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Forgiveness
Often, I have heard people say that the person who hurt them doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Some think that the offender isn’t sincere in even asking to be forgiven. Let’s...
Forgiveness
Often, I have heard people say that the person who hurt them doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Some think that the offender isn’t sincere in even asking to be forgiven. Let’s...
Routine
Many, many years ago I was fascinated to hear about an experiment in the southern United States. An apartment-like structure was built underground. One person agreed to enter into it...
Routine
Many, many years ago I was fascinated to hear about an experiment in the southern United States. An apartment-like structure was built underground. One person agreed to enter into it...
Try?
In the popular Star Wars Series there is an episode called “The Empire Strikes Back”. In this movie, the star Luke Skywalker finds his X-Wing stuck in a swamp and...
Try?
In the popular Star Wars Series there is an episode called “The Empire Strikes Back”. In this movie, the star Luke Skywalker finds his X-Wing stuck in a swamp and...
Overwhelmed
I remember meeting an airline attendant in Virginia Beach who was seeking mentorship from the same man who I had searched out. When asked about her passion and desire to...
Overwhelmed
I remember meeting an airline attendant in Virginia Beach who was seeking mentorship from the same man who I had searched out. When asked about her passion and desire to...
Fairy Tale Messages
Why is it that certain children’s stories become popular and that we then read them to young ones over and over again down the generations? My thoughts are that each...
Fairy Tale Messages
Why is it that certain children’s stories become popular and that we then read them to young ones over and over again down the generations? My thoughts are that each...
Pleasing Others
So often I deal with individuals who are not mentally well because of their belief that they have to do what other people think they should do and don’t want...
Pleasing Others
So often I deal with individuals who are not mentally well because of their belief that they have to do what other people think they should do and don’t want...
Karma
Often my daughter makes a statement about the word “karma” implying that when it occurs, the person who gets it will suffer. I have recently been thinking about this...
Karma
Often my daughter makes a statement about the word “karma” implying that when it occurs, the person who gets it will suffer. I have recently been thinking about this...
The Unexpected
So often difficult experiences happen to us that seem to not come with an explanation. We wonder “Why did this happen?” and more personally “Why did this happen to me?”...
The Unexpected
So often difficult experiences happen to us that seem to not come with an explanation. We wonder “Why did this happen?” and more personally “Why did this happen to me?”...
The Mystery of Triggers
Years ago, after a professional development conference, I had dinner with two of the main speakers. One of them, who was employed as a physician told an interesting story about...
The Mystery of Triggers
Years ago, after a professional development conference, I had dinner with two of the main speakers. One of them, who was employed as a physician told an interesting story about...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Lifestyle
This week I have been thinking about what it means to be in the Lifestyle section of the newspaper. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary lifestyle means: “the typical way of...
Lifestyle
This week I have been thinking about what it means to be in the Lifestyle section of the newspaper. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary lifestyle means: “the typical way of...
Psychology Uniqueness
February is Psychology Month in Alberta. In 2006 I was asked to be a Coordinator and Liaison Worker for the Psychologist’s Association in the province. That was the first time...
Psychology Uniqueness
February is Psychology Month in Alberta. In 2006 I was asked to be a Coordinator and Liaison Worker for the Psychologist’s Association in the province. That was the first time...
Get Better!
I knew there was something wrong on Saturday. Usually I handle stress really well and am a very contented individual. But I felt “out of sorts”. I wasn’t really sick,...
Get Better!
I knew there was something wrong on Saturday. Usually I handle stress really well and am a very contented individual. But I felt “out of sorts”. I wasn’t really sick,...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...