“I think every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring.” – Tila Tequila, model “It’s the ‘look’ they give me when I …
I’m fat, probably obese… and I can’t stand the way people look at me! “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – C.G. Jung, psychiatrist “I’m fat, probably obese…” Bob walked into …
“Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has none.” – Richard M. DeVos, businessman “I’m embarrassed at how much income I have and how poorly I manage it.” …
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” – Norman Cousins, “She was really angry at herself…” Betty was a no nonsense, fifty two year old, nurse supervisor …
I want more selfconfidence…my insecurity even impacts my health…even my complexion! “There’s nothing like rejection to make you do an inventory of yourself.” – James Lee Burke, author. “I’m terrified to make the move…and that’s the story of my …
“Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.” – T. S. Eliot, poet “I’m so fearful at times…!” Colleen was a youngish, middle aged woman, an educator who had no children of her own but took great pride in teaching …
As we mourn and celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela, we need tomove beyond merely idolising a great man towards understanding how we can learn from him and continue the work he began.
“When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel.” – David D. Burns, psychiatrist “I get these headaches!” Michaud was a soft spoken, robust, stoic Francophone from a small, isolated community in Eastern Canada. He …
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” – John F. Kennedy, U.S. President I just don’t love him anymore… Giselle was a tall, statuesque woman, a child immigrant to Canada from the one of the African …
You remember Sharon in our June 5th post, the fast talking, quick witted, working mother with two daughters…suicidal Bonita, 18 years old and 5 year old Bethany. And you recall how Sharon just wanted them to to be “happy!” Well, …