To Be Empowered, Or Not To Be Empowered? That is the question. And the answer to that question, can often make a HUGE difference in how we feel! When we are feeling empowered, it is as if all in our world is: in tune in line things are functioning and going well. However, when we […]
November Blues!
November Blues: November Rears Its Head I sometimes think, that people ought to celebrate making it all the way through to the end of November. The November Blues are for real! At least here in Canada, or in the Northern Hemisphere I would say to be precise. There just seems to be something about the […]
Mixed Remembrance
Another Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is a difficult day for many. This is a great understatement for parents, families, spouses and partners who have lost loved ones due to war. On this day, many of us watch on television, as wreaths are laid down to commemorate the memory of those who fought and paid the […]
The Power Of Optimism And Hope
Why Optimism And Hope Are Important Optimism and hope are key navigational tools that help us get through life and cope with change. Without these two important factors in our life, one could argue that dealing with life’s adversities and challenges could be extremely more difficult. But how about taking a closer look at what […]
The Power Of Story
How Story Shapes Our Lives: Story, has this powerful and often unseen impact on our lives, every single day. The impact is so significant, and so ever-present, that we don’t even realize that it is with us, there every day to guide our life. Story has such a vast impact upon our lives, in the […]
The Journey of Grieving
One Man’s Guide To Grieving Grieving is a subject that is difficult for most of us to deal with. Sometimes someone captures the essence of an experience so well, that all one can do is to wish to share their message. The story below has started circulating on the internet, about an older man’s advice […]
In Life There Will Be Heartbreak…
Life Will Break Your Heart…. But live it to the fullest anyway. We all start out fresh, some with a greater head start than others. But in the end, we all come back to the same place…. Call it Source… Call it Heaven… Call it the Point of Origin… Call it what you will… but […]
Do I Have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ?
Are You Feeling Blue? Could It Be SAD? According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 2-3% of Canadians are likely to suffer from SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, at some point in their lives. Another 15% will likely suffer from a milder form of seasonal depression that will leave them feeling slightly depressed. SAD accounts for […]
How To Change Your Life…
Is It Possible To Totally Change Your Life? Yes You Can! I am living proof that it is possible, and that it can be done! Twenty years ago, I embarked on a radical life changing process and left the business world behind, and started a new career in psychology. Looking back it almost seems like […]
How To Deal With Change…
Dealing With Change How to deal with change is something that we all deal with in our daily lives. Some of us deal with change better than others. Some people just seem to be able to naturally roll with whatever changes come their way, while others seem highly incapable of dealing with even the smallest changes […]