Category Archives: Articles

2 more Sleeps ’til Phoenix

Incidentally I have my own countdown going on at the same time as David is counting down to his Math exam. Mine is a much more fun countdown - in my humble judgment! A countdown to Phoenix, AZ. I leave on Tuesday ...

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Vacuuming is the Answer…!?

It is late Saturday night and the countdown is on... 3 more sleeps until my step-son has to write his grade 12 departmental Math exam. He is allegedly downstairs in the basement studying. Next thing I know, there is this mysterious sound reverberating through the house. It sounds familiar, but there is no possible explanation ...

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2 Keys to RADICAL self care

Hello my friend, As you may know, this spring has been an unusual time for me. I was in for a replacement pacemaker surgery in mid-March (my pacemaker was put in for “preventative” reasons 9 years ago), which didn’t go as expected. My over-night procedure unexpectedly turned into a week’s hospital intensive experience! MANY miracles came ...

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SPECIAL Burn Ceremony

What to Bring: any old journals, letter/notes, books/scribblers, a “Letting Go” List etc. Anything you want to put into the fire to be transformed. Come, join us and please bring a friend! It will be a powerful evening ...

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B2B ~ ARTICLE #2/6: BOTTOMS UP!

From the desk of Shilo Taylor-Downie Tuesday morning... Lots of people are familiar with the fact that our body composition is 75% water and 25% mass. In fact, human brains are composed of 85% water, our lungs are 90% and our blood ...

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B2B ~ ARTICLE #1/6: THE SLEEP FACTOR

Sleep is such a crucial aspect of ongoing wellness. I was reminded of this in a humbling manor while away at a training with my mentor last month. Sorry, guys this is a very girl-y example! On rare special occasions, to indulge ...

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Back 2 Basics (B2B) Article Series

As the Earth continues in its energetic shifting, as we creep closer and closer to 2012, tremendous shifts are occurring: shifts in our awareness and how we are prioritizing the various aspects of our life. External "stuff" that is no longer needed is falling away and circumstances are unfolding, causing everyone to look within, connect ...

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6 Steps for Mindfulness

Featured Guest ~ Nancy Anderson Dolan (adapted) With December’s solstice, we marked the darkest time and the coming of the light. A great time to become mindful of what we want and where we are at. Mindfulness can help us heal our disordered thinking, eating, ...

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How Do I Get What I Want in 2010?

“The purpose of Knowledge is ACTION.” ~ John Kalench 3 days before 2010 and I was asked what my New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year are. Do you know what yours are? Do you know what your 2010 goals are too? ...

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Spiritual Practice: Love

Living Consciously (November 26, 2009) Dear friends, You know what would happen if you took your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel while driving your car. A similar thing occurs when we ignore a relationship or a business or our own health. They tend to veer ...

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