Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Mar 4Member-onlyUsing The Five Agreements to Live Your Best LifeThe Four Agreements is a book by Don Miguel Ruiz that provides life advice to help readers live a happier life and reach a sense of freedom and enlightenment as they go through life. In a second companion book, we learn about the Fifth Agreement. Ruiz believes that life is…The Four Agreements5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 23Member-onlyBlack Spots on a Cat’s Gums: Should You Be Concerned?Have you noticed that as your cat ages, he seems to be getting more and more black spots on his gums or nose? Some cats end up getting so many black spots over time that it almost entirely seems to change the pigment of their gums and nose. You may…Cats2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 20Member-onlyWhat To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter PetWhen choosing to get a pet, most people view it as a lifelong commitment. Unfortunately, millions of cats, dogs, and other animal friends end up in shelters worldwide year after year. So if you’re in the market for a new furry family member, here are a few reasons to consider…Pets4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 19Member-onlyWhy Does Your Cat Bite You?Sometimes cats bite. It’s in their nature. Often, this is a natural response to fear or feeling threatened, but some cats will bite for seemingly no reason. Yet, your cat always knows why she is biting, and there are plenty of reasons a cat may bite. …Cats3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 19Member-only5 Plants That Are Toxic to CatsAnd 3 That Are Good for Them — If you’re both a plant parent and a cat parent, you have to be careful. Cats are known to get into everything, including plants. While you may be concerned about your cat knocking over your plants or destroying them, you should be more concerned about the ill effects certain plants…Cats4 min read
Published in From the Library·Feb 1Member-onlyBook Review: Brilliant White Peaks by Teng RongFirst off, I will be very clear — this is a book about wolves. If that’s not for you, that’s okay. I didn’t think it would be for me either. …From The Library3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 30Member-onlyIs it Bad To Sleep With Your Kitty?Some cat owners are staunchly against allowing their cats to snooze alongside them at night, yet other cat owners couldn’t bear to keep their cats outside their bedroom at night. So should you let your cat sleep with you at night? There isn’t a right or wrong answer to this…Cats3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 30Member-onlyDoes Your Cat Need To Lose Weight?It’s undeniable that all cats are cute — even when they have a little extra weight on them. However, that little bit of excess weight can be detrimental to their health and lead to problems later down the line. Obesity in cats is a considerable risk factor for health problems…Pets4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Jan 20Member-onlyHow Calorie Counting Can Inhibit MindfulnessIf you’re on a fitness journey, you’ve likely used a calorie counting app such as MyFitnessPal or Lose It! to help you along the way. …Health4 min read
Published in The Riff·Jan 16Member-only“Astoria” by Marianas Trench Still Holds Up in 2022Astoria is a 2015 album from Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench. Astoria’s release was proceeded by much excitement and anticipation, as this was the first album the band had released in almost four years. Even in 2022, I still listen to this album with the same fondness and excitement that…Music3 min read