Synergy, as the name implies, was chosen because this publication could only be accomplished with cooperative action between like-spirited individuals; and for the reason that it’s very purpose is to promote the exchange of ideas and stories to promote wellness in all areas of our lives… body, mind and spirit. Synergy is created when we are working together, sharing resources and developing symbiotic relationships.

Within the pages of this site, you will find people sharing their stories and experiences with the hope that you will be inspired, empowered and from time to time uncomfortably provoked to look further into a topic or path. The contributors range from professional authors to amateur writers, and business owners to local artists. Each edition highlights a person who has inspired others simply by living their passion. Click on the above icons to explore our six article groupings... features, health & wellness, mindful living, ponderings, the radio show and spirit.

Strathcona Centennial

It is an unfortunate truth that whenever the subject of the environment and conservation arises, much shaking of heads and lamenting ensues. In general I would count myself among those... 

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Reiki - An Ancient Art of Healing

Reiki is one of the most ancient and sacred arts of hands-on healing known to mankind. In Japan, during the late 1800's, this ancient method of natural healing was rediscovered by Dr.... 

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Not Made in China

  I grew up in north central BC, quit school and went to work in the local mines and sawmills, working my way south. In the middle 70’s I ended up in Campbell River due to the... 

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Rituals of the Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch

The potlatch is an incredibly intricate and fascinating set of rituals through which the values, beliefs and culture of the Kwakwaka’wakw and other west coast First Nations are shared. ... 

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Hard Lessons

  [caption id="attachment_3717" align="alignleft" width="276" caption="Picture by Brad Assu"][/caption] The summer of 1964 I went commercial fishing as a deckhand on a West Coast... 

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Nudge… *#%*#*… Reflect... Change

Making a change usually takes a lot of reflection and before that, a nudge of some sort to get you reflecting on whatever it is you might need to take action on. It was suggested... 

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Action & Consequence - the Science of Ethics

The Universal Law of Actionsequence. There is a malady spreading like wildfire across this planet of ours. You have definitely, categorically, seen its symptoms. I shall remind you: "If... 

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Book Review: Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté

  Gabor Maté’s book Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder is one of the rare books about ADD that along with providing advice to... 

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Dancing Through Life: Spring

For some people, spring arrives with the first crocus bloom, or perhaps a snowdrop. For me, it has to be a pussy willow. Something about the furry, plump “blossom” gives me not... 

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“Celebrating Women 2010” – Confessions of an Amateur Art Show Curator

In 2008, the Vancouver Island North Women’s Resource Society celebrated its 25th anniversary and International Women’s Day by hosting a public art show: “Celebrating Women”.... 

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