Visual Blog
Living In The Moment – On The Brink Of Everything
A few years ago I went on a extraordinary trip to Haida Gwaii with Maple Leaf Adventures. We were all about living in the moment. While walking in a dense rainforest, someone in our group recited this beautiful quote by e.e.cummings. It truly was ‘most the amazing...
Hope is Better than Fear – Be Inspired
Challenging times we live in don’t you think? And yet I firmly believe that Hope is Better than Fear. One key ingredient to help build and maintain your hope is to be Inspired. On February 9, 2019, there will definitely be more hope than fear in the room. Inspired...
A New Year – time to reflect and renew
I know you’ve heard it before. The new year is a great time to reflect back on the past and set new goals. I love reflecting back to the places or experiences I’ve had over the past year. Leading an introduction to travel journaling workshop in Hatley Castle was a...
Gathering Family and Friends Together, Sharing Life Stories
Who is sitting around your table this holiday season? As family and friends gather with food and fluids flowing, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your life stories, and share them with loved ones. This quote from the Dalai Lama is a mantra for me. Like you, I’ve had...
The Season of Others
I came across this quote recently and thought it a perfect sentiment in this Season of Others. This phrase resonated with me during this time of year when we collectively extend our thoughts beyond our own life sphere. Everyone knows that spending money is not the...
Favourite Tips from Memorable Coaches
In many ways JK Rowling is a coach. Her incredibly memorable stories have encouraged and coached generations of children to love reading. There was so much joy in our family when one of the Harry Potter books came out. We looked forward to curling up together with me...
Are you a good navigator? Use a guide for collecting memories
Are you able to navigate using a printed map? People rely on digital maps and gps devices so much that sometimes I feel like a rare species. I still pull out a map to help me get the big picture. Sure I use digital maps too but navigating well means you need a few...
Visual Storytelling with Defined Focus
Have you had an amazing experience or journey and thought, “This has been incredible, and I don’t want to forget it.” Visual storytelling helps make those memories unforgettable. Let’s face it, life is often moving pretty fast and yet there are periods of time that...
It’s September – Happy New Year!
Do you think the New Year starts in September? I know for quite a few people it feels that way. Kids are back to school with new routines, it’s an opportunity for personal goal setting like a fresh start to a fitness routine, maybe time to learn a new skill (hey I’ve...
Summer’s almost over and I’m already thinking of Nature Journaling in the Spring.
I sometimes find it hard at the end of summer to adjust to the change of seasons. One way of diverting my focus from the approaching cold season is to think about spring and dream up ideas of travel for the coming year. Yellow Point Lodge is a special place I’ve...
