For the last two years, I try to choose a theme for the month, keeping my word of the year in mind. In May, I did consider a theme, but life took over and before I knew it, May had passed. But looking back on the month, it’s easy to realise that I spent it […]
Healing With Self Care In April
A few days ago, I read an article about the toxic side effects of self care, and I do say there’s merit in some of the arguments. However, I have not one regret about choosing my monthly theme for April – Healing With Self Care. Healing With Self Care In April Remember to fill your […]
6 Meditation Exercises for Finding Your Center in Stressful Situations
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been researching and trying out some meditation exercises as a means to destress and heal. Many cultures have practiced meditation for thousands of years, using various techniques to achieve mental balance and emotional peace. A thousand-year-old experience that speaks of its health benefits is increasingly receiving scientific […]
Healing With Prayer in March
Although I’ve grown up Catholic, and had a deeply personal spiritual experience at 15, I’ve always had a strange relationship with prayer. Perhaps it was tied up to my notion of God. Over the last couple of months, as I’ve been journeying with my word of the year, I found myself opening up more to […]
Healing With Joy In February
As I move forward in my journey of healing, I become aware that I must seriously choose to be joyful every single day. In February, I chose the theme of healing with joy! It takes courage to open ourselves up to joy. – Brené Brown Healing With Joy Choosing joy in the midst of pain […]