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Summer Lakeside Yoga: A Gift to Yourself!
Join Tavis and me on Fancy Lake this summer for Yoga. Included within all sessions are: vitamin D, mindful movement, union with nature,...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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"The Impact of Vitamin F: Why Friendship is Vital for Our Well-being"
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” E. Roosevelt I took time away from...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Finding Dimes and Signs from Above!
Today I found a dime just lying on the ground, I know in my heart of hearts it is more than what I found. The dime came from Heaven, an...
Betty Jean Aucoin
May 15, 20242 min read
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"McHappy Day! Supporting Ronald McDonald's Houses across Canada."
“Because when I look at you, I can feel it. And I look at you and I’m home.” Finding Nemo Today is McHappy Day! McHappy Days celebrates...
Betty Jean Aucoin
May 8, 20241 min read
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"Self-care for Teacher Assistants: Fanning the warmth of the fire within them."
I had the opportunity to teach a self-care class to 60 teaching assistants. Teaching assistants are frontline staff who provide support...
Betty Jean Aucoin
May 5, 20242 min read
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"Don't Watch the Clock; Do what it does keep going!" S. Levenson
The flow of time is beyond our control; it neither stops nor speeds up based on our desires. Time continues its march forward regardless...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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I Will Leave a Light On for You! Stars On Ice 2024!
Rain comes following an endless drought To wash away the remnants of all your doubt I hope that you'll see me looking out. A million...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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"Embracing the Power of Now: Finding Hope in Living in the Present"
Today is my scheduled 3-month CT scan. If the scans are as positive as I feel, then good news ahead. Unfortunately, with cancer one...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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"Hello Tuesday. Thank you for this Sunshine Filled Day."
I woke up! That alone is a blessing. It is an even greater blessing when the sun shines. Sunshine will be at the top of my list of...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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"Self-Care Spaces: How Tranquil Spaces Can Support Grounding, Calm, and Healing"
I AM GROUNDED My spirit is grounded deep in the earth. I am calm, strong, centred, and peaceful. I am able to let go of fear and trust...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Getting Back in the Swim: Overcoming Challenges after a Long Hiatus
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. - Zig Ziglar Life, as demonstrated by nature, is characterized by duality. To...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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What impact does a Solar Eclipse have on our life's journey?
Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally won. Then you flew your Learjet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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"Yoga and Mala Beads: The Perfect Way to Celebrate a 40th Birthday"
Celebrating Nicki's 40th birthday with these beautiful women was an honour. Nikki is a mother of three boys, two of whom are twins, and...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Apr 7, 20242 min read
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"Unleashing Your Inner Strength: You Are Stronger Than You Think"
"I always thought I just wanted to look good until I realized what it felt like to be strong." As the principal of South Queen's Middle...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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"Embracing Mindfulness: Living in the Moment Celebrating Wins"
"Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat." M. Forbes When I was 41, I suffered from a frozen shoulder for a year. An ultrasound...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Friday Reflection: "What have I done to support myself in becoming the person I love?"
This morning, I spent some time reflecting on the 98 posts I have created for this site. My 100th post on “Living Over Cancer” will be...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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"Finding Strength in Faith: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Life."
May your Sunday be filled with abundant blessings, light, love, and faith. Just like love, faith is a verb. Throughout our lives, we...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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Happy International Women's Day!
A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey. But a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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Don't Worry, Be Happy: Cause Every Thing is Gonna Be Alright!
On August 2, we received confirmation that I had stage IV breast cancer with bone metastases. At that moment, life changed. I went into...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Hello March 2024! Nice to Meet You.
The deep roots never doubt that spring will come! - M. Rubin In honour of the arrival of March and the transition from winter to spring,...
Betty Jean Aucoin
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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