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During my morning walk this week, I found a painted stone left beside the path. The unknown artist often places hand-painted stones along my route, and they always make me smile. I wonder about [...]

Habits shape much of daily life. From brushing our teeth to making a morning drink, repeated actions reduce the number of decisions we have to make and create a sense of structure. For mental [...]

Last night, my family and I saw the new Spiderman movie, “Brand New Day,” and I was impressed. The plot was strong, and the theme stood out: Spiderman discovered that isolating himself was [...]

“You are welcome. You belong. You are loved.” These are the words on a sign as you enter the church. About a year ago, I joined an affirming church in my community—one that openly welcomes and [...]

Savouring is the simple but powerful practice of noticing, appreciating, and extending positive experiences. It is more than enjoying a pleasant moment as it passes; it is the intentional act of [...]

Estrangement is one of the most painful forms of relational loss because the person is still alive, yet the relationship may feel unreachable. Whether the distance is between family members, [...]

Tara Brach, a psychologist, meditation teacher, and author, is widely known for blending Western psychology with Buddhist mindfulness practices. Her work on self-compassion centres on the idea [...]

Grounding techniques are simple exercises that help bring your attention back to the present moment. They can be useful when your thoughts are racing, you feel overwhelmed, or your body is [...]

Play and fun are often treated as extras—pleasant activities to enjoy after the “real work” is done.  However, they are essential parts of a healthy, balanced life. Whether through games, humour, [...]

The butterfly hug is a gentle calming exercise you can use when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally stirred up. This is a specific way to use resource tapping. It involves [...]