LIFESHINE BLOG

Accepting the Gifts of our Feelings

Whether we are reacting to a difficult situation, or sitting in the warm glow of contentment, feelings are with us on a constant basis. ...

When defence becomes your best offence

I can build a fortress. At times, when confronted against something that threatens me, or faced with imminently painful situations, I...

7 Ways to Lose Control (of outcomes)

“Act without Expectation”. It’s a quote from long ago, but what exactly does this accomplish? Some have suggested that by letting go of...

Reaching out - PTSD among First Responders

There have been 34 suicides among First Responders across Canada in the last year according to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust, an...

Addiction - a Family Disease

Chances are, you have had a family member, friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who has been impacted by the disease of addiction. One of...

6 Self-Care Strategies to a Healthier Life

Often the busyness of everyday tasks can overtake our feelings of joy and happiness in life. This over-stimulated heaviness makes it...

4 Reasons to Have a Good Cry

As I sit in my office and look out into the largest storm of the year, I can’t help but be reminded of how the rain can be a great...

10 Relationship Building Questions

“Hi Honey….Did you have a good day?” she asked. “Yup.” He replied. Whether we acknowledge it or not, most of us have a deep desire to be...

It's a Balancing act!

It’s been said many times that “Feelings are neither right nor wrong – they just are.” But what does this statement mean? Perhaps a...

4 Steps to a better Sorry

A running joke about Canadians is our eagerness to apologize. By the way, I’m sorry if that stereotype offended anyone. It was never...

CHRIS BADER RTC, MTC, CCAC