FIVE REASONS TO WEAR YOUR POPPY

Leading up to Remembrance Day, the red poppies come out. So why wear one.

1. A reminder of the  John McCrae poem- in Flanders Fields the poppies blow. A Canadian serving in World War One, he wrote it May 3, 1915. He died in the war but his poem has lived in the hearts of this country.

2. The red poppy can be seen from a distance. Look at a crowd wearing them. Red matches all colours.

3. A simple way to stop and reflect on past, present and the future military campaigns.

4. The money raised supports the Legions and Veterans.

5. We honour our own family members that served. We honour others who served. We honour those that are serving our country now.

Remembering military and peacekeeping missions does not mean that anyone condones conflicts. But in order to have a peaceful nation it is important to remember, honour and work towards solutions for a peaceful world.

So wear the poppy for whatever reason that has meaning to you!
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LIFE'S REFLECTIONS COME IN MANY SHAPES

Looking in a mirror! What a reflection it gives of us! A picture with wrinkles, warts and all can be very revealing. Hearing your child use your angry voice! Tells a lot about us! Debriefing after a life event- the good, the bad and the ugly! Sharing the good memories at a sad event. Making an eulogy a celebration of the person! In many professions, we are often asked to reflect on our practice. Change our bad habits! Change our ways! Reflect,reflection, reflecting!