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Eat. Lift. Thrive. by Sohee Lee: Book Review

‘Strong is the new skinny’ is a common phrase these days, sprawled across tank tops on sweaty bodies at the…

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Year of Yes By Shonda Rhimes: 5 Kick-Ass Takeaways

Year of Yes: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes…

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Meeting Lawrence Hill: Bestselling Author Of The Book Of Negroes, Social Activist & Amazing Canadian

If you’re following me on Instagram, you know that all week I was anticipating meeting bestselling author, Lawrence Hill. First,…

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The Books I Read In 2016

2016 was a great literary year for me! I read almost twice as many books as I did in 2015…so…

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The Books I Read In 2015 – And My List For 2016

Hello hello! Gosh, it’s been awhile! Such a good break, though. I thought I’d get one more post out in…

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Walking Home by @SoniaChoquette

I knew this book would be about a journey, but I had no idea it was actually a ‘real-life’ pilgrimage!…

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The Joy Of Missing Out #JOMOBook

At the end of 2014, I wrote an article for Conscious Divas called Being Still: It’s Not What You Might…

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Making Time For This List of Books

I always had my nose buried in a book. Reading for pleasure was never something I had to make space…

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Don’t Die With Your Music Still In You: Book Review

When I first heard that Serena Dyer wrote a book, I was intrigued to know what she had to say.…

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Ignite the Light by Vicki Savini: Book Review

How can we help our kids who are growing up in a time of constant pressures – to do this,…

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Book Review: Slimming Meals That Heal By @JulieDaniluk

As soon as I submitted my review of Wayne Dyer’s memoir, I skimmed the titles in Hay House’s Book Nook…

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I Can See Clearly Now by @DrWayneWDyer – Book Review

A behind-the-scenes look at the ‘making’ of  Dr. Wayne Dyer, internationally-acclaimed speaker, writer and teacher, this memoir is one beautifully…

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An Ocean Of Wisdom in @RozSavage’s book: Stop Drifting, Start Rowing

I haven’t been reading as much as I’d like to be. When I have time in which I am not…

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Chicken Soup For The Soul 20th Anniversary Edition – Book Review

They say people come into your life at a time when you need them to be your mentors or mirrors.…

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Book Review: Heartmind Wisdom Collection #1 – an inspirational anthology –

You’ve probably read at least one Chicken Soup for the Soul book. I’ve read my share, too.  I enjoy a…

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Book Review And Giveaway: Loveability by Dr. Robert Holden

One of my favourite speakers at I Can Do It! Vancouver 2012 was Dr. Robert Holden whose humour and charisma…

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Book Review: On Writing by Stephen King

Stephen King was born to write.  Encouraged by his mother, King spent a great part of his childhood writing stories…

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Hi, I'm Taslim! Freelance writer, writing instructor and mom of 3. Also: Taurus, INFJ, bookworm, and chronic nostalgic. Give me slow Sundays, deep conversations, Spanish music and time to daydream. I'm a Pacific Northwest girl with the itch to explore my backyard and beyond.

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  • This really cool thing happened today. 
All week I have been repeating this mantra to myself: “I am organized.” I came up with this mantra when a good friend asked me how it is I want to FEEL. I want to feel like I’ve got my ish together, yo. And being organized is a big part of that. Every day this week I have said out loud and also in my mind, “I am organized.” I’ve even written it down in my journal. 
Today, I was teaching a class at the hospital and this youth, who was sitting close enough to see my class outline, kept peeking over at my page. Halfway through the class, she leaned over and smiled. “You are so organized,” she said.
“Thanks,” I replied, calmly. But inside I was like 💃🏽🎵🎶💓💕💃🏽😂🤗🙏🏽!
  • The world is a big and beautiful place - and I happen to live in a corner of it that is rich in natural beauty. From rugged mountains to pristine lakes, lush rainforest and raging ocean swells, the Pacific Northwest Has. It. All. 
I’d love to hear in the comments, what are some of your favourite PNW destinations - take me somewhere in B.C., WA or OR that I can get to by car or boat within a day. Compiling for my personal travel bucket list and an assignment. 🚗🛥📝
And GO! 👇🏽
#TravelTuesday #TravelTips
  • So, my next trip is *not* Africa but that dream is never far from my heart or thoughts. 
Also, how gorgeous is this globe from @chaptersindigo? I already have a scratch map from there that my kids got me for Christmas but this globe would be stunning in my home library.
What’s your next trip? 
#wanderlust #traveltheworld
  • My 4 year old asked me to take a picture of “the ladybug in the bushes.” So I did. Literally, I bent my arm down, and clicked the pic. “Oh my GOSH, Mommy? How did you DO that?” She examined the phone screen closely. “How did you make the ladybug smile? Did you just say, ‘Freeze, Ladybug, smile?!’”
Um, yeah. I did. 😉🐞
Anyone else know that one day it won’t be this easy to impress their kid? 🙋🏽‍♀️
  • Jerseys and love for the Humboldt Broncos’ community. Thinking of the 16 lives lost and the countless people whose lives will never be the same. You have our sticks and prayers forever. ❤️🇨🇦
#HumboldtStrong #jerseysforhumboldt
  • I love this photo, with their faces ablaze from the setting sun. Another solid memory from our recent trip to Vancouver Island. 
You can swipe right to see, I followed my dad on the trail to chase the sunset and I think that is only fitting...as it’s my dad who always led me to find my Creator in Nature. 
Though I was raised as a member of one particular religious group, I was also raised to respect and understand different faith backgrounds. And of course, above all else to respect and appreciate Mama Earth.
I credit him for the gift of finding Peace everywhere be it in a temple, a church, a mosque or perched on a cliff overlooking miles of ocean. 
I still follow his lead and I bring my kids along, too. So they may know Peace wherever they go. 🙏🏽

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