A story from long time ago when anger was not my ally. I wish I’d have known how to deal effectively with anger. It was a teenage party at a public campground. Joking and laughing around a campfire. My best friend, Tim, dropped his empty beer bottle on the ground and stomped on it, breaking… Read more »
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Social Distancing: What’s In Your Control?
We are living in interesting times – unprecendented in my lifetime. With self-isolation, caution, and social distancing, what’s in your control? It is a time for prioritization and determining what is important, who are the most significant relationships, and focusing on ensuring high-quality time together. Social distancing can create huge opportunities. Check this out for… Read more »
How To Make Everyday Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day just rolled past us on the calendar. In our North American society, February 14 is a day when hearts open, love flows, passion sparkles, and … sexual behaviour flourishes. Yes, many people do what they don’t do the rest of the year – they truly become lovers. Want to know how to make… Read more »
How Do You Add Fun To Your Relationship?
“Fun in your relationship? What d’ya mean?” I thought that was an interesting response to my question during a coaching session. It is so important to keep some spice, spontaneity, and pizzazz alive – so it doesn’t get boring. It also makes it easier to focus on what’s strong; rather than what’s wrong. What are… Read more »
Thankfulness: a timeless gift
Thankfulness. Or Thank-fullness. There is no better way to increase your quality of life and enhance your relationship with self and others. We invite you to accept our challenge.
Trust Is A Must
You and I know that trust is important in all relationships; with ourselves, our partners, kids, and in our workplace. But what is it? As a verb (Cambridge Dictionary), trust is to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable. As a noun, trust… Read more »
2 X 2 Couple’s Retreat: 10 Reasons to do it
Where we live out in the “sticks,” most of us have a 4 X 4 truck. For us, it’s a no-brainer – for stability, safety, flexibility, and power. Our 4 X 4 keeps us solidly on the road, regardless of the conditions. When consciously attending to conditions, we travel safely and get where we’re going. … Read more »
Reflections of Gratitude
Recently, have you stopped to notice the amazing things that happen, and to really appreciate them? Reflections of gratitude – WOW! Examples: I arrived at the manicured and decorated farmyard about an hour prior to the wedding ceremony. As a Marriage Commissioner in Alberta, I like to be early and to help with any last… Read more »
Valentine’s Day? Oohh, You Won’t Do THAT, Will You?
Yup, Valentine’s Day is almost here. Next to Christmas and Halloween, Valentine’s Day is the biggest money maker of the year for retailers. Billions of dollars are spent on influential marketing, which turns into sales volumes exponential to those marketing efforts. These are gifts for one single day. I’m not opposed to gift giving. In… Read more »
