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What a great opportunity to enjoy the fall colours AND get some exercise! This Sunday, October 1, 2023.

The beginning of spring is the perfect time to donate some old books and find new ones that fascinate or challenge you. Another idea is getting together with a friend at a coffee shop and swapping books.

Here are some oldies but goodies:

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (exploring how we give and receive love)

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (exploring physical, mental, emotional and spiritual boundaries to help live a balanced life)

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson (exploring how we can learn to cope with constant change)
View the animated summary of the book:

What are some of your favorites?

Who Moved my Cheese? Animated Summary Who Moved my Cheese by Spencer Johnson “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Robert BurnsLife doesn’t always turn out the way we think it will...

Growth is healthy and sometimes it requires change, which may be uncomfortable.

To help your plants out, see this video:

What needs to be re-potted in your life?

How to repot your plant and keep it alive. Washington Post gardening columnist Adrian Higgins explains when, why and how to repot a houseplant. Read more: https://wapo.st/2Wdz8hI. Subscribe to The Was...

Gardening brings us relaxation and the feeling of accomplishment. Plants can lift our mood, and some even say we should talk to our plants to help with their growth. I encourage you to take some extra time for gardening this spring or perhaps try it for the first time! If you live in an apartment, it’s still doable. You can plant a herb garden for your window sill or purchase a house plant and learn how to take care of it properly.

Spring means many things to many people: faith celebrations such as Easter, respite from Winter, housecleaning, new life …

Around this time or year, two years ago, I received these items in the mail and wrote the following …

To read more see my blog:

https://northstarptbo.ca/what-does-spring-mean-to-you/

Happy Earth Day! Today is the day to show support and gratitude for our environment.

What are you feeling grateful for?

Sending you Easter Blessings!

Today is Good Friday! A day for prayer or reflection.

Spring dessert recipes? Here is an easy carrot cake recipe that I LOVE:

Finally, it’s time. The snow is melting, we are thinking about getting our gardens ready, and we may be starting to see a change in spirit of those around us. We may feel lighter and more organized after a good spring clean, or maybe we don’t. Be sure to check in with yourself and those around you, as we may not all be on the same page.

Remember, this is your journey, and you don’t have to walk alone.