Writing can be a powerful tool for self-development and self-empowerment, particularly for those who identify as creative and introverted. Writing allows for self-expression and introspection and can be used to grow gratitude, set goals, and affirm positive self-talk. Here are three practices that can contribute to your personal growth: Gratitude journaling is a practice that…
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In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening to a piece of upbeat music, dancing along, then saying “Yes!” with huge enthusiasm and a powerful fist bump in the air. Repeat the “Yes!”…
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I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, we lead the way with peaceful hearts and minds. We do our best to be at peace with ourselves, be at peace with our environment,…
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by Tina Thrussell I read something yesterday and got REALLY excited! I’ve been saying this for years – our North American society has the concept of aging all wrong. Living longer has less to do with the number of years you’ve been around and more to do with what you’re doing with your years! Ever…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope this letter finds you surrounded by – and filled with – love, joy, and happiness. We wanted to take this moment to express our sincerest love and appreciation for you on this special day. We even appreciate the cynics that think today is nothing more than a Hallmark greeting card…
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Journaling is a powerful tool that can be used for both mental health and goal setting. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from our thoughts and emotions. Journaling provides a space for reflection and introspection, allowing us to process our experiences and emotions healthily and constructively. One of…
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As practitioners of the Shin Dao, living with gratitude is an essential part of our (Neil and Tina’s) daily life. Gratitude helps us connect with the world and with ourselves, cultivate a positive mindset, and live in harmony with the Shin Dao, the ultimate reality that lies behind all things. Here are some ways in…
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My friend, Derek Walllman, who was a guest on my “Living from the Heart” podcast in March of 2020, has an absolutely huge heart filled with love. Derek truly lives the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. Last year, he established his own podcast and fb page The H.E.L.P. Podcast (Human Empowering Life…
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We were blessed to spend new year’s eve in Kananaskis Provincial Park with a group of nearly 30 kind and interesting people. Wendell, a former co-worker of Neil’s, has been renting the Ribbon Creek Hostel for more than 20 years to create a space for his friends and family to ring in the new year…
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We were tickled pink when one of our readers, Mandy, responded quickly to the article we published last week in ‘Heart and Mind Matters’ about Music and Love. Mandy wrote, “Hi Tina! What a beautiful message.to send out! Love and music have always brought peace to our souls. From Dr. Suess, who showed the Grinch…
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