It is amazing to look at the calendar and see the transformation of our lives into a new reality of how we do things, plan, and carry out our days in a short seven months since the news of Covid-19 first entered our social world in March 2020. Now, past ..Continue Reading
Like many of you, I’m sure; I have been working hard to make sense out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the layers of our lives that are subtly impacted to change the way we view our days and routines. The disease is real, unlike what I hear from some who ..Continue Reading
The months of March and April were truly a test of our endurance and resilience. Some are having to work from home and teach young children virtual education programing, others working from home with partial furloughs, and not being able to make the rent or have money to buy food. ..Continue Reading
I wish to share an experience that is ubiquitous these days but seldom spoken of or truly understood; that is emotional fatigue. How often do you go through the day, either on the ‘front line’ or even at home keeping with quarantine guidelines, and find at the end of the ..Continue Reading
This is a time of great sadness, fear, and uncertainty for many of us. Pandemics are not known to many in our lifetime, and when it comes to disease and illness, we have come to expect an expedient diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Yet, the coronavirus, COVID 19, seems to elude ..Continue Reading
The recent concern for the coronavirus cannot be overlooked. It is broadcasted on all forms of media, with all different levels of government officials coming forward to guide their pubic to not panic. The simple fact that everywhere you look, you see something about this virus is enough to make ..Continue Reading
We are already midway through the first month of a new year and a new decade! How fast time flies! It always amazes me to watch my days fill and turn one into another, seeing my time getting packed with new and exciting opportunities and knowledge. Do you feel the ..Continue Reading
Reflecting and looking ahead With the final days of 2019 upon us, we have a lot to reflect on our lives that are so full and busy. It is a time where holidays bring people together, and others remain alone — a season of good cheer and self-critique for some. ..Continue Reading
I had the privilege recently to meet a woman newly diagnosed with a terminal illness. She had already gone through radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Following this, a rehabilitation center to regain her strength so she could go back to her home and live independently. She didn’t want to ‘burden’ her ..Continue Reading
Change is all around. Have you ever sat back and watched as other people get close to making a job change? Or, even a lifestyle change would be overwhelming to you. Change seems to be more the norm these days and being able to make transitions remains a high stressor ..Continue Reading