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Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
Think Big
A few weeks ago, I received a lovely email from Jeff Jennings. He explained that he was contacting me to see if I would agree to participate in an exclusive...
Think Big
A few weeks ago, I received a lovely email from Jeff Jennings. He explained that he was contacting me to see if I would agree to participate in an exclusive...
Dealing With Addictions
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas...
Dealing With Addictions
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas...
Troubles
In the first scene of “The Music Man”, community members sing about how there is “trouble in River City”. Ever since my first viewing of this play, I have thought...
Troubles
In the first scene of “The Music Man”, community members sing about how there is “trouble in River City”. Ever since my first viewing of this play, I have thought...
Burn Out or Rust Out?
I work hard and always try to help individuals to the best of my ability. When people have questioned me about this over the years, I have replied by saying...
Burn Out or Rust Out?
I work hard and always try to help individuals to the best of my ability. When people have questioned me about this over the years, I have replied by saying...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Years ago, when working as a Child Welfare Investigator I was often confused about behaviours of the clients. Fortunately, I was able to attend a wonderful workshop in Lethbridge where...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Years ago, when working as a Child Welfare Investigator I was often confused about behaviours of the clients. Fortunately, I was able to attend a wonderful workshop in Lethbridge where...
Trauma and the Brain
When I grew up, there was a general consensus that the brain was a very inflexible organ. We believed that didn’t change much over time and probably couldn’t heal once...
Trauma and the Brain
When I grew up, there was a general consensus that the brain was a very inflexible organ. We believed that didn’t change much over time and probably couldn’t heal once...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Transition Planning
On Saturday, my daughter and I attended a Wills and Estate planning seminar. She was shocked into awareness of all the preparation she would need to do in order to...
Transition Planning
On Saturday, my daughter and I attended a Wills and Estate planning seminar. She was shocked into awareness of all the preparation she would need to do in order to...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
Stress Test
Have you ever been booked for a stress test? The procedure involves doing exercise in a way that your heart pumps harder and harder while medical personnel monitor your breathing,...
Stress Test
Have you ever been booked for a stress test? The procedure involves doing exercise in a way that your heart pumps harder and harder while medical personnel monitor your breathing,...