Claudia Lee-Ottman
Be Yourself
Today my daughter sent me a photo of her dog Mako taking a nap. I laughed and laughed, but the more I thought about it, the more I...
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The Pigeon Hole
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Sanctuary
Today I needed a mental getaway. My recent surgery to remove cancer left me feeling the need to find a safe place. For me, a bath is my...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
The Magic of Memories
Today I sat in the company of a fragrant cup of coffee and a new diagnosis of cancer. Beside me, a fire roared in the wood stove, shooing...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Learning from Life
Years ago, my husband and I traveled internationally on a sailboat while homeschooling our children. I was intrigued by how our children...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Silver Lining
Today I listened to an eerie silence during another nationwide lockdown. I sat inside contemplating the negative impact CoVid-19 was...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
The Other Side
One day my husband invited me on a hike of unparalleled beauty and serenity. After the busy week I had at work, I especially welcomed the...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Pot of Gold
Today dawn presented a splendid gift. The rising sun teamed with morning moisture to create a colourful arch at the base of the mountain,...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
The Sum of the Parts
Not long ago I held a piece of glacial ice and thought about the message it carried. My husband and I had taken an early morning hike to...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Patience
Today I thought about patience. My husband and I were driving to a picnic when we were stopped by a sign regulating traffic through a...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Sweet Talk
Today I tasted my words. Though typically a happy person, I woke feeling a bit off and opted for a walk before unsavoury words slipped...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Balance
Today I fell off my bike. I wasn't hurt and was on my way again after dusting off my pride and pants. Yet as I peddled along I couldn't...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Bird's Eye View
Today I wrote my 'to-do' list with a worm's eye view. I sat in silence, procrastinating and wondering how I was going to get everything...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
You Light Up My Life
Tonight I was hosting a party. Unfortunately, it was a pity party. I was missing family and friends during the new normal of a...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Growth Permit
Today I wanted to grow. After relocating, I was reflecting on my professional qualities. Since I hear my thoughts the clearest when...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
A True Reflection
Today I looked in the mirror and had a staring contest. The image staring back wasn't necessarily having a good hair day and wasn't...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Jumping for Joy
Not long ago my inner child spoke and I listened. My mom told me I used to stand in the middle of the room and jump when I was young...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Where Time Goes
Today I sat outside and thought about where time goes. Time appeared slow, in the eons needed for glaciers to carve fiords and for...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
This Heart's For You
Today I thought about love. My morning had started with newsfeed on the global impact of Covid19. I felt a need to process the pandemic...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Puppy Love
Today a little bit of puppy love reminded me how to be a better person. My daughter's puppy seemed out of his element when circumstances...
Claudia Lee-Ottman
Doors of Opportunity
Today I found an unexpected door of opportunity. While on a peaceful forest walk with my husband, I was concentrating on being present....