Why did I spend two years writing my story of overcoming adversity during a Spirit-centred healing year? It was to share what I learned, yes, but also I needed to show that it IS possible to be gripped by depression - I'm not talking about feeling blue, being sad or in the dumps, I am … Continue reading Why I wrote a book

No. Personal change is not easy, but how worthwhile! Once you have crystilized your Vision - you must first take time to do this part for it is important that your destination be super clear in your mind - then, start with the 3 Ds: be Determined, be Disciplined, and Demonstrate your Progress You wish … Continue reading The value of hard work

Imagine, you are siting comfortably in the front-seat row, being 'chauffeured' from your cabin-in-the-woods along a scenic country road heading north-northwest towards Bancroft, Ontario. You are on the leading edge of autumn's peak show of colours. You find yourself absorbing the bright and gorgeous hues of yellow, orange, pumpkin, deep oxblood red, chartreuse, jade green, … Continue reading Autumn colours

Depression is more than an illness that affects a person's mood. They call it a mood disorder and it certainly does pull your head down into darkness, but it's also much more than that. My goodness, depression prevents your mind from functioning normally, from thinking or feeling, from making choices (what to eat or what … Continue reading Women on the pill

It takes discipline to get out of your own way to allow Spirit the freedom and the space she craves to express herself fully, deeply. I am learning this important thing from my abstract artist friend. Learning how to invite and let my spirit flow. Her spirit likes shapes, and colour, and texture, and reflection, … Continue reading Creative play