“I Lost My Wife to Facebook”
Who doesn\'t like Facebook? It is truly a wonderful tool to keep in touch with friends and family. And not only a place to keep in touch but to get in touch. But I had an old friend of mine tell me a story the other day about the other side of face book. \"Everyone is talking about finding lost friends through Facebook, he told me. I lost my wife because of Facebook!\" Read More
Chakras – Are They Real?
Maybe we should first ask, What Are Chakras? A lot of new-age thinking here, but in actual fact, the idea of chakras goes back thousands of years. Chakra is a concept originating in Hindu texts, featured in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word for “wheel” . … Continue →
Embracing Opportunity
I attended Carleton University’s graduation ceremony this last Saturday. My son Daniel was graduating with a degree in commerce and I was the proud father. Well, they first awarded Dr. Don Wile’s an honorary degree for his contributions to the college over the years. And then Dr. Wiles made the commencement address to the graduating … Continue →
Attitude of Gratitude
This last weekend, the Ultimate Wake Up workshop was held in Ottawa. The people who gathered together for this were a dynamite bunch who were working on moving forward with their lives. This was the most powerful workshop I\'ve ever attended and that was the consensus of the people who were there as well. I would like to share with you a gem that a person told me about. They said each morning when they woke up, Read More
Once a Year, and Only Once a Year
Once a year, and only once a year we hold a special workshop in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A select group of people meet and for 3 days, they discover deep blocks that they have inside of themselves. Blocks that have been stopping them from being all that they want to be in life. Using the cream … Continue →
Life’s Tragedy
Working with people this week, there seemed to be a theme about moving forward, growth and reaching one’s goals. And that theme was the chaos that ensues when change happens. Chaos, let’s be real, isn’t something that is easy to live with. And yet the universe has chaos as part of our journey should we … Continue →
How to Live Your Life – by Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was a genius, in the same league as Albert Einstein my wife tells me. That he had a gift, we all know and the whole world appreciates. His unfortunate death has made us realize just how much he had to offer the world. His address to the Stanford graduating class is worth the … Continue →
20 Questions That Could Change Your Life
Questioning your self is the only way to changing yourself. And whether you question yourself about your relationships, your career, what makes you happy, or why are you here, they are all part of changing your life. And change is healthy, change is necessary for growth because without change we will wither and die. I … Continue →
Take the Soulmate Test
Everyone wants to have someone in their lives. I mean, really, who wants to be alone all the time? And many people are looking for that special someone, believing that there is a “soulmate” out there just for them. Or is it just pinning for an old love of yesteryear? Or is it unrealistic expectations where you are living in a fantasy world?We can get attached to a significant other, whether we live with them or not. The significant other can be ... Read More, Take the Test
Ragweed’s Coming
Like it or not, ragweed is well on it’s way to releasing its pollen. And with this summer’s heat, it will be bad. Makes me think of the song, “Eli’s Coming” by 3 Dog Night. You know the words: Ragweed’s comin’, hide your heart, girl Ragweed’s comin’, hide your heart, girl Girl, Ragweed’s a-comin’, you … Continue →