Welcome! I’m Gillian,
and this is Ollie.
Always curious, I’m a teacher, a learner, and a listener who loves inspiring youth in their impulsive, expressive, vulnerable stage of life. I spend my days in a bustling middle school. It’s an honour and important work. I have so much to learn. Forest walks help.
What I know for sure is that active listening is magic. Loving presence is powerful. Courage is required. Patience and trust and letting go are key.
Not easy.
I infuse a personal touch into a massive school system, smile on a street corner, and give hugs (sorry to the non-huggers!) when I see people. The world needs kindness and compassion. I come from a place of privilege with my Ukrainian, Welsh heritage.
I’m an advocate and lover of the arts. Human expression makes me happy, especially with others, seeing people in their own power. Creativity is magical and playful, requiring faith, patience, and commitment. I love to explore process vs product. Groups are fascinating.
I’m a letter artist, with a simple, whimsical style in cards. My creative go-to is journal writing: collecting life moments, feelings, and stories. The mundane becomes special. Reflection is valuable. I spent my school years writing and passing notes that were deeply philosophical and pondered life, rarely getting caught by the teacher. 😀 Actually, there’s truth to this. They were heartfelt and captured our essence. The human condition. Purest expression and emotion. I’ve always loved font and the movement of pen on paper.
I’ve practiced yoga since 2001, after serious car accident injuries, and completed teacher training with Semperviva in July 2015. I’m forever learning and grateful. My yoga classes are inspired by: Gloria Latham, Eoin Finn, Sarah Cutfield, Maria Filippone, Tracee Stanley, and many more. Thank you. Huy’ch q u
Contrast intrigues me: the energy of a full house theatre in New York to the deep quiet of a west coast forest full of X’pey (cedar). I wish you the privilege of different energy and spaces and places, in safety. And liberation and peace. Sending you much love. xo
Send cards. Stay connected. Dance. Express yourself. BE You – beautiful you!
Quotes have been a lighthouse in my life. Here is one that has kept me going for many years…
I’m grateful to live, work and play, as a settler, on the unceded territory of the Qu’wut’sun people, in beautiful Showe’luqun.
in wild blossom spirit,
gillian berry xo
