What makes you feel calm and relaxed in the face of uncertainty? Remaining calm in the face of uncertainty... The past few years have brought considerable uncertainty for many; in our personal lives, professionally, and all around the world, life has felt out of balance. Uncertainty brings many difficult emotions along with it. There are no right or wrong ones, only the ones you experience: anger, frustration, boredom, agitation, doubt, or maybe irritability. Are you aware of what happens to...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Acceptance is a journey, and each of us owns creating it for one another. What is acceptance? I spent many decades in the absence of acceptance, mostly because I didn't know what it was or how to accept myself. I did not realize that acceptance was a concept or necessary for my attention. I was younger, less experienced, and unaware. I was also very unaccepting of myself. In my adolescence, twenties and early thirties, I spent much of my time consumed in my thoughts, and it was not a place I...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Creating moments for more loving awareness brings powerful connected presence to your relationships... What is loving kindness? May you be loved,May you find peace,May you discover joy in the little and big things,May you be healthy... I hear my inner voice saying, "I think you could use a teaspoon of loving kindness," and I follow it up with wanting to reach out and give someone a nice big hug... (yes, there is a dose of judgment in that statement, and I acknowledge it - part of me believes...
4 months ago • 5 min read
Finding balance... Do you need more balance in your life? I've found that lately, I'm having conversations about balance with many of my friends and clients. It is a struggle for many of us, including me. Whether it's changes in work demands or routines, or perhaps home care needs like increased elder care, daycare, or pet care, the need to adjust and be flexible seems constant. Or perhaps you are tuning into what you need in a more meaningful way and trying to make time for something for...
5 months ago • 4 min read
JOIN ME and the rest of the CIA team on April 5th for this year's Annual Event - Courageous Futures - DETAILS ARE BELOW Do you live your life authentically? This question comes full of opportunity and curiosity. For me, being authentic means I live each day aligned with my purpose and values; for some of us, that has been clear for a long time (my husband is one of those fortunate people). For many of us, that road to finding purpose and understanding our values has been and continues to be a...
6 months ago • 4 min read
In loving memory of my Mother-in-law Ethel, may she rest in peace and know I will lovingly remember that "it's not normal" Finding strength amid chaos... We all have moments where we need a bit more strength. It happens to all of us. Sometimes, when we need it most, it can seem like there is nowhere to look for more strength. The world can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and out of control. I know because I experience it, too. These feelings and experiences are ones that we all hold space for;...
7 months ago • 7 min read
Looking forward, not back; Happy 2025! New year, new opportunities, new moments... I was not sad to close the door on 2024; it was a challenging year. 2025, early on, has proven to be different, spectacular and full of newness. January is the chilliest month and is often associated with being blue, sad, and dismal. For many, it may feel this way; however, it has always been the opposite for me.I look forward to January and see it as a gateway to newness. We have closed the door on 2024, and a...
8 months ago • 5 min read
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL! A time of year for connection, reflection,and gratitude... As we immerse ourselves in the holiday season, I've noticed three things that feel so warm and lovely. I find everyone around me more open to connecting, sharing their reflections and brimming with gratitude. I love it. Whether it is a phone call (yes, talking on the phone), making time for a visit, or even carving out experiences to share, this year is full of meaningful connections. But what exactly is a...
9 months ago • 5 min read
Grateful to have a colourful fall living long into November... We all have attachments... Attachment, as defined in the Western world, differs from Eastern culture, specifically Buddhism. Either way, we all have them, and until we understand them, explore them, and really get to their root, they will remain a part of us and often hold us back (many of them unknowingly). I want to start by clarifying the difference between Eastern and Western attachments. In our Western culture, attachment is...
10 months ago • 4 min read