The new decade is upon us and I’m really looking forward to it. I love the sound of “2020.” It reminds me of 20-20 vision, in which we see things with perfect clarity. There’s always talk about making resolutions as each New Year approaches, but resolutions are often superficial and unhelpful. Instead, I offer my […]
It was extremely disappointing to read that the Hallmark Channel, citing “controversial” content, had pulled its ads for the online wedding site, Zola, featuring a same-sex couple getting married. Zola responded by pulling all of their ads from Hallmark rather than be subject to censorship. It all started when a known anti-LGBTQ group called One […]
The holiday season comes with a lot of expectations. We’re supposed to be happy and social and surrounded by loved ones. We’re supposed to eat big meals, exchange gifts and make merry. But not everyone is up for all of this. A lot of people feel stressed this time of year, whether or not […]
As the New Year rolls around, it’s good to think about how you want to live your best life, come 2020. Maybe you’ll make a few resolutions. Maybe you’ll spend some time contemplating what’s most important to you and what you want to pursue in the coming year and the coming decade. If you’re a […]
Canada is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-religion country and yet each year, when December rolls around, loads of people start wishing each-other a “Merry Christmas.” I have no complaints about the kind thoughts, but I do have a problem with the underlying assumptions. There are many people in Canada who don’t celebrate Christmas. Only 60% of […]
We all want happiness and we think that it’s so hard to come by but really, it’s not. It’s just that we’ve been looking for it in all the wrong places. We think that we’ll be happier if we have more money, power, fame or influence. We think we’ll be happier if we’re richer, more […]
When you’re trying to make a new romantic connection, there are a few behaviors that you should be aware of, because they’re guaranteed relationship killers, at least if you’re looking to connect with a well-adjusted, caring person. You might attract some troubled, difficult people with these behaviors, but then you’re just setting yourself up […]
The Canadian election has come and gone. It was a whirlwind event with the election being called a mere 6 weeks before we were supposed to head to the polls. And now that the Liberals have returned to power in a minority government, people across Canada are experiencing very strong and very mixed emotions. Those […]
The Canadian federal election is coming up in just a few days. It’s encouraging to see a record turn-out in the advance polls. Clearly, Canadian voters are motivated to have their opinions heard. I wonder, though, how well the voters know the party that they’re voting for. It’s not that uncommon for an election to […]
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the foremost thought leaders in the area of listening and empathy, Dr. Mark Goulston for my Ruthless Compassion podcast. Here’s one of my takeaways from this episode. Never underestimate the power of a hug.
