Make. Believe. When we think of these two words most of us would conjure up words like pretend, fantasy or words associated with fairy tales and childhood. As children we knew better. Make believe is a powerful mindset that can change our own reality and our world. “Make. Believe.” is a powerful two step formula […]
Here’s why there is a good chance you’ll encounter wildlife on your visit to Algonquin Park.
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There are a million reasons to stay home, and billions more not to. A star-filled sky is one of nature’s most beautiful sights. But it’s harder than ever to see it. The stars in the night sky are increasingly drowned out by urban light. In fact, the night sky has become so bright that an
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I have been an Almaguin Highlander for over 19 years. Prior to arriving, I had little intention—and even less inclination when landing in 3 1/2 feet of snow—to stay for very long. The plan was simple, spend three weeks crafting a mosaic stone floor at Northern Edge Algonquin, then return to sunny Southern Ontario to
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The Circle invites us to: Following the inner guidance of your heart and ask:
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Guest Post by Carly Stong, Retreat Facilitator How many conversations have you heard (or had) where someone discussed a “problem” with their body — that it didn’t look right, move right, fit into something right, etc.? This is a fairly common conversation that I have heard, and is certainly one that can also show up
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Guest Post by Sandra Atkinson, Retreat Attendee/Mentor & Circle Member I am Owl Swift creature of the dark night Guardian of the Spirit’s flight Herald of new direction Ancient wisdom in reflection Nature’s shy and silent one Who sees beyond the setting . ~ By Cecillie Okada and Barry Brailsford A few summers ago I
Guest Post by Jane Large, Retreat Attendee & Mentor, Circle Member The image that accompanies this story is a re-creation of a sketch I did on December 11, 2015. I first called it my Wheel of Life. Later I was guided to understand this image as a representation of my Inner House and that my
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If you had the ability to SEE inside of yourself, would you? The natural world is a powerful teacher and has the capacity to reveal to us our very own true nature. Visualizing your ‘inner landscape’ is a tool that can help you reflect and connect inwards to ‘see’ and interpret the bigger picture of
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Guest Post by Karin Vanhinsberg, Retreat Attendee/Mentor & Circle Member Dear Beloved Circle, Have you ever had a dream that arrives back to your mind with a new significance for that moment in time? I find myself ever amazed at how some dreams resurface repeatedly, both like a ripening and a blossoming of layers that