Changes
Many of you know of my change 13 months ago, when I left a relationship and moved to Victoria. I felt hopeless and helpless, ashamed that I let myself get into that situation. Yet I kept moving forward, taking baby steps, doing what I knew would help- exercising, connecting with others, with Nature, with Spirit,…
Broken Promises
Here it is, a wet February 23rd- the day I promised myself I would be lying on a beach some place hot and sunny. And here I am, in Victoria, in the grey, cold snowy rain. I made a promise to myself that I did not keep. And it got me thinking about other promises…
Practice
This time of year is difficult for many, and if you are newly on your own it can feel pretty bleak, especially if you set goals or intentions for yourself and never kept them or gave up on them already. I invite you to give yourself the gift of reflection, and review what has happened…
Decisions!
When I reflect on the past ten years, I don’t feel as hopeful as I did then, and maybe that will change as I continue to heal and grow. I do feel as passionate-when the bird song is loud and beautiful, when the sun shines brightly, when the colours are vivid- I am filled with love, enthusiasm…
Wiser, Worthier, Wealthier 2014
Here we are,at the beginning of a New Year! I hope you had a fabulous holiday season, filled with all your heart’s desires, and have started this New Year off the way you wanted! I was blessed to spend New Year’s Eve day with my family in Fort McMurray, then flew home to beautiful Victoria…
Goodbye Mr. Wrong- Learning to Live, Laugh and Love Again
Isn’t that a great title for my new 8 week course? Thanks to Kerrianne Cartmer-Edwards, the Kickass Branding Coach from England for helping me with a name. Kerrianne was my amazing roommate at a 3 day training event in California last week. I felt a little overwhelmed at the event, and it wasn’t until a…
Remembering
I remember as a child the Remembrance Day parade of Legion members going down Main Street to the Cenotaph at City Hall, taps being played, the salutes, the laying of wreaths. The two minutes of silence- everyone stopped whatever they were doing at 11 am for two minutes and paid their respects to those who…
Gratitude
Here we are- Fall is definitely here- and Canadian Thanksgiving has past. I am feeling so great and so full- so grateful- for all the wonderful people- family and friends and internet friends- that I have in my life. I am so blessed to have two great sons, two fabulous daughters-in-law and 4 fantastic grandkids-…
The Elephant Path
One of our readers wrote a great article that fits nicely here. This article was written by: Richard M. Haney, M.Ed., Ph.D. (Counselling and Mediation) Richard has been practising Wholistic Counselling, Coaching, Hypnotherapy and Mediation for the past 25 years in Ottawa. “Two years ago, I had the good fortune to participate in a wonderful…
Life is Like a Roller Coaster
Here we are, the equinox has occurred, summer is officially over and the days are getting shorter. I haven’t yet put away my summer clothes, still hoping for some more of those hot summery days. I was reflecting on all that has happened in 3 months- starting a new chapter in my life, moving, time…