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09/20/2025

Financial Wellness is foundational. Need that break but current situation makes it feel impossible? I recommend Carrie as she will work with you not apply a cookie cutter, one size fits all plan.

🚨 Protect Yourself from Scams & Fraud! 🚨

Wellness Financial Coaching Inc. & Foothills FCSS invites seniors to an informative session on recognizing red flags and safeguarding your finances.

📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: High River Legion, 25 8 Ave SE, High River

Together, we can build a safer community and empower each other through knowledge.

✅ Free to attend – Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or email FCSS@foothillscountyab.ca

👉 Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and protect yourself!

09/20/2025

Taking time out of everyday routine stimulates the brain, resets your body rhythm and forces you to think about the importance of selfcare. For me qigong on the beach for the next week is all about turning up the volume and memorizing the feeling of peacefulness.

09/06/2025

Monday morning easy stretching. Join me for gentle zero impact movement that will have you smiling in no time.

Comfy clothing, water bottle and camp chair or yoga mat.

When: 10 am to 11 am
Where: Gazebo behind Centennial Community Centre
Cost: $10 drop in fee

Questions? Drop me a message.

08/25/2025

Tomorrow morning looks to be a sunny 19 degrees so please check your calendar and join me for Qigong in the Park at 10 am. Water bottle, camp chair or yoga mat and comfy clothing is all you need.

Time: 10 -11 am
Where: Centennial Park Gazebo
Cost: $10 drop in fee.

07/28/2025

No Qigong in the Park this morning.

Another soggy morning is nature’s very pointed reminder that I need to spend some time reflecting on the wider perspective. When I think about bigger and global (yes, my brain works in weird ways) I learned that Nanton shares its latitude with cities like Vancouver, Brussels, and Prague, and this year our summer is a wet reflection of their long daylight hours, steady rain, and lush green spaces.

My thoughts wander to shared experiences in those places. Summer markets, outdoor music, gardening and fruit trees full of bounty and millions of people going about their daily routines. Here in Nanton this rain has created beautifully green lawns and less municipal water notices and a direct change in our established routines.

Just like our own systems and energy we can experience episodes that have us saying “where did this come from?” This summer for me personally has seen changes and growth. Renovations that were planned and unplanned. Summer school break plans pruned to the bone and unexpected growth are visible daily. From a lush garden to a sprouting son who seems to grow taller after a single night of sleep to task lists that seem to get longer than an upcoming election ballot.

Nature’s, universal and personal rhythms clash when we try too hard to maintain daily routines that worked in previous seasons but don’t consider current energy around us. I am guilty of this too and the urge to just grit my teeth and power through has run smack up against years of practicing harmony to balancing Qi. The result is feeling like tasks slipping through fingers or going undone, decision paralysis and need for more naps.

So, time to start relying less on internal energy stores and more time practicing what I preach.

• Blocking time in the day to sit in quiet for a few minutes, practice Qigong twice daily in short sessions
• Reach out to friends for a tea break
• Remind myself of the acronym W.A.I.T. (why am I talking)
• Spend some time journalling so the lessons of this summer don’t get lost
• Enjoy warm/hot liquids and foods, less cold

These steps will bring alignment with this summer’s rhythms just in time for the festivities of Nanton’s Round Up Days and transitioning into late summer.

Whatever you are doing this week I hope you take a few moments to reflect on how you are coping with these seasonal/weather changes and your perspective on what steps you need to make your self care get in sync so that you may thrive not just survive. Let me know what strategies work for you in the comments below.

Blessings,
Julie

07/21/2025

Good Morning, It's still a little wet out to be sitting and meditating so no class today but I did want to leave you with an option/homework :)
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Why a gentle rain walk can charge Your Qi (and why you should skip the thunderstorm)

Feeling cooped up. Is the rain bringing thoughts of wow my lawn looks great, but the overcast grey is starting to get repetitive. It might be time to flip the perspective and see the hidden health benefits of a walk in a rainfall has.

Here’s how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the modern practice of Forest Bathing line up on the subject:

TCM Take on Soft Rain

• Nourishes Yin & Lung Qi - Misty droplets moisten the Lungs; the organ system tied to immunity and emotional clarity in TCM.
• Dispels Mild “Wind-Heat”; cool drizzle helps release built-up internal heat and calm restless thoughts.
• Grounds the Shen (Spirit); the sound acts like rhythmic acupuncture for the mind, easing anxiety.

Forest Bathing Bonus

Aerosolized phytoncides (natural plant compounds) in damp air can lower cortisol and boost natural killer cell activity; modern science confirming what sages called “vital essence” in fresh woodland qi.

Combats overwhelm, the muted light & sound after rainfall dial down sensory overload, sharpening focus and creativity.

But What About Thunderstorms?

From a TCM lens, sudden bursts of Wind, Cold, and Damp, plus jarring thunder is thought to scatter Qi and provoke headaches or joint pain. Add the very real lightning risk, and the verdict is clear:

Gentle rain = healing ritual / Thunderstorm = time for tea indoors

Tips

• Wait for light, steady rain (no lightning alerts).
• Dress in breathable layers; keep neck & feet warm to guard against damp.
• Walk slowly, breathe through the nose, notice scents, colors, and sounds, this is your mini Shinrin yoku session.
• End with a towel dry and a quick rub of hands over face and a cup of warm ginger tea to seal in all the goodness.

Ready to let nature fine tune your Qi?
Share your favorite rainy day trail or tag a friend who needs a reset. Stay safe, stay centered!

07/15/2025

It all starts with a spongecake dessert shell

07/14/2025

Good morning everyone, due to the somewhat soggy nature of our weather my Qigong in the Park class this morning is canceled. Crossing fingers next Monday brings bright skies and return to warmth.

I get asked alot about what I do and always looking for poetic but consise ways to explain Qigong. I stumbled upon Master Lin's explanation and it resonates.

"Qigong is an ancient Chinese scientific study of the power of Qi in the body and the universe; and how to use this power to benefit all aspects of lives."

I want you to think about that today and remember a time when you felt good even invincible for no reason in particular.

When Qi flows naturally through our body devoid of blockages we feel lighter in body, mind and spirit. We may not notice the subtleties but they are there. In our body; we breathe deeper, there is more spring in our step. In our mind; we find less fault with ourselves (negative self talk is tuned down) and others, we gossip less and find more positive things to focus on. In spirit; we feel a closer connection to God, source, universe and we feel stronger in our connection to earth and others around us. Words like content, peace and possibility seem more natural and solid.

I want you to think about how being in this state every day (maybe for hours or minutes) would change you? How would it impact your relationships, work and outlook on life.

If you are still reading this and you have joined me in Qigong practice please leave a comment for others to read. Let them know how it makes you feel when you add this mindfulness practice to your routine.

Blessings,
Julie

07/07/2025

Good morning everyone. There is no Qigong in the Park this morning as I am working on the ParticipAction finalist proposal but I want to leave you with short visualization to try.

Picture in your mind a kitten cuddled in a soft textured blanket. The kitten is kneading or making bread and you can see the tense and release of those Uber cute but needle sharp little claws.

Next you notice the low rumbling purr. Now with the scene firmly in your head start to hum. Place tip of the tongue at the roof of the mouth behind your front top teeth and hum as you breathe out.

Hold the image and hum for a minute or two. Feel yourself melt into relaxation and allow that natural smile to bubble up from your toes.

Stretch out your arms, legs and gently bounce on your feet for a minute.

There you go a human version of cat kneading.

Have a great week!

Blessings, Julie

06/27/2025

I made a page for this Community Challenge and will be posting further updates on it. Please follow the link and follow the page to stay engaged and up to date. Thanks everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578043940178

Move Nanton | ParticipACTION 2025
Nanton is moving! Join us as we climb the leaderboard in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. Share your activity, tag , and help our town win $100K for inclusive recreation!

06/25/2025

What started with one person has gained real momentum—and now, Nanton has a serious shot at winning $100,000 in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge!

We’re currently 14th nationally and 3rd in Alberta—but to clinch the grand prize, we need YOUR help. Here's how you can make a difference:

🏅 How YOU Can Help Nanton Win

✅ Step 1: Take the ParticipACTION personal pledge
Individual participation is a key part of the judging. The higher the percentage of Nanton residents who pledge, the stronger our community standing. If you haven’t yet, please register now!

✅ Step 2: Share this post with as many people you know who call postal code T0L 1R0 their home and encourage them to register.

🗣 Step 3: Appoint a Spokesperson from Your Organization
(Organizations already registered—or planning to register) please appoint ONE representative to attend our proposal strategy meeting. Forward their name & contact info to me as the ParticipACTION Community Champion.

📋 Community Proposal Meeting Details

🗓 June 26 | 5–8 PM
📍 Curling Club Lounge (Tom Hornecker Recreation Center)

🧠 Have an Idea for Using the $100,000?

Drop your project suggestions at any of these local hubs before 4pm Thursday:

📚 Nanton Thelma Fanning Library
🏢 Town Office
📖 Tap Town Books

Ensure your ideas:

Clearly benefit the community
Promote physical activity
Include a wide range of age groups

⏳ Hurry! Finished Proposal must be submitted by July 9. Every pledge and every idea counts let’s push Nanton over the top!

Let’s show Canada what Nanton is made of!


PS would whoever registered just as Nanton please contact me :) I need more information. Cheers, Julie

06/20/2025

Days creep along and more participation. Thank you Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Center for adding to our drive forward.