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With its theme of growth and renewal, springtime invites you to take a bold new look while attuning yourself to what is emerging within and around you. Thinking of your mind as a garden you may choose to plant new seeds of possibilities and focus on what is conducive to flourishing in various aspects of your life at this time. Stimulating questions to ponder could include: What limiting belief do I need to discard for more empowering thoughts to flow brightly through the garden of my mind? What new opportunities, and what action can I take to better thrive in my personal and/or professional life? Are there aspects of my personal identity (simply put: who I think I am) that are holding me in limitations rather than fostering expansiveness and growth? In what area...

With my commitment to lifelong learning I am continually searching and finding thought leaders that spark fresh insights and generate new knowledge in my mind. Having discovered the field of interpersonal neurobiology a couple of years ago, I have recently been excited to learn more about the brilliant work of Daniel J. Siegel PhD. In Mindsight, Dr. Siegel speaks eloquently about the practice of mindsight as a potent skill that is the basis of social and emotional intelligence. In the framework of the Triangle of Wellness, which comprises of the mind, the brain and relationships, Dr. Siegel explains how the flow of information and energy in the mind can actually shapes the brain through neuroplasticity. Along with its richness of content this most readable book...

Beyond resolutions, consider a gentle yet rigorous course correction towards your vision of an improved quality of life. January is an auspicious time to cultivate a deeper kind of resolve which intensifies as you make moment to moment choices that are in alignment with your vision. Much like a small shift of the tiller on a sailboat can result in a very different arrival point on the distant shore, a small change in your mindset can enable significant new opportunities to arise in your life.   I suggest you find moments of solitude to consult both your inner sage and your inner child. Your wise elder can compassionately point to aspects of status quo that you may not have wanted to see but that need to change; your inner child could help freeing you up to...

This year, the eldest among Boomers, those born in 1946, are turning 65 – the traditional retirement age. For various reasons including economic factors, some boomers are postponing retirement, some are continuing to work part-time, or re-inventing themselves into engaging occupations, enterprises or volunteering opportunities. Many pre-retirees are vaguely anxious about how they will redefine themselves and renew their purpose beyond their current workplace. In early February, I am scheduled to lead retirement/re-engagement envisioning public seminars (What’s Next) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. The details are available on the professional development catalogue of the websites of the Institute for...

Given today’s fast pace, we are at risk of forgetting to include soul-nurturing moments to counter the pragmatic and mundane parts of life. Because our souls’ expansive nature yearns for inspiration, we need to infuse it in our lifestyle, lest our inner light becomes dim and the fire of our passions is gradually extinguished.   Here are 3 magazines I found to be most inspiring and enjoyable to read over the past couple of years: Motivated A quarterly Canadian magazine that is filled with wonderful stories and inspirational articles from a blend of ordinary people as well as high profile visionaries such as Daniel Pink, Seth Godin, etc. This magazine is also beautifully designed and rich with colorful images for those of us who thrive on visual...