by Michele Marius | Nov 2, 2022 | Inspiration
It is sometimes suggested that the best way to learn how to swim is to be thrown into the water and left to figure it out on your own. This teaching method suggests that in a crisis, we are able to draw on capabilities that we did not know we possessed. In many...
by Michele Marius | Nov 1, 2022 | Inspiration
Honouring oneself by dedicating time for self-care and reflection is a difficult concept for women in many cultures, who have been socialised to see their value in the level of service they are able to provide for their family members. The idea of being able to decide...
by Michele Marius | Oct 31, 2022 | Inspiration
Have you noticed how nature renews itself after periods of hardship and stress? Trees replace their leaves after periods of cold weather or drought. Birds grow new feathers and other animals shed their coats and emerge brighter and more attractive than they were...
by Michele Marius | Oct 30, 2022 | Inspiration
Generally, we tend to have a romanticized notion of courage, and how people move from being fearful to being courageous. In books and in movies, although someone might be afraid, after a period of internal turmoil, the fear seems to subside, and they are able to meet...
by Michele Marius | Oct 29, 2022 | Inspiration
These days, we have become a bit more aware of the importance of taking care of ourselves. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, when stress and anxiety levels were especially high, there was a greater appreciation of one’s mental health, and the need to protect it....
by Michele Marius | Oct 28, 2022 | Inspiration
Stress, anxiety, anger, frustration and even sadness, can rob us of time and cause us to lose perspective on many things. Although it is important to have these feelings and acknowledge them, they can also adversely affect how we perceive ourselves and situations. How...
