Comfortably Numb

I’ve spoken about the concept of being Comfortable Numb for years. It is my own term for when people lack passion and purpose in their lives and is a state of being far deeper and more dangerous than being depressed. In this state you have pretty much fallen for a lie about who you are [...]

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a sinless form of revenge.
I’ve spoken to individuals and audiences all over Canada about the great miracle that forgiveness is meant to deliver in our lives. The last session I performed stirred me to write this post.
I’ve always said that forgiveness is a sinless form of revenge. There was a time in my [...]

The Change of Life

Growing up, I would always hear the women whisper about, “The Change of Life,” and many times, I wondered and feared about how devastating it will be. However, in all the women I’ve known in my life, from all around the world; I have to say, that the percentage of them that do not experience [...]

A Never Ending Process

Within this site, you will inevitably encounter some reference to the concept of Self-actualization. But what exactly is Self-actualization? Most simply put, it is the process of realizing the identity, destination and purpose of the authentic Self. Often the concept of personal-growth gets misconstrued for Self-actualization. While personal growth is indeed a process of expanding [...]

The Four Styles of Control Dramas

Tactics of Manipulation
Everyone has a natural tendency to rely on a form of control in their dealings with others. It’s within our nature to have these styles and feel inclined to use them in response to real or perceived threats.
The ugliness of this mechanism becomes clear when self-preservation stops being the motivation and a desire [...]

Messengers

Messengers are people who come into your life for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime.
Reason Messengers:
These people come into your life for a reason that usually is related to a conscious or unconscious need you have expressed. They have come to inspire your maturity in some way or move you through a difficult [...]

The Beauty Myth

A recent article in Maclean’s magazine, “Study finds real women don’t sell,” suggests that although skin care company Dove has been successful in its advertising for real beauty, the rail-thin model motif still has a greater appeal to consumers. Digging deeper into the debate, I find the question of pro-aging over anti-aging and perception of beauty is well debated, but its basis and terms are elusive.