There comes a point where you realize something has shifted… and you’re not quite sure how to reconnect with yourself again. Maybe the rhythms you’ve created are no longer serving you. Maybe the things that used to bring you enjoyment now feel out of reach. Or perhaps the people you once felt connected to don’t […]
How to Start Reconnecting With Yourself in Midlife Read Post »
After Covid, I lost myself. I had lost what remained of my community. As an introvert, I had also lost the small talk skills I had spent years developing. I felt awkward. Disconnected. Lonely. At the same time, my kids had their driver’s licences. They were driving themselves to school and activities in the evenings.
When You Don’t Know What You Want Anymore Read Post »
A simple guide to navigating transition, using reflection, anticipation and honor as your guides.
Transitioning Between What Was and What Will Be Read Post »
Whether we realize it or not, we all have values; ways of being or believing which are important to us. I was reminded of the significance of my values while on a family holiday a couple summers ago. We met my husband’s parents and brother and family in Vernon to celebrate my in-laws 50th wedding
A Little Spice in a Bland Time Read Post »
I am flipping through my Grade 8 yearbook. Every photo I find of myself I notice I am smiling, not a polite smile, but a big, genuine smile that lights up my eyes. I come across a summary of each student in my Grade 8 class. I read, “Andrea is the most proverbial happy face”.
When Everything Shatters Read Post »
I am tossing and turning, I can’t sleep. I’m too hot, I’m too cold, my back is achy, my mind is racing. I am pissed off. Not at anyone, no just feeling an all round general displeasure at the state of the world. I was supposed to be in Florida right now. I was supposed
It is an average winter’s day. I’m driving my kids home from school, while an argument erupts over what music we are going to listen to. We settle on a random station. A song plays which I distantly recognize. The harmonies are beautiful, the lyrics captivating. “Ah” it hit me, this is a song from
Over the holidays, my husband and I finally watched the final episode of Game of Thrones. *Spoiler Alert* One line which struck me most profoundly, was a response from Tyrion Lannister after a new King had been chosen, and Tyrion was appointed to be his hand, basically his chief advisor. “No your grace, I don’t
The Value of Story and How a Good One is Fashioned Read Post »
A story of the possibility which opens up for us when we seek truth and give ourselves permission.
Truth, Permission and Possibility Read Post »
I am turning 40 in a couple weeks, and as I approach this milestone I have been feeling a crisis of sorts. Many of the dreams I’ve had for my life up to this point have, for the most part been accomplished. When I was young I knew I wanted to get married to a
The Battle of Internal Voices Read Post »