Whenever conferring with another either face to face or across the miles—whether a human being, departed spirit, or sentient tree, always speak to the highest within them. It makes such a difference. Speaking to the highest within another being can have a deep impact on the interaction, regardless of whether it’s a human being, a departed […]
I was sent the following quote the other week. “Those who achieve great things, defeat long odds, and become legends, don’t have anything you don’t have. They just kept showing up, expecting a miracle, long after everyone else got practical.” I thought it was a powerful and inspiring thought! Here is why Everyone has the […]
Happy July 1st to all of us in Canada. We celebrate the birth of our country and how it has changed to be a more caring place. As a country, we have and continue to reinvent ourselves as we welcome new arrivals that add to our country’s tapestry and find that exciting. As you enter […]
I was recently asked to write an answer to a question about how an executive could rebrand themselves to stay current. I did not accept the offer, but it got me thinking. Retirement is an opportunity to redefine who we are and how we present ourselves. Establishing a new vision of yourself can be both […]
I recently lost my brother-in-law, and my wife lost the last member of her family. Losing a close family member is one of the most profound and painful experiences of our lives. As we navigate the complex emotions that follow, we can better process our grief and find solace in the memories we shared with […]
As you embark on your journey into adulthood, I wanted to share some wisdom that I’ve gathered over the years. These are skills and traits that I believe every young man should possess to navigate through life with confidence and grace. Firstly, it’s important to be physically capable. Learn to swim proficiently, handle a car […]
A lot of my friends are boomers, and they have children who are in their forties. I thought about this and decided to see how we can identify the scope of ageism for our children. Ageism is a complex and pervasive issue that affects many seniors, often intersecting with other forms of discrimination such as […]
In the poetry of life, the dance unfolds, A burning violin, a tale to be told. Dance me to your beauty, an enchanting embrace, In the rhythm of kindness, a harmonious grace. Through the panic of life, let kindness guide, A dance that soothes, like a tranquil tide. Gather me safely in your compassionate […]
In the symphony of life, a catalogue of ‘afters’ unfolds, A melody of moments, precious and untold. Navigating the score, with choices to make, Wisdom realized, not to let moments forsake. The coffee grows cold, a subtle metaphor, For time slipping away, knocking on the door. Priorities dance, a shifting ballet, In the rhythm […]
Many of us remember the 1960s but when we do we put our own lens on the era. For some, the 1960s was the era of peace and love filled with tremendous unrest and upheaval of the status quo. The civil rights movement new-wave feminism to a burgeoning counterculture movement gave rise to a conservative […]
