Steph: As much as I love the freedom of summer – the flexibility to go with the flow and let the day unfold in unexpected ways – the lack of routine can wreak havoc on my nervous system. Routine functions as a tool for managing our emotional state. Familiarity and predictably, allow the watchdogs of our … Continued
Steph: In this modern, fast paced world, it is easy to become attached to “busyness.” We are culturally conditioned and encouraged to believe that being busy = being productive = a successful life. Even when we are not moving from place to place, or checking off to-do lists, we can (and often do!) fill every spare … Continued
“Most People have no idea how good their body is supposed to feel.” ~ Kevin Trudeau Steph: Once you reach a certain age, the body has likely undergone some very real physical trauma. Life will inevitably deliver some blows in the ways of injuries, accidents, illness, or possibly even surprising conditions you’d never heard of … Continued
Steph: As naturally social creatures, we are born into relationships. First, with our primary caregivers, our immediate and extended family, our neighbors, friends, community, and so on. The older we get, the larger that web of relationships also gets, and it only continues to grow throughout our lifetime. We sit like the spider at the centre … Continued
“Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.” ~ Jane Austin Steph: As a kid, I played a lot of softball in the spring, and in our very first year playing, we didn’t win a single game, except the very last one. I still remember the joy and cheering from our team and … Continued