Depression

Embracing my Depression

Depression is much more common that I expected. I remember being at a Men’s Breakfast at my church, and five out of the six men at my table admitted to going through depression. But it is rarely talked about. I tried many things to get rid of the depression – sleeping, fasting and prayer, talking to friends and listening to motivational talks...

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Disappointments Come in All Sizes
Disappointments Come in All Sizes

Not all disappointments are created equal. Tim Horton's in Canada recently brought back their "Roll Up the Rim" promotion, where by rolling up the rim on your cup of coffee you can win one of millions of free food prizes, or even computers or cars. But more often than not you won't win anything, and seeing "Please play again" is sure to be mildly...

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Every Day the Same Dream
Every Day the Same Dream

A few weeks ago I discovered an obscure online "game." It's called Every Day the Same Dream, and I put the word "game" in quotes because it's not much like a normal video game. It's more like an interactive art project. The creator describes it as being "A short existential game about alienation and refusal of labour. Or, if you prefer, a playable...

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The Power of Words
The Power of Words

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words . . . can wound forever. Pictures of me as a little kid are really cute –– curly blond hair, a quick smile and eyes always looking for the next adventure. I had the confidence that comes from knowing you are truly loved. If we painted pictures at school, I painted three. I had a storybook childhood...

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Who are you and Where are you Going?
Who are you and Where are you Going?

Have you ever stared at the person you see in the mirror and wondered how you got to where you are? There's all the sacrifice, all the hard work to achieve the good life and then all of a sudden you wonder why. We all go through periods of reflection to confront bits of us we had previously ignored. A busy life can hinder us from reacquainting...

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Freddie Mac acting CFO found dead
Freddie Mac acting CFO found dead

Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like the economy is going to get better anytime soon. Today it was announced that the world economy is projected to contract by 1.3 per cent this year, which makes this the most severe recession since World War II. (Source: CBC) It was also revealed today that the Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac Corporation,...

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Better Control of Chronic Illness
Better Control of Chronic Illness

New research suggests ways patients can better control their life-long conditions Landmark survey reveals five steps for success Research Triangle Park, N.C., - A landmark survey suggests that millions of Americans living with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, depression and other chronic illnesses may gain better control of their illnesses by...

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Journeying Out of Depression (The Road to Siloam)
Journeying Out of Depression (The Road to Siloam)

The news came with startling swiftness that night. We don't know whether it was prepared text or if the words flowed spontaneously, but one solitary angel was called upon to make an announcement that has never been forgotten. Appearing in a small Judean pasture in the middle of the night, this messenger from heaven introduced the true light that...

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