Tag Archives: perception

Reality Check: Would you call your money names?

Posted on July 15, 2018 by RealityCheck

Do you make your decisions based on solid information, i.e. the facts? I’d like to think that I do, but honestly, I know that’s not always the case. My perspective on whatever it is that I’m trying to decide has … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Love, Practically Speaking

Posted on June 24, 2018 by RealityCheck

Different people want different things. It’s a good thing too, isn’t it? Otherwise, we’d all want the same house, the same job, the same cat, and…the same mate. Clearly, we don’t all want the same mate, but many of us … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: I Am Only…

Posted on June 20, 2018 by RealityCheck

When I dashed into the grocery store to pick up coffee that was on sale, I fully expected to find none on the shelf. Surprise! The shelf was full. There was even a sign that showed the correct sale price! … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Benefit of the Doubt

Posted on June 3, 2018 by RealityCheck

We never really know what’s going on inside someone else’s head, do we? Even among the people closest to us—our friends and family—we can have misunderstandings. For example, your friend says something you perceive to be offensive; later you realize … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Perspectives and Hats

Posted on May 6, 2018 by RealityCheck

When you’re stuck on a difficult problem, it can be useful to look at it from different perspectives. One way to get different perspectives is to gather together a team of people, each of whom has their own special expertise … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Finding the Joy

Posted on April 15, 2018 by RealityCheck

There is a woodchuck in my life. He lives close enough so I see him when he emerges from his den to sprawl on his rock in the sun. He’s far enough away, and much too wary of me, to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Choices in Caring

Posted on April 8, 2018 by RealityCheck

Caring, loving, supporting, and encouraging are wonderful, positive behaviours. When we genuinely care for each other, we can improve our relationships and satisfy our need for love and belonging. As we can only control ourselves, it’s helpful to offer our … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Doing our Best

Posted on March 25, 2018 by RealityCheck

What does it mean to do our best? As I’m far from perfect, I know that the best that I can do in a given situation isn’t necessarily the best that could be done. If “doing our best” doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Value of Lobster

Posted on March 11, 2018 by RealityCheck

The lobster fishery has been a way of life for generations of families along the South Shore. It’s literally put food on lots of tables. As I don’t come from fishing folk, I wasn’t aware of how the perception of … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Going My Way?

Posted on March 4, 2018 by RealityCheck

Things don’t always go my way. It’s possible that things don’t always go your way, either. Given that’s the reality, how do we deal with it? What responses are effective when we are faced with the inevitable disappointments, perceived unfairnesses, … Continue reading →

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