Of course I talk to my friends. Yeah, maybe, but there may also be an inner dialogue going on: I hope I don’t say the wrong thing; I’d really like us to get closer and understand each other, but I don’t want to say the wrong thing so I’ll say nothing about that. This is…
For years I treated Darren for schizophrenia. Often he would see me with his friend, Rowen. People think we’re gay because we spend so much time together. But Rowen’s wife will tell you we’re not. I met Rowen while serving in Afghanistan. I trust him more than anyone. Their shared experiences brought them close as…
Life is often viewed as a metaphorical journey. There is no obvious road or path we must follow and it’s difficult to predict where each road will lead. Our choices will determine where we end up. Have you ever wondered what might have happened, had you made a choice coming from a place of love…
If you create a bad impact, a good apology can fix it. Take responsibility without being personal: I’m sorry that what I said caused you stress. I didn’t mean it that way. An apology clears the air to put two people back in trusting relationship. Learning to apologize is an important skill if you want…
Summer into Autumn always seems to strike a physical chord. It could be the change in the air, the darker mornings (if you’re living in the northern hemisphere), the less than colourful trees and shrubs metamorphosing right before our eyes! The loss of the bright evenings sends a wave of sadness through the atmosphere. The…
In our current cultural climate, there’s a conflict between people who value free speech and people who value political correctness to avoid “micro-aggressions”. Laws can be passed which protect one over the other. It’s a balance. Our ideal is to preserve free speech while minimizing micro-aggressions. Here’s the conflict: Free speech is important, impact is…
Writing through the winter feels good. When there are no deadlines and briefs to follow it can feel freeing. Have you tried writing for wellbeing yet? Writing improves memory, decision making and improves productivity and the best part about it? It’s free. Many people make use of writing in the most basic ways, to send emails,…
In our society, we exchange information all the time, but what goes wrong between brains during this simple exchange of information? This is post 3 in a series on Impact versus Intent; it’s the neuro-scientific perspective. To help answer our question, we’ll look at the very essence of your brain’s purpose. The brain’s subjectivity The…
Looking to enter the new year with direction and enthusiasm? The beginning of the new year is a great time to consider where we are in life, what matters to us and where we want to go. Resolutions typically disappear within weeks of being made but that doesn’t mean hope should be abandoned altogether. If…
By saying it or showing it, we share our mind with another person. Actions speak louder than words; they have more impact. Through non-verbal communication – eye contact, tone of voice, posture, looks, touches and behaviour – we read each other’s intentions much more than we realize. We can almost read each other’s minds, but…