<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nathalie M Dube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathaliemdube]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:08:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Your Soul Archetype]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each of us carries unique qualities that shape how we experience the world, build relationships, and respond to life's challenges. While we all possess aspects of each archetype, one or two often stand out as the strongest influences throughout our lives.

Discovering your dominant soul archetype is not about placing yourself in a box. Instead, it is an invitation to better understand your natural strengths, recognize areas for growth, and embrace the unique gifts you bring to the world.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/discover-your-soul-archetype</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a696230eb310bed1189998c</guid><category><![CDATA[Quiz]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe5ec7_b606d4b9fc184c508c492d79c6c64251~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr Ann Therriault Lecture : Be an Upstander.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ann Therriault shares a truly inspiring lecture titled "Be an Upstander."

This powerful message touched me deeply. It awakened something beautiful within me and became the catalyst for a meaningful transformation in my life.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/dr-ann-therriault-lecture-be-an-upstander</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55360378b0c4eecec9bf03</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[reflections]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:09:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/r1Ca2Y2oYHQ?si=DYCkIty45mno23TH" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgiveness: The Gift You Give Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time in my life when I believed forgiveness was something we gave to people who deserved it.

If someone hurt me, betrayed my trust, or caused me deep emotional pain, I couldn't imagine forgiving them. In my mind, forgiveness felt like letting them off the hook.

Then one conversation changed the way I would see forgiveness forever.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/forgiveness-the-gift-you-give-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ed81891f517cb726f9bfa</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[reflections]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:42:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe5ec7_b3d5f39905fc4ef8a963dbd1156591d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Like a Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gentle breeze carried the scent of pine through the air, birds sang their morning songs, and sunlight filtered softly through the canopy above. For a few precious moments, nothing else existed. There was only stillness... and the wisdom of the forest.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/be-like-a-tree</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c4ab8fa58f0a255d8f6b3</guid><category><![CDATA[reflections]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:42:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe5ec7_6a71a82184594507bdd1e16d119845de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Farmer, His Son, and the Donkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[One beautiful spring morning, a farmer and his son set out for the market with their donkey, hoping to sell it.



The father and son walked side by side while the donkey followed behind them.



They had barely gone a short distance when they met a group of young women walking in the opposite direction.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-farmer-his-son-and-the-donkey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a400349ad71d3b6876b47a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:10:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_83fd493e926440159fe2502918fe2a89~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's 3:00 A.M. — Why Am I Waking Up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[

Have you ever found yourself waking up at exactly 3:00 a.m. and wondered why? You're certainly not alone. Across many cultures, religions, and healing traditions, there are a variety of beliefs about why this happens. Whether you see it as a biological process, a spiritual experience, or simply coincidence, the different perspectives are fascinating to explore.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/it-s-3-00-a-m-why-am-i-waking-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d55c5433568818448f88d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[reflections]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_007e5cbf2e74486a889cd6617ef8bb12~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Spoiled Child Syndrome Continues Into Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who may not be familiar with this concept, a spoiled child is a child who expects all of their desires to be fulfilled immediately. They have difficulty tolerating contradiction, often see themselves as the center of the family dynamic, and struggle to cope with frustration. When they do not get what they want, they may attempt to impose their will through tantrums, demands, or various forms of manipulation.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/when-spoiled-child-syndrome-continues-into-adulthood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f526d00dbe48b1c7a8958</guid><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[reflections]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe5ec7_fe7199c29da34a92b6d6e951a9d4208f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cookie Thief]]></title><description><![CDATA[







A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-cookie-thief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c2a73b665e088ac28b266</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:51:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_565c5f8f35ae41fd944da18b758f8f42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waagosh the Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long ago, during a difficult winter, a hunter ventured deep into the forest searching for food. Despite his skill, he found nothing. Hungry and frustrated, he began rushing through the woods, making noise and scaring away every animal. As the sun began to set, he noticed a fox watching him from a distance. The hunter followed the fox, believing it would lead him to prey. But each time he approached, Waagosh slipped quietly into the trees and reappeared farther ahead. For hours the hunter...]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/waagosh-the-fox</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28044abcf454bfefddd9a8</guid><category><![CDATA[First Nations Teachings]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:22:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dafb33096e54f079b13676ac3241ae8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Parable of the Empty Cup: A Lesson in Humility and Openness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parable of the Empty Cup: A Lesson in Humility and Openness]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-parable-of-the-empty-cup-a-lesson-in-humility-and-openness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2188b6e3c740ba36369936</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:23:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_cec7ed40395a423199dd4be9fe4be6c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dube</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: A SACRED PAUSE BETWEEN WHAT WAS AND WHAT WILL BE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tradition of New Year's resolutions has existed for thousands of years. Each year, we arrive at this threshold carrying hopes, dreams, and intentions for the future. We promise ourselves that we will heal, grow, release old habits, and step more fully into the person we are becoming. Yet beyond modern self-improvement, where did this tradition truly begin, and why does it continue to hold such meaning? For many of us, making resolutions feels natural—almost instinctive. We reflect on the...]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/new-year-s-resolution-a-sacred-pause-between-what-was-and-what-will-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20cf38f9e37e2aaa17e36d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:53:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe5ec7_44113189734541ee99a5f11ec285f20a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_438,h_291,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie M Dubé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Donkey In The Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours ]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-donkey-in-the-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6865261af7be8a752ec59e39</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:33:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_25d2dea28164495da5144979dfb6ce16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boy And The Ice Cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. ]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-boy-and-the-ice-cream</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686524e2b1175d679ccb79b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a94a15ce9a9f45759a33c676f4e26f76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Riches (Money Is Not True Wealth)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was once a boy who was growing up in a very wealthy family. One day, his father decided to take him on a trip to show him how others lived who were less fortunate.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/true-riches-money-is-not-true-wealth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68652423fa5bf069fd2cb385</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:22:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a0a8c8cd2e142e68eec5ee449308eb2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dirty Laundry Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young couple moves into a new neighbourhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast...]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-dirty-laundry-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68650b786c8ef9ead5e5c9c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_59365cb51e7e47b4892d0663863be2e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gratitude Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benefits of Writing in a Gratitude Journal Keeping a gratitude journal isn’t just a feel-good habit—it’s a powerful tool that can...]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/gratitude-journal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684382260dba6b78c4b23913</guid><category><![CDATA[Journaling]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d68571b4ba124f9b83dc48a689c16fc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlock the Secret to Manifesting Your Dreams: Scripting for Manifestation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you searching for a secret key to make your dreams come true—a way to unlock your deepest desires and bring them into reality? There’s a magical yet simple tool that can help: scripting for manifestation.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/unlock-the-secret-to-manifesting-your-dreams-scripting-for-manifestation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68437feb856d937d0f520698</guid><category><![CDATA[Journaling]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:01:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a7733786275656c704b4d~mv2_d_3794_5691_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Two Wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Two Wolves is a first nation fable about a grandfather who shares a powerful story with his grandson.
]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-two-wolves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68433b452e0c4f9f01f0d998</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:05:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_374d676f31426339736e59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Two Shoe Salesmen – A Lesson in Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two shoe salesmen were sent by their company to explore a new international market.]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-two-shoe-salesmen-a-lesson-in-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684330db12c20558edd03294</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:19:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/022ec33c93d34779a6ca3acf09dab49e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tale of the Pencil – A Lesson in Purpose and Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pencil maker once spoke to a pencil before placing it in the box.
“There are five important things you must know,” he said.“If you remember them, you will become the best pencil you can be.”]]></description><link>https://www.nathaliemdube.ca/post/the-tale-of-the-pencil-a-lesson-in-purpose-and-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684330383b8c630e155b904f</guid><category><![CDATA[Story time]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:17:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fe8f81d702d4e5f899cea6647c4bba9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nath</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>