Your Uplift - June 2025

Patricia's Resiliency eNewsletter ❤️🐞

Author

Patricia Morgan
June 17, 2025

Table of Contents

ONE. On a Personal Note

Hard Stuff

A Shadow Experience

I had a strange mix of emotions watching the recent war of words between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Part of me felt delighted, even giddy—like two playground bullies finally turning on each other. I noticed myself thinking things like, “They’re giving each other what they deserve” or “Maybe they’ll cancel each other out.”

And then came the embarrassment. Wait… aren’t I a peace-loving, compassionate person? Where was this gloating, judgmental part of me coming from? Why was a part of me enjoying the drama? After all I help clients step out of their drama.

It was uncomfortable to admit, but also insightful. Maybe it’s because many of us are exhausted by the misuse of power, self-promotion, and people, who play unfairly. Watching them clash was weirdly satisfying.

But rather than judging ourselves for the reaction, maybe we can get curious. Maybe these feelings are pointing to deeper truths: a longing for justice, accountability, or even the hope that inappropriate power might turn on itself.

We all carry light and shadow. And sometimes, when the Big Boys wrestle, our inner contradictions show up.

What about you?

Uplifting Stuff

Love of Speaking & New Role

My counselling therapy practice brings me deep purpose and connection. Yet it is when I have opportunities to speak; that is uplift, inform, or simply have meaningful fun with audiences, I feel lit up. See images above.

In the counselling therapy arena, I am now officially the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Alberta & Northwest Territories, Regional Director. What a mouthful! There are over 2000 CCPA members in the region. I’m turning feelings of nervousness into excitement and purpose. Indeed, this is an exciting time for those of us working to address mental health issues.

What’s exciting or pleasing activities or causes have ignited your excitement?

In meantime, here’s to your continued resilience,
Patricia ❤️🐞

TWO: Patricia’s Helpful Blogs/Articles

Have you ever said or done anything you regret?  I am not talking about a fumble mumble or tripping over the front hall rug.  Rather, I am referring to disrespecting someone, emotionally wounding another, or crossing over a personal boundary. I’ve done my fair share. For example, . . CLICK HERE

2. “Return to Play” by Brandi Heather — Book Summary

It’s a true delight to spend time with Brandi Heather, author of Return to Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk and Reconnection. I’ve been privileged to do just that and feel grateful to call her a friend.

Brandi is an award-winning Disability and Inclusion Educator and Therapeutic Play Specialist. With a background in kinesiology and . . CLICK HERE

THREE: Resiliency Research

Recalling memories in depth is more powerful than writing them down

In research by Sonja Lyubomirsky of the University of California, it was found that people who wrote down favorite memories felt much better afterwards but not as good as those who just replayed the memories in their heads.

(The opposite is true for troubling memories - writing them down helps you feel better but ruminating about them results in people feeling worse)

I encourage you to find an uplifting memory and take it to bed each night. Or find a different affirming memory for each night’s sweet dreams. Here’s to your memories!

FOUR: Resiliency Video Picks

  1. Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain (3.17min) An understanding of the nervous system’s stress responses.

  1. Jacinda Ardern, 2025 Yale Class Day Speaker (19.53min) Hear from the inspiring Past Prime Minister of New Zealand, how Imposter Syndrome can be a gift to the world.

Patricia’s Videos

FIVE: OPPORTUNITIES with Patricia

1. LISTEN to Patricia’s interview with Michelle Cameron Coulter on the Inspiring Possibilities podcast — Return to Center: Healing Trauma & Reclaiming Joy (45-minutes)

2. Build on Strengths: Identify Yours and Others (Online 1-hr session - June 28)

When you know how to identify and build on personal strengths you can lead with the best of yourself and encourage the best in others. Plus, when you notice the potential in yourself and others, weaknesses tend to take on a new and helpful meaning.

Join us to explore:

  • The meaning of personal strengths and building on strengths.

  • Identifying your top three strengths and how you demonstrate them.

  • How to meaningfully support others by acknowledging their strengths.  

    Cost: Free 
    11 am MT, Saturday, June 28, 2025
    Free and Open to the Public. Part of the Microlearning for Resilience series 
    Register at: https://forms.gle/xj5vtN2HkqDFbq9N7
    For more information contact [email protected]

SIX: More Opportunities for Resilience

Presentations — In-Person or Online
Keynotes/Workshops: CLICK HERE.

Presentation Skills: For those who want one-on-one time to develop a speaking business or simply a specific message and how to effectively deliver it. CLICK HERE.

Therapeutic Counselling: Can be delivered online globally and in person in Canada. CLICK HERE.

Publications: Reduced prices are available for quantity orders. To learn more about Patricia’s books CLICK HERE.

Please let me know how I might be of service at 403-830-6919 or [email protected] 

Your Spunky Seniorpreneur, Patricia ❤️🐞