Happiness 101

Happiness 101

After two years of sitting in my chair recovering from my latest health adventure; contemplating Life; the Universe; and my path; I have finally decided to put myself back out there by sharing what I’ve learned aong the way. My friend Keitha and I have decided...
I’m allergic to Christmas – Part 2

I’m allergic to Christmas – Part 2

At the end of Part 1 I spoke of how for years I swung wildly from forcing myself to do what I thought was expected of me and not wanting to do anything at all. Neither one felt good at all. In fact, I was miserable. As time went by, my unhappiness grew worse and...
I’m allergic to Christmas – Part 2

I’m allergic to Christmas

Not long before she died, I was driving my mother somewhere when she suddenly said – “There’s something I need to tell you. I want to say how sorry I am for not bringing you home for Christmas when you were at university. I know you wanted to come home but I didn’t...
Gratitude as a way of life

Gratitude as a way of life

My #1 practice on the road to happiness is gratitude. When people who know about my many challenges ask: How come you’re so happy? I say: There are so many things to be happy about! Thanksgiving is my favourite celebration for this reason but the thing is, that...
Friends are essential to your well being!

Friends are essential to your well being!

I do not know where I would be without the support of my friends. I have all kinds of friends. Young friends; old friends; and all ages in between. I have male friends and female friends. This is important to me because each age and gender has a different perspective...