Mindfulness

Embracing My Inner Dragon: Making Aging Positive
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Embracing My Inner Dragon: Making Aging Positive

I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive. Joseph Campbell Not long ago I celebrated my birthday, an event made more memorable by my friendly neighbourhood drugstore, which announced that as a “young senior,” I now qualified for a special…

Boost and Fuel Your Creative Well-Being
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Boost and Fuel Your Creative Well-Being

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Picasso Creativity isn’t the exclusive domain of the Picassos or Mozarts of our world.  In truth, we are all creatives and creative expression comes in all shapes and forms. Here are simple everyday activities we can all do…

The Other Side

The Other Side

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. Thich Nhat Hanh  As 2016 draws to a close and a new year approaches, a common refrain I hear from many people is what a lousy year it has been for them individually – illnesses, injuries, relationship woes,…

Even Monkeys Fall From Trees

Even Monkeys Fall From Trees

Even Monkeys Fall from Trees. Japanese Proverb I have a “thing” for monkeys. This fascination (some may call it a mild obsession), began in childhood with a menagerie of stuffed toys and dozens of Curious George books, grew into assorted baubles, key chains, tees and ultimately culminated with a trip to Southeast Asia. While there,…

Do You See Me?

Do You See Me?

To be loved means to be recognized as existing. Thich Nhat Hanh Have we become invisible to each other? This thought crossed my mind on a recent visit to a favourite café. As I sipped my tea and nibbled on a pastry, I quietly observed a couple seated nearby. It seemed strange to me that…

Thanks Mom and Dad (Living a Clutter-Free Life)
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Thanks Mom and Dad (Living a Clutter-Free Life)

Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. William Morris, designer, poet, novelist I recently returned from British Columbia where I joined my siblings in packing up our childhood home.  My parents had sold their house and we faced the seemingly herculean task of sifting…