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I Live in my Bubble
Some people live lives that are like a football field. They let everyone run all over them and then throw Gatorade on them at the end of the fourth quarter. ...
I Live in my Bubble
Some people live lives that are like a football field. They let everyone run all over them and then throw Gatorade on them at the end of the fourth quarter. ...
Rights and Responsibilities
I have never had any desire or intention to hijack or blow up an airplane. Before boarding, however, I remove my jacket, take off my shoes, put my laptop in...
Rights and Responsibilities
I have never had any desire or intention to hijack or blow up an airplane. Before boarding, however, I remove my jacket, take off my shoes, put my laptop in...
Beliefs Drive Our Behaviours
When a baby elephant is born, those in charge use a chain around one of its legs and a stake in the ground to limit its ability to roam. Over...
Beliefs Drive Our Behaviours
When a baby elephant is born, those in charge use a chain around one of its legs and a stake in the ground to limit its ability to roam. Over...
Common Sense
A few weeks ago, I was doing a therapy session with a couple who was having a very loud argument. The language was harsh, and they weren’t making any progress...
Common Sense
A few weeks ago, I was doing a therapy session with a couple who was having a very loud argument. The language was harsh, and they weren’t making any progress...
Confusing Questions
There have been so many changes in our world this year and I frequently have questions that do not seem to have clear answers. I wonder if you are also...
Confusing Questions
There have been so many changes in our world this year and I frequently have questions that do not seem to have clear answers. I wonder if you are also...
Conspiracy Versus Truth
In the past few weeks, I have been hearing a lot about “conspiracy theories” and “conspirators” so thought I would see if I could get a better understanding of what...
Conspiracy Versus Truth
In the past few weeks, I have been hearing a lot about “conspiracy theories” and “conspirators” so thought I would see if I could get a better understanding of what...
Personal Choices in a World of Chaos
In the first week of January 2020 I became extremely ill from “something”. My symptoms, which evidenced primarily between my chin and my waist were highly unusual and I didn’t...
Personal Choices in a World of Chaos
In the first week of January 2020 I became extremely ill from “something”. My symptoms, which evidenced primarily between my chin and my waist were highly unusual and I didn’t...
Are Things Worse Than Ever?
I find it interesting to discuss the state of our world and how it has changed. Some people believe that it has gotten far worse over time. Others focus on...
Are Things Worse Than Ever?
I find it interesting to discuss the state of our world and how it has changed. Some people believe that it has gotten far worse over time. Others focus on...
It's Not All That Bad
The pandemic that arrived in late 2019 seems to have frozen much of our world. Since it arrived there have been school closures, significant economic ramifications, government regulations to self-isolate,...
It's Not All That Bad
The pandemic that arrived in late 2019 seems to have frozen much of our world. Since it arrived there have been school closures, significant economic ramifications, government regulations to self-isolate,...
We Are At War!
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The countries who were called “allies” included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States. They were fighting...
We Are At War!
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The countries who were called “allies” included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States. They were fighting...
But What If…?
Over the past few weeks, the world has been experiencing a pandemic which has stolen almost everything that we previously called “Normal”. No one seems to understand the virus and...
But What If…?
Over the past few weeks, the world has been experiencing a pandemic which has stolen almost everything that we previously called “Normal”. No one seems to understand the virus and...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Will It Ever End?
I remember when years ago I was working in a government agency. It seemed that staff was frequently complaining about change. They wanted things to always remain the same as...
Will It Ever End?
I remember when years ago I was working in a government agency. It seemed that staff was frequently complaining about change. They wanted things to always remain the same as...
Who Can You Trust in This Pandemic World?
It's been several weeks since the world began a shut-down due to COVID-19 and I think we have all noticed a lot of confusing messages that have been circulating since...
Who Can You Trust in This Pandemic World?
It's been several weeks since the world began a shut-down due to COVID-19 and I think we have all noticed a lot of confusing messages that have been circulating since...
Distancing - Gift or Burden
This past week I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Canadian financial expert Benjamin Tal. This, for me, was like finding the lost piece of a thousand-piece...
Distancing - Gift or Burden
This past week I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Canadian financial expert Benjamin Tal. This, for me, was like finding the lost piece of a thousand-piece...
Things to Ponder
The pandemic can be difficult to navigate and if we aren't careful, we might find that we are developing an anxiety disorder. It is very important that you not only...
Things to Ponder
The pandemic can be difficult to navigate and if we aren't careful, we might find that we are developing an anxiety disorder. It is very important that you not only...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
A Wonderful Role Model
In April Queen Elizabeth II celebrated yet another birthday. She is now 94 years of age! She and her husband, Prince Philip who will have his 98th birthday this year...
A Wonderful Role Model
In April Queen Elizabeth II celebrated yet another birthday. She is now 94 years of age! She and her husband, Prince Philip who will have his 98th birthday this year...
Spring Isn't Cancelled!
I grew up in Saskatchewan but have to admit that winter isn't my favourite season. I always really look forward to spring and here is why: Nature wakes up...
Spring Isn't Cancelled!
I grew up in Saskatchewan but have to admit that winter isn't my favourite season. I always really look forward to spring and here is why: Nature wakes up...
Noticing Positives
We are living in a world that can be scary and full of unknowns. Never before has there been anything exactly like the COVID-19 pandemic that has been terrorizing the...
Noticing Positives
We are living in a world that can be scary and full of unknowns. Never before has there been anything exactly like the COVID-19 pandemic that has been terrorizing the...