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Mothering As A Spiritual Journey

  Belated Mother’s Day Greetings, About 4-5 months after the birth of my first child, I had a post partum depression. Too many sleepless nights, a colicky baby and an episiotomy that left me scarred emotionally and physically left me as a woman unrecognizable to myself. Then exhaustion set in. Then an identity crisis. I … Read more

Sitting, Slow Medicine, Sick Kids and Our Spiritual Journey

Happy Valentine’s Day! Wishing you a love-filled day today and every day. Today’s message is just for you…when you give all you have to help your loved ones feel better. As mothers and women (and yes…some pretty terrific dads too…and nannies) we have been caring for sick ones from generation to generation. From hot steam … Read more

Family Member with Dementia? Talk to Ludwig, the Robot

After reading this morning’s National Post story (and listening to the video on the website edition of the article) “Robot deployed to help dementia sufferers” , I am left utterly at a loss for words as I sort through a multitude of thoughts and feelings. In fact, I am tempted to use some very bad … Read more