I did not really have the mental energy to spend my career being annoyed by people, so instead I changed my experience of them.

I realize that this finding fault thing is a bad habit of my mind that I have transferred from big things like environmental problems to my body, to my home, to people. My mind’s set-point is: “Something is wrong. I have to fix it. I can’t do it” So my experience has been finding things that are wrong that I can’t fix from my career, to my body to the overflowing toys and books in my house.

As things are starting to open up, and we cautiously step forward, it is interesting to look at how we may have been transformed by the experience of stay-at-home. What has come up for you to discover? What changes After this prolonged “retreat”, I believe that some kind of internal change is inevitable.

We have stopped our habitual ways of being long enough that we can begin again. What do we want to create?

My vision for the world is that everyone has and is supported in a lifestyle that promotes optimum health. Imagine being committed to your own health and well-being instead of activities, being busy, and achievement.

It is in extreme circumstances that heroes are born, transformations are made, and evolution occurs. Now is the time to discover who you are.

Rest, repair, and healing can not occur when the body is under continual stress.

Have you ever considered that the “villain” in your life could actually be your friend inviting you on an unexpected adventure?

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of First Nations youth about my experience with Parkinson’s disease. I really wanted the students to get that they can change their experience by changing their perspective of themselves and of the world around them. Most of all I wanted to tell them that wherever they are in their journey is perfect and that they are worthy of love, dignity and respect just as they are.

For every time you get up despite feeling unwell and every time you decide to stay in bed; for every time you laugh and every time you cry, remember that no matter what you are amazing. You are a unique and beautiful individual and you matter.

I used this technique a lot at work to keep myself focused and so I didn’t get caught up in any emotional drama. It can be useful to ease tension or conflict in a situation.

Yasodhara Yoga is different than other yoga practices. It a reflective spiritual approach to yoga that will guide you to your own inner wisdom.

I noticed that my spirals into stress and negativity were preceded by a negative, self-critical thought. The negative thought is often based on my interpretation of myself in relation to the circumstances of the environment. Do I believe that I am weak and stupid or that I can handle this?

The serenity of the lady on the beach can be yours wherever you are.

What I describe as “healing” is my evolution from being in conflict with myself and the world to being at peace with what is and having compassion for myself and others.