Replacing Shame and Judgment with Compassion and Support
Earlier this week, I politely told an elderly woman to mind her own business. It felt awkward and yucky, but I felt it needed to be said. The woman was…
Earlier this week, I politely told an elderly woman to mind her own business. It felt awkward and yucky, but I felt it needed to be said. The woman was…
There came a point in my life when I realized that I needed to learn how to become a better listener. I was raised in a noisy, chatty, opinionated family. …
Now that the holidays are over, many people find themselves feeling like they need a vacation. Changes in sleep patterns, eating habits and typical routines leave us feeling out of…
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our little cabin in the woods at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Winter camping with my sister's family has become a post-Christmas tradition for us. It gives…
One of my superiors at work once told me that they admired how I always said what needs to be said, without any fear. His feedback took me by surprise.…
I gave up choosing New Year’s resolutions many years ago. I don’t choose New Year’s resolutions, but I’m really good at choosing goals that I follow through on. I just…
Have you ever had the experience of telling someone that you couldn’t do something, only to have them become mad at you, or disappointed with you? Did you stand tall…
I remember the first time that I heard the term “holding space”. I had no idea what it meant. I also had no idea how to do it. I had…
Although it was 15 years ago, and such a small event in my life, the story that I am about to share still stands out for me as a transformational…
We are camping at Algonquin Provincial Park this week, as part of our 25 day, 6 provincial park summer holiday. Today, my 6 and 7 year old convinced us that…