Are they in your life for a season, reason or a lifetime?
People come into our lives each day. If you are fortunate enough to live to your golden years, when you reflect on your life, you would realize that your numerous interactions with various persons...
View ArticleRandom acts of kindness (Part 1)
Wikipedia cited that a random act of kindness is: “...a selfless act performed by a person or persons wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual... These acts are done for no reason other than...
View ArticleRandom acts of kindness – Part 2
Just know this, in a world filled with so much judgment, hatred, and violence, it’s often difficult to look past that and view the world as a kind place. Even if the world around you seems like it will...
View ArticleGrieving at Christmas
THE CHRISTMAS holidays are all about celebrating the values that bring us together in life, such as our family and friends. These important connections can bring us unity through togetherness,...
View ArticlePurpose of reflection
As the year draws to an end, it is meaningful to allocate some time to reflect on the events of the year. This is not in an effort to throw yourself a ‘pity-party’ but rather to assess the areas you...
View ArticleBegin 2023 with a focus on Self-Love
Happy New Year and welcome to 2023. This is the time of the year, when many may be diligently trying to set goals and organize their thoughts in relation to all they would like to achieve at the end of...
View ArticleThe importance of looking inwardly
The state of the world today is such that most are more concerned with the outward appearance of things, than deal with the appearance on the inside. We are somewhat forced into presenting an image of...
View ArticleAre you dating a Narcissist?
We are living in an increasingly narcissistic world. The obsession with the “look at me” mentality that is promoted by social media, has fuelled the tendency to have persons excessively enamoured with...
View ArticleAre you dating a narcissist?
Continued from last week Ways to cope with narcissistic behaviours in your relationship. Understanding that narcissistic personality is a mental health condition and not a personal choice is important....
View ArticleIs having power a bad thing?
When we think of power, we often think of the ability to influence the behaviour of others. Powerful people know or believe that they can create change; this may be a good thing for some, and it may be...
View ArticleIs having power a bad thing? Part two
This week we conclude our answers to the question : what are the possible benefits to power? They focus only on what really matters. Powerful people aren’t distracted by trivialities. They’re able to...
View ArticleCrime impacts us all
Crime affects us all. Any person can be affected by crime and violence either by experiencing it directly or indirectly, such as witnessing violence or property crimes in their community or hearing...
View ArticleHitting Rock bottom and getting back up!
As a result of natural disaster you lose your home and earthly belongings. As a result of poor choices or just simple misfortune, you lose your job, and your health is compromised. In your mind it...
View ArticleHitting Rock bottom and getting back up! (continued)
In this issue we offer the final pointers to help you get back on track after hitting rock bottom. 5. Use the power of words for good Words can make people fall in love, or put countries at war. Words...
View ArticleAre you self-actualized?
We have often heard the term self-actualization used by persons who are in pursuit of a purposeful life. One where they feel self-assured, self-validated; a life where they achieve a level of...
View ArticleBetrayal Part 1
Betrayal is one of the most painful human experiences. Discovering that someone we trusted has deeply hurt us pulls the reality rug from under us. When we see the word “betrayal” we may immediately...
View ArticlePsychological impact of a toxic workplace
Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” For many of us as adults, a large portion of our days is spent at work; in fact, documented data shows that...
View ArticleI am good enough…
I would like to encourage everyone reading this article today, to mentally affirm, “I am good enough.” For a lot of us we spend our days either being highly critical of ourselves; or entertaining...
View ArticleI am good enough!
We began this column last week by encouraging every reader to mentally affirm that ‘I am good enough’ ... and urged that you remember a list of pointers whenever you are tempted to feel as if you are...
View ArticleThe essence of fatherhood
WHEN YOU HEAR the word, “father,” what images come to mind? What about the word, “daddy?” Depending on what type of father you had growing up, these words can elicit very positive or very negative...
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