“I Am A Pain To The World.”
Last week was tough. Two members of our human family committed suicide in the same week–Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain–and because their names are well known, their deaths acted as a glaring reminder about what is broken in our society. Mental illness does not discriminate, and as my friend Amy Dresner pointed out, “I think…
Death Is Not The End… (VIDEO Interview On Dealing With Grief)
Over the weekend, something unthinkable happened. A man that Roger and I have come to know as a friend passed away completely unexpectedly, and we were left feeling shocked, sad, confused, and heartbroken for the friends and family who were closest to him and who now have to go on without his physical presence. I…
We Don’t Have That Kind Of Time.
Today, May 8th, 2018, marks my father’s 76th birthday. On earth, he got to celebrate 70 of those very special days and now that he’s been gone almost 6 years, May 8th has become even more special to me. Because it serves as a reminder that we don’t have time to waste living a half-life.…
Do THIS (not THAT).
Over in my private Facebook group, we are doing some pretty amazing stuff. We are challenging the way we’ve always done things and we are creating some new habits that are serving us well. I will be launching my 14 Days of Wellness again in the new year, so if now wasn’t the right time,…
Do NOT Act Your Age!
Image Credit: James Altucher It is my birthday today and I am 45 years old. I love getting older. I mean, to be honest, I really don’t understand people who resist aging. I mean, I get it. In North America in particular, we tend to equate aging with degradation and decline. But it doesn’t have…
My Father’s Legacy
This past weekend many of us celebrated Father’s Day. For over 20 years, my family has enjoyed a game of golf and a reunion at my aunt’s cottage, just outside my Dad’s hometown of Waterloo, Ontario. We settled on Father’s Day weekend a few years in, and the date has stuck. I am so glad…
I Am In Pain…So Here I Sit.
Two days before my father died, the priest at my parents’ church visited him in the hospital. My father asked a question, somewhat jokingly, somewhat seriously. He asked, “What will I be in heaven?” The priest answered, “John, you will be in heaven exactly what you were here on earth. You will be an enthusiast.” This past…
My Father Always Taught Me That Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail
This past weekend, people everywhere were celebrating Father’s Day. It is often a time to honour the “unsung heroes” in our lives, our Dads, and it’s often a time for favourite meals, relaxation and sports of some kind. I hope you enjoyed Father’s Day weekend in whatever way is meaningful to you. Father’s Day was always special…
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