Clear Vision Counselling

01/12/2026

“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”
Maya Angelou
My mother used to say: "Everything will be brighter in the morning." And in general, it was.
Love Christie

01/11/2026

“When you feel yourself getting defensive, get quiet, then get curious.”
Jefferson Fisher
When I become curious I am open to different perspectives of self and other.
Love Christie

01/04/2026

"I never talk about joy without talking about gratitude... In 12 years, I've never interviewed a single person who would describe their lives as joyful, who would describe themselves as joyous, who was not actively practicing gratitude."
Brene Brown

"I never talk about joy without talking about gratitude... In 12 years, I've never interviewed a single person who would describe their lives as joyful, who would describe themselves as joyous, who was not actively practicing gratitude."

12/21/2025

This is the last message before Christmas and I want to extend my wishes for a very happy and connected holiday season. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with you over the years.
I wish you a peaceful New Year filled with gratitude and love.

This is the last message before Christmas and I want to extend my wishes for a very happy and connected holiday season. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with you over the years.

12/20/2025

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
Rumi
When we change how we see ourselves then everything and everyone around us looks different. This is the power we all have. To change our perspective.

When we change how we see ourselves then everything and everyone around us looks different. This is the power we all have. To change our perspective.

12/15/2025

“Be strategic about productivity—do less exceptionally well, instead of doing more in an average way.”
Laurie Buchanan, PhD
If we are going in too many directions at once it can lower the value of what we are doing. One thing at a time.

12/14/2025

“I’ve recognized that “busy is a decision” and that presence is more rewarding than productivity or efficiency”
Keisha Blair
It is so easy to get overbooked and exhausted at this time of the year. Being present to myself means I am more present for other

“I’ve recognized that “busy is a decision” and that presence is more rewarding than productivity or efficiency”

12/08/2025

“The fastest way to lose your peace of mind is to give someone a piece of yours.”
Jefferson Fisher
This could happen when I am trying to get a person's approval, validation or love in some way. Instead, I need to stand in my strong core self energy.

This could happen if I am trying to please someone. Or if I am trying to get a person's approval, validation or love in some way. Instead, I need to stand in my core self energy and realize that it is solely my job to recognize my self worth and value.

12/07/2025

“Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued.”
Brene Brown
How connected do you feel? How are you offering the gift of connection with others to yourself?
Love Christie

12/01/2025

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”
Brené Brown
We try to hide shame. This is to ensure no one knows about the depth of the shame and usually guilt.
Love Christie

11/30/2025

“The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.”
Pema Chodrun
When we get stuck in our perspective it can rule out others. Better to be curious and non judgemental. Maybe you can learn something new?
Love Christie

11/23/2025

“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
Brené Brown
We are hard wired to want connection. And yet we can push it away in many different ways because we are afraid of being hurt. Forgive and it will change.