It was a typical March here in southern Ontario. We experienced a taste of all four seasons during the month. My March roundup has a terrific post on the harmful side of toxic positivity, an inspirational piece about an ordinary person doing extraordinary things, and a post full of inspiration and wisdom for these difficult times.
Stillness – A poem to restore calm
Hello friends. I’m away this weekend, calming the busyness of life at our Alpha weekend. As I pondered my need for stillness this week, I wrote a poem that I wanted to share with you. I hope you enjoy it!
The Sunday Spark – Why I’m escaping the busyness
In recent weeks, I have been feeling very busy—and a little bit stressed. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark is all about escaping the busyness and finding ways to recharge.
The Sunday Spark – Make a difference with purpose moments
This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark discusses daily purpose moments—simple ways you can brighten someone’s day. Plus: memory-boosting benefits of exercise, the effectiveness of London’s low-emission zones, bear facts to celebrate World Bear Day, and simplifying life with a budget.
The Sunday Spark – Pandemic life lessons we should have learned
Can you believe it has been five years since COVID-19 shut down the world? To mark the milestone, I’m dusting off a piece I wrote in May 2020 about what I hoped the post-pandemic “normal” would look like. Spoiler alert: we missed some valuable pandemic life lessons!
The Sunday Spark – In praise of the strong women in my life
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. In today’s blog post, I share the stories of five strong women in my life. Plus: updates on dissolvable plastic, decline in fossil-fuelled vehicle sales, and changing our diets to save the Earth.
Throwback Thursday – A poem inspired by nature’s beauty
Nature’s beauty provides a tonic for the soul! Today’s Throwback Thursday post features a poem inspired by a Vancouver Island sunrise.
February 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
February is over and what a month it was! We saw record snowfall numbers, and the snowbanks at the end of our driveway were higher than I’ve ever seen. Along with my goals update, my February 2025 roundup has terrific posts on two things we all need a whole lot more of right now—joy and hope.
The Sunday Spark – Giving up social media for Lent
Have you ever taken a social media break? Instead of chocolate, this year I’m giving up social media for Lent. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with National Optimism Month, how seaweed could save the planet, and simplifying life by going paperless.
The Sunday Spark – Heeding the signs and taking a stand
I spent most of this week wrestling with a decision about an upcoming trip to the United States. I finally decided to take a stand. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with Canada’s plans for high speed rail, resources to help you buy Canadian, and repurposing hotel soap scraps.