I was speaking several months ago to someone at my gym. He is a retired ‘snowbird’ who spends half of his time in the GTA and half of his time in his home in Florida. I noticed that his gym workouts consisted of the same sort of routine; even using the EXACT ‘same’ stairmaster each [...]
Most of the time we remain fixated on the outcome – “the end goal”. We lose faith in our ability to attain some of our goals because the road ahead of us appears long, difficult, or at times “impossible”. What if you focused on just today? Know your future goals and ideals and yet [...]
The idea of 90 days comes from a recent conversation with a client. His partner’s father went for medical tests after he exhibited some problems with his cognitive functioning. The tests revealed a diagnosis of cancer and a life expectancy of 90 days. How would you live each day – each hour – each minute [...]
April has begun with a gentle quietness. There are signs indicating a ‘break’ in the weather and the coming ‘thaw’ of Spring. Yet even with the promise of warmer temperatures and the anticipation of nature’s gentle ‘rebirth’, there are also gentle reminders (like the small snow pellets falling last week and the intermittent cold days!) of the need for [...]
The soul’s journey is one of a peaceful existence. We listen to and allow the many ways in which the soul speaks quietly, purposefully to us and we are gently moved in the ways of spirit. What does your heart say that honours your spirit best? This is how you best guide your next actions [...]
From a young age, we learn to associate food with: comfort, a reward (or “treat”), a way of ‘sharing quality time’ with others (e.g. breaking bread together), and pure pleasure. Practically, food is for nourishment and survival. Yet, we live in a nation that offers an overabundance and variety of food - of which we often overindulge in. [...]
DIVYA PRAJNA RETREATS with Dorothy Ratusny presents… Honouring SELF on the Path of Enlightenment: A FALL RETREAT “Discover the WISDOM of your heart and the way to live enlightened now.” At SUGAR RIDGE RETREAT CENTRE in Midland, Ontario Friday, Oct 26th, 7:30pm* until Sunday, Oct28th, 2:30pm *First Didactic Session begins Friday [...]
Earth Hour is a worldwide event that is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)* and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change. BUT IT’S [...]
It is no surprise International Women’s Day falls on my Father’s birthday. He has raised me to be my own advocate, to stand proud of my abilities and accomplishments, to seek any goal that I may choose, and to see myself as capable and equal to all of humanity. We might choose to be reminded of any [...]
The idea of deliberate f o c u s for this new month suggests not simply an ability to bring attention to something, rather a deliberate calling to have clarity – to be clear about what it is that you want – and to keep this focus clear and precise as you manifest it. What gives us [...]
ONENESS can exist in many forms in your life. When you feel at ONE with yourself, you likely feel empowered, balanced, ‘in control’ and self-aware. These positive feelings are the direct result of being honest and authentic with yourself and others; and in behaving in a manner that is congruent with your values and beliefs. Fundamentally, [...]
Sometimes I catch myself off balance. I may, for some reason be standing on one foot in a moment as I do something …and I feel my balance going. I may reach for something and notice a gentle wobble in my footing and realize that my balance in that moment is indeed missing. We can [...]
I don’t typically arrive home at night planning on unexpected adventure. By day’s end I am usually in a reflective mode, quietly examining events of the day…looking inward … quieting my mind and pondering peaceful rest. Alas, I recently found myself climbing a 15 yr old 70+ ft high tree to rescue two cats who had conveniently left [...]
This month, consider the challenge of paying greater attention to your physical body – and at the same time, detaching from it. Your physical body works best with kind attention to what it needs: rest, exercise, healthful foods, and proper care. And yet, as much as we identify with our physical self, your body is not you. If you take [...]
At the beginning of each new month, I offer an idea: an intention to consider….to provide a focus or directive for that particular month. Below are a few thoughts to contemplate for March – a month that inspires and reminds us of what is ahead…of what our focus may be; hope of new and different, and the gentle embrace of change [...]
