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Putting Things in Order
December is usually a very busy month for me, but this year was probably the craziest yet! The fact that I have been working from home for nine months meant...
Putting Things in Order
December is usually a very busy month for me, but this year was probably the craziest yet! The fact that I have been working from home for nine months meant...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
The Wonder of Joy
Over the years I have met so many people who are blessed in every area of life but, at the same time, state they are miserable. They do not have...
The Wonder of Joy
Over the years I have met so many people who are blessed in every area of life but, at the same time, state they are miserable. They do not have...
Adversity Builds Strength
There is an old expression that states: “Experience is what you wish was happening to the other guy!”. None of us like to go through difficult times. Everyone states they...
Adversity Builds Strength
There is an old expression that states: “Experience is what you wish was happening to the other guy!”. None of us like to go through difficult times. Everyone states they...
Retirement Thoughts
I am way beyond the magic number that is generally considered retirement age. Often people ask me why I continue to work. There isn’t just one answer to that question. ...
Retirement Thoughts
I am way beyond the magic number that is generally considered retirement age. Often people ask me why I continue to work. There isn’t just one answer to that question. ...
The Mind/Body Connection
When I was young our family used to love to go to Katepwa Lake for holidays. My uncle had a beautiful boat with a sixty-horsepower motor and all my cousins...
The Mind/Body Connection
When I was young our family used to love to go to Katepwa Lake for holidays. My uncle had a beautiful boat with a sixty-horsepower motor and all my cousins...
Social Media Addiction
This fall a documentary called “The Social Dilemma” began airing on Netflix. In it former employees of large technology companies are interviewed and tell about how their work initially appeared...
Social Media Addiction
This fall a documentary called “The Social Dilemma” began airing on Netflix. In it former employees of large technology companies are interviewed and tell about how their work initially appeared...
Honouring Our Veterans
Over the years I have had the privilege of working with many Veterans and they have taught me so much about the sacrifices they made for our freedom. I used...
Honouring Our Veterans
Over the years I have had the privilege of working with many Veterans and they have taught me so much about the sacrifices they made for our freedom. I used...
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. ...
How Much is too Much?
Frequently, individuals tell me that they are overwhelmed with life and after a few questions they reveal the fact that they are surrounded by “stuff” that steals their time and...
How Much is too Much?
Frequently, individuals tell me that they are overwhelmed with life and after a few questions they reveal the fact that they are surrounded by “stuff” that steals their time and...
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...
Noticing Daily Gifts
Last Saturday I had a long list of things that needed to be done so got an early start. I headed to my office to drop off and pick...
Noticing Daily Gifts
Last Saturday I had a long list of things that needed to be done so got an early start. I headed to my office to drop off and pick...
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,...
My Responsibility
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could control everything? Well, maybe not! I can remember when, in my youth, I would think that I had some amazing ideas and if...
My Responsibility
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could control everything? Well, maybe not! I can remember when, in my youth, I would think that I had some amazing ideas and if...