Haiku has a way of taking you away from the worries of the world and ground you in the present moment. It is sometimes referred to as “one-breath poetry” which means it can be recited between the in-breath and the out-breath. In a brief moment it can take you away from the cares of the […]
The New Year is a time of new hopes and new beginnings. This special tick of the clock motivates us not only to celebrate, but also to step outside of our day-to-day activities. It’s a time to reflect, take stock, look back, assess how we did, and consider how we can to do better. Throughout […]
It’s December! And you know what that means… The holidays are upon us !I know some people who love the holiday season and others who loath it. I have mixed feelings about it — sometimes I’m totally into it, and other times not so much. This year is different, it will be less social and […]
When you hear the word “transformation” what is the first thing that comes to mind? The first definition in the dictionary is “a marked change in form, nature, or appearance” followed by similar ones. Transformation can also come from the inside of us when we change how we view the world or go through a […]
Gratitude: Such a simple, yet powerful and important part of life. The list of health benefits of being grateful, and expressing thanks for big and small moments, is endless. I became more aware of the benefits of being grateful some time ago when I discovered the positive effects it was having on my mental health. […]
September has arrived! I’m excited and thrilled to announce that I have been chosen to be the resident poet for Marmalade + Kindness. I received a lovely email in the middle of July from the founder, Adamantia Velonis asking if I would be interested in being interviewed. After a few emails back and forth and […]
What brings you the most joy in life? Joyful moments and happiness is what everyone wants and once we find it, we want to keep it and hang onto. Joy is an emotion that lifts you up and takes you to a place that feels good. I picked “JOY” as the theme for June because […]
The five main senses are some of the most important tools that we use to perceive the world. They are sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch. We see with our eyes, we smell with our noses, we listen with our ears, we taste with our tongue, and we touch with our skin. Our brain receives […]
Gratitude. Such a simple, powerful and important part of life. The list of health benefits for being grateful and having thanks for big and small moments in life is endless. It’s the time of year where many of us begin thinking about everything we are thankful for. Although it’s good to count your blessings on […]
September always feels like a second new year and is the perfect time to reassess where you are, where you want to be and how much you’ve accomplished so far this year. The theme for September is “recharge”. It’s the perfect time to recharge your internal batteries and re-energize yourself for the upcoming fall season. […]
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anne@everydayhaiku.ca