The art and practice of living a soul-inspired life.
This angel is on the door of a Russian Orthodox church in my neighborhood. For many cultures, angels (in all their forms), are considered to be invisible protectors. I have passed by this church many times, never noticing the angels on its doors. Then, as divine timing would have it, while on a walk to […]
I have come to learn that when I feel overwhelmed it means I am focused far too much on “doing” vs “being,” and I have ultimately disconnected from myself. I am thinking about the “what if,” the “then what,” and the “what next.” Essentially, I am not here. I am instead, mired in thoughts with […]
Is it possible, that burnout is much more than a state of collapse? As vitalistic practitioners know, any “dis-ease” is indicative of the misalignment of one’s vitality – aka the vital force. This is known as the Vis Medicatrix Naturae in naturopathic medicine. We treat the person, not the label. So, it is not a […]
I took this photo at a train station on my way to my late father’s village in Greece. The shadows and silhouette lighting reminded me how often I have wondered; “Where am I going? Am I making the right choices? Where should I be? What am I waiting for? These questions create doubt and disconnection […]
For me, what makes the agave so remarkable is the effort and focus needed for one specific outcome – to bloom. On average, it takes an agave plant 25 years for its central flower spike to grow as tall as possible. Once this happens, the agave blooms. It reproduces itself via seed and vegetative cloning, […]
About twenty years ago I had the privilege of seeing His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Toronto. Even though I was seated in the nosebleed section, I was amazed at the power of his presence. When he walked on stage, tears spontaneously ran down my cheeks. It was as if my heart opened so fully […]
Forgiveness is the hardest of all heart-centred qualities to embody, and yet it is the most powerful and most protective. “For giving,” means the angst, pain, rage, resentment, and the desire for vengeance are not for us to carry or hold on to, as this closes our hearts, and creates divisiveness – an “us and […]
In and around the city of Palm Springs there are numerous breathtaking hikes. A recent favourite area of mine is called Indian Canyons – the sacred land of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians. On one of the hikes, a friend and I inadvertently added three miles to our planned 6 mile hike. The […]
This powerful sculpture is aptly titled “Dromeas” meaning Runner, in Greek. Made of glass shards and iron, Dromeas is 12 metres tall, depicts speed, and stands in a busy part of central Athens, Greece. This incredible piece of work was created by artist Costas Varotsos. For me, this sculpture is an extremely appropriate metaphor as […]
I used to believe resiliency was related to my ability to recover quickly, to be less sensitive and to push through suffering. However, over the years I have come to realize my interpretation couldn’t be further from the truth. Resiliency is an expansive softening – more fluid vs elastic. I believe the experience of stress […]
I wish to acknowledge the traditional territory and the traditional keepers of the land upon which I practice medicine and live. Today the meeting place of Toronto (from the Haudenosaunee word Tkaronto) is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and I am grateful to have the opportunity to work and live on this land.
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