As we rush madly into the holiday season, I am taking a step back. Since my father passed away in 1995, it’s been part of my journey to pause around Christmas. Reflect. Look back on the year and see where it has taken me. New heights and depths? If not, I am not trying hard…
Category: Psychology
Paperless Trail
I save every single receipt. Every. Single. One. Just in case I have to prove I bought something. Anything. Milk and bread. Gas. A new Hollister hoodie. You can imagine the mountain of paper that builds. The receipts weren’t even nicely folded into file folders, but wadded into balls and stuffed into boxes. Over nine…
An Amazing Thing Happened When I Gave Up Cable TV
While on medical leave to battle breast cancer, I was fortunate enough to have long-term disability coverage, which meant I was still pulling in a monthly paycheck. It was skin and bones compared to my previous income levels, but manageable. We certainly weren’t going on vacations, an excursion was only as far as the pharmacy,…
The Power of a Smile
I remember when my son was starting Grade 4 at a brand-new school. He went through four different IQ tests in Grade 3 which identified him in the top 2%. Our regional school board supported a Gifted Program and provided bussing to transport these exceptional students to a satellite school in our town. My son…
FEARLESS 2019
My Chosen Word. It’s more than than a New Year’s resolution. It’s the one little word that you want to write on your soul. Something to live with and embrace in the coming year. It’s a word that might find its way to you on its own, and keep showing up on your doorstep, waiting…
December 1st, 2018
December is a welcome blast of Northern air to clean out the death and dying I associate with November. The eleventh month is one, which – for me – embodies endings and memorials. The last traces of the summer have gone, but the winter has not yet begun. It’s the No Mans Land of the…
As I usher out November
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could only say good things? I still – occasionally – have an angry mouth. November is THE most painful month for me. It’s always full of loss, endings and chaos. I will miss your awesome coffee, especially at 3am. I wrapped both hands around each mug in gratitude. And…
The Privilege of Being Canadian
I was falling asleep in the backseat of an Uber ride, my flight having landed well past midnight after a long and weary day of travel. Uber has streamlined its mobile application, so I was connected with my driver as soon as I hit the confirm button. It told me his name, car make and…
The Reluctant Traveller – St. John’s NFLD
My last blog entry spoke of my regret of not having the time nor money to travel … and my hope that my son takes the opportunity to travel the world before settling into work, family and the other life events that happen while you are busy making other plans. All of a sudden, I…
Lesson 85 ~ “My grievances hide the light of the world in me”
If you have been wondering where my lessons are, I chose to quiet my voice rather than disturb your journey. However, I do intend to document my path through A Course in Miracles. I am currently studying Lesson 85, which has two parts. It was a profoundly rich lesson. And God used the most extraordinary…
Tea Time
My best friend and I have been through hell and back together. When one of us is overwhelmed, the other reminds her of Step One: Tea It’s the most relaxing way to start the day. Rather than a bitter jolt from coffee, tea soothes, comforts and revives. Step One is sit down and have a…
The Meaning of Life
If you happened to see someone dancing on the street this morning as she walked her two dogs … that was me. Headphones and iPhone, two bewildered dogs and a dozen cars honking because I was just that happy! I hope I made someone’s morning. But I am also content to beat my own drum…
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