Elephant Journal Canada

09/07/2024

From today a bus with this signage on the side will be traveling between Summerside, Charlottetown and Cavendish!
If you see the bus please send us an email to show your support for a ban on trapping and snaring on PEI!

If you'd like to make a donation towards the campaign please reach out to us with a direct message as we still have a lot planned!

Thank you to Brittany Crossman for offering us the use of her images - she's an incredible photographer and loves our wildlife - please support her and take a look at her work http://www.brittanycrossman.com/

Thank you also to The Fur-Bearers for working with us on this campaign 🦊🩷

Thank you to Teebird Designs for working with us and doing the design work!

04/07/2024

Wow, Halifax!

31/05/2024

Deadline: tonight, Friday, May 31st at midnight.
Early Admission: get 25% off today (last day) and/or join with a friend for just $1 (?!)

Join here to get discount: https://bit.ly/FindYourVoiceFall2024 or more simply: elephantjournal.com/academy

28/05/2024

Sometimes, in order to make a change, we have to...make a change. Take a wholesome leap! ⁠

Sometimes, hesitation is just a wall of fire. Step through it into new:
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Only 4 Days to enroll in our only full Elephant Academy this year and save 25% (deadline is May 31st): https://bit.ly/FindYourVoiceFall2024

Find your Voice with Elephant: It's a writing course for life, not just writing. And writing itself, at its best and truest, isn't about writing—it's about processing, waking up, service to self, others, and our planet.
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This September, a leap:​⁠

👉Join 9 live meetings. Find your voice, write your stories. ⁠
👉Practice maitri (Buddhist path of making friends with all of ourselves)—and learn how writing can be used to open ourselves up, transform—and inspire others.⁠
👉Publish your writing, with the help of mentors, editors, and Waylon H. Lewis.⁠
👉Show up in your work, relationships, and world with authenticity, empathy, and joy.⁠
👉Invite a pal to join for just $1 (accountability buddy), and split the cost if you so choose. It's more fun with a pal, less scary!

Remember: Writing is not (just) for "writers"—it's for you, if you would like to rediscover your voice.

21/04/2024

Oh Snoopy!

17/04/2024

Let the shadows of the world be seen by the illuminating light within you:

Something is stirring in the shadows. In the darker unseen realms of hidden mystery, of truths that have been veiled and concealed from public and collective viewing.

29/03/2024

I wrote in my first book, like, I don't think I'll find love until my luck has run out completely.

21/03/2024

Here are four tips for breaking your addiction to fast fashion:

I’m not an addict. I don’t have an addictive personality. I don’t drink coffee, smoke ci******es, or drink much alcohol. But there is one real bad guy that I’ve always loved.

12/03/2024

"Last night, as I sifted through old papers and memories, letting go of things and attachments that no longer keep me in the present, I found a slightly creased piece of paper written in fountain pen ink."

Sukriti's back!

Why might I ask this question when each experience seemingly changed me forever. Because last night, as I sifted through old papers and memories, letting go of things and

06/03/2024

The next time your mind spirals into writer's block mentality, do yourself a favor and contemplate if any of the following scenarios are really at play:

Writer's block. The seemingly inevitable fate that most creatives spend their careers dreading. Writer's block is also a complete fabrication, like the Tooth Fairy

04/03/2024

The next time someone you don’t know is really irritating you, try this:

It happens to all of us. Every once in a while, a total stranger drives us &@ #%’ing crazy. Maybe it’s the guy behind us on the airplane, kicking our seat every 20 seconds.

02/03/2024

5. “Once you understand what awakening is about, every act of your life becomes a vehicle to become aware, and the meaning of life changes.”

After nearly a year of reading dense spiritual and philosophical texts, Ram Dass’ words provided a much necessary warm welcome to me. In his simplicity, he is nevertheless

01/03/2024

"After meditating over this many hours, I came to the conclusion that for some of us (like me), true femininity comes from a deep connection with ourselves."

As a teen, I used to be a tomboy. I had a phase when I did soccer and dressed like a boy. I hid the first signs of my sprouting femininity under baggy pants and oversized

29/02/2024

1. Astrology teaches us compassion and respect for those who are different from us.

Most skeptics don't even know this basic

29/02/2024

"Watching my mom transition from life to death made me question if how we live our life affects how we die."

Physically, someone on this planet dies every time you snap your fingers. Snap your fingers; doesn’t that alone make you want to just live a little fuller life?

28/02/2024

"There's a widespread belief that some emotions are inherently bad and should be suppressed. But is this true? In our quest to maintain a façade of constant positivity, are we ignoring vital parts of our emotional spectrum?"

In our journey through life, emotions are our constant companions, whispering the truths of our hearts and minds. Sometimes, they're like a gentle breeze, uplifting

28/02/2024

"My spiritual crisis stripped me of illusions, revealing not just the fragility of my own psyche but the strength of my soul."

In the stillness of a night that promised nothing but turmoil, I found myself teetering on the edge of existence and oblivion. It was a moment not marked by the clarity of

27/02/2024

9. Get off the beaten path.

Most people have never heard of work exchanges, and those who have, mostly portray students on a gap year traveling around and trying to save up some money while doing work exchanges.

26/02/2024

“The session was held by a Buddhist nun who was kind enough to bring me tissues when I burst into tears when she told us to close our eyes and wish ourselves happiness before we could extend it to others. Say what? Wish myself happiness? Hmm.”

I break the habit of people pleasing and practice maitri instead when I acknowledge that the love and compassion and kindness and warmth and friendliness that I wish to cultivate toward others have to start within me first.

24/02/2024

3. Spend More Time Doing What You Love

I remember the first time I was publicly vilified quite well. I had written my second book, Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, which had been translated into about 12 languages

24/02/2024

Just wow.

When good comes my way, my feeling of inadequacy resurfaces. I make up stories that don't even exist.

24/02/2024

"The first step in effective visualization is to be as clear and detailed as possible. It’s not enough to just think, 'I want to be successful.' What does success look like to you? Is it getting that promotion at work, running your own business, or achieving a work-life balance that brings you joy and satisfaction?"

Imagine standing at the edge of a tranquil lake, the golden hues of dawn painting the sky, your eyes closed, your mind clear, yet vivid with images of what the future holds.

23/02/2024

"I have a great therapist and she could tell you of the girl she met 16 years ago and the changes that she's made. I know she’s proud, but not more than I am. Did expressing it all the through writing really heal the little girl?"

It’s been over a year since I had an article published here. It isn’t because I haven’t been writing; I have. I’ve written short little paragraphs of thoughts and feelings and they litter

22/02/2024

4. Relax

I remember the first time I was publicly vilified quite well. I had written my second book, Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, which had been translated into about 12 languages

21/02/2024

"If you’ve never been to Waffle House, you’re missing out on the purest slice of the human condition."

As I order my second cup of coffee here at the House, I have no idea the impact the caffeine will have on me. Somehow, their coffee breaks all the rules and pushes me

20/02/2024

"Dear men: Your attraction can be a gift. It is part of your sacred vitality, your life force, your very essence."

As a s*x and relationship coach, I work primarily with men who are attracted to women. As such, I’m intimately familiar with the messages out there that tell men

19/02/2024

"Essentialism can be applied to everyone's life differently but has the same principle: we need to do less."

I have always filled my schedule, convinced that more productivity leads to a higher yield. That's what we've always been taught, right? We are told from the time we are

19/02/2024

Some challenges that you might face:

Forget travel brochures and cheesy airport montages—the reality of globetrotting with Type 1 Diabetes is an adventure in itself. At 17, I have already lived with Type 1

17/02/2024

"The Dragon's energy encourages us to dream big, to act with purpose, and to forge our destiny with the fiery spirit of this auspicious year."

This majestic creature, revered in Chinese mythology for its wisdom and strength, brings forth a year where the energies of creation and change are at their peak, influencing