Finding Purpose at Access Fest: A Journey of Growth

On June 6th, I was fortunate; the word used in appreciation as you get older to be counted among the crowd—fortunate to attend the event held in David Pecaut Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. The first of its kind, titled Access Fest, is named for the event’s celebration of inclusion and representation ofContinue reading “Finding Purpose at Access Fest: A Journey of Growth”

Mindfulness in Isolation: Finding Strength in Connection

This post is written especially for those living alone, though its message applies to anyone navigating uncomfortable situations due to invasion of privacy or isolating living situations. Recently, after receiving a new pneumonia vaccine, I spent three days confined to bed—unable to eat, sit up, or stand for long. During one particularly relentless headache, IContinue reading “Mindfulness in Isolation: Finding Strength in Connection”