Dear Human

Dear Human

Dec 17, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

Dear Human: You’ve got it all wrong. You didn’t come here to master unconditional love. That is where you came from and where you’ll return. You came here to learn personal love. Universal love. Messy love. Sweaty love. Crazy love. Broken love. Whole love.  Infused...
Compassionate Kit Bag

Compassionate Kit Bag

Dec 13, 2023 | Self-Compassion

A Compassionate Kit Bag is a powerful way to support yourself  in times of anxiety, overthinking, stress and reactivity.  When you feel you need support you can turn to your own personal kit bag to help yourself find soothing, calming and balance.   You can start...
It’s Okay by Matt Haig

It’s Okay by Matt Haig

Oct 6, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

I first heard this poem while on a silent meditation retreat with Dr. Mark Sherman on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.  It resonated with me and ‘it’s okay’ became a soothing mantra that stayed with me all day. It’s Okay by Matt Haig It’s...
H.E.A.L.

H.E.A.L.

Jun 7, 2023 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Noticing, savouring and fully enjoying the good times in life are important ways to care for ourselves and build our internal strength.  The more we perceive goodness, have positive experiences, and allow them to sink in, the more we are building inner resources that...