I have a playful spirit, so I don’t have an exact moment when I realized I was officially an adult. What has happened is my evolving, mindful ability to regulate my emotions and not “react” to life as an unregulated child would. I am able to stay grounded, think of perspectives, and empower myself rather…
Category: Daily Writing Prompt
Holy Cod! Those Prices!
I don’t know what the best restaurant is in Halifax because Michael and I rarely venture out for a foodie experience, especially trendy locations, it’s just too expensive. I’d rather cook a fine-dining meal at home. S, 🌻
How a Time Machine Message Could Change My Life Path
If I had a time machine I would tell my past self this: “This message is from the future you. Future you has Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder and alcoholism; so do this: after high school continue to live at home and while working and saving for university spend a year in therapy to…
Dinner With Author Teresa Dovalpage
A few years ago, Teresa Dovalpage — author, educator and fellow blogger — and I connected within the WordPress community. Teresa lives in New Mexico. I live in Nova Scotia. What an adventure it would be if we met to have dinner in Havana, Cuba. Teresa was born in Havana, and the plot of her…
Heartwarming Moments Of Kindness From Strangers
I’ve been the recipient of “Pay it Forward” moments, such as the driver of the car ahead of me in the Tim Hortons’ drive-thru paid for my coffee. I’ve had moments when I was pennies short at the check-out and a kind cashier paid the small amount for me. There are many moments when kindness…
Message From My Future Self
“All those daily fears, worries, and insecurities creating self-doubt were pointless; you become the woman you envision me to be.“ S, 🌻
Best Local Dish: Mussels Saganaki In Hydra, Greece
This was difficult to pick, as we’ve enjoyed many local dishes while travelling. While savouring my morning coffee, I scrolled through photos to recall a local dish worth remembering. I chose Hydra, Greece and Mussels Saganaki. Mussels Saganaki This was a simple dish of fresh mussels, peppers, tomato sauce, Tabasco and feta. Yet, there was…
I Wish Schools Taught Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
My job is support staff within Nova Scotia’s public school system. I wish all schools introduced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in the elementary grades. Then, continued to teach and practice its four core modules: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness up until graduation. Imagine how much better the world would be if students practiced…