A short while ago, a good friend of mine shared a really timely article worth reading given all of the things that are going on in the world right now. The title of the write-up is self-explanatory and I just thought that I would share it as is, since it is so well-written; something I …
Category: Psychology
A Sweeping Victory
Want a sweeping victory in life? Don't sweep things under the rug. Take it from one who knows and has learned that lesson the hard way, many times over actually. Life's too short and it's honestly just not worth it. The sooner you deal with issues that come up, the sooner you can move …
Please Leave Your Mark Here….
Be honest... are you one of those individuals who has a specially scrawled out type of signature that you have worked hard at perfecting over the years? You know, the kind that you have practiced incessantly, secretly, or perhaps even mindlessly since childhood. A signature that is not only highly unique, but also difficult …
Suddenly, I’m Thirsty!
It is a guarantee that all of us have now had the experience wherein you want most what you cannot have. Take for example, when you have lab testing to complete and you are told not to drink or eat after a certain time, usually midnight. At 11:59 p.m. you find yourself in the kitchen …
Just Working Through Some Things
I'm feeling a little out of sorts today--mostly I think that I am kind of annoyed with myself. I've even chosen to skip my favourite Saturday morning ritual of indulging in my Hula Daddy coffee in lieu of my half-ass decaf standby. Now that is bad, isn't it?! My fellow java connoisseurs will know …
The Gift Within
You carry it with you wherever you go, It's one of the most important things you (can) own, And it's very distinguishable in nature, It can be loud and demanding, Or it can be gentle and sweet, It guides your actions from within, It is a gift that can easily be taken for granted, Often, …
And Just Like That…
Have you ever read something that immediately gave you goosebumps or left you with one or more of those "aha" moments? Well, nearly a decade ago that happened to me. After watching an Oprah Winfrey episode in which she featured the author of one of her must-read selections, I headed out to my local bookstore …
Breathe
Moments like this teach us that all that we really need to do is breathe. Take in every second. After all, life is just a series of breaths taken one at a time no matter where you are. So even if you are not privy to a gorgeous lakeside view like the one above, there …
This Moment in Time
Many of us here in Canada are into week two of the practice of self-isolation as we try to flatten the curve here and around the globe. These are surreal times for all of us and the media coverage, news headlines and non-stop COVID19 updates keep coming our way. It's 24/7. Honestly, the information is …
Such is Our Life Now
Staying home, social distancing, disinfecting? As best we can! Anxious, scared, panicky? Understandable. Uprooted, bored, stuck? Most likely. Disconnected, too connected, in limbo? Simultaneously. Wondering, waiting, wondering? Yah, I hear you. Planning, saving, anticipating? Maybe. Cleaning, cooking, organizing? Always. Learning, discovering, rediscovering? Thinking so. Playing, creating, inventing? Hopefully. Reaching out, praying, helping. When possible. Loving, …
