What will you be most proud of in your last moments?
I relay a memory of my father’s last days with hopes that it helps someone remember where LIFE truly is. And it's not in your bank account or on your business card.
Embracing “Island Time” on Canada’s West Coast
What is “Island Time” and what can it teach us about finding balance between life and work?
Stones: “Keep One With You and Think of Me”
“Keep one with you and think of me” - I was lucky to have my Dad’s spirit reach out to me 15 years after his death. This is a powerful moment of healing and memories for the man who raised me, as well as personal growth.
Egg Corns and Mondegreens, for all intensive purposes
Here we reflect on why the English language is so difficult to grasp, when we can’t even grasp those words and phrases we think we know. A short exploration of egg corns and mondegreens, for all intensive purposes.
How Losing My Memory Helped Me Find Myself Again
10 months ago I lost my short-term memory after a seizure. It made me really angry at the time, but in my recovery, I began recognizing it as somewhat of a blessing. Here is my story.
Reflecting on Your “Life Rhythm”
Chris Bailey attributes his choice to living in Stanley Park for 34 years to his “life rhythm”. Photo from Global News.
An Ode to My Favourite Mentor: The Late Bill Slapin
Sometimes you just meet someone whose impact on you lasts a lifetime. This is a story about the late Bill Slapin, and how he continues to fuel the “gumption” behind Words for Impact’s work.