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by / on August 11, 2021 at 1:10 pm / in Lifestyle

Pieces of a Greater Wholeheartedness

With us living in a world of extremes these days, I believe a timely shift in our collective way of thinking is in order; collective being the operative word. It’s commonly thought that somehow our individual decisions are our own and that the plights and problems of others are just that. Thinking, “It’s none of our business,” somehow also equates […]

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by / on July 16, 2021 at 10:30 am / in Health

Dealing with Trauma

The word trauma elicits visions of graphic ER injuries and wounds, but there’s another, quieter and less visible side to it filled with emotions, triggers, and responses that we’re finally hearing more about. Psychological trauma, as it’s known, comes in many forms, and seeking help from a professional who has successfully come through it is always the best treatment, especially […]

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by / on June 24, 2021 at 10:14 am / in Wellness

Self-Care Trends

Remember when self-care rolled out on a silver platter aglow with thoughts of pampering ourselves with luxurious baths and spending time with friends? These days seem to be a little less lavish and a lot more straightforward. Here is a look at a few of the evolved trends and why they might be even better! Eating Healthy Many people are […]

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by / on June 9, 2021 at 2:39 pm / in Health

Summer Safety

It’s almost summer and if you’re anything like me that means you’re spending as much time outdoors as possible. A little sunshine on your shoulders and vitamin D sounds great, but before you get out there, let’s take a look at some sun info, shall we? The sun is an over 4.5 billion-year-old star that provides energy, light, and heat […]

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by / on April 22, 2021 at 11:45 am / in Lifestyle

Re-Wilding the Planet

Growing up over the last 40 years, David Attenborough’s unmistakable and mellifluous voice was the narrated soundtrack to my budding environmentalism, and how I came to be nicknamed Granola. Over his extraordinary 94-year lifespan, he quite literally became the voice of planet earth and his most recent witness statement, A Life on Our Planet sends an urgent message of both […]

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by / on April 10, 2021 at 11:34 am / in Lifestyle

A Change for the Better

For many this past year has been unlike any other with one extreme after the next. However, we have seen, heard, and experienced some increasingly positive outcomes as well. Let’s take a look at some of the changes that feel a lot more ooh than ahh! Environment With less human intrusion it seems that wildlife is thriving, air is cleaner, […]

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by / on April 1, 2021 at 3:32 pm / in Wellness

A Year in Review

It seems like the perfect time to say, “We did it!” It’s been roughly one year since the shutdown for most parts of North America. But really when you think about it, what have we done this past year? Though we’ve all been “in this together” each persons experience has been totally unique to them. Here’s a look at the […]

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by / on March 26, 2021 at 11:20 am / in Wellness

Keeping It Real

Why is it that no matter how great things are, we can still get sidetracked by negativity? There’s not a single one of us who can claim we’re happy 100% of the time, so honestly, why is it easier for us to believe the self-doubts, to get caught up in the gossiping, or to hang onto past hurts? The media […]

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by / on March 18, 2021 at 11:43 am / in Wellness

The Power of Prep

Whether its gearing up for a New Year with resolutions, setting SMART business goals, practicing for a presentation, studying for a test, contingency planning, meal prep, or setting the coffee maker the night before, people everywhere understand there’s power in preparation. For some it looks like a color-coded and labelled world of lists and organization that brings utter satisfaction and […]

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by / on January 19, 2021 at 8:16 pm / in Lifestyle

The Personalities of Change

The changing currents of life are enough to rock anyone’s boat, but because we’re all unique we each weather storms a bit differently. Every area of your life has ups and downs, and with that comes stress, which often tends to bring out the worst in us. So how does one keep an even keel? By knowing yourself and seeking […]

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