This is a very challenging time for almost everyone in the world. Covid-19 may even be the biggest challenge you have ever had to face. There are many roads for each of us to navigate
I have been blessed with many sisters, some blood, some not. One of these wise women unwittingly wrote a provocative statement in a family message. Elvira was relating a conversation she had with her father,
Reiki I Couple Communication Intended for couples in committed relationships. Stay tuned for upcoming dates. Edmonton, Alberta Maximum 4 couples This workshop will encompass a certificate Reiki I introductory course plus basic communication skills. The
Hello everyone, Here are some upcoming Reiki Workshops you may want to consider: Reiki I, Introduction to Reiki: See below. Stay tuned for the next workshop. Reiki I with Communication Techniques for Couples: Stay tuned for the
Benefits of Reiki Learn the benefits of Reiki, an ancient hands-on healing practice. * Reiki is considered to be one of the simplest forms of energy work. It is easy to learn and easy to remember.
What would teenagers say to their parents if they could? This question was asked of drama and religion students at Archbishop O’Leary High School in Edmonton 37 years ago. Their responses became the bases for
Read a simple explanation, by guest blogger Aydan Dunnigan, on why we perform better when we feel safe and supported. Dunnigan's blog on student stress, which appears in Edmonton's Rat Creek Press, also says nice things
We already know that there are many ways to look silly: poking our eye with the spoon we forgot to take out of our coffee cup, leaving a public restroom with toilet paper trailing behind
Emotional pain is a bit of a conundrum to me. When I think I have figured life out, I am almost shocked to discover that maybe I have not. It is especially egregious if I
Sometimes I take an emotional dip around Christmas time. This is not uncommon for many people perhaps because our expectations are too high and the food too rich. I have made a list of how
Bossy: given to ordering people about; overly authoritative; domineering. (Dictionary.com) I have been Miss Bossypants lately. I don’t like it because I never feel good after the fact. There is a brief moment of power,
Dr. Wayne Dyer, Self help author and motivational speaker (1940-2015) Wayne Dyer was there for me after my divorce way back when. My happily-ever-after fantasy went by the way side with the dissolution of a
Compassion: a blessing or a curse? Compassion is a way of connecting the love and awareness within your self to another person. Compassion is more than kindness; it’s a natural expression of kindness and understanding
Happiness is for idiots. (Charles de Gaulle) My life’s work, both personally and professionally, has been about happiness: the having and the not having. Being happy most of the time feels nice. Being unhappy for
Here is a guest blog from Aydan Dunnigan, author, friend and dance partner. How to increase the Oh Wow factor in your life. Facebook friends never die apparently: I received a birthday notification yesterday of a friend
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? Satchel Paige Aging or just plain getting older is a bit of a conundrum to me. As I age
Never Hide Your Dog’s Ball Under Your Head It is common knowledge that canine or feline comfort can reduce one’s stress and enhances one’s joie de vivre. Here is one such example with an unintended
Thich Nhat Hanh is a well-known Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk who currently resides in France. He is considered to be second to the Dalhi Lama in terms of knowledge and commitment to world peace. Thich
Dear President Obama, I was pleased when you were returned for a second term in office as President of the United States in 2013. You are now in your last term and I need to
What is the difference between Argentine tango and Ballroom tango? "Have you been to tango heaven, he asked"? “What’s tango heaven?” He knew that if I had to ask, then I have not been there.
One Woman, Two Men and a Ham A woman walks into a big name grocery outlet to do some last minute Christmas shopping. Her cart has only a few items in it when she notices
My teaching career began in 1970 at a local high school in north Edmonton. Even though my career spanned 37 years working in various schools, it was my first position that has retained lasting memories
One winter's evening while gathered round a blazing campfire an Old Sioux chief told his grandson about the inner struggle that goes on inside people. "You see," said the old man, "this inner struggle is
In a recent text to my son I called him “lucky pants”. “Why did you call me lucky pants?” he texted back. “Because you are.” “How so?” “You have an amazing life. Your work is
Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is a way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them
“Put your purse on the floor”. “No, it’s ok, I said as I struggled to hang my bag on the back of the chair”. The treatment room was small and it was awkward to maneuver
If the shoe doesn't fit you take it off of course you take it off it doesn't worry you it's not your shoe by Naomi Shihab Ne
Late one Saturday afternoon many years ago, I came home from a shopping trip excited about my big purchase. This excitement lasted one minute. In the first year of living together with my partner, he
After I received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Alberta, a cousin of mine told me to go into Education. I didn't know what else to do so why not? I knew
I spent the past few weeks in direct contact with Nature camping at Lesser Slave Lake in Northern Alberta, Canada. It is one of my favourite places to go where I can connect with myself
Holistic Health involves working with the mind, the body, and the spirit to reduce stress and increase overall well-being. My experience as a counsellor and a teacher allowed me to recognize sufficient interest in Holistic
Reiki is an ancient healing practice that originated in Tibet and was rediscovered in Japan by Dr. Usui in the late 1800s. Reiki is healing with the hands or a laying of hands-on oneself or
It has been my experience as a teacher that students want to talk about spirituality. There are a variety of definitions and interpretations of spirituality, one of which is that it is a personal belief
The term 'Holistic' comes from the Greek word “holos” meaning whole. Holistic health practices encompass the complete system of mind, body, and spirit. Balance is the key in these elements. A basic premise of holistic
