The world feels chaotic right now and many of us are struggling, especially in our efforts to stay focused on our human-to-human interactions. A friend of mine, Bryan Kramer, offered some brilliant advice on this subject. Bryan is one of the most social and approachable CEOs I know. He is also a Keynote and TED …
Staying focused on human-to-human interactions, featuring Bryan KramerRead More
It’s not a secret that I’m over forty, (and possibly, maybe, over fifty). So, when I saw this cute and funny post from Women Over Forty, I felt an immediate love for Andy Rooney. Therefore, I accepted Women Over Forty’s invitation to reblog it. Women Over 40……. In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, …
Science, especially these days, usually gets a lot of respect. Unfortunately, it’s also getting a lot of competition from misinformation, mainly from the web. But thankfully scientists are using that same tech to stop fake science with the facts. Read on to find out what is being done; Seven in 10 Americans think the benefits …
Chanie Gorkin wrote a humourous yet illuminating poem about “the absolute worst day ever.” Perhaps you’re already familiar with it. I’ve had this copy in my files for a while, ready to share, and now seemed as good as any. I think it’s a fun reminder about how we perceive our lives. I hope you …
In western countries, most girls and young women can’t imagine having to miss school or even dropping out because of their periods. However, as many as half the girls in rural parts of Ethiopia are absent from school for reasons related to their periods. And missing that much school can have a devastating effect on …
Freweini Mebrahtu; helping Ethiopian girls overcome stigmas and get an educationRead More
In the group that I co-facilitate, the topic of being different or more accurately being considered different and our definition of different came up for discussion. The conversation that resulted was intense, insightful, and troubling all at the same time. I was left with a lot to consider but, most of all, a strong realization …
It’s become impossible to avoid outrage on the internet, or more specifically, what’s called The Cancel Culture. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick primer on the phenomenon: An individual or an organization says, supports or promotes something that other people find offensive. They swarm, piling on the criticism via social media channels. Then that person …
A fascinating profile of Leela Hazzah and her Organization “Lion Guardians.” This organization mentors the Maasai of Africa to become guardians of Lions instead of hunting them in order to protect the lion population. The overall lion population is growing due to their efforts. Hazzah has won an award from CNN. By Amanda Ricks
At some point in life, we all get to the point of consequence. This point in life is where you realize that your decisions and choices about life have become permanent. They can’t be changed, fixed, done-over, or taken back. What’s done is done. Your choices of career, life partner, health, and lifestyle are fixed, …
I came upon a Facebook thread awhile ago in which all of the participants adamantly claimed that there was no such thing as climate change. That it was a hoax! I was dismayed, to say the least. So, when I read this thorough, and perhaps provocative article, about the corruption of climate change by …
Dan Pallotta is a well-known speaker, author, and charity fundraiser. Deepak Chopra says the following about Dan; “DAN PALLOTTA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND HIGHER CALLING. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ANYONE WHO WHO WANTS TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION.” In tune with the above endorsement, …
It’s Thanksgiving time again, a time to give thanks in whatever way you can, wherever you are. A day to let go of your stresses, frustrations, problems, and whatever is tiring you. It’s time to join with whoever you’re with and give thanks for the harvests of your life. And if you’re alone you …
For You; (Canadians Too) The Thanksgiving Reader, From Seth GodinRead More
