When we think of the spring and summer months, we often think of the return of longer days, spending more time outside, and being more social. People are often grateful for winter to be over and for the return of long sunny warm days. Yesterday my family was walking together and so many people were… Continue reading Seasons of Ambiguity: Mental Health Challenges in the Spring and Summer Months
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Healing with Haiku: How Poetry Can Help with Stormy Days
“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” — Amy March, from Little Women Island View Beach, February 2026 The week before last felt a bit stormy. My sleep was off and everything felt more stressful. I like to turn to nature for a sense of perspective and… Continue reading Healing with Haiku: How Poetry Can Help with Stormy Days
Intuitive Mental Health Recovery: Letting Your Body, Your Feelings, and Your Creativity Lead You to Health
“When you reach the end of what you should know, you will be at the beginning of what you should sense.”― Kahlil Gibrán, Sand and Foam Dear Readers, Today I am tired. In a world that favours doing, and being productive, it is hard to feel tired. I have a restlessness that feels better if I am… Continue reading Intuitive Mental Health Recovery: Letting Your Body, Your Feelings, and Your Creativity Lead You to Health