Hippie Grandma Words of Wisdom ‘Eat Natural’
Hippie Grandma Words of Wisdom to Eat Natural When I was 16 years of age, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was in 1973 and a diagnosis of this kind was very serious and very scary. What...
View ArticleSoften Soothe Allow Intense Feelings
I am so grateful for the Mindful Self Compassion Training and Teacher Training that I took recently and particularly the recommendation to soften, soothe and allow strong feelings and the places in the...
View ArticleReflections on My Year of Travels ~ Part One
I recently returned from a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in time for my second grand baby’s arrival (which will be happening any day), the ‘return’ which is intended to wrap up a year (more accurately...
View ArticleHoliday Wishes and a Poem for the Season
Enjoy the Festive Season my friends … The Angels were all singing out of tune, and hoarse with having little else to do’ excepting to wind up the sun and moon or curb a runaway young star or two. ~...
View ArticleThe Yin and Yang of Core Values
The Yin and Yang of Clear Values Values are the essence of who we are. Values are principles that you hold to be of worth in your life. Values are those things considered right, worthwhile, and...
View ArticleMindful Self Compassion Vancouver
Mindful Self Compassion Vancouver A few days ago, it was with great joy that I received a final certificate via email, my ‘Mindful Self Compassion Trained Teacher’ certificate from the Center for...
View ArticleEvery Day is a New Day to Start Fresh!
Every Day is a New Day to Start Fresh! It’s really helpful to have a morning routine that is a ‘positive energy charged way’ to start the day. This routine can be as short as three minutes or as long...
View ArticlePoetry: The Guest House by Rumi
The Guest House by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a means, some monentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome...
View ArticleWorking With Fears and Into Courage!
Working with Fears and Into Courage! I had the occasion recently to explore and work through some very real fears. We were on a desert hike and came upon a dead but very big rattlesnake. I had seen...
View ArticleFrom My Heart: Finding My ‘Twinkle Lights’ During COVID-19
From My Heart: Finding My ‘Twinkle Lights’ During COVID-19 I have been struggling to ‘find my center’, to discover a sense of balance and calm and find some joy or ‘twinkle lights’ during this time of...
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