The Regret Monster
Even when you’re 99% sure a difficult decision is right—such as separating from your spouse, uprooting your whole life or starting a new job—you’re bound to meet the Regret Monster. I recently… Read More »The Regret Monster
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It’s Not About You
Have you ever been disliked or rejected for no reason? I have, and it hurts. Most recently, it’s Remy. He’s a golden palomino who lives at an equestrian facility less… Read More »It’s Not About You
Going With Your Gut
Has your gut ever urged you to do something—quit the job, eat more veggies, move overseas—but you were consumed by fear, self-doubt or other people’s opinions? Your gut instincts are… Read More »Going With Your Gut
Great Expectations
When I visited the hematologist for my blood test results last week (What Scares You Most?) I didn’t expect to hear I had cancer. And guess what? I don’t have… Read More »Great Expectations
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 You’ll Never Lose
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
Necessary Endings
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
When You Fall Down
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
Sticking Your Neck Out
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
Feeling Your Way to Happiness
“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
Feel Like a Stranger in a Strange Land?
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?