I could have become an opioid statistic. My mother died of cancer at 38, which left me out on Barrington Street in Halifax, alone at 14. As mom deteriorated, so also did home life and hope. My sister, two older brothers and I, slipped out the back door after dinner… Read more »
If curiosity is your writer-power, then risk-for-adventure is your superpower. How so? Listen for new clues with innovative suggestions for a problem you face. Ruts remap brains for more stagnancy. A new clue remaps our brains for treasured possibilities. Shift up a writing space today. Add a favorite photo, move… Read more »
Most people are aware that healthy brains flex frequently, rewire daily and respond to differences in ways that spawn growth. Lesser known however, is the fact that our flexibility peters out often before mental changes actually jump-start. Unfortunately, we risk sliding into a cerebral gridlock or resistance to change, when… Read more »
Feel hopeless because of a tough situation you’re stuck in today? Frustrated by leaders who value money, power or influence more than supporting you, “the people?” Watching personal possibilities slip away, along with your problem-solving skills? Good news is here if we dip into personal mental resources. Our brains come… Read more »
I opened my door to hear my neighbors little daughter announce with delight, “Look Auntie Ellen, I match me!” Ruthie pointed to her purple hair ribbons, lilac sweater and mauve socks. Kids sometimes see connections in delightful shades that match, links that adults often miss. Take meetings, for example. During… Read more »
Most agree that golf’s a cerebral game, so it makes sense to play with more brainpower in mind. Luckily we retain 90% more by teaching others as we learn ourselves, so it also makes sense for novice golfers to teach what they learn here to other wanna-be golfers. Lesser known… Read more »
