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About me - Toni McKilligan

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I suppose I should keep it simple and just say what needs to be said....

I'm a 40-something first-time grandmother! Besides, my children, my husband and my pets, my greatest passions are Yoga and knitting.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Understanding why there is suffering in the world: 8 of 54
Suffering is an entirely subjective phenomenon in humanity. People interpret suffering from a point of personal perspective based on experience, which is then deemed as either good or bad. Behind these two categories of experience is ego-supported desire and attachment.When one wants something, but cannot have it, it is bad. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Teaching yoga poses to kids: 1 of 6
There is a growing interest in yoga for kids. Programs are springing up in yoga studios and schools all over North America aimed at youth virtually from birth through teens and this is because people are seeing amazing things happen when children learn yoga. Attention spans increase, mental clarity and creativity increase, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts The absolute beginner's guide to knitting: 2 of 11
All you need are two sticks and a ball of yarn, right?Well, learning to knit is as rewarding as it can be frustrating. It entails excellent dexterity and a lot of patience. Taking it one step at a time is the best approach and, like any good knitter will tell you, practice makes perfect!You cannot knit until you learn to cast... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Natural house-cleaning: Tips and recipes: 2 of 11
Natural house-cleaning is becoming increasingly popular and people are always looking for natural cleaning products that will not harm the environment. A trip down the cleaning isle at the local grocery or hardware store is testimony to how important the concept of natural cleaning has become. But don't be fooled by product l... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Marriage between two different faiths: 2 of 10
He's a Christian. She's a Buddhist. There's a crucifix on the wall and a laughing Buddha on the table. Neither one is totally comfortable with the other's choice of spiritual icon. He's concerned that she may go to hell for worshiping a false god. She is saddened by the violence behind the symbol of the cross. So, why on eart... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 15 of 74
Seven years and three kids into my marriage and all I could think about was how unhappy I was. It seemed that I had three choices: jump ship, try to patch the leak, or go down with it.The phrase, it takes two to tango, kept floating around in the back of my mind. I realized that I was as responsible for the state of my relati... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 36 of 174
For most of my adult life, I had dedicated myself to the needs and wants of my growing family. There never seemed to be enough time left over for me and relaxation amounted to being able to read a page or two from a novel before falling asleep at night. Even that was often interrupted by thoughts of what the next day would as... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 62 of 298
Gardening is not my forte! I do not know the difference between perennials and annuals and the phrase "staking tomatoes" conjures up images of innocent veggies being violently stabbed with sharp wooden rods, rather like vampires' hearts in B horror flicks. I'm relatively certain that is not an accurate portrayal of the term, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to know if the marriage is over: 5 of 23
In today's world some marriages are given up on that are still quite salvageable. Others drag on long past their expiry dates. Not everyone knows when to give up and when to keep trying. There is no formula, no hard and fast rule to tell a couplethe correct time to end a marriage.One problem with marriage is that there are tw... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The benefits of yoga: 7 of 31
One class with a good teacher is all it takes for many newcomers to see that Yoga asana is more than just another type of exercise. It has the power to be transformational. For those who are ready for this transformation, Yoga offers deep and lasting benefits in all aspects of life.The physical body is strengthened, toned and... More..