by Emily Madill | Feb 24, 2022 | Give Thanks, Joyful Habits, Mindful Living
“Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson When was the last time you gave yourself reprieve? Not just a break from daily doing, but space to quiet your mind and allow the weight of the day to release you from its grip. It can be a...
by Emily Madill | Sep 22, 2021 | Give Thanks, Joyful Habits
I wrote this poem today to celebrate the Fall Equinox and as a reminder that: Transformation is beautiful.Being alive in the world is a gift.Change is a true constant.Being playful and celebrating is good for the soul. Celebrating the Fall Equinox A symphony of...
by Emily Madill | Sep 2, 2020 | Give Thanks, Joyful Habits
A couple of years ago, I took part in an online workshop called The Inner View, with filmmaker Nic Askew. I had spent some time with Nic at one of his film retreats years ago, and I had a pretty good idea what I was signing up for. The expectation for this workshop...
by Emily Madill | Feb 14, 2018 | Give Thanks
How often do you start your day with gratitude? Does accessing gratitude feel like a hard undertaking? Do you find you’re too busy or distracted to tap into gratitude? Many of us wait until there is an obvious reason, before we allow ourselves to feel grateful....
by Emily Madill | Nov 22, 2017 | Give Thanks
Do you ever catch yourself deep in a story of judging others? Do you ever give with the hope of receiving recognition or to position yourself? Do you like to give because it makes you feel good? Being someone who gives is different than being someone who leads life...
by Emily Madill | Nov 21, 2017 | Give Thanks
Each of us has the ability to feel gratitude and share it out with others. At times along our life journey, we may lose sight of everything we have to be grateful for. Sometimes, a little practice is required to get back into a natural rhythm of counting our...
