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...]
My Top 5 Christmas Albums
I’ve been spoiled with finding some great Christmas music. Every year for the past fifteen years I’ve picked up a new Christmas album or two... or five. I’ve accumulated some great stuff... and a few embarrassing ones; Hilary Duff Christmas? Ouch. I must have been lonely. Last weekend I found … [Read more...]
We need to treat people like dogs
When I say that we should treat people like dogs I don’t mean we should greet people by scratching behind their ears or rub their bellies... although that would get some funny reactions, “Hello officer... who’s a good boy?” What I am saying is if we treat people like dogs we might be better at … [Read more...]
A Trick to Reduce Anger
We all have moments where we get angry... if we’re sane. Anger is a healthy emotion that’s a gift to protect ourselves and those we love when there’s a threat. The problem is when we forget that emotions need to be guarded by logic. Emotions are wonderful, but when left on their own they can … [Read more...]
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