Friday, September 3, 2010

Self & Spirit

Comfortably Numb Comfortably Numb

I’ve spoken about the concept of being Comfortable Numb for years. It is my own... 


Forgiveness Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a sinless form of revenge. I’ve spoken to individuals and audiences... 


The Change of Life The Change of Life

Growing up, I would always hear the women whisper about, “The Change of Life,”... 


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Here & Now

The Paradox of Our Time The Paradox of Our Time

This piece has been around for a while now, but its message still holds true. And... 


Crisis In A Can Crisis In A Can

Caffeine is pervasive, addictive and a favoured drug among Canadian adults. It’s... 


Welcome Back Welcome Back

Photo Credit: Leo Cormier Welcome to the newly renovated home of Reluctant Spirit.... 


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Traditional Health

God Gave Us Wine God Gave Us Wine

(Photo Credit: Heather Katsoulis) “Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man. -Plato It’s no secret that I love red wine. I acquired the taste about twenty-five years ago when  studies about the benefits of red wine for heart protection, disease prevention and ant-aging became popular. I remember the... [Read more of this article]


The Secrets of Salmon The Secrets of Salmon

My love of Salmon has been the fuel of family jokes for a long time.  I’ve been accused of having the fishing skills of a Bear and it’s been suggested that I’m just savage enough to dive in and come up with a Salmon in my mouth! In the Mi’kmaq culture we respect the Bear for its mastery over the natural medicines and its great love for Salmon... [Read more of this article]


Superfoods of the World Superfoods of the World

  “Americans have more food to eat than any other people and more diets to keep them from eating it”-American Quotes  In the Traditional Health section of this site, I will often make reference to the term “Super Foods.” Super Foods are foods that have been discovered in tribes and populations demonstrating uncommonly long life spans. The... [Read more of this article]


Mind, Body and Spirit Detoxification Mind, Body and Spirit Detoxification

Society today is congested with many types of toxins or more accurately, poisons. Poisons are accumulated by exposure to chemicals, atomic energy, petrochemical residues, metals, viruses, parasites, worms, infectious bacteria, mold and fungus. These harmful elements exist in air we breathe, the food we eat, the liquids we drink, as well as drugs and... [Read more of this article]


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