What’s Worse Than Being Alone?
A million things are worse than being alone! I’ve spent the last five Christmas holidays by myself. It’s much, much worse to be in a relationship—or surrounded by family and… Read More »What’s Worse Than Being Alone?
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Who Do They Say You Are?
“Who do you say I am?” a wise man once asked. I love the simplicity and authenticity of this question. I love how open-minded and open-hearted the man was, how… Read More »Who Do They Say You Are?
Happier Separated? Adjusting to Life Alone
Do you have a “happy place”? Perhaps you love sitting on a beach or standing at the top of a mountain. Maybe you spend hours in your garden or garage,… Read More »Happier Separated? Adjusting to Life Alone
Welcome Home
Leaving home can be the most exciting thing you do, or the most painful. Often it’s both at once! The thing I always forget about leaving home—or being forced to… Read More »Welcome Home
The Obstacles in Your Way
In Arabian Nights there’s a story about a farmer. His plow catches on something in the dirt. Despite much struggle he can’t dislodge it. He finally stops, digs in the… Read More »The Obstacles in Your Way
Uprooted 🌱 She Blossoms
Last week in When Your Plans Fall Apart I shared what happened when my Al Capone tour through the Tunnels of Moose Jaw was delayed. The most significant part (besides… Read More »Uprooted 🌱 She Blossoms
The Cost of Following Your Dreams
Yesterday someone asked me a simple question that made me say something I’ve never admitted out loud. “I’m especially interested in the spots you stay overnight while travelling across Canada,”… Read More »The Cost of Following Your Dreams
Are You Spinning Your Wheels?
Seven ways to overcome “analysis paralysis” and make a decision you’ll never regret.