Trail Talk by Journeys Unlimited

“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” —Alan Cohen Welcome to Journeys Unlimited, where no perfect people are allowed! One thing I have learned throughout life, is that if you wait for things to be perfect it will probably be too late! Life is too short to be waiting. Here are some items involved with starting Journey's Unlimited that I know aren't perfect: a fully complete website my book

The new space is ready, let the journeys begin! Let the Journeys Begin! We had fun setting up the new space today! The most difficult part was bringing up the wooden screen from our basement and into the Journeys Unlimited space at 359 Huron Street in Stratford. I am so thankful for help from Erik and Diana. We needed a screen because the main part of the room is used for sewing lessons on Mondays and Introduction to Hypnosis on Wednesdays, once a month. Of course, for priva

“I truly think that all of these plants are wonderful and any one of them would do nicely.” This was the God’s honest truth, by the way, as I don’t really have much of an eye for what is appealing about plants.

Journeys Unlimited has a new space. We will be providing in person sessions at 379 Huron Street in Stratford by appointment only.

I’m a big believer in To Do Lists. Especially now that I’m older and my memory isn’t quite what it used to be. I find that I have to write things down or I’ll forget about them or let it slide. I’m sure I’m not alone in this. Just Keep Going by Erik Sansom pigma pen, gouache paint, coloured inks The photo above is not one of my typical weekly lists. This is more of a list of things for me to keep in mind as I attempt to live a worthwhile life. Once again, this is not somethi

When I tell people that I am a certified hypnotherapist, the reaction is often a nervous giggle accompanied by, "Oh no, I don't want anyone messing with my brain." ~ Lisa Stanley The risk-takers and more comedic friends are eager to experience it, expecting and maybe even hoping, that I leave them with a crazy idea implanted in their head, like clucking like a chicken every time they drive by a KFC. I can assure you that hypnosis is not what you see in the movies! You

Hello! I’m Erik. Lisa’s husband, chief cook and dog whisperer. It’s exciting to finally be welcoming the milder Spring weather and to be helping Lisa launch this amazing new venture. I should start by saying that my background is mostly in the Arts. I was an Illustrator/Cartoonist for more decades than I care to count. Lots of newspaper cartoons (does anyone remember newspapers?) and book illustrations. I've also dabbled in painting and I’m hoping to complement Lisa’s blog po

Today is both the first day of spring on our side of the world and UN International Day of Happiness. I hope your day put a spring in your step and happiness in your stride. For me, thinking about new beginnings has reminded me that providing healthy boundaries makes me a better person, a better care partner, and overall a happier person. Boundaries are not selfish, they set up clear expectations and allow a person to think their own thoughts, breathe, and be mindful of how p

“Every new friend is a new journey, through a brand new road, toward a brand new mysterious heart.” ― Debasish Mridha Hi, I'm Lisa Stanley founder and creative visionary of Journeys Unlimited. We are so excited to start this journey with you and share stories, research, and inspiration about the transformational experiences and subtle learnings we experience as we travel through life. Disclaimer: If you are American, we are not the travel company you may know. We are a Canadi