Happy November! There is a slow shift of seasons happening here in Calgary right now. We are making a nice, gentle transition from Autumn into Winter. The air is getting a little chillier, the snowflakes are starting to fall, the sun is setting earlier...all signs that it's time to cozy up indoors with a cup of something warm and delicious, and a good book. I figured this would be a nice time for another installment of the What's On My Bookshelf series! I've got a couple of w

I have a small bookshelf in my home right now, that is filled with books on spirituality and healing. It's often a point of conversation for those who come by for Reiki sessions and trainings; my lovely clients and students are always interested in the books I have, and usually ask for my recommendations. For those who come to the Reiki trainings, I always encourage them to choose some books that feel interesting to look through over the course of the weekend. That was what i

I've been a book lover since I learned how to read. As a child, I had oodles of books. My parents always encouraged me to read. One of my favourite memories is when my mom and I would make our weekly trip to the local library and I would pick out 15-20 books to read over the course of that week! The books would sit in a laundry basket in our living room, and I would happily devour every page, swimming in stories of new places and characters. Source I still love the feeling of