by Susan McGarvie | Nov 22, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
In our mindful wellness group last week, we talked about the concept of mindfulness and how the reality of the concept and the title of the concept don’t always seem to gel. The conversation was a little tongue in cheek, but it struck a chord with me. Why is it...
by Susan McGarvie | Aug 22, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
What is Mindful Communication? The topic of communication is vast and complex with a myriad of interweaved nuances. It is also the foundation of connection and relationships which means that in order to thrive; we need to learn to master the art and skill of effective...
by Susan McGarvie | May 20, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
We think of alchemy as an ancient mystical process of turning lead and other metals into gold, but alchemy is purely the process of transformation. Of taking something seemingly worthless and transforming it into something rich and valuable. The evolutionary process...
by Susan McGarvie | May 20, 2016 | Research, Uncategorized, Wellness
Do you feel stuck in your career, relationships, spirituality, emotional development or your life in general? Do you feel like you’ve tried every kind of help that there is out there from mainstream to way, way out there? Have you thought of working with a coach? You...
by Susan McGarvie | May 3, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
We’ve seen the footage of ferocious storms that rip up whole landscapes and communities and we’ve seen the destruction and devastation left in their wake. Contrary to what we we’d expect; we know that at the centre of that raging mass of weather, in the eye of the...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 29, 2015 | Mindfulness, Wellness
I once heard someone describe healthcare professionals as the water in the lake that is the health system and indeed the community-A lake is a diverse ecosystem, but if the water dries up-everything dies. So, we need whole and passionate healthcare professionals if we...