Community

Community is more than a geographical segment on a map or the sum of individuals who inhabit a shared space in a given location. Community is an inherently social construct; it encapsulates norms, values, customs, identities that are common between people who might otherwise not be associated with one another. While this bridge can be...

Slow Living: Adding More Ease + Intention to Your Life

Breathe. No, really. Close your eyes. Inhale through your nose, all the way to the pit of your belly. Exhale through your mouth; feel the slight warmth of your breath tickle your lips, hear any wisp of air release into the atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the experience of being alive, right here, right now. Breathe....

Reconciliation Through Restoration

A while back, I shared my reflections on truth and reconciliation after taking an interdisciplinary course on matters of mass atrocity and overcoming collective trauma. International in scope, but with a focus on the current Canadian context, I had an opportunity to explore different approaches to justice and truth seeking, ways of resolving/healing from harm,...

Work From Home Like a Pro

I wouldn't say that I’m a ‘pro’ at anything, least of all working from home. I am however completing full-time university studies online. It seems that my self-disciplined nature, independence, passion for learning, and strong drive make me well suited for remote work. It’s easy to love the added flexibility and comfort of working online/from...

How Walking Every Day Has Changed My Life

It's true that the darkest nights often give way to the brightest days. The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has certainly shrouded the world in darkness. While my family and I have been fortunate enough to maintain connection and well-being to a much greater extent than many people within our community and around the world, life has...

COVID Contemplation

Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you do...there's little doubt that these last couple of months (has it really been months, already?!) have been different than they would typically be, at least in some small way, as a result of the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The world has been turned upside down and inside...

Resistance Training: Benefits, Personal Experience, and Navigating the Gym

I never thought there'd be a day that I would write about physical activity, let alone resistance training (AKA strength training AKA weightlifting). Nor did I ever foresee myself having enough to share that I'd dedicate an entire blog post to the topic - but alas, here we are. This one is all about weight...

Reflections on Truth + Reconciliation

With mid-terms and assignments well underway, I haven't given much thought to the Fall semester beyond checking my final grades. However, my family recently asked to read the paper I submitted for my Truth and Reconciliation course. It was definitely one of my favourite courses to date, partly because it was taught in an interdisciplinary...

A Consumer’s Guide to Mindful Spending [+ infographic]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: as members of a capitalist society, we vote with our dollars. Every day, we cast a vote as to the kind of world we want to live in. It's as simple as supply and demand. Our purchasing habits support companies that have an often hidden, but...

Mae Sot Education Project

I am excited to announce the latest adventure I've found myself a part of. I wanted to take a moment to share the news and record my thoughts before it all really begins - as best I can as I try to process it all, at least. So, here it goes: Six months - June...