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Sewist-Designer, Depression Survivor, Self-Esteem Builder

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Month: January 2017

Special Delivery…

January 31, 2017January 31, 20173 Comments

It's a first peak at the book in living colour. And I just love it! Only 21 more days until we launch this baby. Sending a very special thank you to the whole KiCam team for making this birthing a smooth and delightful experience! You sure know how to make books happen 🙂 Your forever … Continue reading Special Delivery…

Another Book Review – 5 Hearts!

January 27, 2017Leave a comment

While I am not totally surprised by the pre-launch success of my book - because we know that Spirit is leading this effort 🙂 - it does amaze me all the same. First came a glowing review by a well-read Canadian blogger, next my Mental Health Checklist was published in a hugely-read website, Mind Body Green ("Where has … Continue reading Another Book Review – 5 Hearts!

I created another book (I didn’t say write!)

January 23, 20172 Comments

They are called quiet books and are the latest thing for encouraging toddlers to spend time quietly entertaining themselves. They are made with cloth and a sewing machine. I am hoping that my Felix takes to it as a welcomed distraction for a boy who does not favour being harnessed in the back seat of … Continue reading I created another book (I didn’t say write!)

Mental Health checklist published – Mind Body Green site

January 20, 2017February 2, 2017Leave a comment

My Mental Health Checklist article was published today, as a guest blogger feature on the Mind Body Green, a website with millions of readers whose mission it is to "revitalize the way people eat, move, & live".  Check it out! Be well, my loving friends. Michèle

Faith is hard work

January 18, 2017Leave a comment

What a perfect description of what it takes to have an active faith, by Danielle LaPorte: There is nothing passive about faith.  It's what I needed to read this morning, as my mind challenges my spirit's dream of having a 'brick & mortar' studio space outside the house. A place to indulge my varied fibre-related … Continue reading Faith is hard work

A Joyful Life sample chapter

January 14, 2017Leave a comment

Care to whet your appetite? Here is a sample chapter for your consideration and enjoyment. I encourage you to share it with others who might be curious about how to manage depression or generalized anxiety using creativity and Spirit - and landing in a joyful life! A Joyful Life is my story, and I hope it might … Continue reading A Joyful Life sample chapter

Tom Harpur will not be reading my book

January 8, 2017January 8, 20171 Comment

Tom Harpur is one Canadian whom I profoundly admire. This brilliant, deeply spiritual and generous man died on January 2 at 87 years. (I choose to use the present tense because I will continue to admire him and his thinking always.) This past Christmas I was gifted two of his books that were new to … Continue reading Tom Harpur will not be reading my book

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