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Authentic Stories & Mindful Living—One Moment at a Time
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.
Mindful Monday: Food That Tastes Like Love
One of the many things I appreciate about summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmers around us.
Mindful Monday: The Beauty in Falling Apart
Right now, many of us are experiencing the intensity of change—both in the world and within ourselves. Structures are crumbling, truths are surfacing, and the ground beneath our feet can feel anything but steady.