Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path. Author Unknown Not long ago, I had lunch with a friend who confirmed for me what I suspected; I had fallen headfirst off the path of authenticity. We were discussing my blog, or rather; I was complaining to her that although I…
Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Buddhist proverb As someone who suffers from chronic pain, I can’t say enough about the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Back in 2005, shortly after my workplace injury, I sought comfort and guidance in the Buddhist teachings of Thich Nhat Hahn, Pema Chodron and Jon Kabat-Zinn. I began my mindfulness practice with…
Laughter is an instant vacation. Milton Berle, Actor, Comedian I can’t imagine a day without laughter. Growing research shows that daily laughter is healthy for you in many ways. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter is definitely the best medicine. Here are the health benefits of a good chuckle: Laughter relieves pain. It stimulates your…
The world can rest easy in the knowledge that I have no aspirations or illusions of establishing a singing career beyond my shower stall. No, my American Idol moment came when I recently sat down to watch (for the first time) the reality television show. It was the show’s tenth season premier and the debut…
The Christmas holidays are here and for many people it can be more stressful than joyful. There is a wide variety of holiday stresses: crowded shopping malls, family gatherings, being alone and overspending. There are simple things you can do to reduce stress and save your sanity during the holidays: Get outside. Physical exercise,…
Hello, welcome to my blog. I’d like to share a quote from the book “Oh The Places You’ll Go” by one of my favourite authors, Dr. Seuss. It never fails to make me smile and reminds us that we all have the potential to create success and happiness for ourselves. You have brains in your…