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Saying Goodbye to Ed
A few posts ago, i mentioned my friend Ed, who is one of the georgeous people i’m saying goodbye to at the clinic. Here he is, playing “You Are My Sunshine” one last time. [stream flv=x:/www.kristinshepherd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Ed.flv img=x:/www.kristinshepherd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ed.jpg embed=false share=false width=360 … Continue reading
And When The Idea of Joy is Just Depressing?
On our cynical days, we say, oh please, you think joy is possible, or effective, or realistic? And i say, yes, it’s all three. But if it isn’t within reach today, if the idea of joy is depressing, try one … Continue reading
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Are You Looking at Me?
Eye contact is a funny thing. I’ve just returned from a meditation camp during which we spent hours and hours staring into each others’ eyes. It was strange and tense to begin with, but delicious and strangely satisfying before long. … Continue reading
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Your Bio in 6 Words
This game comes from Harriet Madigan of the Living Fit dynamos. Harriet got it from someone else. Thanks to all sources. Here’s the game: Give us your bio in 6 words. Holy exciting, Batman. I’d love to hear your answers. … Continue reading
Ed
A man named Ed comes to my clinic every second Wednesday. He arrives 40 minutes before my afternoon hours begin. When I ask him why he arrives so early, he says he can’t keep himself away from me. Ed is … Continue reading
Walking the Plank of Change
A few posts ago, i mentioned i’m ending my clinical practice of 20 years. I told you i’d let you know how it was going. Well, here it is. My last day in clinic is October 22nd…. There’s the update, … Continue reading
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“The quality of my life is determined by the quality of my questions.”
I love that quote for a million reasons. 1. Curious people are alive. This is what i want to be. 2. I can easily fall into asking questions like, “Why can’t you take the garbage out this week? Why is … Continue reading
Which Part of Me Is Leaping?
There’s this question that nags when I contemplate big changes. By big i mean changing professions, life partners, countries to live in – the changes that affect me and everyone around me for a good long time. The question that … Continue reading
Trust: Yourself or Someone Else?
I’m leaving my profession this fall after 20 years. I woke up one day knowing it was time. No big deal for the superheroes of this world, but if you’re at all like me, you’ll understand the tightening of the … Continue reading
My People
My daughter has been in China. Hiking, exploring, loving the culture and the food, devastated by the poverty. It was a life-changing adventure. Perfectly timed, too. She’s been doing a Master’s degree. Some day she loves it, some days she’s … Continue reading