Tag: mental health
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Salt air
I went for a long walk on the beach at my place today. The timing was good; low tide coincided with the nicest part of the day. My brain always works hard when looking for sea glass and shells along the coastline. It’s my peaceful, happy place. Breathing in the PEI salt air and holding…
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The healing path
When I decided to start this blog, I began with three rules. These rules still apply now, and I decided to share them to help you understand why I post the content you find here. Rule number one is that I will never force myself to write. If I feel inspired to share something, I…
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On racism…
A terrible violent, and racist attack occurred in my community this weekend. I am ashamed. I want to have answers and solutions, but I don’t. In many ways, I have been so privileged. I don’t know and can’t imagine what it feels like to be the victim of such a heinous crime. I wish I…
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On Grief… (#2)
It’s always there. Grief. Sometimes, you feel the wave coming on; sometimes, it creeps in unexpectedly. You might recognize triggers, and yet, they aren’t always obvious. My sister visited from Alberta with her daughter recently—their first visit since my father’s passing. My nephew and his partner were here from Alberta as well. The reality that…
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On confidence…
Have you ever felt guilty for feeling confident? As women, we have been conditioned to believe that confidence isn’t “lady-like.” We have been called bossy, rude or insensitive for simply believing in ourselves. I have lived this. I’ve lost confidence because I convinced myself I didn’t deserve to feel that way. I started and then…
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On hope…
It is hard to find hope when faced with immense loss and hardship. It is not where our mind goes. We experience emotions that bring us to dark places: anger, hate, confusion. We don’t want to hear about hope in these times. It can seem like an insult if someone has the nerve to remind…
PEI Beach Glass 