Self-Care requires listening to the Big You, even if the Little You is resistant. It is one of those concepts that many people cringe at. In fact, just the word self-care can make elicit anxiety, discomfort and guilt. Imagine how we arrived here; in a world where caring for yourself goes against the grain of…
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I'm an author, yoga teacher and scientist who lives in Canada. I built this website as a portal for sharing, discussion and humor. I welcome inquiries and requests for the TR meditation club.
Mindfulness. Stress Reduction, Thoughts, My Demise.
Mindfulness. Have you heard the word before? It’s extremely popular. Mindfulness is a truly wonderful practice and approach to life. It has become the fastest-growing health trend in North America. Here is an easy to follow PDF on the Study of Mindfulness that summarizes five years of research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control…
Permanent Contraception. Empowered Life
Many articles on Translate Reality are about choice. I often write about my choice to become a single mother. I am truly honoured to be able to share the story below. One of choice, shedding societal norms from her belief system and most importantly, empowerment. This is how you woman. This story right here. Thank…
Feeling Stress every Now and Zen?
The Translate Reality Meditation Club is well underway and I’ve had amazing feedback and questions. STRESS! Feeling stress every now and zen? Are you looking for a way to cope, find peacefulness and purpose? Meditation can help. These are instructions, benefits and magic that you might find of use (especially magic). Our biggest struggle in…
Boler Life – The Learning Cliff
Boler Life has become real life and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve just finished my first adventure and it was filled with learning. Learning so very much that I did not hit the learning curve quite yet; I hit the learning cliff many times. For the record, I have never towed anything, camped (except a…
Cutting Onions – No Tears, No Troubles
Have you ever cut an onion and experienced a few tears? Perhaps more than a few? Cutting onions is a very tumultuous activity. It can make even the most rough and tough person crumble into a sobbing kitchen disaster destined to never to cook again. In this Life Hack, I will provide step by step…
Single Mother by Choice. A Guide to Invasive Questions.
Becoming a parent meant facing a lot of difficult questions, most of which I chose to answer in a succinct, impersonal manner. The question ‘why’ is more complex, layered and emotional than most realize. Here are a few questions I’ve received and my most sarcastic, flippant responses possible. Single Mother by Choice. A Guide to…