We all have that little voice in our heads. The one that tells us what we can or can’t do. We are so accustomed to hearing this voice that often the story it tells us gets mistaken for truth. And that story you have been telling us determines what you believe is possible for you […]
Nobody wants to feel pain. In fact, we usually try to avoid it as much as possible. Often, when something starts to hurt or becomes uncomfortable, our instinctive response is to remove ourselves from the source of that pain or discomfort. Sometimes we divert so much of our energy and effort to avoid feeling the […]
When we are feeling down 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 of, and being grateful for, all that we already do have and all that we have accomplished along the […]
How is it that some can accomplish things that seem inconceivable to another? What is it that allows someone to push beyond their own boundaries to discover what they are truly capable of? When you are ignited by passion, it fuels your body, mind and spirit to act as a whole and you are exactly […]
Seventeen years ago, I was recovering from a devastating brain infection in the Ottawa General rehabilitation hospital. On my way to my daily physiotherapy sessions, I used to pass a poster with a quote from Henry David Thoreau – “Advance confidently in the direction of your dreams, and endeavor to live the life you have […]
We each have gifts to share with the world. By sharing these gifts we create a life of meaning and purpose. Yet often, our fears and insecurities prevent us from recognizing our uniqueness and paralyze us from sharing our greatest gifts. At times, physical, emotional or circumstantial challenges prevent us from meeting expectations or achieving […]