My Third Angels
Several years ago I read Alice Hoffman's novel, The Third Angel. It struck an immediate chord with me, and has gone on to represent a...
Sip Happens!
On a recent shopping excursion, I noticed a sign next to the wine paraphernalia that said, "Sip Happens!" :-) It is true that sometimes...
My Zen Master
"Whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.” ― Max Ehrmann, Desiderata : A Poem for...
What I Learned from Grandma Layton
In an effort to further cultivate my creative side and give my brain a much-needed rest from it's unceasing monkey-mind activity, I...
It's a Wild Ride!
If ever there was a poem that has been influential in my life, it would be The Journey by Mary Oliver. This is above-all a poem about...
I Know Nothing about Nothing...
Over the past several years, I have experienced several significant losses and disappointments - relationships have ended, dreams have...
A Resilient Spirit
Living with a chronic condition can often leave you feeling weary. When you work year after year, day after day, to manage your health,...
The Sound of Sunshine
"The Sound of Sunshine is about wanting to bottle that experience of waking up in the morning, pulling the blinds and seeing that there’s...
The Healing Power of Nature
"Nature cures—not the physician." ~ Hippocrates I simply can't imagine where I would be in my healing journey without a connection to...