By Amy McMillan Let me tell you a little secret about motherhood. It’s much harder than it looks. I spent much of my pregnancy reading books and preparing for what I thought was to come. I felt I was being realistic; I knew that life as I knew it was all but over, and I […]
The Importance of Speaking The Truth
Posted on April 22, 2015 //
by Natalie Edwards In such a busy world, the importance of speaking the truth has never been more meaningful. As human beings, we are so bombarded by gossip, loud noise and messages about how we should be living our lives, it’s no wonder many of us become overwhelmed and get confused about what we really […]
In Honour of my Friend: A Message from the Dying
Posted on February 4, 2015 //
by Alex Ratcliffe I have a friend who is terminally ill; she does not have very long to live. And as often happens with these things, she was blindsided with the diagnosis and the prognosis: inoperable. She has faced the inevitable with her typically inspiring strength, dignity and wisdom. Nevertheless, through the tears and the […]
The Moods of Others: A Study of Grumpiness
Posted on January 25, 2015 //
by Anabel Dealing with unpleasant emotions of others is not always easy – especially when it comes to people who are highly sensitive. According to author Elaine N. Aron, 15-20% of humans are genetically destined to be HSPs (Highly Sensitive Persons). As a consequence, their brains process information on a deeper level, causing the individual […]
Taking Care of Mothers
Posted on June 17, 2014 //
By Kellie Edwards Be Still And Heal How that insight could have helped me as a new mom… if I’d had even an inkling of the value of being still. No one prepared me for the unrelenting demands of motherhood. The realities of a 24/7 responsibility that left no time for myself. That lonely time […]
13 Ways Mindfulness Makes Me a Better Parent
Posted on January 20, 2014 //
By Carla Naumburg I recently got the following question on my Twitter feed: Do you feel meditation has really changed you? More relaxing, less stress? So on? The short answer to these questions is YES! All of the above! But that answer isn’t terribly helpful, so I thought it would be useful to share just how […]