Take a moment to find some solace

Mary Oliver's poetry is honest and beautiful, embodying  the wonder of the world. Let her words uplift you and speak to our shared humanity. 

Written to help console one who was missing their child, this musical interlude speaks with stark, simple lines. Take a moment, close your eyes, and just be.  

Mindfulness reduces stress, and creates positive 

David Whyte has an exquisite manner of writing. Enjoy this poem, take a moment to connect with your surroundings, finding solace in the moment. 

Nature soundscapes with contributions from across the globe. Let the sounds of nature calm you, and connect you to the larger ecosystem.

Tara Brach offers an easy acronym for mindfulness: Recognize what is happening, allow the experience, investigate with love, nurture with self-compassion.

A spoken word piece about connecting back to the world around us; of putting down electronics to engage again in what is all around. 

You don't have to be an artist to benefit from creative practice. Creating art can reduce stress, help with mindfulness, and help to process difficult emotions.

Breathing is the gateway to the body. Taking deep breathes calms the nervous system and can quickly bring about a more mindful, calm state. 

Take some time to engage with the arts. Activate other parts of your brain and find some new perspective. 

Calgary has a beautiful network of parks and green spaces. Research has shown that walking in nature reduces stress and calms the body. 

Take a moment to connect to your body.  What does it need?  Food?  A drink?  A bathroom break?  Rest?  Movement?  Take 15 minutes to attend to your need.