Isolated in my home, with all of the time in the world in the palms of my hands, I think to myself, “look how much free time I have!” In reality, I’m spending all of that time typing a single…
Author: Rachel
Mental Wellness in a Difficult Time
In light of the ongoing period of self-isolation and social distancing, I thought I’d share some of my top tips for staying positive in this difficult period of time. 1 ) Meditation I’ve been experiencing a spike in stress due…
Healing with Yoga
Before the cancellations of classes and events, I was able to attend one of the final events at the Multi-Faith Centre. The ‘Healing with Yoga Event’ was a trauma-informed practice, that is specifically catered toward those who have experienced or…
Attending the Eco-Spirit Environmental Arts Showcase!
Not only was the Eco-Spirit Art Show home to many interesting pieces of art, but it also showcased how artists on campus intersect their creative talent with their passion for environment-related causes. The space was set up in the bright…
How to Stop Being in a Slump
This time of the year can be hard. It’s constantly dark outside, the wind chill is normally freezing, it takes an extra ten minutes to get anywhere because you have to account for the traction of walking through snow, and…
Joining the “Open Table”
This past week, I had the pleasure of joining the Open Table group on campus. The Christian-based community centres on inclusivity, open dialogue, exploration of faith and identity, and also includes dinner! To those who are interested, the group meets…
What I’ve Discovered at the Multi-Faith Centre
Since becoming the Multi-Faith Centre’s blogging intern, I’ve learned a few things from my experiences with the centre that I thought I should share. 1.) Faith is complicated. This is one of the most prominent discoveries I’ve made during my…
Exploring the Divine!
Last Monday, I had the pleasure of attending an eye-opening and fascinating event. Organized by a fellow Multi-Faith intern, Yasamin Jameh, the panel discussion, “Exploring the Divine: Mysticism in Abrahamic Traditions,” hosted Rabbi Julia Appel, ProfessorMichael Stoeber, and Sara Abdel-Latif.…
“A Greater Goal Than Coexist”
UofT’s Wycliffe College recently hosted the “Relevant” series, which was in association with the Power to Change Christian faith group on campus. The event was a week-long panel discussion with various speakers investigating interesting subjects such as loneliness, mental health,…
Exploring UofT’s Spirituality Café
The more time I spend searching for interesting clubs and events at UofT, specifically through the Multi-Faith Centre, the more unique opportunities I find to learn new information and ways of thinking from other people. The Spirituality Café was an…