You know that moment, when you develop deep insight? As if something within you has shone so deeply that there is no more hiding? For me, I had one of those experiences on the weekend when I was having a conversation with a friend on my birthday. After the...

I came across this story a little while back from my previous training as a telephone counsellor. There was no author, however I like the meaning behind the story and serves as a good reminder about the gift of BEing authentically YOU!   The Gift of BEing...

A couple of weeks ago now, I opened a letter on September 16 that I had picked up from the post office the day before. I used to go to the post office each day, however now I just go when I feel it is time. When I opened the letter, I saw it was dated September 1,...

Today is World Mental Health Day. Subsequently, today on the blog, I wanted to share about mental health and how it relates to life. Let's get started...   What is Mental Health? Mental health is a term often used to describe an individual's mental state....

Before reading this, please understand I did this for own healing adventure, not to upset anyone. It truly was something I felt I needed to do and up until now only a handful of people knew I did it.  I remember it like yesterday, it was September 7, 2010. I woke up...

One thing I know for sure is to improve, get better or unlearn a skill we need to practice. Whether that something be a skill in sport, learning a musical instrument, self-compassion or mindfulness we need to practice. However, what is important to remember, not all...

Like many people, I am a big fan of Henry David Thoreau. One of the quotes that really resonates with me is this one - “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to...