We grow up learning the importance of setting goals, taking action and planning for success. We are encouraged to set resolutions or goals on New Year’s, or on our birthday, or even when there is a new moon. We are told from our first pay cheque that it is important to put money away for […]
Read More...Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster
Riding a roller coaster is a great thrill for many people. That is, of course, when one is referring to an amusement park ride. The other type of roller coaster is an emotional roller coaster and this refers to going through an experience or situation that has sudden and unpredictable changes. This is the closest […]
Read More...Smiling in the Rain
A broken heart is certain to garner a lot of tears. Our energy is depleted; sleeping, eating and activity routines are disrupted. We feel out of sorts and often could care less about getting out of bed. Combine this with dreary, dismal weather and it becomes almost impossible to move one foot in front of […]
Read More...Rest in Peace, Sarah Burke
Sadly, Sarah Burke, Canadian Freestyle Skier, died on January 19, 2012 after suffering a severe head injury during a training run on January 10, 2012. Burke leaves behind her husband, Rory Bushfield, family, friends, respected colleagues and adoring fans. My heart, first and foremost, goes out to her immediate circle of family and friends. The […]
Read More...Loss of Confidence
Confidence is defined as having faith in someone or something. Having confidence enables us to do so many things in life. Confidence is something we continually strive to hold. Confidence is something we develop for ourselves and something that we can glean through the encouragement of others. And confidence is the one of the first […]
Read More...Desiderata
Max Ehrmann penned the beautiful poem, Desiderata in 1927. It became one of the most popular songs recorded in the 70s. As a teenager, I found great comfort in the words. Today, as a mother and grandmother, I still find comfort in its words. When I was in my 20s, following the murder of my […]
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It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share...