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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
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
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!
Nurturing close friendships is an essential part of self-care
Simple practical tips for self-care
November is Self-Care Month I think I’m going crazy!! On top of all the foolishness that is going on in the world, I have to cope with working from home; supervising three children of different ages with their virtual schooling; cook; clean; and figure out how we’re...
You can save your life!
I was in bed in the hospital, chatting with a senior nurse. I was there for my second mastectomy. Somewhere in the conversation, I happened to ask – How often do you have a mammogram? She replied – I’ve never had a mammogram! I was shocked. She was seeing people like...
Facing Fear
Human beings are so interesting! Although change is one constant in all living things, all around me I’m hearing people talking about the stress, anxiety, fear, and worry they are feeling because they are challenged by all the changes that the current pandemic has...
Letting Go Of Control
I spoke recently with a friend who is struggling with living with someone who has obvious challenges but who will not listen to advice or accept help. She said something profound: “Over the years, I have come to accept that It Is What It Is. I do what I can; try to...
Return of the Iguana
Return of the Iguana For those of you who don’t know my history with iguanas, let me just say that I have had some powerful experiences with iguanas. Many years ago, an iguana came into my house – which was in a very built up area and therefore not a likely habitat...
When I thought I could do Anything – Part 1
University 18yrs. old. Set free – from home; from all the other shackles of expectations and negative beliefs of others. Especially “You’re not good enough”. Less than 6 months later, I decide to bring out a Carnival band. A whole band – a small band in truth, but...