SELF-COMPASSION: 3 ways to be kind to yourself
Many of us can be quite critical of ourselves. I’ve met so many people who work incredibly hard, yet they still worry about their perceived shortcomings or wron...
Personal Growth
NOSTALGIA 101: Memories make us who we are
When I was nine, my parents took me to Prince Edward Island for the first time. It’s a place known for its lush farm fields, its sprawling beaches, its pioneer-...
ADDICTION RECOVERY: How I used faith to make it through my alcoholism
When someone says the words “a hopeless place," what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s a dark room with no one to love or hold onto. Maybe it’s i...
MY PERFECT MOTHER: And the birth of identity
I remember my early experiences in therapy—I sat in the client chair while I uncovered a core belief that helped me untangle a confusing aspect of my self-ident...
IN GRATITUDE: People are mortal yet what we do lives on forever
I'm somewhere high among white clouds between Copenhagen and Barcelona, on my way back home to the latter. Suspended at this altitude, I'm struck by a sentiment...
ON TURNING 70: A reverie at dawn
A 1950 ChevyA 1950 Chevy, similar to the one owned by the author's familyThe family's early '50s apartment building in the central city. Across ...
WALK BY YOUR BEAR: Choosing between the illusion of safety and the ultimate safety
The following true story has been excerpted from Thriving Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You by life coach Ta...
THE CENTRE OF THE WHEEL: We’re all part of an interdependent system called life
Ever since I can remember, I was told what I “should” be doing with my life. I should do well in school so that I can get a good job that pays the bills for a h...
CHARISMA: What it is and 9 ways you can develop it
Charisma is a word often used to describe remarkable people. The word comes from the Greek “khárisma” and means "gift of grace."There are many charismatic p...