Parents today have a problem that hasn’t been an issue before: Kids like themselves... too much. When I grew up there were always a few braggers and bullies, but a lot of this was still the result of kids and teens trying to feel better about themselves. Trying to feel better about ourselves was … [Read more...]
Why Porn is Good
Yes, this is an unusual title for a post written by a reverend, but it’s true. And it has to be true based on the one saying I’m constantly using: There’s good in all things. Understanding this is actually the key to happiness. In fact, most of my job as a therapist is to help people recognize the … [Read more...]
Do you wonder what your purpose is?
What is my purpose? This is the question I keep hearing lately. It doesn’t matter whether I’m with Christians or non; people want to know why they are in this world. If you’re one of these people, let me help you figure out your purpose; it’s simple: You don’t have one. Yes, you have a general … [Read more...]
How to reduce social anxiety, anger & enjoy life more
So this morning I prayed that God would give me a story to go along with today’s lesson and two minutes later He answered that prayer with Jehovah’s Witnesses... not what I had expected. I was sitting at my desk (aka the dining room table because it’s bigger and I like to sprawl... sorry Alyshia). … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy Life More
I happened to watch a montage from The Ellen DeGeneres Show of her favourite scare moments where she sets up these hilarious moments that freak out guests... so funny (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr7bRw0NxQ4). This reminded me of a tool I use in the therapist office to help people understand … [Read more...]
Two suggestions for starting the New Year
New Year resolutions are a popular thing not to do. I remember it being a thing when I was younger, but now the more common thing to say is “My resolution is not to make a resolution,” or “I like being in a rut and not challenging myself because I’m incredibly unhealthy and/or lazy.” This last … [Read more...]
A Tool to be Happier these Holidays
The mark of good therapists is they use the tools they suggests to clients. I recently recommended to a client to listen to the song “These are a Few of my Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music, which is sometimes used as a Christmas carol (Here’s modern version of it from a band called Family … [Read more...]
Did Rudolph Screw You Up?
There are two main ways you can interpret the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer movie and carol. There’s the way my wife, Alyshia, interprets the song... you know, the normal way... or you can interpret it the way I do, which is the way that screws you up for life. The other day the song came up … [Read more...]
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