Financial Crisis, Personal Crisis

These are uncertain times...

The financial markets' latest dive, the Canadian election, the U.S. election, food scares and on and on. It can leave a person overwhelmed. How will all of this activity affect you and your family? Are you no longer sure you can retire when you would like? Did your mortgage just become even scarier? Are other debts looming?

Certainly all of these questions need to be answered with a financial plan. But have you considered a personal plan as part of the picture as well?

Someone who can help you gain some perspective on the situation, help you find ways to remain hopeful in spite of all the chaos that is around you, where to find opportunites you may not have considered.

This is where my services can be helpful. These crises often bring up issues around meaning and purpose in our lives. Our decisions confront us and, although we manage some uncertainty well, when it feels out of our control we sometimes need some help to find our footing again.

Call for an initial interview to see if I can help.

It's not too late...

...to register for the Run for the Cure. I'm running this year with a team from our kids' school. I continue to be amazed by how many people I know who are touched by this disease. And it's not only the individuals with cancer who are affected - parents, children, partners and friends are as well. So do something important on Sunday, October 5 and help fight for a world without cancer. Go to www.cbcf.org to register or donate.

Fall Meditation Series

Last Thursday evening marked the first of the 6 week meditation series I am leading this fall. We are looking to retain a little of the summer's peace throughout the hectic pace of 'back to school' life. We will be exploring different types of meditative prayer and learning ways to incorporate them into our daily lives.

Last session we focused on breath. We practised breathing deeply and contrasted it with our usual, daily, shallow breathing. This deep breathing is remarkably effective in easing stress and decreasing fear. But, like anything, it takes practice. Funny how something we do without thinking can be such a powerful tool in maintaining and restoring our health.

In the upcoming sessions we will be looking at balancing different needs we have of mind, body, heart and soul. As well, we will be increasing our awareness of how we manage these needs in light of the primary emotions of joy, fear, anger and grief.

If you have questions, feel free to post them here or you can reach me at 604-908-3665, or rspalmer@shaw.ca, romapalmer@gmail.com

Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 7:30-9pm at St. Mary's Kerrisdale 2490 West 37th Avenue