We’re living in an amazing time, there’s so much information traveling through our individual and collective spheres. Ten years ago the phrase ‘setting boundaries’ was rarely heard. I recall using it with a colleague and was told I was too firm by being clear around...
Just because someone makes you feel good, doesn’t mean they’re good for you.
Some people are so likable that the moment you meet them, you can’t seem to get enough of them, while others take time to warm up to. Some people are shiny objects that are easy to watch, while others can make you feel like you’re not so sure. Although we’re taught to...
Letting go – why it’s hard
The act of letting go is a complex sequence of events that involves a paradigm of emotions and complex story lines. Letting go is a graphic unraveling of the real and perceived, and it’s one of the hardest things we transition through as humans. We let go of dreams,...
Is it better to be silent or controversial, and why?
I’m know that I have a different way of looking at the world, not everyone see’s things the way I do, and that’s a good thing. Having different perspectives and opinions is healthy. Culturally in Canada we are known for being agreeable, submissive, not wanting to rock...
Why does the word accountability feel heavy?
You know that moment when someone’s disappointed you — your heart drops, and the disbelief feels almost suffocating? Depending on our life experiences, some of us may feel this when someone cancels a coffee date. Others may feel it when they find out they’ve been...
Is Forgiveness Possible at a Time Like This?
In a time that is like no other we’ve experienced, we may be seeing parts of ourselves we’d rather not see, or things in others we’d rather forget. All of us are affected by an experience that is potentially taking away our freedoms, livelihoods, relationships and...