Easy Elderberry Immune Support and Cold Remedy

elderberry

Did you know that Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants? It’s the herbalist’s go-to for all sort of ailments. The world over! So, I want to share with you one of my favourite ways of using Elderberry. And why I take it daily during autumn and winter months. I also keep…

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Tune In and Take Control

Jacqueline Fairbrass lighting a candle and saying a prayer

In 1985 my life turned upside down and inside out. I was living in a basement apartment in a motel. Saving for a down payment on my first home in Canada. Working full-time in an accounting office. Kids in Montessori in the mornings and with a care giver in the afternoon. And my mother and…

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What does the heart want? That’s where the real wisdom lies

hand heart sunset

Sometimes it’s easier to just walk away Knowing when isn’t always easy Come back to your heart What does the heart want? That’s where the real wisdom lies I shared this simple poem that I’ve written on Facebook. And was surprised by the reaction. Truth be told, I’ve not a huge following, but for several…

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I am alive. My broken Heart beats. I breathe

Rear view of Jacqueline Fairbrass sitting in a bed of daffodils looking at high stone wall

I cried this morning Not the soft, sweet tears of lovely memories gently healing my heart No. Ugly, gut-wrenching sobbing Angry tears Bitter loss Heart cracking wide open again Grief doesn’t follow a straight path Grief ebbs and flows, bobs and weaves ‘Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee’ I’ve hit a rough patch…

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