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?”

In The Thick of It

It’s been a while since I’ve done a blog or social media post. Since we arrived back from Toronto in October it’s been a month of personal emotional and physical purging in my healing journey along with holding space for others and sending healing to people who are also in the thick of their ownContinue reading “In The Thick of It”

Free Yourself This Fall

It’s been a month since I’ve written a post. I didn’t mean for that much time to fly by but it did. September brought the start of school for my youngest son who is attending a new high school this year. He’s also the last of my 4 to graduate so this is a bigContinue reading “Free Yourself This Fall”

Happy 50th to Me!

August 13th, 2023 marked my 50th trip around the sun! I celebrated with a backyard BBQ & bonfire, surrounded by family and friends. I had a great time as did those who came to celebrate with me. Thank you to my girls who own Prairie Wolf Bakery who made my beautiful & delicious cake! ChocolateContinue reading “Happy 50th to Me!”

YOU are Your Salvation

It’s been a busy summer so far, attending events, setting up classes for fall, an event in August, gardening, business planning, and enjoying time at the beach. I took a break from social media and, boy, it was nice! While we cannot ignore world events, it’s okay to take a break and focus on yourContinue reading “YOU are Your Salvation”

Self Confidence & Intimidation

I always find it weird when someone tells me they find me intimidating. For a lot of my life, I felt insecure, and lacked self-confidence. Sure, there were certain areas of my life I did feel confident – my gymnastics talent, my academic grades – but when it came to social interactions and relationships, evenContinue reading “Self Confidence & Intimidation”