by Monika Carless | Mar 5, 2017 | Musings
Spring is the perfect time to cleanse pretty much anything—closets, beliefs we no longer jive with and of course, our bodies. It’s a natural tendency to want to shed. With the coming of longer days, the body craves lighter foods and more activity. The brain is...
by Monika Carless | Jan 4, 2017 | Musings
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien There’s a quaint little health food store in Tofino, British Columbia. It’s one of those places that feels comfortable right away, with the incredible...
by Monika Carless | Dec 9, 2016 | Musings
“We don’t set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people’s hearts.” ~ Pema Chodron The thing I love about vegans is their absolute compassion for all creatures. Okay, maybe not...
by Monika Carless | Dec 2, 2016 | Musings
“The preparation of food also serves the soul in a number of ways. In a general sense, it gives us a valuable, ordinary opportunity to meditate quietly, as we peel and cut vegetables, stir pots, measure out proportions, and watch for boiling and roasting. We can...
