Wow! vs. Oww
In our deepest relationships, there comes a time when when our partners push us into places of profound discomfort. If we’re lucky, our first response to this challenge might be “Wow, this is...
The Love Connection.
In every relationship, when the challenges start to feel more familiar than the easy, fun times, the question can arise whether this is really worth the struggle. Add in some doubts and...
Beliefs and Practices
All people are valuable. The value of every human being is intrinsic and is not dependent upon achievements or human striving. Society, culture, families and life in general can create a tremendous...
Beliefs and Practices
All people are valuable. The value of every human being is intrinsic and is not dependent upon achievements or human striving. Society, culture, families and life in general can create a tremendous...
Daisies, Presence and Choosing Love
For weeks now, I’ve been walking the path outside my back gate down to the Old Orchard. A group of daisies grows along this path. They stand in the middle of longish grass, among the old gnarled...
Appreciation
When I hear the word appreciation my thoughts quickly go to people, situations and events that stir happy and satisfying emotions within me. I think of my dear kind grandmother who nurtured me...
The Rules of Fair Fighting
Rules for Fair Fighting People often come to counselling wanting to resolve communication issues. Let’s face it, communicating can be hard work! While we might like to avoid conflict, that’s...
A New Perspective – Bloom Where you are Planted
This summer I was surprised by an unexpected bit of nature pushing through a crack in the driveway in the front of our office building. One lone petunia had planted itself and had found enough...