As we head into the holidays, we are juggling so much. The important piece is finding those ways to connect with yourself. The more grounded we feel the more we can connect with others. I was reminded of the importance of this on our recent trip travelling throughout BC. For more on my learnings on […]
When was the last time you carved out time to disconnect? In creating that space we discover ways to connect with ourselves, others and nature in beautiful ways. This summer my husband and I did just that. We took six weeks to travel throughout BC and connect with family and friends. Just over a year […]
For many creating space to take downtime and not think or talk about work, is challenging. We are seeing the impacts of so many experiencing burnout, quiet quitting and presenteeism. Unless we create a plan to make this happen, this is only a dream and a wish. There are times when the key projects we […]
Earlier this month I had the true joy to spend three days with the talented staff with Disruption Advisors and the cohort of learners in the Smart Growth Certification Program. Such an incredible gift. Leading up to this training there was a good portion of pre-work which focused on the beautiful learning in two of Whitney Johnson’s […]
There is something delicious about enjoying Cacao (the raw form of chocolate) with a taste of orange. Last month we had the true joy to spend Mother’s Day with my Mom, celebrating her. The beauty of these occasions is we eat very well. Everyone brings something to share. As I was preparing my Beet Quiona […]
What are some of the favourite pies in your family? In our home it is a full fat, full sugar, Lemon Meringue Pie, that is more on the tart side, with a graham cracker crust. A few years ago we were enjoying a dinner at my brother and sister in laws’ home. For dinner my […]
Having you ever considered what grounds you? How often do we feel overwhelmed and just continue to push through? Last weekend the talented Jessica Zuch shared a video on Instagram the ways to get out of a slump through music. A little history, I met Jessica in 2014 when she was teaching Intro to Jazz […]
For the past number of years I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish and Harmony. This year, as we look forward to 2023, I have chosen once again the word Connection. For me this past year I have navigated several health issues. I […]
This time of year there is so much amazing food to enjoy. For many years I have been creating a number of recipes to enjoy over the holidays. I have compiled some of our favourites to share with you. Feel free to download this Holiday Recipes featuring some of my favourite recipes both old and new. […]
Creating space for reflection is an investment in ourselves. Have you considered investing in yourself with an ongoing ritual of reflection? For me this is something I have been doing for many years. There are a few pieces to this. First, begin with a calendar reflection, where you look forward and a daily reflection you […]
