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It’s Personal

I haven’t known what to write for a while, nor have I made the time to. We’ve had a personal situation here that I won’t write about, but sometimes life is like that. We have stuff going on in our lives that makes all the other stuff we feel is so important take a backContinue reading “It’s Personal”

It’s Ok to Not Feel Okay

Have you ever found yourself trying too hard to make yourself feel okay about a situation when you just don’t? I’m sure most of us have. And it’s okay for us to feel not okay with something without it pulling us down into a spiral of negative emotions. It is possible to remain calm evenContinue reading “It’s Ok to Not Feel Okay”

Things Change

Life changes all the time. Sometimes it feels like change is slow, especially when we’ve been working toward a goal. Then we have the sudden changes that we aren’t expecting, and life asks us to pivot on the spot. Change can feel hard because of our attachment to things. For example, I love teaching Qigong.Continue reading “Things Change”

Post-Valentine’s Post

Valentine’s Day isn’t something I celebrate much anymore as my partner/husband and I celebrate each other in small ways all the time. This year, we did what we love with the people we loved – taught Qigong class with our long-time and new students. Then we decided to go out to eat at a placeContinue reading “Post-Valentine’s Post”

Of Earth & Fire Women’s Festival

This week on the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Steph Rempel, founder of Of Earth & Fire Women’s Festival being held at Gouldwood Meadows in Manitou, Manitoba the weekend of July 26-28, 2024. It promises to be a wonderful event specifically geared toward women of all ages and stages. Steph is a wildContinue reading “Of Earth & Fire Women’s Festival”

A Parent of Big Kids

Some of my most meaningful conversations with my children happened at random moments. You cannot predict when your child will ask a question about something they are processing through, or when they want to learn more about an issue, or when they require advice. There were a few times their questions surprised me because itContinue reading “A Parent of Big Kids”

What Makes a Good Leader?

From my perspective, a good leader is someone who listens. It can be easy to tell people what to do, but to listen to what someone needs, and help them find a way to achieve that is true leadership. As a master coach trainer and learning facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program for decadesContinue reading “What Makes a Good Leader?”

A Snack I’m Eating Right Now

An easy one for this cold, lazy Sunday afternoon. 🙂 I’m currently eating a banana bread cinnamon bun that I cut in half, fried in butter on both sides, and drizzled a little maple syrup on. The recipe took some time to make, but the cinnamon buns are not too sweet and delicious. I oftenContinue reading “A Snack I’m Eating Right Now”

A Teddy Bear

Around the age of 5, I had a teddy bear that I took everywhere with me. I loved stuffed animals and my bed was full of them. My mom would comment that sometimes you couldn’t find me sleeping because I had so many! On a family vacation to British Columbia, I was playing with theContinue reading “A Teddy Bear”