Today’s date, this year, it hitting a little harder. The roundness of a face. November 8, 2008 my little brother Adam fell and hit his head multiple times. This unfortunately began a long road of recovery and major life transitions, all while living with immense pain daily. Our family was gifted this mask, in theContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 8”
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Holy Water
As we were driving up to our family cottage last week, this song stopped me in my tracks. As I truly heard the words, my jaw dropped … “I guess you gotta go when the angels calling”… As the Thanksgiving weekend is upon us here in Canada, another family holiday that our brother can onlyContinue reading “Holy Water”
Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience
Growth is an interesting thing. I began an 8 week course last night and waking up this morning my heart was feeling so full. Alicia led us through a couple meditations and the one, well it was near water and my soul was instantly there and the peace I felt wash over me was quiteContinue reading “Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience”
Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey
Life is interesting at times, as I lean into myself even more I can better sense when I need to be more gentle with myself, or when I need to stop and redirect. As a strong coping mechanism I have leaned hard on the redirect and listening. As the oldest of my siblings, Ive beenContinue reading “Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey”
Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend
This past weekend felt like a deep opportunity for healing as a family, for my own immediate family and our extended family – which I embraced as we gathered for the July long weekend. A fun thing we like to do is go for rides… sometimes it gets a little deep. As you can seeContinue reading “Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend”
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Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips
I used to dread the damp, dreary, rainy days. Now I grab my camera and macro lens. I go out and make the best of the weather by shooting! Its one of the most unique ways to capture the beauty of nature, intimately. Ive noticed when shooting macro, I tend to hold my breath. NowContinue reading “Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips”
Finding Comfort in Signs from Loved Ones
The other night after leaving work I pulled up to the one intersection on my way home, the same intersection that multiple times last year, I crossed paths with my little brother here. As I pulled up, I was feeling more emotional – it hits in waves, one day I can be totally fine allContinue reading “Finding Comfort in Signs from Loved Ones”
The Impact of Grief on Daily Life and Wellness
The reality of grief and living life can sometimes hit you harder than you want and take you by surprise, in a sense. As our week was leading up to a birthday celebration for our daughter, I could feel my energy having a bit harder time with things. Fully transparent, we had a full weekContinue reading “The Impact of Grief on Daily Life and Wellness”
