There are times in our lives when we are exhausted and it's obvious why - we are experiencing a major life change like a job loss or a divorce or the death of a loved one or serious illness.  

But there are plenty of times in life when you're exhausted and it's not so obvious exactly why or when it started. 

Or you aren't exhausted but you aren't feeling invigorated by life, things seem fine or pretty good but something is whispering to you, that it could be better - that you're here for more (fyi: it's your intuition :)  

No matter what brought you to this blog post, go through the following assessment and gain some insight into what you can do to move forward from wherever you are at right now :) 

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most amazing/positive and 1 being exhausted/negative, rate your answers for the following questions: (bonus action - journal about each question and reflect on your responses)

.1 How do you feel at the end of a...

 If you've been curious about meditation - you've probably heard all about it - but never really knew how to start or weren't sure if you were doing it properly, then you've come to the right place :)  

I've been meditating for decades - off and on - and very consistently the past 5 or so years.  I finished my certification in Primordial Sound Meditation through the Chopra Center the first year covid hit (2020), after talking myself out of it several times but the idea popping back into my head over and over and over again - until I just gave up and signed up and went with it - figured I'd let my intuition (and the Universe) reveal to me why this was a useful thing to do, all in it's own time :) 

So - you're here, you want to start meditating - that's awesome!  It will change your life, just give it time - allow yourself to marinate in it and it'll be a source of magic in your life. 

The most important thing to know: 

Anyone can...

This post is a brief introduction to the main 7 Divine Feminine Archetypes, I hope it sparks your curiosity and a life long journey into your own personal Divine nature - enjoy! 

All artwork done by @of_our_ancesters - you can find her on Instagram

The Maiden: 

Also known as: Greek Goddess Persephone, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty 

Symbols: pomegranate, flowers 

Examples of women who embody this archetype strongly: Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction, Phoebe in Friends

Moon Cycle: Waxing Crescent - after new moon, before full moon - an initiating energy

Menstrual Cycle: Follicular Phase (time after menstruation but before ovulation - about a week) - new beginnings, planning, brainstorming, it’s an outward phase where you’re out in the world, action packed

Season: Spring 

Chakra: Solar Plexus - 3rd chakra (your sense of self among the world)

Brief Description: 

• Eternally youthful, lives in the present 
• Passive 
• ‘Eternal...

Last week my twin girls had their 13th birthday - time flies doesn't it?   And I couldn't help but remember how I felt when I found out I was expecting them.

When we were told we were expecting twins, my world massively and suddenly flipped completely upside down - very, very similar to the way life feels right now. 

I was so concerned about the health of my babies - could I carry two healthy babies??  I mean, I had never even had one baby yet.

How would I continue to work while pregnant with twins, cause I'd probably have to take an early leave because of either my health of the twins' health. 

Two kids at once??  What??  Seriously.  What a feeling of overwhelm and fear and more scary thoughts. 

So, what's a girl to do? 

How'd I go from despair to laughter?  Click on this video to watch the rest the rest on video - f you prefer that to reading :)  

So, what's a girl to do? 

Dig Deep.  I was going to carry...

We all have times in our life when things aren't going our way, especially in those early days of our marriage ending.  

It sucks.  And this is usually when our negative self-talk turns up the volume  in our head big time!   Which leads to confidence at an all time low, 

So, what can we do?  How do we climb back out of the rabbit hole? 

Good news is - we are in control of our thoughts - we can let them run rampant or talk back to them :)  

Check out this latest video for the simple process that will get you moving out of the rabbit hole of shitty thoughts, and sorry in advance for all the crunching in the background!! 

Always remember: 

You are stronger than you think. 

You have gotten through everything you've ever faced. 

I have no doubt, you'll get through this too!

Wishing you all the best, 

Lisa xo

Was your response a resounding: YEEEESSSS!!  

If not, read on :)

What does that voice in your head tell you day in and day out? 

If you're wondering if you'll ever feel happy or fulfilled in your life after Divorce, I'm here to tell you -  it's completely possible!  

You can be happier than you've ever been in your life after Divorce :)

You don't have to tuck a piece of your heart away and be bitter for the rest of your life.  You aren't 'less than' now that you're marriage has ended.  

This is the perfect time to rebuild your life in the way YOU want.  

And the thoughts you tell yourself in your head have a HUGE impact on what you think is possible for yourself.  

So, here are some simple phrases to tell yourself when you catch your mind running through the mud too often:

I Deserve to be Happy

I fully and completely love and accept myself - I felt like a total fraud saying this to myself for months!  So keep...

This is so important because a lot of times parents know what they value and who they value BUT when they look at their current life and what they spend a lot of their time doing, their activities don't reflect their values as much as they thought they would!    

If this is you - how do you get your values and your daily life to jive a little better?  

Check out my latest YouTube video on this topic! 

And keep in mind - I go back to reflect on this values and weekly activities, atleast once a year!  It's a constant work in progress :)  

Cause it's really easy to let time wasters or 'shoulds' sneak into your life!    

At the end of the day, I wish you a life you are satisfied with :)

You can choose to lay on your back and float through life or walk through your life a little more consciously as far as what gets your time and what doesn't!  

Wishing you all the best, 

Lisa xo

Let's face it - having your marriage end is pretty friggin' hard on your confidence!! 

Feeling like a failure and ashamed that your marriage has ended, is the complete opposite of feeling Confident.

So, how do you rebuild your confidence when you're at an all time low?   

I'm literally bursting to help! :)  Click on the video below, for three ways you can rebuild your confidence, and get back on track as quickly as possible!

You might not believe it now but your confidence will improve after your divorce!  You are tougher and more resilient than you think - same goes for your kids! :)

 Wishing you all the best!

Lisa xo

How are you handling stress in your daily life?  

The past few months have been very dramatic and shocking in ways I never would have seen coming.  Maybe you're feeling the same?  It got me thinking about how well we manage stress, day over day, year over year. 

You know those sparkling eyed 80 year olds that still seem so young at heart?  That's how I want to end up :)  ...but stress can really age you, it can wear you down quickly or slowly.  It's a tricky one to wrangle.

So, I made a giant list of ways to keep my stress down or balance it out with some healing, so that over the decades of my life I will remain feel young at heart :)  

1. sleep well (6-8hrs a night or on average the experts say!)

2. close your eyes & take 3 deep breaths (in...out...in...out..in...out)

3. laugh

4. read a book 

5. meditate (a super easy one is to just sit somewhere with your eyes closed and become aware of your breathing)

6. smell the roses

I was on a retreat a month ago that changed my life forever.

It was called ‘Seduction of Spirit’ and is put on by the Chopra Center, which was founded by Deepak Chopra.  

I’ve been a HUGE fan of Deepak Chopra for over 20 years – I still vividly remember the first book I ever read of his, it was called How to Know God, and while it blew my mind at the time, it also rung so deeply true to me.  Like when your soul knows it to be true, it resonates.

And ever since, I’ve kept reading his books when they interest me and I’ve seen him speak a few times when he’s come to Ottawa.

I have a Civil Engineering degree, so I’ve got a naturally scientific mind and I’ve always loved the way he blends science with spirit & mind/body concepts. 

ANYWAYS, this retreat was primarily a meditation retreat – with lots of doses of yoga and talks with different mind/body teachers and researchers.  It was also in Sunny...