Finding Balance and Calm: An Open Conversation for Editors

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. Many of us have had to develop new strategies to cope, relieve stress, and find the mental space to focus on work and family. Join your fellow Editors Toronto members on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 pm via Zoom to discuss concerns and share stories in an open, … Continue reading Finding Balance and Calm: An Open Conversation for Editors

Sound Mind: A Celebration of Mindfulness and Mental Health through Fiction, Memoir, and Music

When: Thursday, March 28, 7:30–9:30 PM Where: Room 1050, Earth Sciences Centre, 33 Willcocks St., University of Toronto Important notice: This month’s program meeting will take place on Thursday, March 28, not on our usual date of the fourth Tuesday of the month. Please mark your calendars. The location is also different this month as … Continue reading Sound Mind: A Celebration of Mindfulness and Mental Health through Fiction, Memoir, and Music

Book Review: The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness for Busy People by Pedram Shojai

by Emma Warnken Johnson Mindfulness is everywhere these days. There seems to be an endless supply of books, articles, and apps touting its benefits. The practices vary, but they all seek to focus the mind on the present moment, shedding distractions and helping us appreciate the little things in our lives. I've been meaning to … Continue reading Book Review: The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness for Busy People by Pedram Shojai