We all agree that forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it. ~ C. S. Lewis Once, a long time ago, I hated someone. She did me wrong and I despised her for it, simple as that. After the event, every day, I woke up and went to bed with ugly thoughts…
Albert Ellis was a colorful, quick witted, and socially awkward psychologist who thought a lot about disappointment – as he had quite a bit in his life. He famously stated that people “unnecessarily upset themselves” because they make faulty assumptions and have unrealistic expectations of the world around them. His answer to disappointment was to…
Let me guess what your picturing… calm as a tranquil lake, a soothing sunset, a still forest, a relaxing daybreak etc. Webster defines calm as (1) a period free from storms (2) the complete absence of disturbance (3) free from agitation. But what if this is wrong? True calm is not peace – not even…
There’s much to be said about (1) knowing (2) setting (3) communicating and (4) maintaining boundaries. If you want to learn more check out one (or more) of these resources: Cloud & Townsend’s seminal work: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life (it was first published in…
For a while now I’ve tried to think of something I could post on FB on a (fairly) regular basis – today I came up with an idea. Each week I’m going to put up a word along with my (simple) definition of it. In the comments I’ll put in a couple of reflective thoughts.…
Are you tired of feeling held back by self-doubt and insecurity? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, unable to break free and reach your full potential? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals struggle with confidence issues that impact every aspect of their lives, from personal relationships to professional success. Fortunately,…
Each year, Canada welcomes a significant number of refugees, contributing to its multicultural society. Among these newcomers, a considerable portion are children, with estimates suggesting that around 20% of the refugee population comprises minors. These children come from diverse backgrounds, often fleeing their home countries due to war, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. The Impact…
In my practice, both online and in Victoria, I’ve guided numerous individuals through the maze of anxiety. Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, I’ve unraveled anxiety as a manifestation of fear deeply rooted in our subconscious. Often stemming from unresolved past events or emotional encounters, it breeds beliefs of inadequacy or unworthiness, hindering our…
Faith, hope and love; the greatest of these is love (I Corinthians 13:13). What settles people in from existing storms is the ability to present one another with the probability of hope. Living is not enough; one must indeed know how to live. How? Understanding the how fragile one’s existence actually is. Taking stock in…
I’m excited to announce that I’m launching a new group that should be really fun! LFG A weekly support group for anybody who loves video games. This group is a space to share how video games support us, entertain us, and enrich our lives. There will be opportunities to share how video games connect to…