by Gillian Goerzen | May 28, 2020 | Inspiration
I love plants. But I’m not particularly “plant inclined.” I always joke that my plants survive in spite of me, not because of me.Except orchids. Which is hilarious because orchids are notoriously finicky plants. They’re very particular and are...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 19, 2020 | Inspiration
I talk a lot about giving ourselves grace and space. It’s a topic I’ve written about before. But I think it bears repeating for a few reasons. Why is it so important? Because in this world of highlight reels and high expectations there is a lot of...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 19, 2020 | Inspiration
When’s the last time you thanked your body? Don’t feel bad if it’s been a while. You’re not alone! We live in a culture that colours our perspective to focus on what is wrong with our body.Tone this, shape this, fix this, tighten this, colour...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 14, 2020 | Inspiration
Last Year I published this article entitled “What’s Not Wrong.” In it I relayed a powerful anecdote I heard from author and speaker Geneen Roth. It was a question. One she uses as a way to stay present to all the good things going on when she finds...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 30, 2020 | Inspiration
In addition to dealing with the Pandemic I’ve been in a game of medical dominos. And it’s given me some perspective I’m feeling especially grateful for. Back in August when I was stung by a wasp I found out the hard way (have an anaphylactic reaction) I have a severe...
by Gillian Goerzen | Jan 23, 2020 | Inspiration
Occasionally I contribute to Thrive Global (the welless site and movement started by media mogul Arianna Huffington – yes, the mastermind behind HuffPost). Once per week as contributors we are sent writing prompts. This week the prompt was this: “Share a...
