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Why Remembrance Day Still Matters
Every November 11, the world slows down - just for a minute. The rush of traffic, the buzz of conversation, the hum of daily life all fade. And in that silence, we remember. We remember the ones who never made it home. We remember those who did - forever changed. We remember that peace, the thing we so easily take for granted, has never come free. The Poppy That Started It All The poppy wasn’t always a symbol. It grew wild in the churned-up soil of war-torn fields - bright, s
Nov 10, 20253 min read
Abundance - in All the Places We Forget to Look
It’s wild how quickly old thoughts can creep back in. That little voice that whispers, “Should I really spend this?” or “What if it all disappears?” Even when things are fine, the scarcity mindset somehow slips through the cracks. It’s almost like it’s been sitting in the corner, waiting for an opening. Lately, I’ve been trying to catch it before it gets too loud. The truth is, it’s easy to tighten up when the world feels uncertain - when grocery prices climb, or when a bill
Nov 5, 20254 min read
🎃 Halloween
There’s something about Halloween that levels the playing field. It’s the one night when the CEO and the grocery clerk might both be standing on their lawns dressed as inflatable dinosaurs, waving at passing princesses and superheroes. It’s when the grumpy neighbour with the “Keep Off the Grass” sign becomes everyone’s best friend because he’s handing out full-sized chocolate bars. It’s when the shy kid finds their voice behind a pirate mask, and the cool teenager suddenly re
Oct 30, 20254 min read
Press Pause
Have you noticed how life seems to sprint even when we’re barely jogging? Our calendars fill, inboxes overflow, and somehow every “quick thing” steals another hour. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down later, but later rarely shows up. It’s a funny kind of irony - the faster we go, the less we seem to get anywhere. I’ve started realizing that the real power move isn’t always to keep charging ahead. Sometimes it’s to stop - not permanently, not dramatically - just long enough to
Oct 22, 20254 min read
This Way Forward – New Book Release
This Way Forward is an honest guide for adults with disabilities and the people who walk beside them in Ontario, Canada (and beyond). From tough emotions to burnout-proof advocacy, and from isolation to building community, it blends practical tools, personal stories, and hard-earned wisdom.
Oct 15, 20251 min read
Thanksgiving
As we wrap up the long weekend and polish off the last of the turkey sandwiches, it feels like the right time to pause and reflect on...
Oct 15, 20252 min read
Reinventing Myself (Again)
I came across a post the other day that made me laugh out loud. It said something like: “Please stop bragging about your perfectly balanced morning. Some of us are still trying to remember where we left our coffee… yesterday.” That hit home. People often imagine I glide through life like I’ve mastered the art of daily rituals - up at dawn, yoga mat unrolled, sipping herbal tea while writing a blog. Reality check? Yesterday, I ate leftover pizza for breakfast. No shame. Here’
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Life Changing Thoughts - in my 50s
Youth is often highly valued, especially for women. When I entered my 40s, I began to wonder. Should I try treatments to look younger? I...
Oct 1, 20257 min read
When Summer Winds Down
There’s something about Canadian summers that tricks us into believing they’ll never end. Those late sunsets, patio nights, day trips,...
Sep 26, 20254 min read
Creating Powerful Conversations
Powerful conversations strike a balance between talking and listening. Somewhere along the line, many of us seem to have lost that...
Sep 21, 20254 min read
Shop Your Thought Closet
We all know what it’s like to stand in front of an overstuffed closet and sigh, “I have nothing to wear. ” The truth? It’s not that...
Sep 16, 20254 min read
The Grocery Store Checkout
Back in April, I wrote about rainy days. This story offers a bit more food for thought.... Picture this: You’re at the grocery store,...
Sep 11, 20254 min read
The Beautiful Line Between Compassion and Emotional Freedom
For years, I played a game I never signed up for: keeping everyone else happy.If someone was upset, I swooped in like an emotional first...
Sep 6, 20254 min read
Layers Around Our Hearts
We've all been there. We start off open-hearted, free, and trusting, ready to meet the world head-on, but life has a way of knocking us...
Sep 1, 20256 min read
A New Chapter in Our Family Story
This week, our family’s love doubled in the tiniest, most perfect way - our new granddaughter was welcomed into the world with so much...
Aug 27, 20252 min read
Loving the People Who Drive Us Crazy (Without Losing Ourselves)
We all have that person. The one who makes your chest tighten the moment you see their name on your phone.The colleague who takes your...
Aug 26, 20255 min read
Running on Empty? It’s Time for a Reset
Somewhere between making lunches, answering emails, and making sure everyone else’s life stays afloat, we forget something big: ourselves...
Aug 21, 20255 min read
How to Remember (Most) Everything You Learn
Learning is a skill. But it’s rarely taught. We spend a lot of time trying to learn new things but we never stop to ask…. “Am I going...
Aug 16, 20255 min read
How a Change in Perspective Can Change Everything
You ever look at something and swear you know exactly what it is - only to realize later you had it completely backwards? That’s this...
Aug 11, 20254 min read
20 Lies - Too Many Years
If you’re between 20 and 80, this is for you. Life is a journey, not a destination. It’s a phrase we hear often, but how often do we...
Aug 6, 20257 min read
Change the World
Mother Teresa once said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” It might sound simple, but it’s actually very...
Aug 1, 20255 min read
When It’s Hard to Be Happy for a Friend
Let’s be honest. There are moments when your friend shares great news - and instead of bursting with excitement, you feel… nothing . Or...
Jul 28, 20254 min read
150 Years from Now
150 years from now, none of us reading this post today will be alive. It’s not a great thought however, 70% to 100% of everything we are...
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Clearing the Haze: Air Quality Warnings
Summer’s here and with it, those dreaded air quality warnings blasting across our phones. But what exactly do those colors, letters, and...
Jul 18, 20253 min read
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