Staying connected is so important. One of the first triggers of depression is disconnection. Today I discuss the virtual component of these connections. 

Taking responsibility requires a lot of emotional maturity. It can also be a game-changer in our relationships with others.  

How can we allow people to be who they are and also decide who to let close? I answer this question for one of my students in today’s podcast. 

We spend a lot of our time having thoughts about our lives and other people that cause us distress. Once we realise that we are the image-maker, our lives have the potential to profoundly change.

I had a huge adventure on my boat this last weekend. It wasn’t all easy. However, it was a great reminder of how to deal with adversity. 

What are you here for? It’s an important question as we enter into this new phase in our world. 

I spoke with one of my clients the other day. She told me about the situation recently with her sister being very unkind to her. Of course, this happens to all of us. But what is it really about when someone is critical of us?

I remember when I was a kid being so excited about my birthday. It was a struggle for me to wait for it to arrive. I'm not sure it ever really lived up to my expectations. 

We all know the story of the butterfly effect. This also applies to our interpersonal relationships. It could be helpful to understand who it is that needs to change. 

I wish we had language that was different to I Love You. Maybe one of you will come up with a suggestion. I feel that these words are a misrepresentation of what is happening. 

In this last week, I have felt quite hurt by something someone has done. It’s given me the chance to look at myself and see that the issue lay with me rather than with them. 

How can we do small things to bring this light to others? I have a simple few things I habitually do. You might find some ideas from them.

Sometimes people think that to make a difference in the world, they need to have a big audience or affect many people. The truth is that it is much easier than that. 

What do you do if the family you love so much has opposing political beliefs? I answer this question today for one of my students struggling with her family. 

I spoke to a friend whose mother had just passed away the other night. It reminded me that we have little deaths and little births all through our day. How wonderful when we realize this. 

As we go through our lives, we must understand how we ascribe meaning to what is happening. If we can work with our minds differently, we can change the meaning of our experiences. 

Imagine a science experiment where you keep putting the same ingredients together, yet you expect a different result. Often, this is how we live. We are doing the same things repeatedly, expecting a different result. 

The world is consistently pulling us into a fearful mindset. It's difficult for us to work against us. However, it is essential if we want to have a happy life.

Human beings are not good at uncertainty. It can leave us feeling out of control, and you know how we all like to control things. 

I had a wonderful time this last weekend with one of my dearest friends. I realise that we give each other something profound. Something that you can give too. 

I have made a commitment this year to not talk about 3 things. Already I feel better for it. 

I took some of the kids out on the lake for some fun. I was surprised to see how scared they were. Maybe in some ways we all are right now.

Today I reflect on a few lines from Chuang Tzu, from the 4th century BC. It’s a great reminder that the issues we face today are the same issues people faced centuries ago. 

One of my students got upset and told her friend. As we look at communicating with love and kindness, she wants to know if it is complaining even when people upset us.

Today I answer a question from one of my students whose best friend died a few months ago. It's a question around deep friendships.