A reflection on over-responsibility, self-awareness, and the power of choosing what’s truly ours to carry Photo by tommao wang on Unsplash The Conversation That Sparked This Realization This summer, I had a conversation with a friend that stayed with me. She was telling me about her work — how overwhelmed she felt, how disorganized things were at her job, how much her team needed her, how everyone was dramatic, unreliable, unavailable, and how she was doing everything she cou

When we mask our pain to appear “together,” we isolate ourselves from the very connection we crave. Here’s why being honest about not being okay can be one of the most healing things we do — for ourselves and for others. Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash The Story That Sparked This Reflection I recently listened to a podcast episode featuring a woman who shared her near-death experience (NDE). While her transition beyond the veil was fascinating — rapid, effortless, and full

Why Presence, Curiosity, and Life’s Hard Lessons Are the Real Keys to Transformation Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash Our True Job as Humans This morning, I had a thought that landed deep: our job as humans is not to figure everything out, and it’s not even to heal ourselves. Our job is to live. To live means to show up for whatever comes, to be present with our experiences, and to allow life to unfold. It’s not about striving, fixing, or endlessly seeking. It’s about being

Why fear divides us — and how unity can heal Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash The Climate of Division In the United States today, politics feels less like debate and more like a battlefield. News feeds, family dinners, and online arguments all point to the same reality: we’re living in a time of deep division. Coming home, I see it in my own family. Politics isn’t just about laws or policies anymore — it touches emotions, stirs fears, and sometimes drives wedges between

How an 80-Year-Old Women’s Circle Taught Me Vulnerability Photo by Sunny Tank on Unsplash A Workshop That Became Something More When I first began facilitating a workshop for a group of women, most of them in their 80s, I didn’t expect the experience to change me. I came prepared with a plan — structured sessions, prompts, and activities meant to guide our time together. But week after week, it became clear that what I had planned wasn’t what they needed. Attendance was low

How judgment distances us from others — and from ourselves Photo by Suna Valid on Unsplash Judgement is a sneaky habit Hardly a day goes by that I do not hear someone complaining about, criticizing or putting down someone else. It is a big part of our culture to talk about others, and it might be as subtle as appearing to express concern about another, but also implying judgement. We can more or less refer to this habit as gossiping : the act of talking about someone who is n

And how authenticity can be the key to fulfillment in your career Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash “When people feel free to be themselves at work, creativity and collaboration naturally thrive.” — Simon Sinek I love this (paraphrased) quote by Simon Sinek. It highlights how beneficial it can be to choose authenticity at work — more creativity, more cohesion, and collaboration within the team. And it says a lot coming from him. Simon Sinek is a leadership expert, author, an

Operate from inspired action rather than external validation Photo by Luis Villasmil on Unsplash my personal experience I have been facing a unique situation at work that has led to a profound insight. For at least a month and a half, I have been abandoned in my role. I found myself without tasks and without guidance. I had 40 hours per week to fill, a small portion of this being devoted to assigned tasks. It took all this time (and lots of reflection) to recognize the oppor

Stop waiting for permission or perfect conditions — take small, real-world actions, experiment, and let experience teach you. Photo by Proxyclick Visitor Management System  on Unsplash “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes — then learn how to do it later!” — Richard Branson Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, a global conglomerate spanning music, airlines, telecommunications, and even

How releasing what no longer fits opens space for what truly nourishes you. Letting go of opportunities that no longer feel fitting is never easy. There is a period of reckoning that we have to face, in which we admit to ourselves that our environment is no longer serving us. I have had this experience in various forms over the years, but today I face this realization in the context of my work and my business efforts. I finally let go of entrepreneurial efforts that have been

What’s Really Going On Photo by Arik Fraimovich from UpSplash A Culture That Glorifies Urgency We live in a culture that can make us feel like we are not moving fast enough, doing enough, or advancing enough. We struggle to accept where we are in life and dream of being somewhere else — having a better title, a better position, a better career. We may wish for a greater sense of financial stability, higher education, or a richer network. Much of our attention goes to what we

Advice on how to meditate from Kamlesh D. Patel, a respected figure in the Heartfulness  Tradition. I read some beautiful words by Kamlesh D. Patel and Joshua Polluck while reading The Heartfulness Way: Heart-Based Meditations for Spiritual Transformation. The Heartfulness tradition was founded in India in the 20th century (very recently) and comprises of 3 components: Meditation on the heart, evening cleaning (of energies accomulated throughout the day), and prayer. This is

In this article, we explore effective strategies for protecting the knees and back during the yoga practice. Proper alignment cues and suggested modifications are provided for the prevention of injuries, while still enjoying the transformative benefits of yoga. The Growing Popularity of Yoga The practice of Yoga dates as far back as the fifth and third centuries BCE with the first known mentioning of “yoga” in the Upanishads, being part of ancient Vedic teachings. Yoga has s

Discover how yoga therapy offers a gentle and effective alternative to traditional medical treatments for sciatica, promoting holistic healing and long-term relief. Our medical community currently communicates that the prognosis for sciatica is not very positive. I am using this uplifting, positive image to suggest that this is not true and healing is very possible for you or your loved one. The first and most important step in your healing process is to believe that a strong

Defining what it is to practice and embody Yoga. I recall an evening spent with a dear friend of mine in a hip café. She and I met in an advanced evening French class and we related over Yoga as we are both Yoga Teachers. That evening she admitted to me: “ I still don’t understand what Yoga is.” I chuckled and suggested that it was a practice to “unify the body and mind, or something like that”. The word “ Yoga ”, after all, is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj , which means

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in Canada, affecting more than 3.8 million Canadians, and is the third most common chronic disease. S ymptoms include difficulty in breathing, wheezing and cough at night, trouble in expiration, and tightness of the chest/discomfort in the chest. Chronic respiratory diseases are becoming more prevalent in Canada, and increasing so as Canada’s population ages. This places quite a demand on our healthcare system .