Speaking of Journeys...

If you have been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world lately, you are not alone. Many of my clients share a similar feeling: a steady sense of emotional exhaustion brought on by the daily flood of troubling news. Wars, hunger, injustice, racism, environmental disasters, rampant consumerism, financial inequities, and the accelerating impacts of climate change seem to dominate the headlines. The list feels endless. Like many people, I continue to search for ways to mak

Lately, I have been struggling to write. I feel deeply overwhelmed by everything unfolding in the world around us. Around this time last year, in the aftermath of Trump’s election in the United States, I found myself consumed by the chaos and instability that were already taking hold. Now, in 2026, those harms continue to accumulate. We are witnessing an erosion of women’s rights and a growing global disrespect toward women—fuelled by leaders and followers who openly glorify

I have always loved the autumn. The autumn represents a time of colour, temperate weather, fresh apples, and fall fairs. And the smell of the forests when I am out for a hike with my dogs is divine. This October, I just finished reading “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted” by Suleika Jaouad. Suleika has been in an out of cancer for several years, her initial diagnosis starting as her independent life had just commenced in her early 20s. October has be

I recently went on a silent meditation retreat that was held in upper New York. I have not had the opportunity to attend a retreat since prior to COVID. Before I left for the retreat, well intentioned people stated, “Have a relaxing time on your retreat!” However, attending a spiritual retreat – a meditation retreat- though it sounds relaxing, is some of the most challenging, though rewarding work that one can do for one's self. My daughter was diagnosed with 4th stage