“I worry that when educational counsellors and teachers call in families with concerns about a child having a learning disability, we aren’t always looking at the complete picture.” – Madchen Amick, actress “She was estranged from her mother, Anaya…” …
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr., activist “… I was accused of …
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” – Sharon Salzberg, writer “… our most important perception in life is the one we carry about our own self.” When asked to introduce …
“When we are no longer able to change a situation – just think of an incurable disease such as an inoperable cancer – we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor E. Frankl, psychologist “… my baby is dying!” …
“…a woman earns 72.5 cents for every dollar a man earns for the same work.” I know this guy, he charges $2,000 per hour for his time for a one on one consult. And, he gets it! Why does he …
“Many people waste time thinking they can waste time!” – King Ayles, writer “…professionals shouldn’t need the help of psychologists…” Yuri was a local dentist. He was reluctant to book a consult because he said, ‘professionals shouldn’t need the …
“Consciously or not, we are all on a quest for answers, trying to learn the lessons of life. We grapple with fear and guilt. We search for meaning, love, and power. We try to understand fear, loss, and time. …
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher …
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” – George Santayana, philosopher “…she was constantly apologizing for her very existence.” Penelope (Penny) was an unassuming, middle aged woman with short dark hair and old fashioned glasses that seem to weigh …
“The essential lesson I’ve learned in life is to just be yourself. Treasure the magnificent being that you are and recognize first and foremost you’re not here as a human being only. You’re a spiritual being having a human experience.” …