The Two Levels of Holiday Travel Stress

The season of travel stress is gearing up with next week’s American Thanksgiving and looming Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.   It’s the kind of stress that can bring out the worst in anyone but because we are either going to events involving family or actively escaping them another stress may also be triggered.  The stress…… Continue reading The Two Levels of Holiday Travel Stress

Overcoming Patterns Set By Our Inner Infant

The David Brooks interview on TVO got me reflection on how so many of our patterns are set in our psyche before the age of 3 years.   It is a vulnerable age and yet for parents one of the most stressful times as often they don’t have much money, they working long hours, working…… Continue reading Overcoming Patterns Set By Our Inner Infant

It’s really autumn now!

Last night the time fell back an hour and while I woke up as always on this day, feeling elated with the bonus of one whole hour, at the end of the day I feel a little sad as the sun disappears so much sooner.  The days are getting shorter.   I am noticing the…… Continue reading It’s really autumn now!

Do You Resonate With Appreciation and Accomplishment?

Are you tapping into the metal element energy of the fall season?  Appreciation and accomplishment are qualities activated at this time of year. It’s  no coincidence that celebrations of Thanks Giving (both American and Canadian)  are scheduled in this time period.   Appreciation is a basic life need.  If our needs for being validated and appreciated were not met…… Continue reading Do You Resonate With Appreciation and Accomplishment?