Small flakes big snow
This week I looked out the window and noticed a flurry of tiny snowflakes making their way down from the skies. Weather forecasters were calling for a large storm, and I knew that was going to make for a complicated day at the office.“Small flakes big snow” one of the...
Savouring what matters
The Holidays can be a difficult time for many, with increased expectations around social engagements, drinking, crowds and overindulgences. What if we simply focus on what the holiday spirit truly means. No matter what our spiritual beliefs may...
Recovery isn’t linear
High performance athletes can’t always do what’s expected. Occasionally, they might have a minor sprain or injury that needs nurturing. In the case of a major setback, they might be on the sidelines for a longer period of time. This...
What keeps you awake at night?
This week, I’m on the South Shore running an intensive Veterans Retreat. It’s a chance to disconnect from everything, and spend uninterrupted time devoted to assisting injured veterans and first responders recover from trauma exposure.We sit in a close knit...
The stories we tell
There’s a Lakota expression that says “Healing takes place in the spaces between people”.Each time we tell our story, it changes. An evolving narrative that morphs depending on who we tell it to and how we’re received. It is easy to get stuck,...
Lest we forget
It’s a time of year to remember. His story. Her story. Their story. We remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as those who bear the scars of injury, either physical or internal. Every battle...
The face of courage
They say courage is born on the battlefield. That may be true, but I think just as often it arises in the aftermath, when we work to face our emotions. Anyone in a service profession knows about putting a “game face” on. You know it, showing no fear even when you...
I’m fixing my Karma
Okay, so maybe I was not perfect this week. Pretty good at work, but a bit on the grouchy side with my husband [sorry Joe]. I think something I was worried about spilled over into the home front. We talked it out, and all is good...
The wisdom of tolerance
I started reading Michelle Obama’s book Becoming this weekend, and was reminded that unless I have walked in someone’s shoes, I really have no way of knowing what they’ve been through. Michelle speaks kindly of her stern and humourless Aunt Robbie...
The things I’m thankful for
I like to take Thanksgiving literally. A time for reflection, and gratitude.The internet and news remind us that there’s a lot wrong with the world.This weekend I plan to turn it off.Instead, I want to think of the many things that I’m thankful...
