Appreciating the view from Bowen Island, British Columbia
When people say ‘tell me about yourself’, don’t we tend to talk about things like our job or where we live? We are all so much more than such facts. But I will give you a glimpse of my journey which led me to writing this blog.
I am what I would call a typical Canadian, living a typical western society. I am fourth generation Canadian, of Asian descent, and live in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
My adult life journey has included common experiences: working hard at my career, relationships, buying a home, and being a mom. Also, trying to ‘fit in’ the things I feel I ‘should’ do, like exercise, practicing healthy habits, developing interests and hobbies, saving money, finding time for friends and growing as a person. I work in a corporate office job, am a certified Organizational Change Manager, and I teach beginner’s meditation, mindfulness and tai chi. I receive so much joy from hearing the results people are getting from my “Learn to Meditate” classes.
In 2010 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. And this diagnosis came at a difficult point in my life where I had some other big things already going on in my life.
For my entire life, I had an inner longing to explore spirituality, not religion, but the feeling that ‘there is something out there for me to explore and understand’. The cancer diagnosis gave me the gift of time to fully jump in to accelerate my spiritual journey. I am not talking about anything too ‘out there’, I’m simply talking about being aware and awake to the meaning and joys of life — beyond western society lifestyle patterns. There is much to explore and marvel at.
Yes, my journey has fairly dramatically changed my perspective on everyday life. I can now mentally step away from the rat race of typical western life, most of the time, by how I choose my perspective. This is an awakening of sorts, and my friends and colleagues seem to gravitate towards such discussions with me. These important people in my life are who led me to creating this blog.
What is this blog about?
Issues we commonly face in western society and perspectives on how we can deal with them. The bottom line: how we can find more meaning & joy in our western lifestyle.
This is my passion:
I have discovered that teaching others the powerful combination of meditation and mindfulness in workplace settings and public classes results in higher resilience and improved the meaning of people’s lives, in subtle and profound ways.
My Meditation Teaching Journey
I started teaching meditation in January 2011. Some wonderful things have occurred over and above the regular fun I have while teaching. There seems to be a definite growing interest in society for meditation and mindfulness. I’ve been interviewed two times, been on a TV show called Empowered Health, and have spoken at a conference too.
A warm welcome to you. You can send me a private email here, or comment further below on this page for others to see.
nice blog.
Hello Nirmal, thank you so much for taking a moment to write to me. I appreciate the comment, and wish you a lovely day.
~Wendy
My cancer led me to a relationship with my Creator-God. It is not about “religion”, or “spirituality”, but a relationship with the one that put that desire in us to explore and understand and seek. He is the only one who can satisfy that empty place that longs to be filled, believe me, I’ve tried most everything. Blessings to you and good luck in your blogging. Great Amanita photos!
Thank you for writing, Gloryteller. I am glad to hear that your journey led you to a wonderful belief and a new way of living. My journey opened me to a new way as well. I am blessed.
~Wendy
Nice meeting you!
Keep up your fantastic work – I love it.
Hope 2013 is good to you.
Love & peace!
Oh thank you so much!
Love & peace to you as well,
~Wendy
Hi, I just nominated you for the “one lovely blog award’
Hi Akanksha! Thank you very much for this honour. I sincerely appreciate it.
~Wendy
Interesting blog! Thanks for sharing about meditation. I have tried to do some lately. It takes practice.
Thank you Noel. Wonderful that you have the curiosity to explore meditation. It indeed takes practice. Explore different methods and teachers. I found when I first started to learn meditation, I needed to dispel some myths and preconceptions. If you have a good teacher(s) who knows how to teach it well, you won’t find it as difficult. It’s about going into it with non-judgment, no expectations, curiosity and observing your own mind and life. Enjoy what it brings to your life. Thanks for writing!
~Wendy
I love your blog, so I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award!
http://thewayhome.me/2012/04/23/beautiful-blogger-award/
Wendy,
You are an AMAZING young lady with such a passion and zeal for life. I have so very much enjoyed your blog, your teachings and wisdom. I look forward to no only incorporating them into my daily life but also enriching my life with your gifts. I thank you and appreciate wonderful souls like you and am truly BLESSED to have been graced by you. Have a wonderful day and keep spreading the sunshine. Wishing you great LOVE, HEALTH & ABUNDANT HAPPINESS this day and always!
Your friend,
attractingwellness
Wow, thank you so much for your lovely message. It made my day! I am a little shy about social media but hearing from you via this blog is a bright spot for me.
You are doing a wonderful job on your blog and I thank you for spreading your spirit this way.
Wendy
i’ve nominated you for the liebster award. i think i put a rather long note on your “about” page
God bless & love always…
Anil
We are humbled at receiving a nomination for the Liebster Blog Award from Stephanie. Thanks, Steph for this. All you guys are our “blogily” & thank you all for being in our lives. You have enriched our lives beyond words can describe. We love you all & feel truly blessed & you guys are our “dearest” & “beloved” – our liebsters!!
God bless…& keep sharing the wonderful words & love for all.
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