Follow Your Heart Counselling

06/22/2026

Sharing a Buddhism post:

IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH LOSS AND GRIEF, READ THIS:

Grief is one of the heaviest things a human heart can carry.

It changes ordinary days.
A song hurts differently.
A chair feels emptier.
Certain places suddenly become unbearable.
And sometimes, the silence left behind feels louder than words ever could.

People often tell grieving souls to “move on.”
But deep loss does not work that way.

You do not simply stop loving someone because they are no longer physically here.
Real love leaves fingerprints on the heart.

And grief…
is love learning how to exist without its usual place to go.

The Buddha once taught that suffering comes from attachment to what we wish could stay forever.
Not because love is wrong…
but because everything in life is temporary.

Flowers bloom and fall.
Seasons change.
People arrive and leave.
Nothing escapes impermanence.

Yet the Buddha never taught people to stop loving.
He taught them to love deeply while understanding that life cannot be controlled forever.

Right now, your pain may feel endless.
Some mornings you may wake up okay…
and other days, one memory can suddenly break you all over again.

That does not mean you are weak.
It means your love was real.

Please hear this clearly:

You are not supposed to “get over” grief completely.
You are meant to slowly grow around it.

Like a tree continuing to grow around a wound in its bark.

• HOW TO DEAL WITH LOSS AND GRIEF:

1. Allow yourself to feel everything honestly
Crying, sadness, anger, numbness, confusion—all of it is part of grief. Suppressing pain often makes it last longer.

2. Stop expecting yourself to heal quickly
Grief has no perfect timeline. Some wounds soften slowly and quietly over time.

3. Speak about the person you lost
Memories keep love alive. Saying their name, sharing stories, or remembering small moments can help the heart heal gently.

4. Take care of your body while your heart heals
Grief exhausts the nervous system. Sleep, food, water, sunlight, movement, and rest matter more than you realize.

5. Do not isolate yourself completely
Pain grows heavier when carried alone for too long. Let safe people sit beside you in your difficult moments.

6. Accept that healing does not mean forgetting
You honor people you lost not by remaining broken forever…
but by continuing to live with the love they gave you.

One day, the memories that make you cry today
will begin making you smile softly instead.

And one day your heart will realize something beautiful:

The pain came from loving deeply.
And that kind of love is still a gift…
even after loss.

If anyone is grieving someone or a significant loss it can help to talk about it. Please reach out if you need support at

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/follow-your-heart-counselling-mpcc-provisional-peace-river-ab/1378832

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06/19/2026

Shared from Buddhism post:

IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES, REMEMBER THIS

1. Everything can and will change.
No pain lasts forever. No storm stays forever. Life is always moving, even when it feels stuck.

2. Every struggle is shaping you.
The strongest people are often built during the seasons nobody sees.

3. Allow yourself to experience joy, even now.
You don't have to wait until life is perfect to smile, laugh, or appreciate a beautiful moment.

4. You've survived difficult days before.
There were moments you thought would break you, yet here you are.

5. Be gentle with yourself.
You are carrying battles, responsibilities, and emotions that others may never fully understand.

6. Other people's negativity is not your burden.
Not every opinion deserves your attention. Not every criticism deserves a place in your heart.

7. Missing out is sometimes protection.
Many closed doors later reveal themselves as blessings in disguise.

8. There is always something to be grateful for.
Even in difficult seasons, there are small gifts worth noticing.

9. You do not need all the answers today.
Sometimes the next step is enough. Clarity often comes after movement, not before it.

10. Rest is not quitting.
Even the strongest minds need time to recover, heal, and breathe.

11. Your current chapter is not your whole story.
A difficult season does not mean a difficult life.

12. Keep going, even if progress feels slow.
Small steps still move you forward.

The truth is:

Life becomes heavy for everyone.

Even the people who seem strong.

Even the people who smile.

Even the people who appear to have everything together.

So if you're struggling right now...

Take a deep breath.

Slow down.

Trust yourself.

And remember:

The chapter you're in today is not the ending.

Sometimes life gets darkest just before a new beginning appears.

I was reflecting on my life last night that after a long period of struggle, really difficult times that I’m in a period where stress has dropped away & I can breathe easier…

I hope everyone struggling can hang on to ride out the tough period to reach a period of reprieve🙏
If you’re struggling please reach out for support to family, friends, agencies or a professional such as myself for support; connection and having a caring person listen will help😘

05/19/2026

Sharing from a Buddhism post:
Each of these could be examined and reflected upon.

Which of these speak to you?
Can you think back on experiences you’ve had and recognize these truths in situations?

Are more than 1 truth possible?Different truths may be true in different situations or particular relationships or at different times in your life.

What do you struggle with? Is there one of these you struggle with and if you overcome it life will be better, better relationships, better boundaries, less struggles within yourself?



UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS ABOUT YOUR MIND

1. Procrastination is often fear in disguise
Many people are not lazy. They are afraid of failing, being judged, or discovering they are not as capable as they hoped.

2. People-pleasing usually comes from low self-worth
When your value depends on keeping everyone happy, you slowly abandon yourself to avoid rejection.

3. Overthinking is often the mind trying to control uncertainty
The brain believes if it thinks enough, it can prevent pain, failure, or disappointment.

4. Perfectionism is deeply connected to fear of judgment
Many perfectionists were taught that mistakes made them less worthy of love, acceptance, or respect.

5. Constant self-criticism often hides unresolved shame
Some people speak to themselves more harshly than they would ever speak to anyone else.

6. Indecision usually comes from fear of regret
The mind becomes trapped trying to choose the “perfect” path instead of trusting itself to adapt.

7. Burnout is often ignored boundaries for too long
People exhaust themselves trying to prove their worth through constant productivity and emotional sacrifice.

8. Resentment usually grows from unspoken pain
Many people expect others to understand needs they never clearly communicate.

9. Anxiety can be unprocessed emotions living inside the body
Stress, fear, grief, and emotional pain do not disappear just because they are ignored.

10. Emotional numbness is sometimes emotional overload
The mind shuts down feelings temporarily when it becomes overwhelmed for too long.

11. Irritability is often a sign of unmet emotional needs
Exhaustion, loneliness, stress, lack of rest, or feeling unseen can quietly turn into frustration.

12. Isolation often hides fear of vulnerability
Some people distance themselves not because they hate connection… but because closeness once hurt them deeply.

13. Cynicism is frequently pain wearing armor
People who expect disappointment were often disappointed too many times before.

14. Apathy can come from losing meaning or hope
When the soul feels disconnected from purpose, passion, or connection, life begins feeling emotionally empty.

The mind is powerful…
but many of its reactions are actually wounded survival patterns trying to protect you.

Healing begins when you stop asking:
“What’s wrong with me?”

And start asking:
“What happened to me that made my mind learn this way?”

05/15/2026

I appreciate these wise words reflecting on my own failed relationships when I got involved with the wrong person and it didn’t last, leaving me feeling hurt or recognizing late that it wasn’t the right person for me.

If you find yourself attracting the wrong partner, reeling from heartbreak or recognizing an unhealthy relationship please feel free to reach out if you need some support in processing these painful experiences or strengthening your sense of self so you’ll better be able to recognize red flags to avoid getting into the wrong relationships in the first place.

You can message me through my profile on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/follow-your-heart-counselling-mpcc-provisional-peace-river-ab/1378832 or alternatively phone me at +15873224450.

You can feel better about yourself and break a pattern of wrong relationships.

05/14/2026

For anyone grieving someone they loved, whether they are no longer on this plane of existence or a love that didn’t work out the way you wanted.

If anyone is struggling with this I’d be honoured to help support you through this challenging time.

My profile on Psychology Today if you want to connect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/follow-your-heart-counselling-mpcc-provisional-peace-river-ab/1378832

04/12/2026