Each of us has two distinct choices to make about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be less than we have the capacity to be. To earn less. To have less. To read less and think less. To try less and discipline ourselves less. These are […]
Below are some of the things that, over the years, my clients have taught me about making life a wonderful adventure. You will, hopefully, have additions that uniquely enrich your life, and I hope you’ll add them to this list and pass them along to others. In the meantime, I share this list with […]
Just the other day, I escaped the business of my daily life and sought refuge on the water front here in Montreal in an attempt to recharge my energies.
Taking advantage of a beautiful day, I walked along the long stretch of the Saint Lawrence River, as a way of my meditation routine. Whilst observing the […]
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 8, 2003
When is it time to divorce a family member?
I’ve been helping my partner manage his father’s long-term care. This entails working with his brother who controls the purse strings. My partner and I are both artists, juggling multiple careers to realize our life […]
What if every experience in your life is sent to you so you can understand who you are and what your life is all about?
Just for a moment consider the possibilities within that question.
What if it were true, would you be prepared to pay more attention to the events in your life and the meaning […]
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 26, 2003
My sister is celebrating her tenth anniversary this summer, and I’m concerned she is letting her relationship go. Her husband refuses to acknowledge any problems and doesn’t believe in counseling.
At the time my sister married, she was a successful businesswoman with a promising career. […]
