It has been a rough past week after the untimely passing of Kristoff St. John – a longtime and well-loved actor on the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless. I have to admit, this was a tough one. We lose people everyday – famous or not – but Kristoff’s passing was unlike other … More The Power of Presence: A Tribute to Kristoff St. John
It’s been a somber few days this week. I had to attend the funeral of a child that recently passed away. We know death is a part of life. I’m sure we have all given ourselves that same pep talk over and over – but it is so much more difficult to comprehend when it’s … More May the Beauty of the Season Shine Through the Darkness
Yesterday’s events in Toronto have once again acted as a reminder of the fragility of life. Toronto – the great city that it is – was marred by such a senseless act of violence. A van callously ran down innocent bystanders near a busy intersection as they went about their day. It happened in broad … More Toronto: Rising Above the Cruelty
The other day I came across a profound story of courage, perseverance, and strength in the wake of immense adversity. We’ve seen this happen many times before – something dramatic happens in our lives and it changes us forever. But what really makes a difference is how you handle a situation when life deals you … More “But Dad, I Made It.” Turning Turmoil into Triumph: The Remarkable Story of Travis Roy
Do you ever look back on a moment in your life and just think to yourself, “Wow, was that really me? Did I really do that? What was I thinking acting that way?” I’ve had plenty of ‘aha’ moments like this myself, and when I think back, I am amazed at how much I have … More Acknowledge, Learn, and Move Forward, Because All You Have is Right Now
When we are faced with tragedy, so much is realized about ourselves and those around us. A friend of mine shared a story with me recently that really struck me. Her boss’ father recently passed away and he had also worked for the same company for many years. He had only recently left the business … More Times of Adversity Show True Colours
We’ve all heard it before: Life is short. Take each day as it comes. It’s cliched, but it’s more important than ever before to remember this. In the last week or so, we have lost a few well-known names to cancer: David Bowie and Rene Angelil to name a few. Unfortunately, people suffer and succumb … More Make the Best of the Life You Have
