The power of reaching out
I have been reminded recently about the power of staying in community with others, especially during a trying season. Our son has been ill,...
How to stop talking past each other
Do you ever feel like you have your wires crossed when it comes to communicating with certain individuals? No matter what you say, or...
How to become more inclusive
Do you ever feel like you don't have any friends? Does it sometimes feel like somehow you miss every coffee invite or hangout? That you hear about cool things...
Signs of emotional abuse
Unlike physical abuse which is violent outbursts, emotional abuse is rather elusive, and lingers on. Sometimes, both parties may not even be aware of...
Unwanted gifts
There is so much to love about Christmas. Family meals and gifts under the tree are my favourite. Inevitably we will all receive at...
Held to ransom
In the early 2000s I was living in the UK and a nationwide fuel strike nearly brought the country to a standstill. Within days,...
Celebrating the success of others
Very often in life it can feel like it's each man for him-self. It is almost as though in order to get ahead you...
When friends fail you
Well, if I am like that, and I behave a certain way
and treat people a certain way, then obviously others should do the exact...
When people don’t agree with you
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where people don't agree with you? Maybe it's with your colleagues at work, or at university,...
What to Do When a Friend Is Depressed
Perhaps you've experienced loss before and now you're finding yourself thinking of someone in your life that has recently suffered loss, and who might be depressed....