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Mental Health and Wellness in the Veterinary Profession
When someone asks me, “What do you do?” and I tell them I’m a small animal veterinarian, their eyes brighten. Then they proceed to tell me their favourite story about their pet. I’m grateful that the public perception of veterinarians … Continue reading
OVMA 2016 and the “Zen Zone”
Rolling through Southern Ontario, on the train to Toronto. Enjoying the chance to relax and write as I travel to my final destination. I’m heading up to Toronto for my annual veterinary conference. It’s been a tradition for almost 19 … Continue reading
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Tagged meditation, OVMA, OVMA 2016, veterinary medicine, yoga
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Making Space for Silence
There’s so much external noise, sometimes it’s hard to hear myself think. Lately, I’ve been trying to make some space. Starting the Midday Mindfulness Meditation at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference was a step in that direction.
Back on the train
I love the romanticism of a train ride. I get to indulge this fantasy as I travel to Toronto for my annual veterinary conference. Having access to Wifi means I can write and be inspired by the passing scenery.
Posted in Meditation, Veterinary medicine
Tagged meditation, Michele Gaspar, mindfulness, veterinarian, veterinary medicine
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Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2014
Before I knew it, the weekend I’d been anticipating for so long had finally arrived. I was on a plane to Chicago for the 2014 Mindfulness Meditation Retreat, organized by Michele Gaspar, to see old friends and meet some new … Continue reading
A note to my veterinary colleagues
I thought of you today. Whether you are still in veterinary college, out in private practice, working in academia or industry, I offer the following to you.
Yoga for veterinarians
It finally happened. I had dreamed but never thought I’d be able to teach yoga on VIN (Veterinary Information Network). I just finished presenting an on-line course to 80+ veterinarians (with more that will view the recording later). My motto is … Continue reading
Doggy Dharma Quotes
“Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it and gnaw at it still.” Henry David Thoreau “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” J.W. Stephens “The way the dog trots out the … Continue reading
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2013
I’d forgotten my iPhone in the front seat of the truck, which meant my husband had to turn around and drop it off to me at the train station. As he passed me the phone, he said “You’re going to … Continue reading
How dogs meditate…
Sit. Breathe. Be. Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marilynjane/3738876904/sizes/q/in/photostream/ http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/169987 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ex_magician/2864577028/sizes/q/in/photostream/