Reiki has been a strong support for us through this and so many other things. It’s a beautiful system of flowing universal life force energy through the system to balance mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, originally recorded on June 1, 2020, we wax poetic about Reiki and why it has totally changed our [...]
Just when I think my heart can’t break any more… It does. I just heard about the mass shooting in Nova Scotia. And I broke down in tears. Again. Since COVID-19 started, I’ve been awash in emotions. Part of being a sensitive person, and filled with empathy, is having a lot of emotions about the [...]
Does your teen make a plan with you and then ditch you for her friends? Does your teen say hurtful things to you? Does your teen squirm away when you try to be physically affectionate? Even the nicest teens say mean things. True story: I remember looking at a photo of my Mom when she [...]
I fell down the stairs this summer. Actually, it was more like a carpeted ladder, and I more flew than fell. I was just waking up from a powerful dream where I was pulled into the time of Julius Ceasar. I wanted to creep downstairs (downladder) and steal a few morning moments of writing in [...]
The heart is wise. There is a deep intelligence that lives in the centre of the heart. The heart chakra governs our love, compassion, but also our deep reservoir of wisdom. The union of the power and stability of the earth, with the lightness and energy of the sky. That all happens within the heart. [...]
Being nice is not the same as being compassionate or spiritual. The best lesson for anyone on a sacred journey to enlightenment is to learn how and when to say no. When we say yes to please others and hopelessly overcommit ourselves, we actually are saying no. We don’t realize that when we say yes [...]
The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. It is easy to be joyful on a day like today. After days and days of rain the clouds have parted to reveal the glorious sun. A healthy dose of vitamin D seems to lift the spirits of the whole city. On a day like today when [...]
