Dr Kelly Fleming

Life is a journey, each person's journey is unique.


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  • Daily Scripture Reading and Prayer: Fueling Spiritual Energy

    In our busy and chaotic world, we often find ourselves drained of energy by the end of the day. While physical exercise and a proper diet are essential for maintaining our physical energy levels, we must not neglect the importance of spiritual energy. The daily practice of reading Scripture and prayer can be the key Read more

  • Rolling on the Trails

    How often do you walk or run? I can’t walk and I definitely can’t run. That doesn’t stop me from getting on the trails or taking long walks. Being outdoors is a challenge for me. I have anxiety about going out on my own when I don’t have a service dog. Right now, I’m waiting Read more

  • Forgiveness

    The Importance of Not Holding a Grudge I have had some bad experiences with people who were supposed to love me. I’ve been harmed by them and healing takes a lot of time. I have learnt some very important lessons, mainly due to my Orthodox faith. If you have experienced harm or been hurt in Read more

  • Lessons Learnt Through Television

    What TV shows did you watch as a kid? My favourite tv show was The Facts of Life. As a girl growing up in the 70s and 80s, The Facts of Life taught me things that were often taboo topics. While every episode was entertaining of course, they each taught me very important lessons. Not Read more

  • Overcoming Personal Fears: A Journey Towards Courage

    Facing our personal fears is a universal challenge, yet it remains an intensely personal journey. Identifying these fears is the first critical step; it requires honesty and self-reflection. Acknowledging what terrifies us lays the groundwork for effective confrontation and eventual mastery over these fears. Strategies for Confronting Fears Education about the fear, understanding its roots Read more

  • Inclusion of Disabled People

    What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I have a dream. I want to start my own online program based on my PhD dissertation that will teach people how to implement inclusion in the Church for all disabled people. I’m only brainstorming right now but I know I can do this. The need Read more

  • Inclusion for Disabled People

    What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I’m pretty happy with my life but of course there is always a place for improvement. One improvement, although not small is to advocate more for inclusion of Disabled people in any way I can. I’ve been an advocate most of my life, thanks to Read more

  • A Standard Poodle by my Side

    When do you feel most productive? I feel most productive when I have a Standard Poodle by my side. My Standard Poodle service dog passed away in November and this weekend in babysitting for someone. This weekend has been the most productive I’ve had since November, having a giant poodle beside me. It makes me Read more

  • The Near Future

    What makes you nervous? Eleven years ago, I went into the hospital for a “routine” bilateral mastectomy. What should been one surgery turned into a four year battle and three major surgeries and one minor one. Last fall I found a tiny lump. My life was busy. My newest granddaughter had just been born. My Read more

  • Chill Days

    How do you unwind after a demanding day? Over the past 5 months, my life has changed a lot. My service dog passed away in November 2023 and all my energy that went to keeping up with him, taking care of him when he became ill, etc, has gone. I’ve also been dealing with health Read more