Thinking Wisely Blog
Tool #1: The Cradle of Compassion, Pt. 1
Compassion, like a Cradle is portable, always warm, and fits right around us when we are feeling frail, weak, and small.
The Cradle of Compassion Pt. 2
Compassion is like holding a baby. You don’t always need to feel compassionate, but nothing feels as good as holding a baby when we know we don’t always need to hold the baby!
Tool # 2: The Pipe Cleaner of Creativity
Creating can be a lot cheaper than consuming. And always more fulfilling.
Tool #5: The Kleenex Wad of Resilience
Resiliance is not just taking the blow, but healing from it. And getting stronger because of it. Any athlete whose mom has shoved a wad of kleenex up her nose to stop a nose bleed in the middle of the game, knows this. The message: Avoid harm but keep a Kleenex ready, just-in-case.
The Serenity Prayer Challenge: Writings of Acceptance, Courage, & Discernment
The Challenge: To gather more writings that speak to Acceptance, Courage, and Discernment. I've been working on an essay called The Subtle Art Of Caring A Lot. I envision it as a not at all tongue -in-cheek (1) post about the difference between caring and panicking;...
Neither a Binge-er nor Binge-able Be
To Those Who Do Not Binge-Watch, I Salute You. Right now, in 2025, in North America, there are people who do not binge watch tv shows or podcasts. In fact, I know not just one or two brave souls, but hundreds of teens and adults who are not addicted to consuming...
What I’d Like Governments to Learn from Youth Sports
Pain creates the need; Acceptance creates the way. I wrote that seven years ago in the Fears of a First Time Coach essay. And I continue to be impressed with the improvements the sports organizations my son and I have been a part of are making. They have seen the pain...
Let’s Smile with our Eyes and our Questions
Have you ever noticed how much information is in the human face? Since we’re all wearing masks these days, what can we do to communicate clearly and brightly during Covid 19? Luckily, we can still smile with our eyes. And what a huge difference that makes! One of the...
In Person and Phone Sessions
As things are opening up again and cases are low in Manitoba, I’ve decided to meet with clients in person again. Ongoing precautions will include staggering client meetings so there is time to wipe down all touched surfaces between sessions and ensuring healthy social...