September 16th, 2024 Royce Shook
Smiling and laughter can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals over 65 for several reasons. Smiling releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, natural stress relievers. which lowers stress levels helping to reduce blood pressure and to improve heart health, which is especially important for older adults. Smiling can help with pain management as the endorphins released […]
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September 16th, 2024 Royce Shook
Smiling and laughter can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals over 65 for several reasons. Smiling releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, natural stress relievers. which lowers stress levels helping to reduce blood pressure and to improve heart health, which is especially important for older adults. Smiling can help with pain management as the endorphins released […]
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September 15th, 2024 Royce Shook
The power of a smile cannot be overstated. It’s a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, conveying warmth, kindness, and understanding without a single word. A smile can transform a stranger into a friend, diffuse tension in a stressful situation, and uplift someone feeling down. Its impact is profound, reaching both the giver […]
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September 12th, 2024 Royce Shook
The idea that there is silence at the center of each person, an untrammelled space where the inner voice grows free to speak, is a powerful reminder of the creative potential that lies within us all. The notion that this space expands in solitude is a testament to the importance of quiet contemplation and introspection […]
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September 11th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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September 5th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 1st, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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June 30th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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June 16th, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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June 1st, 2024 Royce Shook
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 […]
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