Mindset Monday Book Reviews: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Rhonda Byrne's The Secret, first published in 2006, promises a transformative approach to life, centred around the idea of the "Law of Attraction"—the concept that one's thoughts directly shape reality. This book, part self-help, part philosophical inquiry, presents an overarching theme: positive thinking can magnetize success, health, and happiness, while negative thoughts attract the inverse. With … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Teacher Toolbox: Why I Completed a Course on Fundraising.

Center of Excellence - Online Courses in Professional Development Understanding how to properly do fundraising can be beneficial for public school teachers for several reasons: Supplemental Resources: Public schools often have limited budgets, and teachers may need additional resources to enhance their classroom activities. Fundraising can help bridge the gap by providing funds for supplies, … Continue reading Teacher Toolbox: Why I Completed a Course on Fundraising.

Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

I'm currently experiencing one of life's inevitable truths... the slow death of a parent. Surrounded by emotions from my siblings and Mom, concerned looks of friends, and loads of optimistic messages from angels on social media; I decide to return to a place that brings me peace. I decided to stop and see the beauty … Continue reading Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

Critter-Buster Greenhouse Project

The last few years have been way too discouraging for our garden. At first I thought I couldn't find the right space that had enough sunlight (we have massive trees all around us). Then the animals became the issue: squirrels, rabbits, gophers, and racoons. All devouring everything we planted. Last year, before Covid hit, I … Continue reading Critter-Buster Greenhouse Project

Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful

In November 2020, I had to make an emergency call to the plumbers to solve a drain back-up issue in my basement. They used their camera and discovered that the old cedar hedge on the side of my house had finally grown roots deep and strong. They broke the sewer pipe taking our waste water … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful

My Ongoing Creative Conundrum

Ok, daydreaming is now a good thing. CHECK 👍 Thank you, Abraham-Hicks! I've been a guilty master of this practice all my life and I won't feel guilty about it anymore! Well, that's my intention. Onto the next overthought... The moment I started accepting this freedom, I started rethinking what I want to do creatively... … Continue reading My Ongoing Creative Conundrum

Uncertain Frequencies

I've held onto this one for a little while because I couldn't figure out what it was telling me. All I got from it was uncertainty and anxiety. The colours are chaotic. The blending is choppy and frustrated. The piece makes me angry and anxious. It fills me with strife. I want to scream at … Continue reading Uncertain Frequencies

Day 21 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?

Wow! What a ride! Gratitude can be achieved in the mindset we choose; in the practice of acknowledging things, experiences, and people we are grateful for; in acknowledging to what we dislike and looking at the other side of the coin at what we do like instead; & in taking time to say thank you. … Continue reading Day 21 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?

Day 20 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?

Is it ungrateful to ask for what you want? Wow, did I ever grab a loaded question and the answers aren't what I expected... Google it and you get some lovely lady not-so-subtly selling her services to increase traffic to your business. This is followed by many definitions of "ingratitude". Perhaps I'm being ungrateful for … Continue reading Day 20 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?

Day 19 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?

When you aren't feeling particularly grateful, but don't want to give into complaining... try acknowledging someone with a simple THANK YOU. Thank you to my regular followers. Everyday, when I see your names pop up, I feel grateful to have you as part of my life-long learning journey. Here's a partial list of the amazing … Continue reading Day 19 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?