Category Archives: Things that make me happy

Valentines – The Original Affirmation

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Earlier this week I found myself in front of an entire wall of Valentines.  Brightly decorated cards with adorable “punny” phrases and comical characters.  As a child, ok more a teen, I found giving out valentines incredibly tedious (as a … Continue reading →

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Hope – More than a Word

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

Hope is more than a word.  It’s a noun, it’s a verb.  It’s an ideology, an art you practice every day with every situation.  It’s a constant and continuous choice.  It’s not “blind faith” – it is pure faith in … Continue reading →

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Calming Christmas Crafts for Kids

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

  As a kid, my favourite holiday was Christmas and my favourite pass time was crafting (and still is).  Imagine my delight when each year my Mom would pull out the craft case and we would make and paint Christmas … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Sunset – “Soul”stice Reflections 

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

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Life Lessons From a Two Year Old

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

I took my nephew to the aquarium yesterday. This kid is an absolute water kid – he lives in the pool/bath and loves sea creatures (must be the Pisces in him).  I was certain he was going to be “Gaga” … Continue reading →

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Be the change you want to see

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

“4% of what you see is real” That was the opener to the talk I heard last week (thank you Hayhouse).  The number may be skewed, but the concept is true.  What we see forms our reality and what we … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned in the Past 5 Years of Practice

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

On April 12th 2013 I officially got my Naturopathic Doctor license.  I was elated and excited to start working in the “real world” after my 10+ year academic career.  It’s been a journey of learning, and I’ve cultivated many skills … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music – Sister Act Edition

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

It has been 25 years since the movie “Sister Act” came out.  Yes.  That long ago.  I had no idea until I happened to watch “The View” today.  I usually don’t watch television, but was really happy I caught the … Continue reading →

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The Art of Scheduling – An Organized Mind leads to An Organized Life  

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

Scheduling is a way to evoke order and calm in your everyday life.  It gives balance and structure, which we need to operate fully physically and mental-emotionally.  Even in infancy schedules are imprutnent to life.  Babies feel best when they … Continue reading →

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The Need to Create – The Human Condition

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Today is Mother’s Day.  To me, being a Mother is one of the most important and difficult jobs in our society.  It comes so naturally that sometimes it is taking for granted.  It is a magical and beauty thing to … Continue reading →

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