful Living—One Moment at a Time

Mindful Monday: A Mystery Unfolding
Well, here we are in 2023, and I am so grateful to continue this journey of self-discovery with you!

Mindful Monday: A Prayerful Intention for All
I recently read a message from spiritual teacher Matt Kahn that touched my heart.

Mindful Monday: Giving the Gift of YOU
‘Tis the season for many to give and receive gifts.

Mindful Monday: Can you be kind to yourself?
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday season can sometimes magnify everything happening in our lives, and we tend to feel things a little more intensely.

Mindful Monday: What’s Your Heart’s Desire?
For the past month, I have been immersed in a teaching focused on spontaneity, playful curiosity, and the joy of discovery as we come in contact with our heart’s desire.

Mindful Monday: The Power of Non-Doing
Nature continually teaches me what it looks like to ‘be.’

MM: Perfectly Imperfect 😊
Somewhere along the way, we may have learned that we should strive to be perfect.

Mindful Monday: Is your busy mind racing?!
For those who have a busy mind, do you ever feel like you could use a break from thinking?
Mindful Monday: Remember, We’re in This Together
Do you believe, "If I fix THIS about myself, I will be happier and at peace?"

Mindful Monday: Time for Your Mental Checklist to Take a Vacation!
This week, I'd like to chat about the good old mental checklist that many of you may know all too well. Let's call it MC for short.

Mindful Monday: Compassion for ourselves + others. It heals.
Have you seen those cute little photos or videos online where two different animals have become best friends?

Mindful Monday: Can you allow it?
Allowing. It’s a word we often talk and read about on the path of self-discovery; a vital part of the awakening of our soul.

Mindful Monday: What Do You See?
Two weeks ago, I participated in a 5-day retreat, and like every retreat, the real work comes when it’s over and I bring the teaching into my life. The Universe presents opportunities for me to practice, and there are always opportunities!

Mindful Monday: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There
Doing is what we do.
So much so that we have become human doings rather than human beings.

Mindful Monday: The Journey Home
Joseph Campbell coined the term The Hero’s Journey which examines the stages of the hero: set out on an adventure, face a crisis and win, then return victorious.

Mindful Monday: Try a Little Tenderness – with Yourself!
Last week I was, once again, reminded of the transformative power of having a tender and self-compassionate approach towards myself and my experience. It is everything.

Mindful Monday: Do you like surprises?
I love surprises! Especially once-in-a-lifetime surprises, like the one I got to experience last week, when my sister Deb invited me to go see Elton John in Toronto for his final tour.

Mindful Monday: What if…
It’s only been a month since we last connected, but for me it feels longer, and I’m so grateful to be back. I missed you!

Mindful Monday: Are We There Yet?!
I love looking back and reminiscing about my summer holidays as a kid.

Mindful Monday: The feeling of being separate
The last few weeks we’ve been exploring space and water. What can I say, it’s summertime and the beach is inspiring me in many different ways!