“Your Life As Art” | Truly My Heart + Soul

And what it truly means to me… Have you ever stopped in the middle of a ordinary afternoon—watching light filter through a window, or feeling the quiet stillness of a morning walk—and realized that the moment itself was stunning, just as it was? I felt drawn to create my own tag line, specifically when IContinue reading ““Your Life As Art” | Truly My Heart + Soul”

When You Do Not Know What To Say

Allow the flow… Our mental health is our most valuable resource and most volatile. A priority that must be made, and some days feels like heavy work. The unknown of life, many things outside of our control. Choosing peace, regardless. Knowing this choice is the power. Those who succumb to the vile tongue are notContinue reading “When You Do Not Know What To Say”

Lens-Artists Challenge #408 | Over the Top

I love the weekly challenges from this group, it really has given me something creative to look forward to each week even if I may not have the inspiration. Last weekend we had a weekend away with another couple at our family cottage, it was exactly what I needed. Coming home to an unwell lovedContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #408 | Over the Top”

Lens-Artists Challenge #407 | Celebrations Around The World

Just over 11 years ago a cousin/friend of mine had a destination wedding in Cuba! First time for me to go there. When I read Patti’s challenge for us this week, I was confused of what I could share, until I remembered their wedding celebration in Cuba! Patti shared in her post a variety ofContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #407 | Celebrations Around The World”

Setting Boundaries in Tough Times: Prioritizing Your Well-being

When life feels hard, it is easy to pull in, its also easy to think you need to go external, thinking others may have ‘the answer’, and yet that isn’t an individuals responsibility when they are facing something ‘big’. A very recent experience for our girl, resulted in a significant surgery after being diagnosed withContinue reading “Setting Boundaries in Tough Times: Prioritizing Your Well-being”

Physical Reality + Emotional Pain

I messaged my husband before our daughters appointment today, my back is so sore I definitely need an epsom salt bath when I get home. The same back, hip pain, on my lower left side, as yesterday. Both days my daughter had appointments for her upcoming Thyroid Cancer Surgery. I am drained! I got backContinue reading “Physical Reality + Emotional Pain”

Embracing Change + Belief: Preparing for Surgery as a Family

Yesterday, July 22nd, I was reminded of the power of belief. Just after lunch, I had a strong feeling to check my phone, and open our family email. 15 minutes prior we had received an email about our daughters surgery for her Thyroid Cancer with a date. It is something we have been waiting monthsContinue reading “Embracing Change + Belief: Preparing for Surgery as a Family”

Mount Forest Fireworks Festival 2026 | Main St

Now that our kids are older, we take in the car show and main street festivities each year and haven’t been to the midway in a while. This year, began with a bang… of thunder, lightening and a LOT Of Rain! Kudo’s to those who still got their vehicles out early and sought cover asContinue reading “Mount Forest Fireworks Festival 2026 | Main St”

Life Lessons from My Boys

Lessons from My Boys 💖 When I was 17 I got my first dog, a male black lab, he truly was my best friend. We did everything together. He got me through a very challenging time with a boy in high school. He became my protector in the most gentle lab way to lead meContinue reading “Life Lessons from My Boys”

Finding Clarity: A Journey Back to Routine and Wellness

I went for a Body Talk session the other day, something I knew deep in my heart that I needed. I am astonished still of how incresible energy is, how amazing spirit is and how the universe leads us. Sometimes the path isn’t as clear, and others its blazingly obvious. However lofe keeps going andContinue reading “Finding Clarity: A Journey Back to Routine and Wellness”