“I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.” – Oriah Mountain Dreamer This line from the poem ‘The Invitation” comes to me, as I navigate the unpredictable times in which we are living. I go to the bookshelf to locate the book the famous poem is in. Of […]
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Northern Edge Algonquin and the Way of the Circle Centre are honoured to host a special evening with Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders to learn about Canada’s history from a more inclusive lens. Experiencing history that was not taught in schools can open our eyes to the past and provide a key to having more courageous
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“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity. This is one reason why meaningful change does not require radical change. Small habits can make a meaningful
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Are you planning your Ontario retreat staycation for the year ahead? For 2022 you can get money back in your pocket for your holiday in Ontario spending time in nature, exploring yoga postures on the dock, enjoying evenings around the bonfire, and even sitting in a sauna. Take advantage of the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
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Occasionally, guests at the Edge touch base with us directly to let us know how their experience was, and we love to hear from them – especially when it’s a new retreat! Here are some words from recent guests we’d like to share: On Botanical Bounty – from Joyce ” I just loved the Botanical
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by Martha Lucier, WOCC/Edge co-founder and circle member One morning recently, I was awakened very early in the morning by the sound of a loud rhythmic drum call. The intense sound jolted me out of bed like an alarm as I wondered who was playing the drum so early in the morning. I went into
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Summer is here and we can feel the energy of excitement of people feeling ready to adventure once again! We have already enjoyed such a fulfilling start to the season and are beyond excited to continue experiencing that energy in the busy months ahead. It is sure to be one of the most amazing seasons
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Have you ever just gone for a walk in the woods, with no agenda or destination in mind? If not, now might be the time to give it a try. The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health, social, and economic crisis, which has had a direct and significant impact on mental health around the world.
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What might it be like for all of us to be willing to pull apart some of the layers of experience in our heart? And what might it be like to let love put it back together again?
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The snow has melted away, and the sun is shining. On back-to-back weekends, I enjoyed my last skate of the season – and in the warmth of the sunlight coming through my windows, I packed up my winter coat, boots, and other gear, and I brought out my bicycle and baseball caps. Spring has arrived,