Image: Freepik The Power of Resilience: Growing Through Life’s Obstacles By Justin Black Challenges are an inevitable part of life, often testing our resilience and adaptability. Overcoming obstacles not only builds strength but also opens the door to significant personal growth and transformation. By facing difficulties head-on, we can develop new skills, perspectives, […]
Image © M. Karpel, 2024 “Wisdom comes with winters.” ~ Oscar Wilde Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. This has been a particularly rough few months and a rough year for many of us. Stresses in our own lives have combined with heightening tensions in the world. The uncertainty […]
Yielding the Will to the Way: Embracing the Dao in Leadership and Life In the face of modern challenges—stress, overwork, and the relentless push to succeed—many individuals find themselves locked in a battle of wills. We push harder, resist challenges, and force outcomes, believing this is the path to success. This effort often leaves us […]
In a world that often emphasizes fear—whether through political institutions, media narratives, or rigid societal rules—it’s easy to slip into a mindset of separation and alienation. However, when we let fear guide our perceptions, we build walls around ourselves, and these walls, though invisible, can create tangible suffering. Many wise healers throughout history, such as […]
In my years as a physician and integrative health expert, I’m often asked why I left medicine as society views it, as my work has expanded beyond the walls of traditional medical practice. For me, medicine has never been confined to treating symptoms or prescribing medications; rather, I view medicine as life itself — a […]
The essence of emotional intelligence lies in our ability to feel our emotions fully, yet not be overtaken by them. There’s immense power in allowing ourselves to experience the full spectrum of emotions — from joy to sorrow, from excitement to fear — because each emotion carries a message. However, to harness this power, we […]
In an increasingly complex and unpredictable world, resilience has emerged as a vital skill for leaders seeking to navigate challenges, inspire teams, and foster sustainable growth. Resilience is not only the capacity to endure hardship but also the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity. In my work with executives and […]
In today’s dynamic work environments, we often hear that leaders need to be strong, decisive, and goal-oriented. While these traits are indeed important, one aspect of leadership is frequently overlooked—the ability to be self-aware and to feel. Many of us think of emotions as something to be controlled or even avoided, especially in professional settings. […]
Kathleen talks about her trip to Ireland where she walked with alpacas. This week’s guest author, parenting expert, Jeff Nelligan on raising resilient kids The post Parenting, Raising Resilient Kids & Trekking With Alpacas first appeared on The Yakking Show.
This post is by Jeff Nelligan, our guest in episode 328 video and audio. Jeff spoke to us about parenting, performance and raising resilient kids. The post Performance is the only thing that counts first appeared on The Yakking Show.
