Category Archives: Life Stuff

I Am Here – Of Depression, Yoga, Meditation, and Profound Epiphanies

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve made it no secret on here, on social media, or privately among friends, that I’ve struggled with depression most of my life. I was diagnosed with situational depression when I was 18, then re-diagnosed with bi-polar II and ADD … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Save John Muise

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Nick C. Piers

One of my best friends recently told me that John Muise – long-time instructor at St. Thomas University – is not returning to teach next year. St. Thomas University is not renewing his contract. For me, and for everything John … Continue reading →

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The Never-Ending Battle: A Reading

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve considered reading The Never-Ending Battle aloud, but when Open Minds Quarterly republished the story in their Classroom Edition, I couldn’t think of a better celebration. This reading unexpectedly became one of the most publicly emotional things I’ve ever done. … Continue reading →

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The Never-Ending Battle: Rewritten & Republished

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

In 2009, Open Minds Quarterly published my short story, The Never-Ending Battle, in their Fall edition, Volume XI, Issue III. Along with stories in The Country Connection and A Thousand Faces, it was one of four of my published work that year. It … Continue reading →

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The Wall that Broke Me

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

Five years ago, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature at York University. At the time, it was my biggest accomplishment. I thought to myself, “Finally! After 13 sporadic years in university, I have this blasted 4-year … Continue reading →

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My Only Writing Award

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

My family moved to Summerside, Prince Edward Island when I started Grade 7. For most of the next six years, I thought I hated living there. I hated my neighbourhood because at least half of the boys that bullied me … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Love DDP Yoga

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

Yoga has been a long-time passion of mine. The first time I tried it was a half-hour exercise show that came on every morning when I was younger. It was relaxing and yet also gave me sore muscles (in a … Continue reading →

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My Flying Dream

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

For years, I’ve had something of a re-occurring dream. Not every night, unfortunately, but every once in awhile, I’ll have my favourite dream: a flying one. When I started having them, I was only able to leap a few feet … Continue reading →

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Nick’s 5 New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

Well, it’s not like this isn’t making the rounds with everyone else. I’ll try to keep this brief:

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Robin Williams & What Dreams May Come

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

Yesterday, Robin Williams committed suicide, succumbing to a life-long battle with depression. It…hits pretty close to home. While I never knew him in person – though I wish I had – one particularly work of his touched me and has … Continue reading →

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