I am seriously conflicted. I don't know how much of it stems from the money issues that jumped up and bit me recently. I don't know how much of it is real. But I'd love your input on this. I have built my reputation and such following as I have on the basis of healing … Continue reading About Shakes and Integrity
Category: Health
If I Am Not My Illness, Who Am I?
I've written about akrasia in the past, that odd behaviour in which we appear to act against our own declared self-interest, for no apparent reason. You know, refusing to go to bed when we are tired, getting into the brownies when we say we want to lose weight ... we've all been there. But what … Continue reading If I Am Not My Illness, Who Am I?
My Life as a Wraith
So where have I been? Paying for my foolish arrogance in not getting the flu shot. It's been quite the fascinating experience, as I have not been this ill since the nineties. It whacked me out completely for over a week, and I am now slowly starting to resume some semblance of humanity. It's not … Continue reading My Life as a Wraith
About Batteries
The theme of my life this week seems to have been about batteries. It's connected to the fact that it's been very cold here, but as my coach Berni so astutely pointed out, there's a metaphor there I need to consider. So, on Tuesday the battery in my van died. It was more than time, … Continue reading About Batteries
My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin
I am a very inflamed person. Some might even say an inflammatory person, but that's a whole different blog post. I have auto-immune issues that manifest themselves in my gut, my joints and also in my skin. It's the latter I want to talk about today. One of the more annoying ways my body tells … Continue reading My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin
Meet the Cleaning Crew!
The absolute beginning and end of proper skin care, whether you are an adolescent, a senior or anywhere in between, is cleansing. I doubt anyone will disagree with this statement - cleaning off the grime, makeup and other insults we offer our largest organ every day is key to having healthy, glowing skin. The question … Continue reading Meet the Cleaning Crew!
Everybody Needs a Chocolate Chip Cookie Sometimes
It's a funny thing about the choices we declare for ourselves, and the rationalisations we make inside our heads when we don't stick to those choices. I've always felt that chocolate chip cookies were the perfect example of this cognitive dissonance. Aside from those few benighted souls who dislike chocolate, chocolate chip cookies are the … Continue reading Everybody Needs a Chocolate Chip Cookie Sometimes
Calling All Manitoba SCOBY Lovers!
Hey friends, I need your help. I've committed to teaching a SCOBY class on November 7th, and I need babies. As you can see, I don't have enough kombucha SCOBYs of my own. I'll make more so I'll have more by then, but if we have a class of 20 people, that will definitely not … Continue reading Calling All Manitoba SCOBY Lovers!
Why My Girl Is Not Vaccinated Against HPV
In Manitoba, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine is offered to all Grade 6 girls. I had to do some serious soul-searching, as well as some research, before I decided against having my daughter vaccinated, and here's why. I should start out by declaring that I am not against vaccination, in general. My children are … Continue reading Why My Girl Is Not Vaccinated Against HPV
Five Things Mothers Should Do To Take Care of Themselves
This blog post is part of the Week of Self-Love hosted by Anne-Sophie Reinhardt of annesophie.us. The lovely Anne-Sophie has a blog, a podcast and lots of wonderful videos about self-love, success and controlling that Lizard Brain. This week she is hosting a blog carnival, and I am honoured to be invited to contribute to … Continue reading Five Things Mothers Should Do To Take Care of Themselves