As the wonders of the summer season begin to unfold, so too do the delights of our gardens, local farms, farmer’s markets, and neighbourhood trails. Among the seasonal berries and veggies, you’ll find a lovely range of aromatic and floral herbs making their...
It’s early spring and the dandelions are everywhere! On my walk today, I spotted their familiar jagged leaves, their folded green sepals and even their brilliant yellow flowers facing up to the sun. Delightful to children and antagonizing to adults, dandelion is...
The Earth is mostly water. And our profound connection with and dependence on Mother Earth is mirrored in our body which is also mostly water. Water is the field of nourishment, receptivity, love and delight. And through water, we can easily benefit from the magical...
Once, during a car ride to school, our 3 1/2 year old son complained of an upset tummy. School was brand new for him, and we suspected a bit of nerves as the cause. Usually, we would offer him a bit of fennel to chew for such a complaint. Fennel has a lovely way to...
This little light of mine…. I have a confession to make (sorry dear husband)… I am having a beautiful and profound relationshipwith my Diya. A Diya is an Indian oil lamp that is lit whenever I am home. To me, it is the representation of both the inner and outer...
