Standing in my truth

Standing in my truth

Recently a friend said to me, “I stand in my truth.” This statement has really stuck with me. Stand in my truth. It could mean many things; for me, it means being true to myself, what I know is at my core. For me, my truths are a combination of boundaries,...
The complicated art of forgiving yourself

The complicated art of forgiving yourself

I have no problem owning up to something I have done – a mistake I’ve made. I may not like it, yet I know if I did something wrong, I would own it. I will do my best to make it right, and I will ask for forgiveness. I will admit it’s not something I really want to do...
What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

On an airplane, you are told to put your oxygen mask on before assisting others. This makes sense; if you can’t breathe, you can’t help others. This analogy couldn’t be more accurate for life; however, we forget this crucial instruction. In our everyday life, we...
Stay Weird!

Stay Weird!

“You are weird.” “No, you are weird!” “No, you are weird!” Who hasn’t heard kids saying this? In my house, it is usually my boys and I. After this interaction, I look at them and say, “When you are my age you are considered eccentric.” Usually, they just giggle and...
Being grateful when things suck

Being grateful when things suck

With Thanksgiving here, it’s a good time to talk about gratitude. It’s easy to be grateful when life is going your way. But what happens when it seems like everything is going to shit, life is throwing everything it has at you, and you don’t know...
Taking a break

Taking a break

When do you really take a break? From work, business, life, kids – all that stuff. I know sometimes it is a challenge to make it happen. I am taking a break right now; I am visiting family in Newfoundland. I am working as little as possible and spending time with my...