“You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” – Epicurus, philosopher “They are all about relationships…starting with myself…” Bonnie’s original call was to ask me if I …
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. – Robin Williams, actor “If Robin…couldn’t figure out why his life was worth living…?” Bart (Bartholomew) was a confused, depressed, pain-riddled, man. But, he portrayed himself a …
“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 …