by Jess Demuth | Aug 14, 2019 | Gratitude, Meditation, Mindfulness, Well-being
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better – Albert Einstein The cool winter chill is easing and my fingertips are thawing. As I wander in my garden this morning, feeling the warmth of the sun and seeing the sprout of a new leaf on my... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Apr 18, 2018 | Anger, Meditation, Psychology, Sadness, Social Connections, Well-being
Music is amazing. There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a song that moves you so much that you feel more connected to yourself and to the world. Today I’d like to discuss the impact music has had for me over the course of my life.... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Mar 15, 2018 | Assertiveness, Counselling, Mental Health, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Relationships, Social Connections, Well-being
Communication is hard. It’s particularly hard when you are caught up in difficult emotions. Often, when we feel hurt, misunderstood, or angry, communication breaks down. This entry will discuss how to offer assertiveness to those in your life, and why... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Feb 15, 2018 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Procrastination, Psychology, Well-being
Procrastination is something we all grapple with from time to time. It can be a mild inconvenience or it can cripple us for weeks at a time. Let’s spend some time exploring procrastination a little, and see if we can’t come up with a plan for how to... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Jan 19, 2018 | Awareness, Mental Health, Relationships, Well-being
It’s that feeling you get when you just don’t measure up. That cold, dark sensation that washes over you when you fall down on a responsibility. This is shame. Shame affects all of us differently. For some, it’s a minor inconvenience that... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Nov 30, 2017 | Awareness, Meditation, Well-being
Returning from my 10-day vipassana retreat, it feels strange and foreign to type on a keyboard and process words on the screen. My aim for this post is to share what I can about my experience with this beautiful method of self-discovery. What is Vipassana?...
