Growing up, saying goodbye to summer always felt a little sad, especially when I was still in school:). Maybe it was because I felt I had more freedom during the summer. The days are longer and there’s more to do outside. As I have gotten older, my favourite season has become autumn. Especially these early days are still warm but …
How to connect
Connecting isn’t a destination, it’s a continuous process. With practice it becomes easier and more natural. When I say that it’s not a destination, I mean that it’s not a fixed state such as a peaceful state, or a zen state, or a relaxed state. These can be felt when you’re connecting but they aren’t necessarily the desired outcome of …
What do you and Canada geese have in common?
There is a natural phenomenon called entrainment, that occurs in nature, between living things and some non-living things. For example, if you hang several pendulum clocks on a wall and set the various pendulums to swing at different speeds, after 24 hours, they will have synchronized with each other. Schools of fish turn instantly in the water using entrainment to …
What’s behind the magic?
I used to watch the Amazing Kreskin on TV when I was a kid. I was amazed at his performances, how it looked like he could read peoples’ minds. When we come across something that we can’t explain and we can’t make sense of, we tend to refer to that as magic. It can be quite stunning to our senses. …
The Power of the Subconscious
Lately there has been one quote that has become a central focus for me. It’s one that I have shared during workshops. “We are what we repeatedly do. ‘Healing’ therefore is not an action, but a habit” ~ Aristotle I find this quote holds true when it comes to everyday healthy habits such as exercise, time management or diet. But …
How to talk to your body
Some of you may have heard me use the phrase “talk to your body”, yet I don’t think I’ve explained in detail what I mean. You could have a conversation with it out loud or in your mind. But that’s not the kind of ‘talking’ that I mean. The other day Karen was in and before she got on the …
How to manage stress better
There have been many books and blogs written about Stress Management. There are many techniques out there that people use to manage their stress including yoga, meditation and tai chi to name just a few. There’s even technology designed to help including apps on your phone and watch as well as specific wearable technology like straps and rings. Underlying all …
We are like a symphony orchestra
If you were to write down every single process that takes place in the human body that we know of and can observe, you would be writing for a very long time. One of the benefits of a chiropractic education is a well-rounded understanding of how the human body works when healthy. Having studied human biology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, we …
The 4 Modes of Life – Part 5
Some people who meditate report having the experience of being able to observe the mind. They’re able to observe themselves observing. Much like this fairly common experience that meditators have, when you start to dance with the modes of life, you start to be able to observe yourself being in the different modes and consciously switching from one to another. …
The 4 Modes of Life – Part 4
The Seeker strives to have new experiences and new feelings. They are not content with the status quo. They are interested in creating their lives, tapping into abundance and serendipity. By adopting this perspective, they increase their chances of reaching new heights. “It is better to aim high and miss then to aim low and hit.” ~ Les Brown Sometimes …