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“Rest is not idle, is not wasteful. Sometimes rest is the most important thing you can do for body and soul.” – Erica Layne The human body is incredible. We are so used to living within our bodies that we can become accustomed, and almost apathetic, to its incredible capacity. Is it a bit like…

Life is infused with music – celebrations, ceremonies, movies, advertisements, and even toothbrushes (for a short-lived time) all have used music as a means to appeal to, and connect with, us. But why would that be an effective tactic? Because music activates almost every part of our brain![1] So, it is no surprise that it…

At the core of every culture around the globe, there are stories. As humans, we have been fascinated by them for generations, using storytelling methods to accomplish different purposes universally. Storytelling is an especially effective teaching tool because it has proven fruitful over time. It is a way to deliver facts in a more pleasing,…

Mindfulness is a technique of deliberately focusing attention on the present, clearing the noise from our minds, and not allowing ourselves to be distracted by random thoughts constantly running through our heads (Focus on the Family, 2019). Mindfulness is progressively being implemented as a tool for coping with stress and self-care in mental health practice…

Children are often only concerned about themselves, and there is scientific reasoning as to why that is good for them. When children’s brains are developing, they rarely have the time or energy to worry about things outside of themselves until a higher level of maturity. At younger ages, our brains are only focused on making…

A Life-Changing Discovery in the Highlands When I was 19, I was volunteering at a retreat centre in the middle of the Scottish Highlands. This year was to be my gap year after school. I had a recent re-ignition of my faith, and my intention in the year out was to get to know God…