Words of Wisdom

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Resolving to let go this New Year
By Maddie Rodriguez

Resolving to Let Go this New Year.

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 …

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A yogic perspective on Labour Day Weekend
By Maddie Rodriguez

A Yogic Perspective on Labour Day Weekend.

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 …

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The Power of Positive Thinking
By Maddie Rodriguez

The Power of Positive Thinking.

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 …

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By Maddie Rodriguez

Family is Practice.

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 …

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Being a Tourist in Your Own Town for the Long Weekend.
By Maddie Rodriguez

Being a Tourist in Your Own Town
for the Long Weekend.

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 …

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Rainy day reflections
By Maddie Rodriguez

Rainy Day Reflections.

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 …

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