Category Archives: 2023

One year after launching this website I find that I am still internally conflicted whether or not to apply myself and continue working on The Point of Meaning. Why do I entertain the idea of sabotaging my project? First, it didn’t exactly go according to plan. Instead of articles, it’s mostly comprised of blog-style posts.Continue reading “Starving for Meaning, Learning to Suck and Embracing Christmas Spirit”

(From the archives – November 2013) November 11 – it is a day to remember, for reasons as many as those remembering them. For some, it is a time to remember relatives who served in the war or being grateful for the sacrifice of other soldiers. There are those who look forward to meeting veteransContinue reading “Canadian Veteran remembers becoming a prisoner of war, his capture, fellow soldiers”

Jinkies – I embraced my inner Velma today!

Are you familiar with the phrase “count your blessings?” You can trace them back to the Universe, Providence, God, friends and family, your workplace or any other immediate link in the chain, but one thing is for sure… blessings are always present, despite being hard to see, at times. One day a large one willContinue reading “Gratitude”

I am drained, uninspired and doubting myself. What else is new? This website launched with the motivation of a New Year’s resolution, in January, with the goal of publishing at least one post each month. The bar was set low to ensure that I actually get it done. I expected more from myself, naturally; however,Continue reading “Out of Brain Juice with a Cup of Doubt”

Bucharest felt lonely to a sheltered, only child. I spent most days overlooking the dusty neighbourhood from our apartment, wondering whether the Roma tales were true. “It’s dangerous,” my grandmother warned. “If the gypsies catch you, they will take you far away and you’ll never see us again.” Giving up the chance to play withContinue reading “Childhood Memoir – Solitude”

I had the best work training on May 4, 2017. Forever and always, May the Force be with us. #StarWars #MayTheFourth

This moment in timeSuspended above the realm of possibilityReflects the world to one’s mirroring soulProjecting the infiniteAn unknownFilled with choicesExtending both within and outside our reach One’s decisionAn actionReactionOr pauseDefines the will toward the natureOf our next dawn BetterOrWorseTruth be toldIs relativeTo our perception Perspectives appearing, disappearing,Nothing is setUntil we beginTakingThat first step.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years? It’s okay if you don’t know. Society challenges individuals to know where they are going and figuring out a plan for getting there. Right now. The questions start in high school, where students often feel pressured to know what they want to do with theirContinue reading “[PROMPT] Not knowing where you are headed in life and being O.K. with that”

Many look for a sense of belonging outside of their own self. People look at their families, friends, colleagues or romantic partners for approval and validation. The expectations of others, alongside those of general society, begin to shape and form their perception of and orientation in life. Finding ourselves in others doesn’t have to beContinue reading “On Finding Personal Meaning, Belonging, Self-Care and Love”

Two years ago I started wrestling with the idea of launching this website. I have repeatedly turned it over in my mind, regularly doubted my decision and yet still felt compelled to act on it. What is the end goal? How about my plan to implement it? And why do I even bother doing thisContinue reading “The Block”