Wellness & Mindfulness
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Dreams and Their Imprints on Daily Life

This morning is one of those mornings when I woke from a dream so real I wanted to sob when I opened my eyes, because I knew it couldn’t be real, even though my grandfather Daniel’s favorite tobacco hung in the air and I could hear echoes of my grandfather Claude’s laughter. Smell the fresh Continue reading
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Snow walks with my dog to laps in the pool

I enjoy walking with my dog in the wooded area around my house as he noses through the snow piles to find treasures beneath. Continue reading
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Honoring My Canadian Heritage: Smudging Rituals and Algonquian Wisdom

I’m proud of my Canadian heritage, especially the Algonquian culture my maternal grandparents taught me at a young age. Continue reading
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Effective Wellness Strategies: From Wall Pilates to Art Therapy

Well, let’s see. I have doctor appointments with the omnipractionner, neurologist, therapist, and the assigned reading that ensues. The readings are not always helpful, but sometimes they offer valuable insights. Continue reading
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Managing Anxiety: Lessons from Life’s Unpredictability

I guess it depends on the day. Some days, the silence is deafening, and all the thoughts I want to avoid push their way in. Other times, I find peace in it. Why can I go from one moment where I can’t handle the silence to the next, where I relish it? Please, someone explain Continue reading





















