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Swift Current, Saskatchewan and clanking noises – Aug. 9, 2012

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in The Vagabond Girl - Travel Stories

Aug. 9th Thursday – Swift Current Saskatchewan ($20.00 + tax) I am in SASKATCHEWAN,  the third province over from the west coast. I pulled in just before dark, and am now unbagging an instant caesar salad and singing along to John Lennon’s “Come together, gotta be free.” Yeah, right on! Strange words to that song, […]

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Do your work, then step back.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Meditative Reflections and Photos

“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.” ― Lao Tzu   Photograph ©Janice Henshaw 2014

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Simply speaking truth heals

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

Each of us has a truth as unique as our own fingerprints. Without knowing that truth, without speaking it aloud, we cannot know who we are and that we are already whole. In the most profound way, speaking our truth allows us to know that our life matters, that our viewpoint has never existed before. […]

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Farmer’s Market on Gabriola

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Meditative Reflections and Photos

I love the beautiful colours of fall – and going to the farmer’s market to meet all the growers, bakers, and crafts people. The vibrant colours of the produce inspire me to buy lots!  I also love hearing the stories behind the produce, about the farms, the families, and the crafts. What would our island […]

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Splash into the Incoming Tide

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Meditative Reflections and Photos

Discard like unwanted clothes, all thoughts of what you need, who you should be – just splash into the incoming tide and allow the cool silken waves to curl around your bare ankles – and wait for it – the delicious harmony of being fully alive in this moment, without wishing for anything different.   […]

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The Vagabond Girl – My Story

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in Vagabond Top Story

In early 2012 I was gainfully employed with plans of working until I was 65, doing all the “right things” and trying to squirrel away savings for the future. I was so busy trying to stay abreast of everything that I not only thought life was passing me by in a blur, I knew it […]

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Autobiography, Biography, Life story, and Memoir – What is the difference?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Life Stories

Photo ©  Janice Henshaw Autobiography, Biography, Life story/Memoir – What is the difference? What do they mean? Autobiography – I write an account about my life, and it could consist of just my viewpoint and memories – it’s all about me! Biography – I write an account of someone else’s life – and most likely, […]

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Nature can be so messy

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

Nature can be so messy and untidy nothing ordered or filed or put away but it slows down my breath and makes me forget that anything else matters… unlike my house which is tidy and clean and full of must do’s. -Janice Henshaw Photograph ©Janice Henshaw 2014

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Waterton to Medicine Hat, Alberta, August 8, 2012

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in The Vagabond Girl - Travel Stories

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Wednesday, Aug. 8th I left Waterton with no regret while knowing that I was being unfair, I did not explore many of its most beautiful trails. The drive to my next city, Medicine Hat was about 300 km, and as I left the mountains behind, I was entranced by the beautiful colours and […]

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Trust the dreams…

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.” ~Kahil Gibran   Photo – Waterton Lakes falls  © Janice Henshaw    

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