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Hello, I'm Anita
A quiet corner for the tender-hearted.
I'm so glad you're here.
These are the moments that asked to be remembered.
Some are joyful.
Some are tender.
Some found me long after they happened.
They're not lessons or answers.
Just pieces of an ordinary life that felt worth paying attention to.
Some stories have songs woven into them.
Others invite you to move.
Either way...
I'm grateful our paths crossed.
Stay awhile.
Anita


What We Bring to the Dance
I almost didn’t go. But somewhere between learning the steps, trying to follow, and noticing everything happening inside me, I realized we bring so much more than our bodies onto the dance floor.

Anita R. Elliott
Aug 91 min read


Living Room Ballroom
How dancing alone in my living room helped me reconnect with my body, rediscover joy, and inspired the song Living Room Ballroom.

Anita R. Elliott
Jul 201 min read


Where the Wild Daisies Grow
I thought I was driving into the mountains to find a lake. Instead, I found a patch of wild daisies, a slower way of living, and a birthday that quietly changed something in me.

Anita R. Elliott
Jul 121 min read


I Was Fine Five Minutes Ago
For a long time, I couldn't feel much of anything. Then one day the colour started coming back... along with every other emotion. This is a story about bone-deep exhaustion, kitchen sinks, popcorn, and discovering that maybe feeling everything isn't such a bad problem to have after all.

Anita R. Elliott
Jun 281 min read


Will You Go Out With Me?
Most of us spend years hoping someone will ask, *"Will you go out with me?"* Last weekend, I realized I could answer that question for myself. What started as a ridiculously unglamorous road trip to activate a credit card turned into an unexpected date with sunshine, open highways, coffee, two new songs, and the quiet realization that maybe the best company I'd been looking for was already sitting in the driver's seat.

Anita R. Elliott
Jun 251 min read


So What
How much of your life have you spent worrying about what other people might think? A reflection on fear of judgment, self-expression, and learning to dance anyway.... even when the laundry still needs folding.

Anita R. Elliott
Jun 141 min read


Twitterpated: Notes from a Spring Heart
Butterflies. Memory. Hope. A reflection on being twitterpated ... and the people, possibilities, and moments that leave their fingerprints on our hearts.

Anita R. Elliott
Jun 71 min read


Tribute: This One’s For You Dad
A cracked dashboard. A prairie dirt road. A dance that waited fourteen years. A tribute to a father who couldn't resist a good song and the daughter who finally took the dance.

Anita R. Elliott
May 311 min read


I Carried a Watermelon
funny, tender reflection on social anxiety, overthinking, Dirty Dancing, and the strange journey from hugging a watermelon to questioning every social interaction you've ever had.

Anita R. Elliott
May 301 min read


Socks In The Oven
A humorous and heartfelt reflection on overwhelm, perimenopause, burnout, and finding a pair of socks in the oven. A story about mental overload, survival mode, healing, and learning gentleness through music, movement, and everyday absurdity.

Anita R. Elliott
May 241 min read


You’re Allowed to Take Up Space
A reflection on movement, visibility, body shame, healing, and learning to stop disappearing from my own life one small movement at a time.

Anita R. Elliott
May 170 min read


Dear Shadow, May I Have This Dance?
A quiet reflection on shadow and light, presence over fixing, and what unfolds when we soften enough to dance with what we usually avoid.

Anita R. Elliott
Jan 242 min read


The Deer Dream: A New Book for Brave Little Dreamers
A quiet story has been born — one of courage, imagination, and becoming. The Deer Dream invites readers young and old to follow the soft ste

Anita R. Elliott
Aug 5, 20255 min read


Today I Cried: Crying as Emotional Release & Self-Healing
I cried for the daughter I miss, the guitar I haven't played, the overwhelm I can't shake. Maybe the crying is the creating. Maybe this flood is part of the healing.

Anita R. Elliott
Jul 12, 20252 min read


From Fear to Freedom: A Motorcycle Journey (Rewritten by Anita Elliott)
Embarking on a transformative journey, I embraced my fears & throttled towards newfound confidence at Maximum Training. Discover how conquer

Anita R. Elliott
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Healing Through The Dark Night of the Soul: A Poetic Reflection
Journey through the dark night of the soul to unveil beauty in despair. Embrace vulnerability, mindfulness & self-care. Together we heal.

Anita R. Elliott
May 10, 20246 min read


Choose Love: The Power of Shifting Your Focus
Embrace a life filled with love, positivity, and mindfulness by focusing on what truly matters. Learn how choosing love can transform.

Anita R. Elliott
May 1, 20245 min read


Believing in Yourself: The Butterfly's Empowering Journey
Explore 'The Butterfly,' a heartfelt children's book about self-belief. Co-created with my 11-year-old, it inspires resilience & mindfulness

Anita R. Elliott
Apr 21, 20245 min read


Heart-Centred Decision Making: Navigating Life's Crossroads
Facing a decision? Read about one person's journey of seeking direction, diverse career experiences, and practical steps for making choices.

Anita R. Elliott
Feb 12, 20245 min read


Gypsy Soul: Wild, Beautiful & Free
A mindful movement and breathing practice to connect with your inner gypsy and embrace your beautiful, wild, free spirit!

Anita R. Elliott
Feb 7, 20246 min read

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