I In January, I went to Mexico on a family vacation. It was the first time my kids had ever been on a plane and the first time any of us had stepped foot on an all-inclusive resort. What luxury—this life of sunshine, ocean waves and beach-side beverage service. This trip was a Christmas gift […]
What an Australian Bushfire Taught Me About Faith
by on August 12, 2018 2 Comments
By Madeline Twooney When l was six years old, l experienced my first bushfire. I grew up in Victoria, Australia, in a set of low rural mountain ranges called the Dandenongs about 35km east of Melbourne. That summer had been a real scorcher, with little rainfall and strong winds. The majestic eucalyptus gums that surrounded […]
The Rebirth of Phenomenal Me: Learning to Listen to My Body
by on July 24, 2018 2 Comments
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” —Lao Tzu Shoes off, bare feet, draw them clean across the rug at the door. Step one foot over the threshold, and the other to meet it. I am entering sacred space. Where sole meets soul. I find my place, lay […]
Finding My Happy Again
by on July 22, 2018 4 Comments
I homeschooled my boys for two years during their pre-K and middle school years. My son had been dealing with anxiety. (Hormone-induced.) Things that was normal for most, brought on episodes of panic for him. So, we came to a family decision that he just needed a safety net, and that was our home. It […]
The Territory of Women’s Bodies
by on July 17, 2018 1 Comment
By Trisha Baptie | Twitter: @trisha_baptie When I hear the word “territories,” I immediately think of the land, of earth. I think of the indigenous peoples of this land called Canada and how it was stolen from them and then divided as if a commodity and not a sacred life force. How Indian agents kept […]
