Ponderings....

Successful decision-making isn't about finding the 'right' choice but about commitment to the choice Move past analysis paralysis

Yesterday marked an anniversary - the day my daughter took a handful of pills in a desperate cry to be seen and heard. Growing up, my...

When I believe I matter, I make choices like this: I set clear boundaries I eat wholesome food I exercise I prioritize sleep I cultivate...

Have you ever noticed how a single well-crafted question can transform a conversation? The art of asking questions stems from genuine...

To answer this question is to embark on a hero's journey - the journey to the inner self. I believe we are all significant. Our birth was...

Hoarding: the act of collecting large amounts of something and keeping it for yourself, often in a secret place - Cambridge Dictionary I...

Many people tense up at the phrase "disrupt the status quo," imagining it requires turning their lives upside down. But that's not what...

We often think of ourselves as fixed beings, but science tells us otherwise. Our twenty-year-old brain shares less in common with our...

I'm exploring an intriguing concept called "Elegant Strategy," coined by Seth Godin. He reframes strategy not as a rigid map but as a...

When I searched for quotes about invitations, I was struck by how many focused on coping with exclusion - learning to be okay with not...

Twelve months ago, my husband and I made a quiet decision to stop drinking. For years, we'd considered ourselves wine enthusiasts,...

In 2025, I'm launching my online business – truly pioneering an entirely new approach. It scares the hell out of me. Why? Because I feel...

I am currently reading Peter Block's thought-provoking book "The Answer to How is Yes," which explores what it takes to live a life in...

Compassion means empathizing with another's suffering and genuinely wanting to help ease their pain. Yet we must face a profound truth:...

It feels like Boxing Day today, though it's Christmas Eve. Our weekend began with a family brunch with my siblings and parents, followed...

The decision-making process is often overcomplicated and varies dramatically from person to person. Some embrace spontaneity, while...

There are days when words fail me, yet beneath the surface, I'm a whirlwind of energy and emotion. Some thoughts feel too raw, too...

As I prepare for tomorrow's family brunch, I find myself caught in a familiar dance of excitement and anxiety. There's a palpable energy...

I have spent the past two days with my three grown children. We took a short mini vacation to the quiet, snow-capped mountains and...

I wake up highly motivated every morning to craft the perfect social media post. Yet, by noon, after hours of frustration, I'm ready to...

It's been six years since Don died; he was my husband. His death wasn't just a moment but a long path leading to and following that...

Practice is more than a mere application of willpower. It carries deeper meaning and is rich with intention. When we practice, we're not...

My new addition to my practice is writing each day for 15 minutes and posting it as part of my practice of mattering.  I feel very...

Hey there, fellow professional mom. Let's talk about something important: your inner fire . You know that feeling? The one where you're...

The Voices in Our Heads: Owning Your Significance The voices in our heads can be our harshest critics or our most profound teachers....

Last night marked the passing of my dear friend, Diane. Our paths crossed six months ago when I began volunteering at Calgary Hospice,...

The other day, while having a beer with a gal pal after tennis, the topic of dating came up, most notably around my dating situation. I...

Private Members Bill C-220 Amending the Canada Labour Code to Extend Compassionate Care Leave On February 25, 2020, Matt Jeneroux, MP for...

"Everything is a gift. The degree to which we are awake to this truth is a measure of our gratefulness, and gratefulness is a measure of...

If you don't like something, change it! If you can't change it, change your attitude. Maya Angelou Fifty years ago, I accompanied my...

Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late....

In 2018, my husband, Don, passed away after a 6-year journey with cancer. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was a part of our journey...

The other day, a good friend shared how overwhelmed she was about her level of loss. Not only has COVID-19 contributed to this through...

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone” . - Pablo Picasso A year and a half after my husbands death...

2-6 months Richard said….I sat very still. So did Don. We were at his oncologist’s office and after discussing discontinuing treatment...