If you're in the Comox Valley area on Wednesday April 27, I'm holding a relaxation workshop at the Royston Community Hall, from 1:30 - 2:45.
We'll be flipping the pages of my book, Simply One Breath At aTime, and seeing what's there! It will be a great chance to talk about how to use the book, and look at the different relaxations and breathing exercises.
The workshop is $10.00 and if anyone wants a book as well I'm combining both for the very special price of $20.00.
One Rose Wellness Cards, and the CD Permission To Rest will also be available. Both are based on writings from the book.
If you have your own copy of the book please bring it along so we can read together, and if it's not signed, I will sign it for you!
Give yourself some time to rest your mind and body, and just breathe for a while.
Info is also shown on the Events page.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Supporting Canadian Authors
If anyone has a favorite or knows of a new bookstore, gift shop, or library in Canada that would like an all Canadian authors book catalogue, you can send me the contact name and address and I will pass it on to my distributor Red Tuque Books.
They have quite a variety of books such as mystery, romance, poetry, cooking, sports, health, children's etc etc and of course my book Simply, One Breath At a Time.
Email me at rootstobreath@gmail.com and I will pass the information on. Lets get more Canadian authors in our stores.
Thanks so much!
They have quite a variety of books such as mystery, romance, poetry, cooking, sports, health, children's etc etc and of course my book Simply, One Breath At a Time.
Email me at rootstobreath@gmail.com and I will pass the information on. Lets get more Canadian authors in our stores.
Thanks so much!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Bags of Treasure
What do you do on your Morning Walk?
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| Dona Anderson |
On my walk this morning I gave a wave to a man I often see who walks and picks up papers, coffee cups, and other things along the way. He has a huge smile on his face and a happy walk, one that moves with joy in each step. I was just walking by myself, in and out of paying attention.
I met the man again a bit later as we were each travelling in different directions and he reminded me of lady we used to see in Edmonton walking very early in the morning. She also had a bag to carry things she'd pick up. She was happy, and always had a big smile and a warm "good morning."
They were cleaning up my neighborhood, and on their way here and back were doing the same in other neighborhoods. They didn't get upset about the things people carelessly dropped or threw away, they were busy picking it up with a smile.
We often travel with a bag to bring home treasures of a trip and this is kind of the same. They were seeing and experiencing more of their walk than I was, they were smiling, making a difference, and their body moved with ease to collect each new addition to the bag.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Do you know of someone who does similar things to help others or where you live?
Think about their kindness, generosity, sharing today and maybe talk about it with others and I hope if you get the chance give them a smile or a Thank You!
Hugs!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Thought to share from the Dalai Lama
Quote to remember when we get busy!
Roots to Breath, Dona Anderson
The Dalai Lama always shares such wise words. I found this a few weeks ago and thought I'd share it with you. I'm sure it may relate to ourselves at some point in our lives or to others we know.
When asked "what thing about humanity surprises you the most?"the Dalai Lama answered:
"Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money,
then sacrifices money to recuperate his health,
then he is so anxious about the future that he doesn't enjoy the present,
and as a result, he doesn't live in the present or the future.
And he lives as if he's never going to die and then dies having never really lived."
I hope we all live each day well.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Permission to Rest
I'm so thrilled to announce that my CD Permission to Rest is now available.
This CD will instantly relax the listener. The calm and gentle words mixed with uplifting music guides you through 2 different relaxations to tempt your senses and remind you of simple ways to find wellness, one breath at a time.
The first relaxation starts with breathing and relaxing the body, then it takes you to the ocean where you will walk barefoot in the sand , fill your senses and your heart. The second relaxation asks you to notice feelings of relaxation throughout your body as you breathe, soften, and become still. The breath then takes you to a place where presence and awareness are waiting to move in and fill your body, mind, and spirit.
I also added a music track only between the relaxations to extend the first one, or is a great start to the second. You can do one at a time or if you have time enjoy both.
For more info go to the Shop tab.
This CD will instantly relax the listener. The calm and gentle words mixed with uplifting music guides you through 2 different relaxations to tempt your senses and remind you of simple ways to find wellness, one breath at a time.
The first relaxation starts with breathing and relaxing the body, then it takes you to the ocean where you will walk barefoot in the sand , fill your senses and your heart. The second relaxation asks you to notice feelings of relaxation throughout your body as you breathe, soften, and become still. The breath then takes you to a place where presence and awareness are waiting to move in and fill your body, mind, and spirit.
I also added a music track only between the relaxations to extend the first one, or is a great start to the second. You can do one at a time or if you have time enjoy both.
For more info go to the Shop tab.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Patterns
I have been thinking lately about patterns and habits.
How you peel an orange, apple, potato. How may sections do you have in your banana peel, 3, 4, 5?
How do you butter your toast, do you have to cover every corner? How do you set the table, do the dishes, clean the house?
We all seen to have our own unique style. Our way of doing things, our pattern, rhythm.
We only seem to notice it when we watch someone else do it differently than we do.
I think I'll watch a bit more and maybe find new ways to do things, maybe even better!
How you peel an orange, apple, potato. How may sections do you have in your banana peel, 3, 4, 5?
How do you butter your toast, do you have to cover every corner? How do you set the table, do the dishes, clean the house?
We all seen to have our own unique style. Our way of doing things, our pattern, rhythm.
We only seem to notice it when we watch someone else do it differently than we do.
I think I'll watch a bit more and maybe find new ways to do things, maybe even better!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Stillness and Silence
Our world is often spinning around so fast with activities, noise, or thoughts, that the mention of trying to find stillness and silence can seen scarry and difficult. Our lives are often consumed with busyness and the thought of being still and quiet is in conflict with the activities, the noise, the thoughts, and our daily need to be doing and accomplishing something.
On my Facebook page I get daily coach tips from Martha Beck. I love it when I notice a theme being repeated in various ways so that I start to really pay attention as each one is a little seed that settles in a place where a bouquet will eventually appear.
Lately some of Martha Beck's tips have been talking about silence and stillness and how, " the voice of inspiration is a gentle one," and "there are things that can only happen through you when you are still", and "silence is often the most important work you can do".
I will continue collecting my seeds. They are the things that do only come in the pause of silence and stillness and I will continue to listen.
Thank you, Martha Beck.
On my Facebook page I get daily coach tips from Martha Beck. I love it when I notice a theme being repeated in various ways so that I start to really pay attention as each one is a little seed that settles in a place where a bouquet will eventually appear.
Lately some of Martha Beck's tips have been talking about silence and stillness and how, " the voice of inspiration is a gentle one," and "there are things that can only happen through you when you are still", and "silence is often the most important work you can do".
I will continue collecting my seeds. They are the things that do only come in the pause of silence and stillness and I will continue to listen.
Thank you, Martha Beck.
Monday, January 31, 2011
CD, Permission to Rest
I am so excited. The CD is now being produced in Vancouver.
There are two relaxations with a music only track in between to continue the relaxation from the first one, or can start it for the second.
Or if you're like me, I just stay there for the both. Wow!
There are two relaxations with a music only track in between to continue the relaxation from the first one, or can start it for the second.
Or if you're like me, I just stay there for the both. Wow!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Time to get out and breathe!
It has been a busy time lately. I've been working on the CD, getting a cover picture and writing info for the back about the relaxations, contacting the manufacturer, and listening to reference copies multiple times on 3 different players.
Happy to say that now I've approved the graphics and the last reference CD so now the master can be produced, then one last listen before sending it off to Vancouver.
My old brain will finally get to rest again! Although I did have a wonderful day on Sunday. I went to a meditation workshop with a Tibetan Lama. It was a nice chance to rest and let go of all the other things going on. I also met a wonderful lady who sat next to me that had moved here from Edmonton as well.
Driving home from the workshop I was reminded that I've been staying in the house too much lately, so now I have to get out and breathe, drive over to the ocean with my tea, get my runners on and just go. Why not!
Happy to say that now I've approved the graphics and the last reference CD so now the master can be produced, then one last listen before sending it off to Vancouver.
My old brain will finally get to rest again! Although I did have a wonderful day on Sunday. I went to a meditation workshop with a Tibetan Lama. It was a nice chance to rest and let go of all the other things going on. I also met a wonderful lady who sat next to me that had moved here from Edmonton as well.
Driving home from the workshop I was reminded that I've been staying in the house too much lately, so now I have to get out and breathe, drive over to the ocean with my tea, get my runners on and just go. Why not!
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