JY recently had two conversations with Matthew Sloane, founder of the Fatherhood Dojo Podcast, discussing fatherhood and its impact on relationships. The first conversation, available on Spotify, focuses on nurturing strong bonds with children. The second conversation explores the influence of children on marriage. JY appreciates Matthew's support for young fathers.
Tag: Relationships
Opportunity in Sadness
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu Over the past several days my energy has pin-balled between sadness, shock, and disbelief. The drug overdose crisis and its poisonous and toxic drug supply in British Columbia, and in our community, has reached (finally?) our family. A community has … Continue reading Opportunity in Sadness
‘Normal’ Remixed
Everyone is normal until you get to know them. David Sim I’m currently working my way through Gabor Maté's latest book written with his son, Daniel, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. As usual, Maté's writing is efficient, effective, and to the point. With a equal parts compassion and … Continue reading ‘Normal’ Remixed
Equine Therapy: Through the Manure & All
There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse. Robert Smith Surtees Let me start by stating something that I never (ever) would have imagined I would admit: I love horses. Well, love may be too strong a word, but the phrase deep appreciation and fondness is a fairly accurate … Continue reading Equine Therapy: Through the Manure & All
Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen I am the parent of a child that suffers from a debilitating mental health illness. I share this fact not to seek empathy, concern, or even pity. I share this because the acknowledgement is unburdening; somewhat freeing. I share this in … Continue reading Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
Beauty (& Humility) of Mentorship
Colleagues are a wonderful thing - but mentors, that's where the real work gets done. Junot Diaz I recently became involved in our local teacher association's mentorship program. What an empowering and humbling experience! After nearly twenty-six years in education, it was time. Time to offer my colleagues something that I acknowledged was missing during … Continue reading Beauty (& Humility) of Mentorship
My Act II: One Year Anniversary
Our mistakes don't limit us, our fears do. Maya Vargas Well, it has been exactly one year since I made the wise decision to take a leave of absence in order to properly address what had become very burdensome: mental ill-health. The time and space were essential for healing, resetting, and fortifying my emotional agility … Continue reading My Act II: One Year Anniversary
Fostering My Knowingness
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. Florence Scovel Shinn It's rarely wrong. It usually speaks to my integrity. It knows right from wrong. Its voice can be a loud banging or a subtle nuance. And its often ignored at the peril of the individual. Intuition. I think … Continue reading Fostering My Knowingness
A Eulogy (of sorts)
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.Dr. Seuss During a recent coaching session, it became clear to me that even though I said 'goodbye' to my old teaching position (choosing not to return after my personal leave), there was still a lingering feeling in my body. And then it landed. While I had … Continue reading A Eulogy (of sorts)
A Shift: A Personal Mission Statement That I Didn’t Think I Had
Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.James Belasco & Ralph Stayer I am here. Here I am. Here is a point in my professional life when, where, and how I decide to move it forward. A transitional, … Continue reading A Shift: A Personal Mission Statement That I Didn’t Think I Had
GETTING CURIOUS 