Whales - Such Amazing Beings A blessing that I will cherish always was our family’s encounter with a whale while vacationing in Canada a number of  summers ago. We were taken out on a boat where our boating guide would teach our boys to fish and then we’d go see if we could spot any whales. The ride was so good for me – the fresh air in my face, enjoying just looking at all the beautiful trees surrounding the bay, and spying a Bald Eagle ... [Keep Reading]

How great to focus on our bliss! In her Choosing Beauty blog, Liv Lane invites us to write a short Bliss List. Taking notice of the things that have brought us joy during the week is similar to a gratitude list. I love this! Come and join the party and play along :-) The things on my Bliss List for this week are: Our camelias are blooming! I love when our kitty and big ol’ Newfoundland hang out together. We ... [Keep Reading]

OK, so I like color and I like pretty. I’ve found simple ways to add a little zip to some of the boring things we do in our day-to-day lives. Imagine adding a little fun and beauty to the job of filing papers. I seem to have had a little resistance to filing - stopping what I was doing to make a folder for whatever it was that I needed to file. It was just easier to put the paper aside for later. Then the next paper would get put on top ... [Keep Reading]

Three Questions That Make a Big Difference Each day we make choices that influence our pace and quality of life, and often we are completely unaware of the choices we are making and how they affect our life balance. So often we are operating from habit, instinct or need.  While it’s a good thing that we don’t have to think about every little choice we make, when it comes to creating a balance between all of our roles, it is critical to ... [Keep Reading]

Is it a Dream or is it Real? Having a balanced life feels like an elusive dream for many of us and every year it is high on the list of things to change.  There is no doubt that our lives are filled with demands pulling at us from many different directions, sometimes with no end in sight.  But as you enter into the new year, you can choose to make small changes that can ultimately make a big difference in getting your life back into ... [Keep Reading]

Life balance is something that we all aspire to. And every year we resolve that this is going to be the year where we gain control of our life instead of it having control of us.  Imagine living a life in which your time is your own and where your opportunities for fun and enjoyment are equally balanced with opportunities for work and family. Try making these simple changes to reclaim your time and achieve more balance: Decide that ... [Keep Reading]

There has been much change happening for many of us. The trick is in navigating it gracefully. There are three phases of change – letting go, transition, and starting anew. The transition phase is the hardest because it is that ‘in between’ place where you have left behind the old and are uncertain about what the new will be.  This is where you may feel vulnerable, anxious and in a state of flux. Here are a few tips to help you ... [Keep Reading]

Life balance is a constant struggle for us all.  It seems like even though we have more ‘conveniences’ in our lives, we have less time than ever.  The more demands that are placed on us, the more we ‘tune out’ to the stresses of life, and robotically get through our ‘to do’ list so we can collapse at the end of the day to start again tomorrow. This has definitely been a challenge of mine! The good news is that there is a way you can ... [Keep Reading]

  I was interviewed by Soul Wings Press, the publisher of Angels: Winged Whispers regarding my chapter titled "Everyday Sacred Ceremony with the Angels".  Here is the interview: Q:  What do you do to unwind and relax? A:  I love to take walks in Nature, sit in my backyard with all the flowers in bloom, and go to beautiful Nature spots. I also love reading, knitting, and listening to music. I especially love when my sons have a ... [Keep Reading]

Year-end is a great time to reflect on what we’d like to release and say good-bye to. For those who have had to deal with challenges, this is a perfect time to let go of any heaviness within. A simple sacred ceremony can be performed to assist you in your releasing and then calling in your wishes and intentions. Start by lighting a candle to invoke Spirit and any other spiritual helpers. Call upon the directions and elements to create ... [Keep Reading]