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For There Are Always Hope and Light   "In visions of the dark night I have dreamed of joy departed— But a waking dream of life and light Hath left me broken-hearted. Ah! what is not a dream by day To him whose eyes are cast On things around him with a ray Turned back upon the past? That holy dream—that holy dream, While all the world were chiding, Hath cheered me as a lovely beam A lonely spirit guiding. What though that light, thro' storm and night, So trembled from afar— What could there be more purely bright In...

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"I am worthy of love capable of great things allowed to express myself able to attend to my needs fine just the way I am" - Olivia   One morning my daughter brought me these lines painted on a piece of paper and highlighted in beautiful blue watercolour. She told me this was a gift from her. She wanted me to remember these important things about myself. I found it so loving and inspirational I thought I would share it with others. It is hanging on the wall now. When I look at it every morning, it always puts a...

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Dear All,   I am so grateful for our meditation Circle. The summer sessions were very nice, we had smaller groups, and had lovely conversations. The Circle really starts to feel like a beautifully forming little meditation community and as long as we feel comfortable and safe, I will keep it going.  I cherish every opportunity to connect with friends and neighbours and people I am just getting to know. Some of my friends felt more comfortable with going for walks this summer than coming to a group meditation and I was so happy to go for those walks with...

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"In a tangling forest Once we are lost Somehow we stumble Upon a steady waterfall Butterflies flutter frantically Both in our souls and in branches A single cherry blossom Leaned into the waterfall As you pulled me deeper Underwater now we're falling The simple grace of your smile Eases me to believe and breathe And ever so kindly You hold me in the rain" - Cheyenne Raine   [caption id="attachment_1700" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo by Jakub Lisowski[/caption] Beautiful spring. Sunshine, wind, cherry blossoms, long walks in the forest, laughter in the park. A time for inner journeys and outer connections. Connecting...

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"When there is hope in the heart, a smile can be found on the face." - Sri Chinmoy   Meditation is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to find inner peace and balance, gain new perspective on stressful situations, enhance self-awareness, focus on the present, and increase imagination and creativity. My hope is to bring the joy of meditation to more and more people. I started offering meditation sessions outside of my home to groups of any size, and I am currently working on recording some of my own guided meditations. These guided meditations will be available on my website...

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Dear Friends,   [caption id="attachment_1604" align="alignright" width="225"] Thetis Lake Regional Park, View Royal BC[/caption] I am so grateful for our meditation Circle. The summer sessions were very nice, we had smaller groups and had lovely conversations. The Circle really starts to feel like a beautifully forming little meditation community and as long as we feel comfortable and safe, I will keep it going. I cherish every opportunity to connect with friends and neighbours and people I am just getting to know. Some of my friends felt more comfortable with going for walks this summer than coming to a group meditation...

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Dear Friends,   Hope you are doing well and are finding ways to feel centered with all the changes in our world. After much consideration, I have decided that I would like to hold the Circle this summer. I have scheduled three sessions and hopefully we can hold all of them. I will keep our group small, maximum 6 people at a session, including myself. [caption id="attachment_1584" align="alignright" width="300"] Fountain Lake, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC[/caption] Here is the summer schedule: In June, I'm planning the Circle for the 25th. In July, it will be on the 23rd. In August, it will be on the 20th....

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Dear Friends,   Hope everyone is keeping well. Here is the spring schedule for the Spirit Circle: In March, the Circle will be held on the 19th. In April, it will be on the 16th. In May, it will be on the 14th. I am changing the meditation sessions from Tuesdays to Thursdays to accommodate my new work schedule. We will start at 6:30 pm as usual. If you would like to attend any of the guided meditation sessions, please let me know beforehand. Warmest regards, Anita

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Dear Friends,   We had lovely sessions in the fall. Thank you to everyone for attending. We had some deep conversations and I was truly grateful for them. We are heading into winter now. I usually have mixed feelings about this season because I am more of a "summer" person. But all seasons have their beauty. Our winter schedule for the meditations is as follows: In December, the Spirit Circle will be held on the 10th. In January, it will be on the 21st. In February, it will be on the 18th. We will start at 6:30 pm. If you...

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Time has come "It's that time of the season, When the leaves fall apart, It is not the time to mellow, Because it's for a new start, A season of new hope, A season of being, When everything is pleasant in the seeing, The fall season is here!"         I hope everyone had a lovely summer. In the fall, the Spirit Circle will continue to be held once a month. The sessions have been changed from Thursday to Tuesday evenings. Here is our fall schedule: In September, the Spirit Circle will be held on the 17th. In...

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