J — My mum and I are very similar and share the same birthday. There have been many teachings my mum has instilled in us, but perhaps the strongest one is that self belief and manifestation can be very powerful for creating the kind of life that you want to live and desire.

My mother taught me how to be extremely intentional in everything that I do. Ever since I was young, my mum would gift my sister and I notebooks and tell us to write down the kind of lives we wanted to live and the dreams and goals we wanted to achieve.

She was also a very active in her work and personal life. Everything she did in her life, she did with her whole self with every drop of energy she had. She was an energetic mother, she had her own business and was very dedicated to her running.

S — I have learned to give my children freedom to play, get messy with their ideas and thoughts. Freedom to express how they feel and communicate anything and everything to me.

J — Everyday is Mother's Day. My mum lives in Calgary, Alberta where I was born and raised - a nine hour time difference from where I live now in Amsterdam. We haven't lived in the same place for more than 15 years, which breaks my heart. I make an effort to call her everyday. If we were together, I would play her favourite opera music and cook her a beautiful dinner.

My mum loves fresh flowers more than anything and on Mother's Day she buys a single red rose for her mother and she takes a moment to remember her mother when she was alive.

J — Seasonal changes in vegetables and nature from winter to spring.

S — My dog Pierre who gets me out of the house and into nature every single day — snow, wind, rain or sun!

J — Waking up early, long lunches with friends on a Sunday afternoon, walks in nature with Mimi, my fox terrier, calling friends back home in Canada. I also love very hot baths.

S — Swimming, walking my dog, stretching every morning, meditating, being grateful for what I have, my good health and my two amazing daughters.

J & S — We both love Pause.