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 …
For many of us, after the clock has struck twelve on the new year and toasts have been drunk and best wishes shared, our minds habitually turn to thoughts of resolutions. When we think about how we want our fresh year to start and the …
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 …
For many of us, nothing seems like more of a buzzkill than a downpour in July. In this part of the world, our warm days are so fleeting and so few that we yearn to make the most out of every moment. And chances are …
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 …
Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, the sun is feeling a little warmer, and the snow has melted (for now). Spring is around the corner—but it’s not here yet. As anyone who has spent more than a year or two in this part …