I Believe

I Believe

It’s Christmas Eve and I am reflecting on how quickly things can change. Our family was hoping to celebrate this year’s Christmas with a sit-down dinner with our extended family tonight. We have carried on this Christmas Eve tradition as our European ancestors did. We...
Nurturing Belonging

Nurturing Belonging

Guest blog written by Joy Seunarine. I open the door and step into the ward as I approach my next client. I am at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre where I provide massage therapy to its’ residents. Loud shouting is heard demanding that he be taken back to his bed....
The Most Life Threatening Condition of our Time

The Most Life Threatening Condition of our Time

Guest blog written by Tammy Adams. As humans we are living more stressed than ever before. While our ancestors experienced elements of fear and life threatening situations, they did not live their daily lives in this state. It was referred to as fight or flight for a...
The Power of Community

The Power of Community

Written by Simone Usselman-Tod. Communities play an important role in every aspect of our lives. Communities are created not only through our friendships and our families, communities are created through our connections in our neighbourhoods, in our schools, in our...
Sensitivity – Gift or Curse?

Sensitivity – Gift or Curse?

Guest Post by Alison Bastarache. Have you ever heard the words “You’re too sensitive”, “Don’t be such a cry baby” or the infamous “You want to cry, I will give you something to cry about”? I have heard all those things growing up as a sensitive and empathic spirit. I...