Surrounded in Surrender
No word has been as illuminating for me as much as this year’s word of the year, Surrender. I had no idea how much of a gift it would be when i chose it. I harboured mixed feelings (and some negative connotation to it going in) that i knew it would be a revealing word. I was very hesitant to embark on this year-long lesson and am so grateful for it. Alongside this year-long study…
Don’t Put that Bead in Your Nose!
I wanted to share something that happened this week at chez moi. I’m not proud of everything that happened, but the outcome and learning moment make it all worth it…
It Takes a Village
I’ve been thinking a lot about the support we need to be on top of this whole parenting gig. I think we have swung a bit too far away from…
Happy Mother’s Day
As today closes, i wanted to take a moment to honour the day. I know there are some of us that today would have been hard – both for our…
A Day to Recognize
Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. It’s part of Mental Health Week that is honoured here in Canada. I wanted to take a moment to honour and play tribute…
The Resilient Butterfly
“Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness and still become something beautiful” I’m not sure who the source to that quote is…
Spring is in the Air – Baby Blessings
I walked by 2 robins this morning on my way to work. And it seems like it was overnight that crocuses (is that the plural form?) started to sprout out…
I am NOT Your Servant
I’m going to share something with you that feels a bit vulnerable. As a therapist and someone who helps others keep their shit together, I want to be authentic that…
Live What You Love
While at my local dollar store to get goodies for the kids’ Valentine’s Day crafts,i walked by this lovely painting. It really spoke to me. On this day of love,…