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Heart to Heart: The Joy of Human Connections

two girls forming a beautiful connection

I was just thinking the other day how important human connections are to feeling loved, validated, alive, and complete. Whole-hearted human connections are so necessary and essential for our well being. By learning to make a deliberate choice to connect with the right people; our own authentic selves; and the universal energies that surround us, our lives can be truly transformed and uplifted. If this is the case then why…

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Lets talk self-care: Body, mind and soul part -2

15 Ways to a healthier life

In our pursuit of self-care there are 3 very distinct parts. In the previous post “Lets Talk Self-Care: Body, Mind and Soul Part 1” I talked about taking care of our physical being – our body. Today in the second part of this series I would like to bring your attention to our mind. A very essential and important part of our being. We are blissed with a natural instinct…

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Lets talk self-care: body, mind and soul – Part 1

As we leave the beautiful summers behind and settle into more of a routine the one thing we all tend to overlook is self-care. With kids back to school and responsibilities of everyday life we are so good at prioritizing everyone and everything accept ourselves. Self-care, the most essential part of our well being not only takes a back seat, it at times does not even cross our mind. What…

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Best Foot Forward

Taking your power back with Animal prints

Animal print - from subtle to fierce

When the days begin to shorten, the temperatures start to fall and our spirits seem to dwindle, its time to put on the animal prints and take our power back. The bold and conspicuous animal prints truly become an established part of your look and bring with them confidence and strength. Of all the animal prints my personal favourite is leopard print. My daughter tells me it also is the…

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The Power of Looking within…

It was a number of years back, at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, that I snorkelled for the very first time. I was fascinated and in awe of a whole new world that existed under the sea. A beautiful world that I, till now, had not personally experienced and was disconnected from. Its beauty, synchronicity, and abundance touched my soul and raised my awareness to a whole new level.…

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On Cloud 9 with The Saheli Foundation

On cloud 9 and in awe of our community, that is how I feel right now. I had planned to write a blog post on a different topic but I am overflowing with happiness and gratitude for what we have been able to accomplish today. I would not be being fair to myself by trying to write on anything other then The Saheli Foundation’s 5th annual backpack delivery! It all…

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Everyday Heros

Kamal Dhillon – salute to an incredible spirit

As I begin this new category on my blog called “Everyday Heroes”, I am honoured to share the story of an incredible woman whose spirit fascinates and inspires me. I first heard Kamal Dhillon’s story about 10 years back from my younger daughter. As Miss Teen Canada she was invited to an event where Kamal was one of the speakers and had shared her story. I could feel how distraught…

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Time to soak it all in…

Beautiful rising sun

When I first started this blog, I could have never imagined the amount of love, connectivity, friendship, and opportunity this platform would bring my way. I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for not only taking the time to read but also for reaching out and connecting with me warmly and wholeheartedly. Together we can make this world a better place, together we…

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Beyond Four Walls

our 7 day Bhutan itinerary with photos

The intriguing and mystical land of Bhutan had been on our bucket list for a while. This past spring we decided to take the plunge and make it happen. Planning and taking a trip to foreign lands can be a daunting and overwhelming undertaking. In my opinion, having a clear intent and conscious planning with through research and “go with the flow” attitude is the key to making any trip…

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