In 2008, soon after I moved to Holland Landing, Ontario from England, I attended a networking event with the intention of meeting new people and getting connected with the community. At that event, something wonderful and unexpected happened: I had the pleasure of learning about the Women’s Wellness Circles through Karen Armstrong, who is the […]
Historically women have been gathering in Circles for centuries. We are genetically wired to commune, share and nurture. This energy grows and spills over into our homes, our families, our communities. Nothing can quite compare to having a genuine, safe, and welcoming place to feel seen, held, and to share in the splendor of mutual […]
Sunshine and warmth are emerging, heralding new growth, as the seasons have shifted in the Northern Hemisphere; and we have entered the days of new beginnings. There are four seasons that the earth cycles through annually. Depending on where you live, you might not actually witness or feel them all, but we each know of […]
Have you ever been told that you are too sensitive, that you cry too easily, or that you care too much? If so, how did that make you feel? Did you find it frustrating? Did you sense you were being misunderstood or perhaps unfairly judged? As a youngster, I often felt this way. As a […]
We have a choice in living each day. We can have the perspective and belief that nothing is a miracle or that everything is a miracle. ‘Having long chosen the latter, this perspective is part of who I am (though being human, I can get derailed sometimes). I believe I was born with a little […]
“Never compare your insides with someone else’s outsides.” I don’t know where I first heard this quote, but it was long before social media began and long after I had become the steward of my soul’s journey. The first time I read it, it literally stopped me in my tracks. Since then, I return to […]
Years ago, when I was living and travelling throughout India for six months, I ate incredible food, saw amazing sites, and met wonderful locals and fellow travellers. The highlight of it all was the memorable experiences of being invited to take part in various special events, including local festivals, a traditional Hindu wedding, a lecture […]
I am sitting in a new spot, in a windowsill that looks out towards the street. Across from me is a parking lot with a little green sign with vine-like leaves growing on it, as if to symbolically represent new growth. The sign reads “Ancient Oak Yoga and Ayurveda”. My dream of starting my own […]
Over the years I have heard from many women in my life that real connections are hard to find, be it with friends, family, a life partner, our career, purpose, or ourselves. In our linearly driven world, in which people are doing their best to move from point A to point B, we are subtly […]
We all crave a sense of belonging. It is intrinsic to our human nature, our joy, our self-esteem, our health, our well-being, and most of all, to our survival. This is why it can feel very satisfying when we spend time with family members, hang out with friends, collaborate with co-workers, and take part in […]