When you’ve hit rock bottom, focus on the essentials and confront them head-on. Keep digging into your reasoning—because once you truly...

You’re left staring at half-formed thoughts, sitting there unread. So you try again. When I first heard the term ghosting  used in...

That might sound brief, but for me, "a while" comes from my father’s way of measuring time—where what might be, most likely never will...

What truly defines an effective leader? And conversely, what leads to ineffective leadership? Credentials from prestigious institutions,...

A few years ago in Bangkok, I founded Integrated Wellbeing For You , recognizing that there isn’t a single solution that works for...

The other day, something unexpected happened. While browsing an educators’ database for positions in Ontario, Canada, I was scrolling...

Discovering our architecture reveals the vision we hold for our lives. Let me take you on a walk. I hope you’ll walk beside me. At no...

In the spring of 1995, in downtown Toronto, Canada, I was walking along the north side of Bloor Street, heading west between Yonge and...

“Don’t call, write, or text” were the last words, message, or communication I received from my best friend of over 50 years. I know it’s...

There is no hidden narrative between the lines, no metaphor tucked between them, nor any lines being crossed or measured. There are...

Recently, I listened to a Podcast from Alan Olsen titled Charles Vogl - The Art of Community. They talk about Vogls’ book, The Art of...

In last week's blog, I wrote a little about a small breakdown I had in the school counselor's office. I also wrote,” The last time I...

For a colleague to know that I am vulnerable made it clear that I am also strong. Putting my premeditated efficacy aside, I asked for...

A few weeks ago I was honored by being able to speak at my son’s wedding. At age 26, I thought he was marrying too young. However, I also...

When you travel towards the expectations of others, you will follow them and believe and act accordingly so that you will live a good...

Being first is a selfish act. It comes across as violent and anti-communal. For us who are told that moving past childhood values and...

Getting to the core of our inner architecture will reveal our vision for our life. Indulge me for a few minutes while I take us on a...

Moving past the Elvis Costello reference; I could not resist adding it to this blog title. I’ve been having some thoughts about the words...

I have been thinking about abandonment. It is a powerful energy, isn’t it? I know it intimately. Abandonment can feel like a head-on...