A while ago, one of my friends sent me the following story in an email. The story moved me so much, and made me also think about all the clients that I have worked with over the years who live their life based on “when” and ‘if”. These folks miss so much because they are […]
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” – Saint Francis de Sales Picture from https://wildlifepreservation.ca/western-painted-turtle/ Do you remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? They had a race, and even though […]
Magpies are very resourceful birds with a reputation for stealing anything that is not nailed down, especially if it is shiny. Because of their characteristic of liking valuable baubles and for having picked up gold nuggets and coins, our Ancestors believed that several magpies around your house or yard, or around where you were working, […]
Dear Readers, This is a collection of sayings about being lonely and aloneness. Psychiatrists and psychologists are talking about the number of people experiencing loneliness. Perhaps the doctors are missing some aspects of aloneness because many millennials are choosing to live alone. They like their own company. They like the independence. They like the freedom […]
Circle of Life – Nature Style! The movie and stage show, “The Lion King” popularized the concept of the circle of life through the wonderful song with the words by Tim Rice put to music by Elton John. Our ancestors understood that the events in their lives were cyclical – much like the seasons […]
Canadian Society of Quester’s has various chapters throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Quester’s Chapter Contacts Wainwright, AB – Tim and Marlene timmar@telus.netQualicum Beach, BC – Helen Thomas helenhere1199@shaw.caKelowna, BC – Mel Chapman iamunlimitedthinking@hotmail.comVancouver, BC – Brenda traveller979-himal@yahoo.caCalgary, AB – Merope merope@meropesdream.comVernon, BC – Jackie Haverty j.innerlight@gmail.com Revenge – What Goes Around, Comes Around I have […]
Spring Conference – save the dates for Friday to Sunday, May 3, 4, and 5, 2019 for the Quester’s Spring Conference in beautiful Red Deer, Alberta. Fall Conference – scheduled for October 4, 5, and 6, 2019 at the Prestige Inn in lovely Salmon Arm, BC. Watch the website – https://questers.ca/ for more details. Reflections […]
No rules this year… just guidelines! Be kind to yourself and do not set yourself up for failure. Life is good. Recognize that fact. Life is not out to get you. 1. Make room for all of your emotions. 2. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. 3. Love your imperfect self. 4. Treat yourself to at […]
When a new year starts, we feel that everything is possible. We feel the optimism of the energy that floats around the world. We feel hope that life will be different this year. All is true! Let us know peace.For as long as the moon shall rise,For as long as the rivers shall flow,For as […]
Gas station picture by Q. T. Luong A Busy Christmas Eve The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. He had no decorations, no tree, no lights. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, […]