The Squirrelly Nature of Mind

I sat on my front step this morning, preparing for meditation, when I heard a loud noise on the neighbour's fence. I looked over to see a black squirrel chasing a grey one. The grey one scratched down the fence as the black one stood on top. What surprised me was the hare. Sitting at … Continue reading The Squirrelly Nature of Mind

Today’s Contemplation

While you are here, in this earthly existence working out your karma... are you meant to spend your time diving into life on Earth: smell the flowers, taste the foods and enjoy the people around you? Or is it best to invest your time in practice, working toward enlightenment?   Maybe you become enlightened through … Continue reading Today’s Contemplation

The Secret to Ease in Your Work (and Life)

It's a huge secret. Ready? Use what you have. Right here. Right now. Starting a new project? A business? Jumping into the entrepreneurial pool? Use what you already have. Anxiety comes from trying to be or offer what you're not. And on the heels of that anxiety comes fear of being found out a fraud. … Continue reading The Secret to Ease in Your Work (and Life)

Clean up your mess

It's funny how life and writing intersect. I'm in the process of trimming the 110,000 word yoga memoir manuscript down to 80,000 words. It's hard at first... cutting down your writing. It seems like such a monster. Where to start? So you do a few words here and there. Then you leave it. Then a … Continue reading Clean up your mess

Weekday Retreat

We get it. Weekends are precious time for family. Or maybe they are your regular work days. So, how to make time for retreat? For self-care, restoration and rejuvenation. An exquisite weekday retreat. Thursday, April 26th 9:30am - 2:30pm The Bearspaw Historical Society Barn, 5 minutes NW of Calgary Perfect if you are: An entrepreneur … Continue reading Weekday Retreat