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Radical Self-Love: A Valentine’s Gift to Yourself
The author reflects on their journey of self-acceptance from a young age through their 50s, highlighting the struggles of body image and societal perceptions. They emphasize the importance of radical self-acceptance, self-care, and nurturing both body and spirit through mindful choices, affirmations, and connecting with nature, which fosters confidence and emotional well-being.
Stepping out, there is often more than I imagine
Winter walks in nature can provide many moments of surprise. The photos below are from January 5, 2023, when I on my winter walk I found many branches and leaves covered in hoar frost. It felt like a magical wonderland and I was excited to see what I would see next. Not every day is…
Pigeon Day
It is a beautiful, sunny day in Montreal. We are surrounded by the sound of happy people being Spring-like in their actions. The pigeons are dancing.
new traditions
Christmas is quickly approaching and I am in a bit of a funk. I guess this is what happens when you put together the following: I enjoy making traditional foods to mark the holidays, I lost 25 pounds this year by maintaining a somewhat consistent effort in modifying my diet and adding a good dose…
site under construction
Fleurbain is under construction. Fleurbain is moving… moving in, setting up shop, shifting around, clarifying, distilling, and experimenting to compound our knowledge and expertise. Fleurbain is no longer only a dream and a website… Fleurbain is a site. We will have a grand ouverture and vernissage soon (probably in early November), but in the meantime…
swing!
I just walked past the 21 Balan?ºoires at the Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal. ?áI have to say, it is something that made me smile and enjoy the brief moment of nice weather this afternoon. ?áIt seems to have this effect on many people who try them out. ?áIt is the random music, it is…
extending comfort zones
I just got back home after almost two hours of Hip-Hop Dance class. I’ve never really listened to Hip-Hop music, I’ve not paid much attention (outside of some sideline, “Oh, wow look at what that person just did, so bendy!”) to Hip-Hop Dance or Music videos, and I’ve not taken a Hip-Hop Dance class, ever,…
