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Speaking from the Heart

Communication is a rich and full way to engage your heart, hear and be heard fully, and live life with wisdom and awareness.

A memory, resilience, and an enduring practice
Posted on June 26, 2025June 27, 2025 by Linda McCann
I can still hear Lillas as she begins to share one of her favourite practices – one aimed at cultivating resilience.  It was the...
Let’s slather the world with blessings
Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Linda McCann
Lately, I’ve been carrying these words from 85-year-old Reverend Mary Earle:“I want to slather the world in blessings.” Her intention stayed with me, as...
Everyday flourishing
Posted on December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by Linda McCann
The back cover of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, The Service Berry, speaks to my heart.  I am especially drawn to the word flourish.   For...
The Promise of September
Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Linda McCann
Ah, the promise of September—a season of new beginnings. It’s a time to reflect on the desires of our hearts and the longings of...
Cherished August Memories
Posted on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 by Linda McCann
For years, in August, my daughter loaded her van and drove to Saskatoon for our annual summer visit. First, with two children, then three,...
It is with a tender heart…
Posted on October 14, 2022October 15, 2022 by Linda McCann
It is with a tender heart I share the news of Lillas’s passing. Lillas Hatala, my dear and best friend, long-time colleague, and co-creator...
Devastatingly Beautiful
Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Lillas Hatala
 Devastatingly Beautiful, coauthored with my stepson Andrew Hatala, was published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).   It is my life story this...
The Healing Power of Story
Posted on March 1, 2022March 2, 2022 by Linda McCann
Guest blogger, Callie B. Elwayns, has taken on brave new work over the past few years. She tells her remarkable story in the post...
Your Story Matters
Posted on January 31, 2022February 2, 2022 by Linda McCann
We are delighted to welcome dear friend and colleague, Callie B. Elwayns, as guest blogger. Callie has supported and encouraged us personally and professionally...
Looking to 2022
Posted on January 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Linda McCann
For many years, Lillas and I started the year by gathering with others to connect to life intentions and set inspiring intentions for the...

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