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Resolve or Regret
So many people have regrets. They feel sad, guilty or disappointed about the way things turned out and blame themselves for doing or not doing something that would have resulted...
Resolve or Regret
So many people have regrets. They feel sad, guilty or disappointed about the way things turned out and blame themselves for doing or not doing something that would have resulted...
Trust - Difficult to Get and Keep
Often I hear clients state "I just don't trust him (her)". My response is "To do what?" 1. Assumptions - You might have thoughts that a thing is certain to...
Trust - Difficult to Get and Keep
Often I hear clients state "I just don't trust him (her)". My response is "To do what?" 1. Assumptions - You might have thoughts that a thing is certain to...
Helping a Child To Do Well
Well, it's time for a new school term. Most parents and grandparents think that it is up to a child to do well in class and on their report cards....
Helping a Child To Do Well
Well, it's time for a new school term. Most parents and grandparents think that it is up to a child to do well in class and on their report cards....
Heritage Day
I must be getting old! When I am in a room full of individuals who don't know what I mean when I say telephone party-line, I Love Lucy, or outhouse then...
Heritage Day
I must be getting old! When I am in a room full of individuals who don't know what I mean when I say telephone party-line, I Love Lucy, or outhouse then...
Labour Day - Yesterday and Today
Each year we celebrate Labour Day in a number of countries. For most of us, it is merely a long weekend that signals the end of the summer season. Its...
Labour Day - Yesterday and Today
Each year we celebrate Labour Day in a number of countries. For most of us, it is merely a long weekend that signals the end of the summer season. Its...
The Laws of the Harvest
Now that it is fall and we are thinking about bringing in the crops and garden produce I thought we could consider the parallels between harvest and life. Ancient scripture...
The Laws of the Harvest
Now that it is fall and we are thinking about bringing in the crops and garden produce I thought we could consider the parallels between harvest and life. Ancient scripture...
Are You Lonesome Tonight? What to Do About It
I am surprised by the number of people who tell me that they don't like being alone. Often, as a result, they end up in relationships with people who are abusive,...
Are You Lonesome Tonight? What to Do About It
I am surprised by the number of people who tell me that they don't like being alone. Often, as a result, they end up in relationships with people who are abusive,...
Lessons in Time
Most of the generations who came before me are gone now. Only my mother's younger sister who is 88 years old remains. Aunt Amber lives in a senior's residence in...
Lessons in Time
Most of the generations who came before me are gone now. Only my mother's younger sister who is 88 years old remains. Aunt Amber lives in a senior's residence in...
Secrets and Lies Kill
Over the years I would ask my grandchildren "What do I love more than you?" Without hesitation they would reply "The truth!" Even though this had occurred for more than...
Secrets and Lies Kill
Over the years I would ask my grandchildren "What do I love more than you?" Without hesitation they would reply "The truth!" Even though this had occurred for more than...
Return to Work
Research indicates that the longer someone is off work, the harder it is to go back to it. There are very good reasons why people might have to take a...
Return to Work
Research indicates that the longer someone is off work, the harder it is to go back to it. There are very good reasons why people might have to take a...
Retirement - Make It Golden
The other day my ophthalmologist asked me if I have plans for retirement. My answer was "I'm never going to retire". He seemed surprised by this and asked me why...
Retirement - Make It Golden
The other day my ophthalmologist asked me if I have plans for retirement. My answer was "I'm never going to retire". He seemed surprised by this and asked me why...
Well-Being: Time, Money and Happiness
Recently I wrote an article about retirement and received an email from one of the readers. He stated that I had "missed the point". His critique included the argument that...
Well-Being: Time, Money and Happiness
Recently I wrote an article about retirement and received an email from one of the readers. He stated that I had "missed the point". His critique included the argument that...
Mother's Day - A Difficult Role
One of the most difficult roles that I have ever had is to be a parent. Oh, don't think that I didn't or don't enjoy it. Parenting has brought me...
Mother's Day - A Difficult Role
One of the most difficult roles that I have ever had is to be a parent. Oh, don't think that I didn't or don't enjoy it. Parenting has brought me...
Proud Canadians
It's easy to complain. Yes, we have a very young Prime Minister who is bound to make mistakes. Most of them do at times. But he's enthusiastic and after all...
Proud Canadians
It's easy to complain. Yes, we have a very young Prime Minister who is bound to make mistakes. Most of them do at times. But he's enthusiastic and after all...
We Are Not Our Possessions
We all start out in a crib and end up in a crib at the end of life. In between, it is interesting to see how we surround ourselves with...
We Are Not Our Possessions
We all start out in a crib and end up in a crib at the end of life. In between, it is interesting to see how we surround ourselves with...
Forgiveness - How to Do It
I have had more than 7,000 clients in the past two decades. It is amazing to consider that a large percentage of them had serious issues that were associated with unresolved...
Forgiveness - How to Do It
I have had more than 7,000 clients in the past two decades. It is amazing to consider that a large percentage of them had serious issues that were associated with unresolved...
Priorities - How to Determine Them
A few years ago I heard professional speaker David Irvine talk about a concept that has significantly changed my life. David explained that in life you are given opportunities that...
Priorities - How to Determine Them
A few years ago I heard professional speaker David Irvine talk about a concept that has significantly changed my life. David explained that in life you are given opportunities that...
Forgiveness
I have had more than 7000 clients in the past two decades. It is amazing to consider that a large percentage of them had serious issues that were associated with...
Forgiveness
I have had more than 7000 clients in the past two decades. It is amazing to consider that a large percentage of them had serious issues that were associated with...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
When I was growing up I remember hearing people talk about soldiers who had gone off to war and then come home with problems. They used the term "shell shock"...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
When I was growing up I remember hearing people talk about soldiers who had gone off to war and then come home with problems. They used the term "shell shock"...
Sewing Is Like Living
Over the past month we have been getting ready for when the new baby arrives. I recently went to the "Grannies for Africa" fabric sale and walked out with a...
Sewing Is Like Living
Over the past month we have been getting ready for when the new baby arrives. I recently went to the "Grannies for Africa" fabric sale and walked out with a...