Rarely, does life unfold exactly as we had imagined. Sometimes, life throws us curveballs so unimaginable that we can no longer find meaning and possibility. In 2004, I found myself in a hospital bed, paralyzed from the neck down and unable to speak because there was a ventilator helping me to breathe. This was not […]
Have you ever wondered why some people instinctively become angered when provoked while others become frozen in silence or burst into tears? There is a story (author unknown) that I came across that gives some insight into our own response when we get pushed, stressed or squeezed. “You are holding a cup of coffee when […]
Have you ever avoided taking part in something that you really wanted to do simply because you were afraid of what others would think? Words, thoughts and actions serve as vehicles to express who we truly are. When we consciously stop ourselves from saying what we feel or from carrying out our desired actions, we […]
Have you ever noticed that when life throws you a curve it wreaks havoc by affecting you mentally, physically and emotionally? Issues that disrupt us emotionally also have the capacity to cause distress to the physical body. Sometimes even the thought of an upcoming stressful day can trigger a physical reaction such as a headache. […]
Anytime we are challenged to reach beyond our limits a certain amount of discomfort will arise to make us aware we are being stretched. It is only natural to want to stay where things are comfortable, where everything is easy and painless. However, when we only do what we know and only do what feels […]
When we are feeling sorry for ourselves or unmotivated, a simple shift of focus can change the way we interpret and experience life. We can put problems – both real and perceived – into perspective by reminding ourselves, and being grateful for, all that we already do have and all that we have accomplished along […]