There are so many positive parts of spring — the warmer weather, the longer days and the end of sidewalk icebergs — but each year I have to admit I groan a bit when it’s time for that two-word phrase: spring forward. As a sensitive sleeper, I …
Picking the perfect gift is truly an art. There are many important factors to weight and consider—needs, wants, size and style. But often, the real genius of gift giving is in finding something the recipient didn’t think to ask for: the thing they never knew …
Let’s face it: an Ottawa winter isn’t easy at the best of times. Even if you love the snow, most people have to brace themselves a little for the cold and the traffic and the sheer length of it. And it can feel like adding …
Lately I’ve been thinking about those times when life throws something at you—something inconvenient, exasperating and just the very last thing you need in that moment—and all you can do is laugh. It’s a cliché to say that “comedy is tragedy plus time” and I …
In yoga we often talk about the importance of appreciating what our bodies do for us—the way our breath and blood nourish us, the way our skeleton supports us, and the way our muscles help us move. The truth is, our body works hard for …
Chances are, most of us have heard about the “power of positive thinking”. When a friend or loved one is going through a difficult time, we might say “I’m sending you good thoughts” or even something about “good vibes” or “putting good out into the …
There’s a certain expression I remember hearing when I was a kid: “you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your family.” It always tickled me because it was silly and a little rude, but also because it made a certain sense. Your family …
As pictures roll in of friends using the long weekend to launch the first wing of their multi-city European vacations or spend it sprawled blissfully in Muskoka chairs at the cottage, it’s hard not to feel a twinge of envy, especially if you’re not travelling …
Instructor Rob Aranyosi’s yoga story shows that not every path is a straight one, but if we listen to our inner selves, we get where we’re going in the end. Growing up, Rob was always active, and throughout his early life he pursued everything from …
As I’ve said before on this blog, I’m a word nerd. When I am trying to meditate or set an intention, I’ll often think about a specific word: its uses, connotations, or etymology. It was in this vein that I started thinking about the word …