Miranda’s Four-Season Journal
Welcome to my seasonal journal. Every fall, winter, spring and summer, I post stories and thoughts intended to help you, inspire you, and urge you along in your journey to better health.
Spring Journal 2023: Like Navigating the Change in the Air, Changing How You Breathe Helps You Manage Stress
As we move through this late winter season, anticipating warmer spring days ahead, we still find ourselves navigating cold, dark and damp days. This is when we need to keep our inner fire burning, exploring ways to support a healthy rhythm of heat, relaxation, and calm. Read more
Winter 2023 Journal: To Rest and Restore with Water
As we move through this late winter season, anticipating warmer spring days ahead, we still find ourselves navigating cold, dark and damp days. This is when we need to keep our inner fire burning, exploring ways to support a healthy rhythm of heat, relaxation, and calm. Read more
Water and Winter: A Time to Hydrate and Restore
Welcome to my Journal for Winter 2023. My purpose here is to motivate, inspire and educate you on the value of adequate hydration on a daily basis. I want to encourage a deeper awareness towards water’s importance to your body. Read more
Fall 2022 - The Journey of Connection to Nature and Self “Forest Bathing”
With fall there is change in the air, in the damp of lush forests, in the colour of leaves. There is an inner shift, felt by everyone, as bright daylight wanes to darker hours. We say goodbye to summer’s heat and welcome the cooler, fresher air of Fall. Read more
Summer 2022 - Movement and Fire —Training for Life
With summer coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the season and how my husband and I took time to embrace our social health, spending mindful moments connecting with nature, relationships and absorbing the summer heat through outdoor activities. We spent lots of time in the warm sun with water, forests and friends. Read more
Spring 2022 - Using Breath to Navigate Loss and Change
Air, in the form of breath, is the subject of my spring journal. Today I will share how a better connection with nature—in this case ocean, breath, mind and body--through the practice of cold water swimming, can build emotional and mental resilience. Ideally, it can help you navigate the inevitable change, loss and grief in our lives. Read more
Winter 2021 - Water of Life: Learning to Flow
Considering our typical weather here in Vancouver, the subject of water seemed appropriate for my winter journal. The essence of water is so pure, with so many beneficial properties that support our overall health. I want to inspire and motivate you to find your own connection with water. Read more
Fall 2021 - Team Happy Feet and Taking Steps Towards Healing
Today, for my fall post, I want to talk about mental health and how it connects with a recent, life-changing personal journey of forgiveness. This is an Earth story, about being grounded to it, and how it can heal deep wounds. Read more