Your Uplift - March 2025

Patricia's Resiliency eNewsletter ❤️🐞

Author

Patricia Morgan
March 13, 2025

Table of Contents

ONE. On a Personal Note

Hard Stuff

"The divisiveness, the wars, the trauma, and the harshness in the world can pull me down, pull you down, pull any of us down to our knees if we don’t find sources of comfort, connection, nourishment, and gratitude.

Yet it is a delicate balance to stay informed and not be ignorant, to do what we can to be the change we want to see, while also reminding ourselves to appreciate a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

Perhaps the best we can do is in the midst of chaos, find stillness. In the face of adversity, find gratitude."

Uplifting Stuff

This old man is my man, mine for decades. We were both 17 at a high school party. While he was in his second year of university studying chemistry, I was struggling with self-loathing and failing Grade 12. But at that high school dance, somehow I mustered the courage to ask this once-shy young man to dance. And from that moment on, he was my special some-one.

Don’t misunderstand me—we’ve argued, and we’ve repeatedly done relationship repair, but we’ve always been there for each other, especially him for me. After having children, I experienced significant mental health challenges, and he was a rock, supporting me through years of therapy and eventually I became a therapist myself.

Les loves me, our kids, canoeing adventures, fishing, nature, and our cat, Misha. He cooks, repairs, gases up the car, and is an involved Rotarian. We attend Sunday service together, co-support our family members with disabilities, and watch evening television with Misha curled between us. I’m so blessed to have a safe place in him to land.

If you have someone in your life who creates emotional safety for you, who is there for you — friend, family or lover — I imagine you express your gratitude. And I don’t know about you but I feel warm inside saying, “Thank you. I feel loved.”

Note: the above message is husband approved. 🙂 

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

TWO: Patricia’s Helpful Blogs/Articles

When it comes to building strong, healthy relationships, two fundamental skills are often overlooked: speaking with courage and listening with compassion. Whether you’re having conversations at home or at work, developing these skills can lead to more meaningful interactions. I often see clients in my counselling therapy practice who . . CLICK HERE

The headlines were filled with cycling champion, Lance Armstrong’s lying, deception, and cheating.  In an interview with Oprah Winfrey (televised January 17, 2013) he said, “I went and looked up the definition of cheat . . . the definition is to gain an advantage on a rival or foe. I did not view it that way. I viewed it as a level playing field.” . . CLICK HERE

THREE: Resiliency Video Picks

1) Run Like a Girl What’s that mean? It means ‘less than’. (3.18 minutes)

Patricia’s Videos

1) Wondrous Western Women: the History of Alberta Women
In Honour of International Women’s History Month (13.32 minutes)

FOUR: Calgarians! Return to Center is at The Library

If you have not yet ordered Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection from my website or AMAZON, please know it is now available at the Calgary Public Library. If you use a library elsewhere, please consider making a request to order Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, Disconnection by Patricia Morgan. I send my appreciation while reminding you it is an effective self-help book and won the 2024 Canadian Counselling Book Award. ❤️🐞

FIVE: OPPORTUNITIES with Patricia

1. Calgary OPPORTUNITY for Older People and Their Loved Ones

Tuesday, March 25:
Join us to address transitioning from a family home to independent living. We often believe that leaving a house means leaving behind identity and belonging. But research indicates that well-supported independent living communities result in improved well-being. We will explore:

  1. The Myth of "Losing Home"

  2. Downsizing Can Be Rightsizing

  3. Discover Community and Purpose

  4. Three Keys to Managing the Emotional Side of Transition

  5. Embracing a Time of Growth

Host: Diane Planidin

A seasoned real estate professional specializing in helping seniors transition smoothly from their family home to a more manageable living space. With extensive years of experience assisting older adults in Calgary, Diane understands the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing. Having personally navigated the journey with aging parents and numerous clients, she offers compassionate, step-by-step guidance to make the move stress-free.

Register at Eventbrite!

2) Resilience, Women and Leadership — FREE Micro-learning

Saturday, March 29:
Most women step up to leadership roles in their families, communities, and organizations. Join us to affirm you can lead your way. We will explore:

1. Name your challenges to solve your challenges
2. Define resilient leadership
3. Sustain yourself and lead from your why
4. Tools for personal strength and well-being
5. Know your strengths and give what you can
6. Use the five keys to boosting others’ resilience

COST: FREE
11am – 12pm MT, Saturday, March, 29, 2025, with Patricia Morgan MA CCC
Part of Manisha Arora’s Micro-Learning Series.
Register at: https://forms.gle/xj5vtN2HkqDFbq9N7  
For more information contact [email protected]

3) Bassano Women’s Wellness Conference: Resilient Women - Empowered Future

Saturday, April 12:
Delivering the upbeat program, Wondrous Western Women: The Feminine History of Alberta

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 ❤️🐞