Tag: Healing
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Let’s Do Better
National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2025 I am a survivor of Holy Angels in Fort Chipewyan. back row 2nd wearing a scarf. I carry both hope and pain in my spirit on this day. I spent 7 years there. Many wear orange shirts in solidarity. I acknowledge the effort behind this gesture. Yet,…
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Tea four Two
In this chapter, I invite you to consider a simple yet meaningful gesture—inviting your best friend for a beverage. It could be tea, coffee, a glass of wine—whatever you both enjoy. The key is to set an intention and schedule it in advance, ensuring you are mindful and fully present. No TV. No phones. No…
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Sister Rose Desjarlais
Sister Rose – Resilient Spirit (1954–) This is a picture of her. It includes our late brother Roger and her late son James. Rose Marina was born in 1954. She is more than my sister. She is my confidante and my companion. We share stories, joys, and the hardships that shaped us. Rose is a…
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Discovering Your Ikigai: A Journey to Purpose
Finding purpose in life Human beings are inherently social; a sense of belonging is a fundamental psychological need. Whether through relationships, family, or professional environments, connection to others shapes our identity and well-being. In Japanese culture, the concept of ikigai—meaning “reason for being”—describes the intersection of purpose, passion, and fulfillment. I attended Holy Angels Indian…
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GET OVER IT?
I am part of the last generation of survivors of a dark chapter in Canadian history—the Indian residential schools. But I am more than a survivor; I am resilient, and brave. In the summer of 2022, Pope Francis visited Canada. He came to apologize for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. His visit…
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Healing Gardens: A Journey to Recovery
In 2018, I experienced a medical crisis. Thankfully, it was resolved with surgery. Unfortunately, I suffered a Right brain parietal stroke during surgery. I designed a healing garden that summer, to help me recover faster. People feel better when surrounded by fresh flowers. I am no different. As I was researching healing, I discovered an…
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Be Curious About Life’s-Limiting Beliefs
Few days ago, in a conversation with Kent, a author of Biology of the Brain, a hormonal expert, who asked “aren’t you curious, without judgment, why as a capable person you appear to have given up on yourself?” I responded what do you mean? He said, you are a Founder of a not-for profit…
From the Shores of the Ottawa River 