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The Gift of Connection: Beyond the Season
It feels like Boxing Day today, though it's Christmas Eve. Our weekend began with a family brunch with my siblings and parents, followed...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 24, 20241 min read
Stop Making Right Decisions, Make Decisions Right
The decision-making process is often overcomplicated and varies dramatically from person to person. Some embrace spontaneity, while...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 23, 20242 min read
The Daily Practice of Showing Up
There are days when words fail me, yet beneath the surface, I'm a whirlwind of energy and emotion. Some thoughts feel too raw, too...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Coming Home to Myself: The Art of Compassionate Reframing
As I prepare for tomorrow's family brunch, I find myself caught in a familiar dance of excitement and anxiety. There's a palpable energy...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 19, 20242 min read
My Proudest Accomplishment: Watching My Children Love Each Other
I have spent the past two days with my three grown children. We took a short mini vacation to the quiet, snow-capped mountains and...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
People Do Well If They Can
I wake up highly motivated every morning to craft the perfect social media post. Yet, by noon, after hours of frustration, I'm ready to...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Becoming: Moment by Moment
It's been six years since Don died; he was my husband. His death wasn't just a moment but a long path leading to and following that...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 16, 20241 min read
The Art of Practicing: Beyond Willpower
Practice is more than a mere application of willpower. It carries deeper meaning and is rich with intention. When we practice, we're not...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 15, 20241 min read
The Practice of Mattering
My new addition to my practice is writing each day for 15 minutes and posting it as part of my practice of mattering. I feel very...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Why Fulfillment Matters
Hey there, fellow professional mom. Let's talk about something important: your inner fire . You know that feeling? The one where you're...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Why "I Matter" Matters
The Voices in Our Heads: Owning Your Significance The voices in our heads can be our harshest critics or our most profound teachers....

Leslie J Allen
Dec 3, 20242 min read


A Tender Goodbye
Last night marked the passing of my dear friend, Diane. Our paths crossed six months ago when I began volunteering at Calgary Hospice,...

Leslie J Allen
May 21, 20242 min read


Dating with the End in Mind
The other day, while having a beer with a gal pal after tennis, the topic of dating came up, most notably around my dating situation. I...

Leslie J Allen
Jun 6, 20213 min read


Never underestimate the power of story....
Private Members Bill C-220 Amending the Canada Labour Code to Extend Compassionate Care Leave On February 25, 2020, Matt Jeneroux, MP for...

Leslie J Allen
Feb 5, 20213 min read


This year for Christmas, we got Covid...
"Everything is a gift. The degree to which we are awake to this truth is a measure of our gratefulness, and gratefulness is a measure of...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 24, 20203 min read
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