If you are drawn to read this, chances are you’ve loved and lost a significant furry friend, and I want you to know that it’s okay to feel the way you do. Losing a pet isn’t easy; it’s like losing a piece of your heart. I’ve been there, and I want to share a story with you — a story that I hope will bring you some comfort and a glimmer of hope too!

A great read, especially if you're tired of going through the motions and are ready to live a life filled with more passion, purpose, and fulfillment. By the end of this post, you'll have the tools to transform your life to make getting out of bed daily a necessity and a joy.

What if the secret to letting go is holding on? How intriguing does that sound?

Have you ever struggled with the concept of letting go, whether it be of someone, something, or the memory of an overwhelming experience?

Have you ever experienced a bad day getting worse? Or perhaps a good day getting better?

It’s the familiar pattern of getting back whatever we put into the universe.

Many things can wreak havoc on our lives, pull us off track, and require us to be open to seeing potential and possibilities in our darkest moments.

How often does that question come up for you or someone you love?

Some people go through life barely noticing what’s going on around them, and then others seem to often live in the centre of the storm. Can you relate to this in any way?

Have you ever been told that you were too sensitive or perhaps that you need to get thicker skin? Maybe you have been described as one who over-reacts or tends to become easily overwhelmed.

For those of you reading this who want to yell YES!!! How did it make you feel at the time?

The harder you try, the longer it is going to take. The reality and power of this statement is wide-reaching. The sooner we ‘remember to remember when we are faced with anything that doesn’t feel uplifting, aligned, or good, there is always a better way.

Have you ever been told that you were too sensitive or perhaps that you need to get thicker skin? Maybe you have been described as one who over-reacts or tends to become easily overwhelmed?

For those of you reading this who want to yell YES!!! How did it make you feel at the time?

Can you relate to feeling emotionally drained? Feeling exhausted but unable to relax or sleep? You want to feel better but don’t feel up to the task of reading a long self-help book or beginning a complicated system of recovery.

Author Melissa Lyons joined Dan MacDonald of iHeart Radio on AM800 CKLW to talk about how we deal with the loss of a loved one or Pet.

The miracle that helped me move to a much more joyful and fulfilling life came through words. Miracles started to come to me through books and messages and then they started to come through me as well.

Right now, we are facing a time of uncertainty, and with such abrupt changes to the way we live our daily lives, it can be scary! Life around you is changing, moment by moment, and when left unchecked it can knock you off track before you have time to even it’s happening. For many, including myself, times like these can cause increased levels of anxiety, stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed.

In his book, `Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling,’ Wayne Dyer explains his perspective, which resonates with me. He shares, “Inspirational people aren’t interested in winning a popularity contest, especially when those who seek praise and recognition often do so to soothe feelings of insecurity.”

At first glance, I Will Always Love You looks like just another children's book, but the inside cover reads: "It's for everyone big or small. For the child who lives within us all." Written by Lasalle author Melissa Lyons, the book features two children who have lost someone in their lives. The narrator of the book offers comforting guidance to the children about coping and moving on.

Jack Canfield is an American author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has more than 250 titles and 500 million copies in print in over 40 languages. In 2005 Canfield co-authored with Janet Switzer The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.

Excited to share the news that ‘I Will Always Love You’ is the recipient of 2 IPPY 2018 Awards; one Gold (Best Children Illustrated E-Book category) and one Silver (Gift/Specialty/Journal category). Congratulations to Mary Cindrich for winning the Illustration Award!

YourTV Windsor’s PluggedIN host, Andrea Morosin, interviewed Melissa Lyons, a local author who created a thought-provoking, deeply moving, one-of-a-kind story with "I Will Always Love You" learn more, visit melissa-lyons.com .

It happened during a vacation in Thailand in January of last year. One day, while Terry was scuba diving, Melissa stayed on shore enjoying a cup of tea and writing in her journal hoping to figure out exactly what was missing in her life. Without moving in any specific direction, she jotted down random words like, “ tree, wood, beach, boat etc.” and when she looked down, “ it was like a story had just appeared in the middle of my page specifically it was a story about loss and love ..

From pins and cupcakes to hockey sticks and jerseys, residents across Windsor-Essex have come up with different ways to show their support for the community of Humboldt, Saskatchewan. The small community has been devastated since a transport truck and a bus carrying the Humboldt junior hockey team collided last Friday at a rural intersection. 16 people died in the crash.