There is wisdom in all ways of knowing — the trick is in applying them to the right situations.

As a self-proclaimed weirdo, I feel very fortunate to have found a tribe of people willing to indulge me with esoteric conversation. Which is how, while pondering some feedback I had in regards to an article I wrote on “being in the moment,” I ended up having this discussion (I’m…

Cultivate Mindfulness Through Active Engagement

Now that so many magazines and books promote the benefits of mindfulness, it is no wonder that the number of people who practice meditation has increased. But, as someone who has had an off and on meditation practice for more than thirty years, it is also no surprise to me…

Social and Economic Needs Are Always Part of the Equation

When I hear people talking about public health issues, especially since the pandemic, they often pit public health needs against economic needs. For example, “I know COVID 19 is a public health threat but the economy matters, too”. Quick reads of titles from reputable research journals can give the impression…

Your Origins Are Always Relevant

The friend I spent the most time with as a teenager wasn’t a “best friend.” Michelle was a “neighbourhood friend,” the kind of person you meet simply because they live a few houses away and ride the same school bus. I got to know her more because even though I…

No matter how you look at it, 2020 was a tough year for everybody. I was fortunate in that some previous life challenges had been resolved, freeing up vital energy. It also probably helped that my fascination with change can compensate for its anxiety-provoking properties. But, despite this, the year…

What do you picture when you think of essay writing? I think many people remember the sweaty-palmed panic of churning out an essay during high school English exams. Maybe you picture irritating assignments asking you to defend your opinion on a topic of no personal interest? I am one of…

Some Wisdom from Kahlil Gibran on the Parental Journey Toward Letting Go

This was the year I thought I would have a very spacious nest. My oldest child had already moved out for university. My daughter graduated from high school and had an apartment lined up for her boyfriend and herself. My husband and I thought it would just be us and…

My friend, Marie, told me a story about an experience I believe most of us can identify with. When she was a teenager, she had not yet met anyone who identified as being in gender transition (or “trans”) or as gender fluid. She was with a friend in a public…