The Power of No
How many of us were raised to know our place, to be polite, to do what we were told? Parents, teachers, even siblings, laid down the rules of behaviour for…
Read moreThe Guilt Track
Guilt can motivate us, unmotivate us, it can make us feel bad about ourselves, or make us angry. However it makes us feel, guilt pushes our buttons. A stack of…
Read moreComfortably Numb
A bitterly cold winter’s day here in Southern Ontario. Earlier today I was driving along the highway; as usual, my mind was deep in contemplation even as I monitored traffic…
Read moreOvercoming Distraction and Calming Down my Overactive Brain
Why do our minds leap around so much? Why do we find it so hard to focus on one single thing for any length of time? I’ve been thinking about…
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