How is your heart? Feeling tender, I imagine. Please feel free to hit reply to let me know how you’re doing in these challenging times. I’d like to hear. I have to admit I have felt quite confused about what … Continue reading
Continue ReadingMany years ago I was on vacation with my wife doing a car camping trip in Utah. We typically try to fit in a lot of adventure when we go on road trips and this was no different. We had … Continue reading
Continue ReadingThere may never be a better time to expand the practice of forest therapy to the masses. With the Covid-19 crisis, many people are experiencing legitimate anxiety, stress and overwhelm. The call for social distancing will lead to feelings of … Continue reading
Continue ReadingI believe that one of the main reasons that life can be particularly challenging and stressful in middle life is that so many life losses and significant changes often happen in this life stage. Think about it. The likelihood that … Continue reading
Continue ReadingI know it may sound like a crazy idea. Aren’t most people dreaming of escaping our Manitoba winter rather than becoming more immersed in it? It may not be as crazy as you think and here are some reasons why: … Continue reading
Continue ReadingOver the years, the significance of the holiday season for me has shifted away from Christmas celebrations to acknowledging the coming of the new year and the winter solstice. It’s become a time to reflect on the year past and … Continue reading
Continue ReadingI haven’t shared very many blogs over the last few months and I’ve been hesitant to publish this one. It feels much like when I haven’t talked to a friend for a while. I sometimes think too much time has … Continue reading
Continue ReadingMy dog is going to die. Chobe’s been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. The tumor on her spleen is already bleeding and there’s a probability that it will rupture at some point soon, which means she would … Continue reading
Continue ReadingThe idea of serious play may seem contradictory. I think it’s a common belief that “serious” and “play” are in opposition to each other and simply don’t belong in the same sentence. From my perspective, these words perfectly fit together … Continue reading
Continue ReadingYears ago when I worked with youth at risk, I admit that I took the occasional mental health day. Sometimes I just needed to be away from work because I knew it was the cause of my stress. I … Continue reading
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