As a body worker, this is a question that I share with my clients.

In my journey, there have been many individuals I have encountered who have amazingly overcome what many professionals deemed incurable diseases or a slow process of deterioration.

Being fully attuned to mind and body, I appreciate everything to do with health and well being for all individuals. I believe that there is reason for Eastern and Western medicines. There is a place for both to integrate and create an important balance within each individual. (more…)

Another icon left us last week.

Farrah Fawcett. The ultimate golden girl of the seventies, who made watching TV’s “Charlie’s Angels” a guilty pleasure for many people during that era.

Farrah, who somehow managed to combine girl-next-door qualities with sex symbol ones.

Who in our generation doesn’t remember Farrah, with her full luscious mane of golden-blond hair, her sunny smile, and that figure? And who - especially men - could fail to appreciate that iconic poster of Farrah in her red swimsuit? I remember walking into my cousin’s room one day and seeing the poster on his wall. My straight-laced, conservative cousin who spent most of his time with his nose in a textbook - who knew? And yet there was Farrah, taking pride of place in his room. (more…)

Last week, my car and I had a falling out. Usually, she behaves herself beautifully and we get along very well together. Not that day, though. For some reason, whenever I pressed my foot on the brakes, there was a loud jarring noise that was disconcerting, to say the least!

Finally, after a few days of this, I decided to take it in to be repaired. So off I drove to my mechanic, who checked it out, gave me the bad news (brakes, suspension…), and then gave me even worse news when he told me how much it would cost! Having no choice in the matter, I left my car in his not-so-tender hands and went home to sulk. (more…)

The compassionate deeds of Men. Yes – of men.

As I was driving the other day to an appointment, I was distracted by two cars that suddenly stopped on the opposite side of the street.

Both drivers jumped out of their cars with some sort of urgency. Being a very defensive driver myself, I immediately checked out our surroundings. Nothing. (more…)

I just blew my head off – but at least it took my cold with it!

How did that happen? Well, last week, while checking YogaHub’s website, I came across the newsletter on how immune boosters can help prevent colds and viruses during the winter months. (more…)

In my last blog, I wrote about the experience of arriving in Vancouver when it was covered in a blanket of snow. I mentioned that when we went to bed that night, we left the blinds open so that we could enjoy the beautiful display from nature.

The next morning, I woke up and looked out the window to an amazing sight. (more…)

And so the list-making begins. Before the first of the year, just after the first of the year, or perhaps six months into the year, we race to set our sights on achieving an insurmountable list of “to do’s.” I am not saying lists are bad; they can be very productive and a reminder that we still believe in hope and can generate faith.

For myself, this coming year I foresee more time to be still, to be quiet, and to listen. (more…)

So there I was, at a New Year’s party where, apart from my husband and my mother, I didn’t know anyone except my cousin, who was hosting the party. The other guests, although friendly and sociable, spent most of the time chatting about hockey and their children. Having no interest in hockey and no children, this left me at somewhat of a disadvantage but I persevered with the small talk, trying to find something in common with someone. (more…)

Ah, Christmas…a time of cheer, goodwill to all and joy to the world. Wait – what planet am I visiting from?!

If we listen to all the panic around us, we’ll hear that retail is in a decline in this economic downturn. Well, it probably is but I wouldn’t have thought so when I was at the mall yesterday. (more…)

Poverty is all around us. Perhaps some of us are fortunate enough not to have it right on our doorstep, but we’ve all seen and read about the devastating conditions that many people live in. And I’m sure, like me, you’ve often wondered what you – as only one person – can do to help alleviate all this suffering. (more…)