I have been working out to Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and just completed day 12. I really don't want to focus too much on the past but five years ago I was living a very healthy lifestyle complete with chia seeds and daily work outs at the gym. I'm getting a glimpse of how … Continue reading Back to the Workout Mat
I have been making a mindful effort to focus on gratitude. I have an abundance of blessings in my life and I am thankful for who and what I have. Focusing on gratitude has done wonders for my mental health and I feel like I am in a really good place. I have solid ways … Continue reading Gratitude, Nature, and Mental Health
I stood alone and listened to the sound of water that dropped from the wooden shelter I stood underneath. I needed to catch my breath and rest. I looked out into the openness of rolling hills, sandy dunes, fog, leafless trees, and pines. The dripping water was all I heard and the rest was silence. As … Continue reading Spiritual Punch Bowl
My family and I have hiked and cycled to Lake Kinosao in Riding Mountain National Park countless times. We usually spend a few hours at the lake and have a meal. Last year after a stop for lunch, we carried on to Cowan Lake for our first overnight hike as a family. The most important … Continue reading Sharing my Passion for Hiking and Camping
Just as I predicted, the stress of the move to our new home has subsided. This morning I sat at my dining room table and sipped coffee and read the news, immersed in the abundance of natural light flowing into my home. Sunlight is pretty darn spectacular and I was blessed with it all weekend, … Continue reading Goodbye Stress, Hello Sunshine
Asha and Arya are straight up my favourite pals to be with on a trail. There is a solitude that I like when hiking but I don't like to be completely alone. I enjoy the company of my family and friends but when I am alone there is more of an opportunity for self-reflection and … Continue reading My Hiking Pals
I had the opportunity May Long Weekend to hike a very small portion of the Trans Canada Trail near Nutimik Lake in the Whiteshell. With fishing on our mind, we went to Sturgeon Falls instead of continuing along the Trans Canada Trail on Pine Point trail. The weather this past weekend was full of cold … Continue reading Adventure on the Trans Canada Trail
This morning I walked in the Shoppers Drug Mart LOVE. YOU. Run for Women that supports women's mental health programs across Canada. Local mental health organizations benefit from the fundraising. Shoppers Drug Mart presented the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) with a cheque for $90,000! I walked 5K with two friends and talked openly … Continue reading Strength in Numbers
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