Blindsided by Love
Don’t give up on love. Love has the surprising ability to show up in unexpected times and places. It shines in the most unexpected sizes, shapes and forms—if we have the… Read More »Blindsided by Love
Don’t give up on love. Love has the surprising ability to show up in unexpected times and places. It shines in the most unexpected sizes, shapes and forms—if we have the… Read More »Blindsided by Love
What is the hardest goodbye you’ve ever said? Maybe you lost a person, pet, or place. Maybe you let go of a dream or hope. Or perhaps you released a… Read More »What You’ll Never Lose
Today is the last day of the therapeutic riding session I’ve been volunteering at. Unbelievably, three months have passed! I wrote Surprised by Love when I first met the horses and riders,… Read More »Necessary Endings
Have you noticed that all stages of life—whether eagerly chosen or shockingly unexpected—have their own rhythm? Every season has its own beat and tempo, its own sound and feel. If… Read More »Finding Your Rhythm
No matter where you are—on the road, resting on a beach (even if it’s only in your dreams!) or getting ready for something new—consider this: You’re exactly where you’re meant… Read More »You’re Already There
At the stables last week, I told a fellow volunteer that I couldn’t decide if I should bring my bike on the road this summer. I have osteoporosis and arthritis;… Read More »When You Fall Down
A fellow emailed me last week and asked how to build confidence as a writer. He’d read 10 Things You Need to Know About Writing for Reader’s Digest and wants to write for… Read More »Sticking Your Neck Out
A few months ago, I found a lump that required medical attention. I’ve also had abnormal blood test results and other health issues for several years. Yesterday I finally had my… Read More »What Scares You Most?
“Are you happy?” asked my grade 8 Social Studies teacher—Mr Merrit—every week. Every week I’d pause, check with my soul, and tell him the truth. Yes. I was happy despite… Read More »Feeling Your Way to Happiness
Didn’t it seem easier to make friends when we were young? We only had to say “Wanna play?” and voila! We were set for the afternoon, the summer, or even… Read More »Feel Like a Stranger in a Strange Land?
Do you get scared sometimes? I do. All the time! I got scared yesterday. It was my first time in a paddock with loose horses. I want to learn how… Read More »When Fear Rises