Getting Rid of ‘Clutter’
Clutter isn't just 'items'. It's about unhelpful relationships, bad habits, messy desktops, negative self-talk, too many subscriptions. If it doesn't serve you, get rid of it.
My 7 Ultimate Podcasts
The Moth These are true stories, presented live in front of an audience. The stories will make you cry, laugh, gasp and ultimately, feel connected. The Moth is great for those days when you need something easier to listen to. Hidden Brain If I could start university...
Bell let’s talk about self-love
If I asked you to name all the things that you love, how long would it take you to name yourself? I realize more and more that I love others so much better when I love myself first. Self-love is not about “me, me, me”, but starting with “me” to build a strong “we”....
Being intentional about making connections
In North America, we live in such a strange environment. Where you can go from your home to your garage into your vehicle to the grocery store use the self-checkout and back home. All without making one human interaction. We can be surrounded by so many people yet...
Forgiveness
Has anything happened to you that still needs forgiving? Deeds or world that made you feel awful? Are you by chance angry with yourself? You need to forgive yourself just like you need to forgive others. Forgiveness is so that you don't keep a record of wrongs done by...
A response to the terrorist attacks in Brussels
I have a heavy heart today, hearing about the terrorist attacks in Brussels. Often we are oblivious of how lucky we are to live in such a safe, peaceful country. Although these things can happen anywhere, we can be ignorant to the devastation happening around the...
Saying goodbye
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Goodbyes have become much too familiar for all of us. Saying goodbye to that family member who's on their last thread of hope. To that dream job that isn't your dream job after all. To that cheating...
I will remember
Today Canadians (and all Commonwealth nations) observe Remembrance Day: a day to remember those who served and/or died in the line of duty. As Canadians, we spend much time learning about the World Wars in our academics. We have much gratitude and respect for those...
Heartbreak in the midst of beauty
When you start travelling more, you will see poor. You will see babies sleeping on a busy sidewalk and in fields. You will see garbage - loads of it - on the most beautiful white beaches. You will have kids that haven't showered in who-knows-how-long beg from you. You...
8 reasons why you should travel with your siblings
I love you to the moon and back. One of (if not THE) greatest joys of my trip so far has been travelling with my sister. A time for connecting, sharing and just being together. Just like any sisters, we have our ups and downs and silly arguments yet I've always...