• What Is Happiness

    What Is Happiness

      What is happiness? We strive our entire lives to be happy, unfortunately we seek happiness from outside. We tell ourselves we will be happy when we find that perfect job; when we get a new car; when we find someone to love us; when we buy a house; when we have lots of money.…

  • Depression

    Depression

      I grew up in an extremely dysfunctional family with lots of physical and emotional abuse. I realized quite young that I was having difficulty coping and that I was quite prone to depression. While in university I availed myself of the available free counselling. I had an amazing breakthrough during these sessions and I…

  • Reflections 2020

    Reflections 2020

    As I reflect on the end of 2020, I decided to remember all the positive things and there were many. I got to predominantly work from home which was very pleasant. I went from working in an office with no windows to my home with lovely windows that overlooked lots of trees and nature. My…

  • Reflections

    Reflections

    Turning 70 in 2021 was not what I expected it to be. I remember spending time with my grandmother who must have been 70 at that time and she spent her days knitting or staying in her bed playing solitaire. I can remember her teaching me several different versions of solitaire. I’m sure not anything…