“A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.” -Mahatma Gandhi

What do you want? It’s a simple question that is easy for some people to answer…money, house, car, relationship… Others may be a little stumped because it’s not something they often ask themselves, or because they’re so focused on what they don’t want… More

“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.”  – Roopleen

When I was in my mid-twenties (many years ago!), a lady I knew said that one of the most confident people she knew was in the room. As I looked around and asked who, she said me. I was surprised and don’t think I fully understood why she thought so.  I knew I was independent and determined – pursing my dream business – but I didn’t relate it to confidence. Now I realize that my determination had to start with believing that I could… More

Many of us have heard about some of the common ways of reducing stress such as through a balanced diet, exercise, leisurely activities and having a good support system. However, having pets isn’t a typical thing that comes to mind in relation to stress… More

“When we consistently suppress and distrust our intuitive knowingness, looking instead for authority, validation, and approval from others, we give our personal power away.” – Shakti Gawain

We all need approval at times. The opinions of friends and loved ones can help provide us with guidance as we maneuver our way through life. However, when we value other people’s thoughts and beliefs more than our own and can’t do without it, we put our well-being at risk… More

“Emotions are a vital part of our inner guidance… Like our illnesses, our dreams, and our lives, our emotions are ours, and we must own them and pay attention to them.” – Dr. Christine Northrup

Emotions are like a compass, with each point indicating the parameters of our lives. At major points, we may be happy, sad, content or angry, and at other areas, anything in between. And if we stray too far one way, we can get lost. Anger is one of those areas where it can be easy to get lost, in two major ways… More

Humiliating, traumatizing and unnecessary come to mind regarding the strip search of a 15-year old girl, by staff at her school in Quebec, Canada last week because she joked to a friend about bringing marijuana to school… More

“Self-respect, self-worth and self-love, all start with self. Stop looking outside of yourself for your value.” – Rob Liano

What would you say if I were to ask you what you loved about yourself? Would you feel tongue-tied and at a loss for words, or be able to easily list some things? Although most of us would prefer to be on the latter end of the spectrum, it’s not an easy feat for everyone… More