Many of us have princples that guide our lives, ideals that we’ve translated into practical habits to reflect who we want to be. But sometimes, those principles are too hard to uphold, or conflict with one another, or somehow don’t really seem to mirror that initial ideal. Is it alright not to live according to your own principles for a while?
Category Archives: wisdom
10 Quotes To Guide You Through the Dark
Some beautiful words that may help guide you through a difficult moment or two… Or so they have done for me.
Do You Want to Belong or Fit In?
We all want to feel a sense of belonging. It’s part of our human nature. And we often try to feel it, by making ourselves fit in. But is that the right way to go about it?
Some Seasons Take a Little Longer – How Nature Adjusts
Somehow the plants around us seemed to adjust to a wet summer much better than we did. What can we learn from them?
5 Quick Lessons For Canoeing (And Life)
From a few hours in a canoe, I can draw a lot of lessons that apply just as well to life on shore. Here are 5 I want to share with you (and some pictures!). Enjoy!
My Number One Self-Coaching Question for Dealing With Adversity
What do a flat tire, missing keys and dog poo on your shoe have in common? Yes, they all suck! But they also provide a valuable opportunity to do some self-coaching. Find out which question to ask and why in this post!
The Work by Byron Katie #1 – Is it True?
The Work by Byron Katie is a great way to explore your own thoughts and the impact they have on your life. It centers around 4 questions. In this post, I dive into question 1.
5 Unexpected Side Effects of Personal Growth
When you (unknowingly) embark on a journey of personal growth, there’s no knowing where you’ll end up. Here are some of the side effects I’ve seen in my life and in the lives of those around me when developing as a person.
What You Can Learn About Yourself… From People You Detest
I used to think certain pop stars were really arrogant, and flashy, and not dressed enough. I don’t really, anymore. They didn’t change, however, so what did?
Whose Pocket Holds the Key to Your Happiness?
Who holds the keys to your future and your happiness? Do you hold on to them firmly or give them away sometimes to… the weather? Family? That neighbour playing the drums at 2 a.m.?
Unscrewing Myself 