Blame it on the weather

It’s interesting to observe the reasons we find for our low moods. We can justify almost all our ups and downs by looking outside ourselves at the circumstances and events in our lives. It may seem perfectly reasonable to accept as fact how we feel is a direct result of what’s happening in our lives. [...]

What a difference

One of the most problematic issues in human relationships and communication is our perceived differences. That may seem like an obvious remark, one that invites no further discussion. However, when we examine how we relate to one another, we can see that our similarities and commonalities are often sidelined or ignored. Instead, we defend our [...]

Communication: the core of healthy relationships

Communication is a very broad subject and certainly can’t be fully explored in one short article. It is, however, such an important subject that a beginning look at its role may be of value.
Fundamental to how we move through our world is how we communicate. At a very primitive level, I believe, we’re interpreting signals [...]

What a gift!

I’ve just had the wonderful experience of taking part in a series of conference calls dealing with the “Three Principles”. We’ve talked often in this column about the principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought as articulated by Sydney Banks.
I wanted to share with you some of the insights that were revealed and experienced during these [...]

Resiliency, our awesome gift

I’m often rendered speechless and am awed by the amazing displays of resiliency and courage I see in the world, especially evidenced in these past weeks in the Olympics and the Paralympics. So many, who are faced with what seem like insurmountable odds, are able to rise above them and achieve great things.
There are stories, [...]

I believe!

In the months leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games we’ve been inspired by the theme of “I Believe”.
As I listened to the lyrics to the Olympic theme song, I began to think of their relevance for those of us whose goal was not the podium, but who faced some of life’s more pedestrian challenges. [...]

Do you think?

I heard this current colloquialism the other day and although I’d heard it (and used it) many times before it suddenly struck me as a very important question to ask ourselves. Of course, we are all well aware that we have a continuous stream of thoughts coursing through our minds 24/7, but how often do [...]

What’s new?

Every New Year presents us with a feeling of “new beginnings”. New Year’s resolutions abound . . . quitting smoking, quitting drinking, losing weight, learning a new language, getting organized. Whatever our individual goals are, we’re forever hopeful that this time we will be successful. Certainly, for some, that’s true. For most, however, the same [...]

Lightly seasoned

“Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly”— Anonymous
Here we are again at this unique time of year . . . the countdown to Christmas. For most, it seems, there are mixed feelings. On the one hand there are delicious feelings of warmth and connectedness. A longing to gather with family and friends and to [...]

Looking at life through the friendship lens

June graduated from Antioch University with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She is a graduate of U of T in Physical & Occupational Therapy and has a
B.Sc in Rehabilitation from UBC.