Over the past few years I’ve been learning to live a more mindful life. A friend recently asked what sparked this change for me, and as I reflected, I realized it was travelling. The first time I travelled was to Italy in high school – I took a summer course and went abroad with a...
One of my favourite mantras lately has been to “Live With Less.” Actually applying it to my life however, is not always easy. Our minds are constantly being stimulated and the marketing world makes us think we need much, much more than we really do. Telling us that having more “stuff” makes us more happy….but...
We live in an age of overstimulation. Our minds are constantly bombarded with information on a daily basis, be it through media, cell phones, Internet, television or radio. Whether we like it or not, our subconscious mind is receiving and downloading these messages and storing it for later use. As Freud described, our mind is...
How fortunate are we to be living in a globalized world and have access to whatever we need at our fingertips. At the mere push of a button, we can place an order for a new outfit, have a meal delivered to our home or even find a new date for the evening. But what...
Feeling a profound connection to the things we buy is meaningful. However, we often consume things without taking a moment to reflect to the story behind the item, forgetting to ask important questions like “Who made this? Where does it come from? Who was affected? What impact does this have on our planet? How does...
I was totally consumed by the fast fashion industry. Compulsively feeling the need to always have new clothes and accessories. Shopping was one of my favourite things to do. It made me feel good that I could always afford new clothes on a budget, especially the cheap $5-10 items. This unethical pastime ensured I always had...