83-Year-Old and Canadian Volunteer Bridge 3,500 Miles to Combat Loneliness
Thanks to the incredible work of the Adopt A Grandparent charity, an inspiring friendship has flourished across the Atlantic, bridging 3,500 miles between Nuneaton and Ontario. Ann Lucas, 83, a resident of Acorn Lodge Care Home, in Nuneaton, since 2023 and Angela Martin, 47, who lives in Canada, have forged a unique connection that transcends borders and generations. Despite having never meet in person, the pair talk weekly through video calls, proving that distance is no barrier to meaningful...
Read MoreEmotional Avoidance, by John Ford
Emotional Avoidance “When we close the door to our feelings, we close the door to the vital currents that energise and activate our thoughts and actions.” — Gary Zukav One of the most pervasive challenges we face, whether in our personal lives, workplaces, or broader communities, is emotional avoidance. This behavior—where we actively avoid feeling and processing our emotions—has far-reaching consequences that can leave relationships strained, workplaces toxic, and our personal growth stunted....
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