Tip: This post is not suggesting you go to people with a broken leg and say, "You're so lucky; pain is a gift." But I assume you figured that out on your own because if you read my post you're a brilliant person. The book, The Gift of Pain, changed my world when I was 24. It’s one of the most … [Read more...]
How to Start a Sensitive Conversation
Do you enjoy being yelled at? People talking for long rants without much of a point? Do you like someone hurling insults at you because you just enjoy hearing their voice? Great, you’re all set. All you need to do is say something mean, and then sit back and enjoy the person screaming at you. … [Read more...]
Fun Questions You can Ask Your Friends
Over the past few months I’ve made a post on ‘questions you should ask when you date’ and ‘fun questions to ask your spouse’. Today’s post continues this series with fun questions you can ask your friends. The goal of these questions is to help build connection without being as deep or personal as … [Read more...]
Canada is like a Parent to the U.S.
I’m a proud Canadian, but of course, I’m proud in the Canadian way: subtle, to myself, and without hurting any feelings. Like all countries, Canada has its frustrations, and there are things I wish I could change; for instance, I don’t see myself bragging about how much I love the HST: “Paying tax … [Read more...]
What’s the Underlying Fear that Fuels You?
When I was in my teens, I didn’t dream of being someone who made a lot of money through business or someone who was a doctor helping people in a practical way... which kind of makes me sound uncaring. Instead, I dreamed of being someone on a stage performing some type of comedy routine that had the … [Read more...]
Joking can Hurt or Heal
I love laughter. I love laughing, and even more, I love helping people laugh. Ever since I can remember I was drawn to laughter. It first started with a live album by a Christian singer named Sandi Patty; yes, this is as dorky as it sounds. I was about six years old and my sister, who was … [Read more...]
Are You Reaching Your Potential?
One of the things I hated being told growing up was actually meant to be encouraging: “You have so much potential.” This is a positive thing... or is it? For me, when I was told this as a kid it felt like I was being judged and given homework at the same time: “You’re not good enough yet. You … [Read more...]
Fun Questions to Ask Your Spouse
This week I had a couple seeing me as a therapist state a very common problem for those in long term relationships: “We’ve been together for so long, we don’t know what to talk about. We already know everything about each other, or at least don’t know what new things we can discuss.” I’m a … [Read more...]
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