“Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that their behavior was ‘OK.’ What it does mean is that we’re ready to move on. To release the heavy weight. To shape our own life, on our terms, without any unnecessary burdens. Forgiveness is pure freedom—and forgiveness is a choice.” ~Dr. Suzanne Gelb It happened, again. I was sitting opposite
Month: November 2020
Every aspect of society and life has been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic, including writers who are making the most of it by spending more time with their creative muse- no physical distancing needed. For Reem Fayyad, a Moncton-based poet and full-time working mom, the pandemic has given her the gift of time. “The lockdown
When it feels like life is pulling you in a dozen different directions, the way you get focused is by realizing that you simply cannot care about everything. You were not built to carry the weight of the entire world on your shoulders, even when that world is simply within your own four walls. There
Shopping for the holidays this year will be different but many Black Friday deals are in full swing. Money expert Barry Choi recently joined The Morning Show to narrow down this year’s best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and the importance of supporting local businesses. For the electronic junkie, Choi said Best Buy has
Though we may admit this only to a trusted few, or perhaps just to ourselves, deep down, we tend to be rather hopeful that we will eventually live happily-ever-after – and these fairy-tale endings look different to everyone. For myself, I always pictured finding work that supported both my passion for contributing meaningfully to the
The root cause of suffering for many of us is believing that there’s something’s wrong with us. Psychiatrists’ and therapists’ offices are filled with people who are carrying this false belief, most often stemming from traumatic or painful childhood experiences, or even people telling us this directly. Sometimes we inferred this idea because we were
It’s back to school for Saved By the Bell. The iconic series, a big TV show in the ’90s for kids and teens alike, has been rebooted in 2020 with an entirely different feeling. Zack Morris (Mark‑Paul Gosselaar), now governor of California, gets into hot water for closing too many underfunded high schools, so he
We humans thirst, crave, and ache the same way. We all want to be seen, heard, understood, appreciated, and desired. We seek a greater purpose, to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and to know a love that transcends space and time. These are the many traits that bind us together, and yet
Another surreal holiday in the books, for those of us in the US that is. I hope you all had a love-filled day yesterday, even if that love was sent from afar. I was 3,000 miles away from my family, though fortunate to be with my boyfriend’s parents. After I ate way too much tofurkey
Like most parents, Paula Schuck is facing a whole new set of challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Besides the added stress of caring for a special needs child, the 52-year-old Canadian mother and writer says the pandemic has also taken a mental toll on her two teenage daughters. Schuck said the mental toll took
For years, I had been checking all the boxes and working hard; I did everything I was supposed to do. And yet, I felt a sense of emptiness. What was the point of it all? Was it really what I wanted? I had reached a point of desperation. It was a perpetual cycle of negative thoughts,
I’m willing to bet that most of us spend far more time focusing on what we aren’t than appreciating who we are. We home in everything we think we lack and then feel bad about ourselves, when there’s actually a lot to celebrate if we take the time recognize it. It’s partly a byproduct of
New COVID-19 restrictions were announced by Alberta’s Premier Jason Kenney and its health officials on Tuesday after the province added 1,549 new cases the day before. As cases continue to rise in parts of Canada, many are wondering what this means for small businesses, lockdowns and even the upcoming holiday season. Infectious disease specialist Dr.
I met up for a coffee with a family friend the other day. She graduated from University this summer and is applying for jobs. I asked her how it was going, and she said, “Bleak.” Prospects are “bleak,” her chances are “bleak,” the environment is “bleak.” Everything is “bleak.” Unfortunately, she’s not entirely wrong. She is
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**This post contains a giveaway. If you’re reading this in your inbox, click here to enter on the site!** There’s no denying it’s a strange holiday season this year. Annual traditions are on hold for many. Loved ones are far away. And I imagine most of us are getting antsy for a return to some
I first met Canadian Dave Mathews (not to be confused with U.S. rock star Dave Matthews) at a pub trivia night in London, earlier this year. He was sitting at the table beside me, with three or four other Canadians. How did I know they were fellow Canadians? They were sharing a box of Timbits.
Takeaway: A pre-mortem is a ritual that helps you account for all that could go wrong with a project—in advance of those mishaps actually occurring in real life. Three steps to do a pre-mortem: identify the projects you want to go well, imagine the worst case scenarios, and create a plan to make your project
Last weekend as we were getting ready to go out on the boat, I was reflecting on some of the recent conversations I’ve had with friends about life, relationships, family, work. It made me realize how much I as a person have grown over the last two or three years—for instance, the things that interest me
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There are days when it seems as if the world is closing in on you. Perhaps it hurts to breathe, and maybe you contemplate never leaving your bed, for burying yourself deep into the covers and placing a pillow upon your head to drown out the sounds of the world seems like the better alternative
“If you think there’s something missing from your life, it’s probably you.” ~Robert Holden Most people would agree that thinking too much can cost you your peace, your happiness perhaps—but your life? Surely that’s a bit of an exaggeration. I’ll explain with a story. I remember taking my daughter to the park one day when
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By Mumu Mwanza Updated November 20, 2020 Photo by MI PHAM on Unsplash By Mumu Mwanza Updated November 20, 2020 Photo by MI PHAM on Unsplash I’ve always hated being vulnerable, whether that is people seeing me cry or just sharing my problems. But the older I get, the more I realize it’s not that
It’s been a while since we’ve had a word, but I’d like to have one now. There’s so much I need to tell you, but perhaps the biggest is that I’m sorry. I’m sorry I didn’t recognize your worth before; I’m sorry I was unkind. When you needed my love, I turned the opposite way.
The Weeknd has been confirmed to perform during 2021’s Super Bowl LV halftime show. The singer is set to be the first Canadian to perform at the event since Shania Twain took the stage alongside No Doubt and Sting back in 2003. The show will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on
I haven’t been a part of the public school system for nearly a year and a half, but I definitely haven’t forgotten my time spent in the classroom. I adored what I did, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t see the teachers around me struggling not to collapse under the immense stress
How often do you feel energized, grounded, and excited for the day when you finish your morning routine? And what is your morning routine? Are you one of those people who sleep as late as possible, pound some coffee and a processed breakfast, and then rush to get into work on time? (No judgment—I’ve been
The holidays are fast approaching as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country, leaving many Canadians wondering if they should travel to visit friends and family or stay home. Manitoba announced a “Level Red” lockdown on Tuesday, Ontario broke a case-count record for the third day running with 1,575 new cases on Thursday, while
By Samira Vivette Updated November 19, 2020 Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash By Samira Vivette Updated November 19, 2020 Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash There seems to be this general understanding of the fresh start and how it equates to cutting out people from your life, moving to another city, and changing your
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