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Leading a Healthy Life — Reboot

It’s been a long time since I last posted here.

Life didn’t just get busy—it became complicated. 

Merlin on his first spring walk

Over the past couple of years, our family members experienced several serious private challenges. We said goodbye to our beloved dog, Jasper. I reached a point of deep stress and burnout at work. 

Then, during a serious bout of influenza, I went to the hospitalized with breathing complications. While there, I lost consciousness during a transfer for X-rays and experienced a fall that resulted in a fracture in my spine.

The recovery that followed was more complex than I expected, and navigating that period required stepping back from many parts of daily life.

By last spring, we were looking forward to time at the lake—hoping to rest, reset, and begin again. Instead, our cottage area was closed due to widespread forest fires that lasted for months and came far too close to our island. The smoke and poor air quality across the province made breathing difficult and kept us indoors, well into the summer.

In many ways, I stepped back from my usual activities and entered a quieter season—one of rest, recovery, and reflection.

But now, spring is here.

With it comes a sense of renewal and the gentle nudge to begin again. I find myself thinking about what this next phase of life might look like, and how I want to move forward.

The things I love are still here. My family and friends. A new little dog named Merlin. Photography, creative projects, and time spent in nature. These are constants—and anchors.

At the same time, I know there are areas that need attention. My energy, my fitness, and simply getting out into the world more regularly.

My family recently pointed out that, as a Recreation Facilitator, I likely already have the tools to start making those changes.

They’re probably right.

So—challenge accepted.

This space has always been about sharing my journey toward better health, while encouraging and learning alongside others. That hasn’t changed.

If anything, it feels more important than ever.

So here we go again.

Let’s take the next steps together—toward Leading a Healthy Life.