Reaching heart-health goals

Around every corner, we are bombarded with promises of freedom. Some claim that keeping an alkaline environment in the body holds the secret — and for a season, I followed that path and found some benefit. There was also a time when I committed to a certain diet and felt the difference, only to grow weary of the effort and slip back into old habits within a month or so.

I once paid a small fortune for a fancy gym membership in pursuit of a dream body, only to discover a simple truth: results depend on the effort I put in. I had to show up and do the work. The trainers had the skill and expertise to know which exercises would help me reach my goal. They also knew how to help me push past my internal barriers, and when to slow me down so I didn’t move faster than was safe.

The same is true for emotional well-being. A counsellor is, in many ways, like a personal trainer for the heart. Once a week, you come in for your “weigh-in”. Together, we look at where you are now, where you hope to be, and how to bridge that gap. My role is to guide you — to help you uncover your inner hero and celebrate you as you become the driving force in your own life.

Just as gardens require tending, patience, and time to thrive, so too does the heart. Growth doesn’t come from rushing or perfection; it comes from showing up, nurturing what’s been neglected, and believing that new life can emerge — even through cracks in old cement. 🌿