Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
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Freelance Writer and Photographer, Author of the Mindfulness Blog
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on Monday April 21, 2019. We had to add a few seats around the table for dinner last night. The kitchen was a bustling place, as it is when we have family and friends over. There were stories and laughter and dinner… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
To the outside world, Elana Fric and Mohammed Shamji were a couple in love, married for over a decade, children and all, each with a great career. But the truth of their relationship was marred by darkness, the kind that makes people shudder when they look closely. Unfortunately, few could, given that their carefully curated… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on April 8, 2019. A year ago, a horrible bus crash claimed sixteen lives and left thirteen others with lifelong injuries and trauma; their loved ones and so many people across the country still carry the heartbreak with them. Humboldt Bronco defenceman… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Did you know that March 21st is the International Day of Forests? It was established back in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly. Not many people know that because it is not highly publicized; social media is filled with reminders of international days of, cupcakes included, to the point of rendering us nauseated. Forests… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
You probably had this experience at least once: bringing up a topic that has the potential to either jumpstart a debate or turn everyone silent and eager to move on to the next thing without as much as a word to acknowledge yours. This happens more when the said topic pertains to one of the… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on March 11, 2019. There is at least one reason why over 700 people packed the Grand Hall of the Campus Activity Centre at TRU last Friday for the screening of Dr. Ian Mauro’s newest documentary, Beyond Climate. To renew their hope… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Like all parents with school-age children, I received the district heads-up letter about the Momo challenge. By now most have are familiar with the strange, creepy face of the Momo character and the internet storm it has created. My eldest had heard about it, while my youngest had not. I passed on the heads-up. They… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on Monday, February 25 2019. I have never been in a situation where I had to be rescued by one of the SAR groups in our province. But like everyone else, I have been hearing and reading a lot of stories about… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on February 19, 2019. Here’s the thing: I never envisioned that students and teachers at a Kamloops school could be the target of a deadly plot. When the explanatory email came from the school district, I read it twice and shook my head.… Read More ..read more
Daniela Ginta, The Mindful Writer
5y ago
Originally published as a column on CFJC Today Kamloops and Armchair Mayor News on February 11, 2019. It’s almost a year since I encountered human pain in a way that I never thought I would and there is rarely a day I do not think of it, more so because it happened in the place… Read More ..read more