LIFESHINE BLOG

The homepage of my website states, “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.” Let’s first off say that nobody wishes the difficulty...

Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...

In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...

When we hear the term “loss & grief”, many of us immediately reference the death of a loved one. Losing someone or something you love or...

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

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

One of my favorite moments of the day comes when I arrive home - work still on my mind, stress of daily life weighing on my shoulders -...

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