My path has led me to volunteering at a local non profit organization that supports marginalized people, especially women, in the neighbourhood. Most people who come to the centre are homeless, have mental health issues, and/or have an addiction. The centre doesn’t turn away anyone as long as they don’t do drugs or harm anyone […]
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A Letter to My 20-Year Old Self
Dear Marina, At 20 you know very little about life yet you sense that there is something much more to what your five senses are telling you. What you perceive is an illusion, but you don’t know that yet. Dig deeper for you will find the truth. Authenticity I see that you are already weaving […]
Surrendering Is Not Giving Up
Losing control was one of my biggest fears. Throughout my life, I aimed to maneuver precisely the ship of my destiny. This sense of control empowered me. It fueled me. And when circumstances and events were in accord of my plan, I was happy. However, being derailed from my course brought a lot of turmoil. […]
Poem: Remember the Trees
The trees are the breath of life They stand tall and free and sway with the wind Their branches sing a chorus, along with the wind that frees your heart and others Trees are beauty; they are naked and perfect as they are You are a tree and you sway with the wind and you […]
Seeking Happiness? You Won’t Find It
Conditional Happiness? For a good portion of my adult life, I was in constant search for happiness. At some point in my life, one or more of these thoughts have crossed my mind: I will be happy once I land a great job Life will be so good when I marry my ideal partner I […]
13 Toxic Products in Your Home That You Didn’t Know About
If you’re trying to achieve a cleaner and healthier household, then eliminating toxic products is likely a task that’s at the top of your list. And while it might be clear that certain household cleaners should go, what else should you remove for your home? It might surprise you to learn that there are many […]