Antonio Michael Downing grew up in Southern Trinidad surrounded by jungles. But after the death of his grandmother, he made the move to Northern Ontario.Downing shares his full journey in his recently released memoir Saga Boy. Through writing, he shares his experiences of exploring his journey from Trinidad to Canada as well as how he
1. Get outside and go for a walk. Yes, even if it’s cold. Nature has an uncanny ability to provide clarity in the moments we need it most. Look at how the trees bend beneath the weight of the snow—you too have that kind of strength. 2. Remember that your life happens outside of your
Kevin Hines jumped off of the Golden Gate Bridge in an attempt to end his life. He fell 220 feet into the water but somehow, he survived the drop. Kevin’s powerful story serves as a reminder that we’re not alone & how committing to #beheretomorrow can change your life. Watch the latest videos by Goalcast
“I don’t always make the best choices, but today I choose compassion over intolerance, sympathy over hatred, and love over fear.” ~LJ Vanier It’s crazy to me now, to look back and realize how freaking hard I was on myself for decades. Had I ever talked to anyone else the way I talked to myself, it
The release of the documentary Framing Britney Spears on February 5, 2021, has prompted a collective response of sympathy, solidarity, and regret from across the globe. It’s led to an extensive, collective contemplation on Britney’s mental health crisis and the circumstances under which she was placed in conservatorship under father Jamie Spears nearly 13 years
Canadians who are looking to redecorate their homes and save money can do so by getting creative with what they already own. Vancouver-based lifestyle expert Susie Wall recently joined The Morning Show to give us some tips on how to spruce up our spaces for zero dollars. Read more: Tiny homes: Perks of buying a
If you’re like most of us, then you’re likely no stranger to desiring change. A new job, more money, a smaller number on the scale, a new relationship—the human condition often wants a different set of circumstances in exchange for the ones we currently have. There’s nothing wrong with this. In fact, it’s our desires
China’s richest man Jack Ma has lived a life full of rejection. From primary school to Harvard, KFC to the police force, Ma faced disappointment time and time again. So how did his company, Alibaba, become the biggest online marketing company in the world? He tells you his secret. ► Watch all our inspirational videos:
“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” ~J.K. Rowling I’m no stranger to feeling hopeless and defeated. After many failed relationships, physical, sexual and emotional abuse my entire life, two bankruptcies, and the recent loss of my online business (October 2020), you could say I’ve been through enough to last
A U.K. couple almost lost their newborn, born at just 27 weeks with an emergency C-section — until quick-thinking healthcare workers saved the baby’s life. Terrible news Emily Rospo and Samantha Hughes had been trying for a baby for three years, but 27 weeks into Rospo’s pregnancy they got horrible news. Rospo, 30, was sold she