Mindfulness in the Midst of ‘Many Things’
Domminique SantosMindfulness research shows the interconnectedness between the doing mode of the mind, thought streams and emotional responses....
29 December, 2020
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Just Breathe
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)After over two months in lockdown, for many of us the current lifting of restrictions feels like a big breath of fresh air. And there’s so much to breathe in right now, with the lilacs and the irises ...
04 June, 2020
Lockdown: Time for a Reframe
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)The undeniable evidence of the Resurrection required that Jesus’ friends look at life in an entirely different way…through a totally new frame. Their old frame just wasn’t big enough or far-reaching e...
29 April, 2020
Grieving COVID-19: A Season of Loss
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)It is what it is…As the first wave of anxiety over the current pandemic subsides, it’s not surprising that many of us might be feeling a sort of let-down, a kind of low mood that catches us unaware, a...
10 April, 2020
Compassion During COVID-19
Domminique SantosSince the outbreak of COVID-19, the world has had its modus operandi turned upside down. In some parts of Ontario, grocery store shelves that once held abundant bread, milk and diapers have become sca...
02 April, 2020
For Women Only: All Hands (and Hearts!) on Deck
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)In the past few weeks, we have all been on a rollercoaster ride of events and emotions as we try to navigate the huge changes to life as we know it under the pall of the coronavirus pandemic....
28 March, 2020
Do Not Be Anxious
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)During this difficult time, as we navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation, it’s easy to become anxious and worried about current and future concerns. And, in the present moment, that’s completel...
25 March, 2020
Help is on the Way!
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)Does your life feel out of balance? Do you have trouble prioritizing your responsibilities or transforming your goals into reality? Are you searching for help with your marriage or struggling with a p...
04 March, 2020
A New Year…A Fresh Start
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)Auld Lang Syne - This classic New Year’s song reminds us fondly of “days gone by,” a sentiment sorely needed in a world detached from the timeless traditions of our Christian roots. In this ever-evolv...
10 January, 2020
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed…
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)Let’s Talk Turkey As we mark the countdown to the Thanksgiving weekend, social media is bursting with posts, tweets, and memes that remind us of all we have to be grateful for in this beautiful countr...
10 October, 2019
Cannabis…Calling Out A False Friend
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)We all know of people who are fun to be around as long as life is good and we’re dancing to their tune, but who turn against us when we fall on hard times. The Bible calls these false friends, “friend...
27 June, 2019
For Women Only…How to be Your Own BFF
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)Imagine yourself going out for lunch with an old friend and sharing with her your latest burden, disappointment, or concern. Now imagine her looking you straight in the eye and saying with a bit of a ...
30 March, 2019
The Winter of Our Discontent
Anne Marie Posella (RP, CPC)Even though we turned a seasonal corner at Christmas and the days are getting longer, the dreary winter weather, low light, and cold temperatures can have a real effect on our moods, especially when w...
11 February, 2019