Shaking the World: An Irony or Endorsement
Before we shake the world, sometimes the world shakes us. A single moment on a snow-covered highway could have shattered our dreams. Yet, through the stillness and shock, I realized that life’s close calls aren’t just warnings—they might be endorsements, urging us to keep pushing forward. This is the story of how a near-accident on Highway 401 reminded me of the fragile, beautiful balance between our aspirations and life’s uncertainties.
Minimalism and the Big Mac
Life has a funny way of piling on transitions—like the ultimate double-decker sandwich. As a mother, grandmother, caregiver, and soon-to-be West Coast resident, I'm juggling responsibilities that stretch from sewing pajamas to packing up my life. In this post, I reflect on the joys and challenges of being part of the "sandwich generation" and how embracing a minimalist mindset helps me navigate these moments with purpose and a dash of humor. Join me as I explore what it means to make every transition count!
Coping with Rising Stress: Is Minimalism the Answer?
As stress levels continue to rise across Canada, many are seeking solutions beyond the usual strategies. With household debt at record highs and the cost of living sky-rocketed, minimalism offers a refreshing perspective. It’s not just about decluttering; it’s about focusing on what truly matters and finding freedom in simplicity. Research shows that adopting a minimalist lifestyle can positively impact both financial health and overall well-being. So, if life’s pressures are weighing you down, maybe it’s time to reconsider how much you really need. Minimalism could be the key to lightening the load—financially, mentally, and spiritually.
A Job is Not Just a Job
Life is full of transitions, each one offering a new chapter. This new job is more than just a position. It's a promise of fresh starts and meaningful beginnings.
The Greatest Gratitude Thanksgiving 2022
This morning, I did something that was a long-lost art of mine, making short-crust pastry sausage rolls! This event is significant because it reflects a major priority shift. I have not baked for more than 20 years. How does baking relate to gratitude and shifting priorities?
For thanksgiving 2022, I want to celebrate having found the most precious thing in life. Yes, it took me many years, multiple twists and turns, and manifold wanderings.
Work Till You Drop: A Monologue
Remember the story of Cinderella? Cinderella is forced to work long hours by the wicked stepmother and stepsisters. By the end of the day, her body and spirit feel exhausted.
How much can you relate to Cinderella’s experience in the modern workplace?
Do you feel exhausted by the end of the day?
This post may offer ideas to examine your work differently.
A Mindful Spiritual Reflection: Beyond an Exit Statement
In making a major decision, what activities or thinking processes do you go through? I just learned a framework during Tuesday’s class on spiritual reflection that I find most helpful in guiding major decision-making and identifying one’s life purpose. This post describes this practical exercise on expounding the law of Attraction-Connection-Complexity-Consciousness.
My Biggest Fear Yet
September 2021 is a big month for me. It marked a few transitions. I thought about the wins, losses, and lessons in the past 12 months with some musings. I also reflected on my biggest fear. Am I such a pessimist that keeps worrying about things? Is it okay to contemplate what may come? How is it helpful (or not) to review my biggest fear?
113 Days to Go
With 113 days to exit my current role, I am exploring how to navigate my next job/role. I am journaling this experience.
An Aging Society #6: Overcoming the Stigma of Dementia
Stigma and discrimination against dementia exist within the health system and in the community. Stigma and discrimination can create obstacles to diagnosis, treatment, and care which can greatly impact the quality of life (Canada, 2019). This post focuses on the most pressing need, that is to overcome the stigma associated with dementia.
An Aging Society #5: Opportunities in Dementia Care
What is exciting about the development of dementia care? Early detection is key so that innovative tools and technologies can be applied to assist daily living activities such as furniture adaptation, medication dispensers, GPS tracking, special lighting, and fall detection devices (Vinick, 2019). Find out more here.
An Aging Society #4: Confronting the Rising Tide of Dementia
Why now? Dementia is a syndrome affecting a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to perform day-to-day activities. The impact of dementia is not only on the individuals with the condition; dementia also has an overwhelming effect on the caregivers. This post will review some facts on dementia, helpful resources, risk factors, and some exciting news on the housing development for dementia care.
An Aging Society #3: Effective Strategies to Promote Mental Health
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An Aging Society #2: Normal vs Abnormal Aging in Mental Health
By 2030, about 23 percent of Canadians will be seniors totaling over 9.5 million. As a society, we need to adapt to this demographic shift to empower older adults to maintain psychological wellbeing and promote healthy aging. What is normal mental aging vs abnormal?