by Melissa | Aug 8, 2023 | Archived
On this International Cat Day, I’d love to introduce you to the cats in my life now and the cats who have passed but have added immense joy to my life. Pictured above are some of the cats I’ll be talking about in this post. While there are cats I...
by Melissa | Jul 25, 2023 | Archived
We live in a culture where quitting is seen in a certain undesirable light. With phrases like, “don’t give up” and “winners never quit and quitters never win” (which are all well and good until they become damaging) seeming to be instilled in us from...
by Melissa | Jul 18, 2023 | Archived
In a nutshell, I see veganism as a being kind to animals lifestyle. That’s it. When I transitioned to a vegan diet and lifestyle at the end of 2021 (just before Christmas! You can find out more here: Veganuary: For The Love Of Animals), there were a lot...
by Melissa | Jul 11, 2023 | Nature Essays
For an update on this blog post, please read The Essential Chrysalis, where I explain the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis. My garden at the moment is inundated with caterpillars beginning the transformation process, the furry ones that...
by Melissa | May 30, 2023 | Archived
In this oracle card reading with the flowers for winter 2023, it looks to be a season of going within and doing some inner work. Winter is my favourite time of the year; a time of resting, renewing ourselves, and slowing right down to nearly a...