“Whether you are a healthcare professional, a parent, a boss, a sister or friend, it’s time to step up. The world is shifting before our eyes and engagement is no longer an option. This does not mean you are to save the entire world but it does mean you are here to step up for your family, your workplace, your community to “be” the reason you were sent to this planet in the first place. It is no coincidence that you are living in 2020; that you...

“Tuning out has been described as refusing to accept reality; being scattered perhaps even lacking motivation. A label associated with the hippies of yesteryear, tuning out may be just the thing to do to understand the alarming circumstances of our present world. This is not escaping from what is but retreating into the calm that centers you in discerning what is true. Turn off your gadgets, people network, and make-busy work to find the...

“Think of your car in neutral – not deliberately moving forwards or backwards yet offering no resistance if the incline it’s on should tip one way or the other. Similarly, your neutrality in the midst of argument where pro and con have dug in their heels to no compromise, may be the conciliatory stance that’s needed to soothe ruffled feathers. Neutrality has been seen to be weak, indecisive and passive. However not taking a stand, is courageous...

“Notice that a favourite and familiar pair of slippers, pajamas or workout gear you hold on to until the barely there stitches are now full-sized holes that necessitate a purging.  You regret and fret about the letting go but realize very soon what replaces them suits you and is super comfortable. Your belief system may be needing an update, too. Has it become spotty for you? Are there personal doubts that it can hold up if a crisis assails...

“What are you listening to? A child laughing; a child crying? A couple arguing; a couple whispering sweet nothings? A door softly closed; a door slammed shut? A running brook; a torrent of rain? A meditative soundtrack; a heavy metal concert? A sigh of relief; a sigh of anguish? A word of encouragement; a withering comment? A heavenly voice; a cacophony of sound? Malicious gossip or praiseworthy compliments? Self-talk that makes you feel small;...

“How many times do you know just what to say to someone else who’s approached you with their concerns? You have the perfect personal experience, anecdote, illustration for them and can’t wait to share the latter with them, feeling it’s ideal for helping them out in their situation.  You’re so pleased they came to you – after all, with all the ready solutions in your head, it will feel mighty good to remedy what’s distressing them. ...