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What comes to mind when you think about your attitude? Have you ever been arou nd people with a bad attitude? How did that make you feel? Have you been around people with a positive attitude? Do you remember how it felt being around that person? How do you want people to feel when they are in your presence, uplifted or beaten down? Winston Churchill famously said, “Attitude is a little thing that can make a BIG difference.” So my question is… Do you realize that you hold the power to shape your attitude? When you decide to adjust your …

Salutations Everyone! I hope everyone had a great Fall! Despite being born and raised in Montreal, I feel like winter will NEVER sit right with me. Around this time, I start hyper-fixating on the 10-day weather forecast on the app on my phone, just hoping that I don’t see snow any time soon. Unfortunately, I saw the “s-word” forecasted for Monday, and I swear a little tear flowed down my cheek. And then we have to scramble to change the tires on our cars to winter tires before December 1st. We are also aware that the days have gotten shorter …

On November 8th, many Canadians honour the memory of Viola Desmond, a Black businesswoman whose face graces our ten-dollar bill. But beyond her portrait lies a deeper, more complex truth — one that reminds us that history’s heroes are not always volunteers for their battles. Viola Desmond was a successful entrepreneur and educator. She owned a beauty salon in Halifax and founded the Desmond School of Beauty Culture, empowering Black women to achieve economic independence in an era when opportunities were scarce. She helped them embrace their beauty in a time and culture that did not embrace their natural hair …

There are times in our lives when we do the same thing over and over again without seeing any progress, and then, for some reason, we think that we’re still going to get a different result, a better result. It’s essential to recognize that to achieve a different result, you must change what you’re doing. You have to change your pattern of behaviour and your pattern of thinking. You may need to learn something new, develop new skills, adjust your environment and mindset, and make better choices. I understand that it can be challenging to make the necessary changes required …

Salutations, First of all, how is summer already over, and how is it already October? This summer truly flew by in the blink of an eye. Even though it felt like it only lasted 10 days, it definitely goes down in the books for me: I lived, I loved, I laughed, built new friendships, and I feel like I’m blossoming into a new and improved version of myself. I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter! While I’ve taught in a variety of schools and programs, one thing I’ve noticed is this: the students who struggle the most are …

Across our nation, a quiet but serious battle is unfolding—one that could reshape the spiritual landscape of Canada. Recent developments threaten not just the structure of churches, but the very freedom to express faith publicly through prayer, worship, and charitable service. While some may think this is only a “church issue,” it is, in fact, a community issue—one that affects believers and non-believers alike. For generations, the church has stood as a pillar of love, compassion, and community. It is the place where burdens are lifted, families are strengthened, and hope is restored. The church feeds the hungry, shelters the …

A few weeks ago I was invited to a high school basketball game. I sat riveted in the gymnasium, totally amazed at the level of intensity in which the majority young Black youths were playing. Both teams displayed a strong desire to win and the level at which they competed demonstrated that it was the desire to be victorious that pushed them to learn the game. I left the game impressed, full of hope but somewhat inwardly perturbed. I kept pondering as to how a group that has so many problems succeeding in the classroom , could excel at a …

This year’s Carimas celebration brought out the energy, colour, and culture of our community, but it also exposed some deeper issues we need to address. As members of the Caribbean community, we carry a rich culture, deep roots, and vibrant pride. Yet too often, we find ourselves tearing each other down instead of lifting each other up. When we argue publicly, disrespect one another online, or feud over positions and events, it doesn’t stay within our walls, the outside world watches. And for those looking in, especially in a multicultural city like Montreal, it reinforces harmful stereotypes and weakens our …

Our feet put in a lot of work over our lifetime, yet many people take them for granted. For most of us, when we think about feet, our minds automatically go to mobility – they get us from one place to another. True, our feet are crucial for getting us around, but they are also very complex. Think about how they are structured with their many bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves. Feet help us to walk, run, jump, skip, dance and more. Your feet can also provide a reflection of your overall health and wellbeing. They can show your …

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7 We often think that life is just happening to us, and we believe that we have no control over our lives. There are many situations in our lives over which we have no control. Still, there are also many things that we have total control over. And one of those things is our mindset, the way we think about life. Our mindset determines our destination in life; it determines our future. Ask yourself: Do I have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? A fixed mindset believes that …