Yesterday I was invited into the home of the residents who reside in The Alexander in Gravenhurst. After I read from my memoir, Dance Into The Light, a thoughtful conversation unfolded about why we need to talk about mental illness in the family. When we share our stories openly we are in a better situation to receive help and not feel alone. #DanceintotheLight #muskokaauthor #beverleybrewer #memoir #mentalillness #family #sisterlove #suicide #suicidelosssurvivor #love #hope #grief

Our quiet paddle began at the Morrow Road launch. I like that we help each other with our boats and how today I learned a new tie-down technique. See the unicorn. #kayaking #paddling #muskokaBev #community #riverkayak #unicorn

Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” This line sticks with me. Success can feel great, but it doesn't mean the work is over. On the other hand, failure can sting, but it won’t stop you unless you let it. What really matters is getting up each time you fall. Each step, no matter what happened before, shapes where you go next. Keep showing up, learn a bit with each try, and give yourself credit for moving forward. How do you handle setbacks? #KeepGoing #NeverGiveUp #FailureIsLearning #Resilience #CourageToContinue #SuccessMindset #Perseverance #GrowthMindset #StayStrong #LearnFromFailure #KeepMovingForward #FallAndRise #InnerStrength #Motivation #OvercomeObstacles #KeepPushing #ProgressNotPerfection #MindsetMatters #FailureIsFeedback #StayFocused #BelieveInYourself #RiseAfterFall #KeepShowingUp #SelfGrowth #Persistence #WeAreStronger #SuccessJourney #FallDownGetUp #BeveleyBrewer #author

Bailey waits for a boat ride! Good girl, Bailey. #goldenretrieverworld #dogsofinstagram #goldenretrievers_

It’s easy to get distracted when you’re trying to read. Even with the best books, I can lose my focus. Phones buzz, emails pop up and family or roommates can walk in at any moment. Even background noise can steal your focus. If you want to read without losing your place, try setting your phone on silent and finding a quiet corner where you can get lost in the story. If you are losing focus, take a short break or even switch to another book. Some people find it helps to keep a notepad close by to jot down any random thoughts that pop up. Everyone has their own hurdles with reading. The important thing is to make reading time a regular part of your day. How do you make room for reading? #ReadingTime #FocusOnBooks #BookLovers #ReadEveryday #SilentReading #BookStagram #ReadingNook #BookCommunity #ReadMoreBooks #Bookish #BookGoals #ReadingTips #BookLoverLife #GetLostInAStory #QuietTime #ReadingBreak #BookHabit #BookstagramTips #ReadingChallenge #BookAddict #LiteratureLovers #StayFocused #ReadingRoutine #BookShelf #BookRecommendations #ReadingCorner #ReadingGoals #

High Tea at the Old Mill in Toronto took my memory back to some of the fun adventures of my youth. #reflection #youth