When it comes to meditating using colours, there are a few approaches that come to mind. One is to look into yourself, for example, into your heart, and see what colour is in your emotions there right now and to meditate on that. Another approach could be to …
Read moreArt as a Healing Tool: The Health Benefits of Creativity and Mindfulness
Back when I was a university student studying art and art history while holding down multiple jobs and volunteering, I was pleased to find that my creative activities helped me to de-stress. My roommates were surprised that even during exam time, they could find me in the evenings sometimes sitting and working on knitting a cushion cover!
Read moreThese Dog Days of Summer
Up here in the northern hemisphere we are in the dog days of summer. Although we may envision dogs lying about lazing in the sun, the phrase dog days of summer refers to the days of July and August when the star Sirius rises alongside the Sun.
Read moreSpring in Rural Ontario
Living on the edge of a small city, I find that I yearn to get to the countryside on the weekends and visit my folks in their rural location. It helps me replenish my well spring of energy, connect with nature, and is just all round good for my soul. My dog thinks so too….
Read moreOn My Bookshelf: Mindfulness Books
Here are a selection of some of the books on my bookshelves that are focused on mindfulness. Some of them I have had for decades and others are more recent to me. They are all favourites, and I hope that they resonate with you as well.
Read moreThe New Year Arrives and a Lovely Walk in the Countryside Scattering Walnuts
….On New Year’s day we went for a lovely walk on my folks’ property where I have been visiting, along with my dog, Charlie. We walked across the first field to the stream where we crossed over and soon saw signs of many coyotes….
Read moreA Quiet but Joyous Christmas
I try to enjoy as many holidays with my family as I can, for these are the seemingly small and simple things that to me, are part of making memories. My folks arrived on Christmas Eve and stayed for a few days. For me it was a Christmas of good family company, too much delicious food, and enjoying the blissful feeling of the moment.
Read more5 Ways to Celebrate the December Solstice
Today is the December solstice. Up here in the northern hemisphere it marks the shortest day of the year, the longest night, and the start of winter. Down in the southern hemisphere it is the longest day of the year and the start of summer. I feel like it is a magical and somewhat mysterious day, and I like to enjoy the solstice by celebrating my connection to the earth and nature.
Read moreThe Joy of Quietly Getting Ready for Christmas
My mum brought evergreen boughs from her country property to my house to help me decorate it for Christmas. The cedar and balsam boughs smelt lovely. We hung them on the bannisters going down the stairs and intertwined them through the spindles…
Read more5 Ways to Take Exquisite Care of Yourself During the Holiday Season
The festive season is usually such a busy time of year. Now, with the pandemic ongoing and Christmas fast approaching, I thought I’d share with you 5 Ways to Take Exquisite Care of Yourself During the Holiday Season.
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