Becca MacLean

Before we get started, I have a request as you read this article to embrace to absorb these words as intended. They may evoke concerns about global warming and environmental impact, and I ask that you release those so you may embrace these words as you read them. I was recently blessed to spend a week in Alaska. It is a place of raw natural beauty that truly inspires. One of our awe-inspiring destinations was Glacier Bay. Approximately 250 years ago, Glacier Bay was all glacier, approximately 100 miles in length and thousands of feet deep of solid ice. Since [...]

Sunny Days and Cozy Nights with Others Day or night, good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also: Increase your sense of belonging and purpose Boost your happiness and reduce your stress Improve your self-confidence and self-worth Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one Encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking [...]

How to Celebrate Your Soul When was the last time you celebrated your soul? I’m using the word soul, which means your essence, the entirety of you, your authentic self. I try to celebrate my soul daily. That doesn’t mean I throw a party for myself every day. I find ways to celebrate and honour my soul by finding moments of joy every day. I celebrate my soul by being me, the real me. Embracing who I am and not hiding who I am when I am around other people. Celebrating your soul starts with tuning [...]

Have you ever felt so tired of being tired? Have you ever felt so exhausted that the thought of getting up, moving your body, working out, even doing simple house chores is too much? Maybe it even sounds too exhausting to think about so instead you park yourself in that sweet spot on your couch, you know the one I’m talking about, it basically has your bottom imprinted into it. You think to yourself, “I’m too tired today, I’ll start tomorrow, I’ll go to the gym tomorrow, I’ll go for a walk tomorrow”, and then tomorrow comes and once [...]

Nature and Nurture  “The glory of gardening; hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” ~ Alfred Austin April showers bring May flowers. This is always such a powerful reminder of the beauty and wisdom of Mother Nature. Plant a seed, water it, allow the sun to shine on it and watch it grow. Gardening has always been important to our family. My grandmother and mother both planted huge vegetable gardens. Back then, the bounty of our gardens was far more about [...]