Posts Tagged With ‘ Nature ’

  5 Lessons from Saint Patrick that Will Transform Your Life Today  Do you feel imprisoned? Oppressed by your life’s circumstances? Are you constantly annoyed by the division, polarization and intolerance in the world? Take a cue from Saint Patrick’s life and turn your annoyances into food for personal development. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up. This is a jolly feast, associated with parades, wild parties and decadent foods like corned beef and cabbage and, my favorite, Irish soda bread. This year, before you take a sip of green beer, I invite you to take a closer look at the life of... Continue Reading

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 Piano at Capilano University in North Vancouver.  She is a talented musician and a therapist. This video reminded me of the ways that we can use music in so many different ways. This thought by Mary Webb struck a chord Nature’s music is never over, her silences are pauses, not conclusions. A... Continue Reading

Ahhh, meditation. Every “expert” I know sings the praises of mindful meditation along with the many health benefits including stress management, reducing negative emotions, and increasing patience and tolerance. I have often been told by multiple experts, “You need to meditate. You’re so high strung, and it’s the only way to calm your mind.” To say I’m high strung is an understatement, but I prefer to think of it as high energy. One of my ballet teachers once said that I had “big energy.” I took it as a compliment until one of the dancers said, “That’s a nice way of putting... Continue Reading

“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” Shira Tamir Today, the summer is ending with the arrival of the autumn equinox (Latin for “equal night”). That event officially marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The nights are going to be longer than the day. With the elimination of haze that comes up from the warm earth all summer long, in September, even the sky looks a different, more vibrant blue. The ritual of replacing the lighter clothes with warmer and cozier ones in your... Continue Reading