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Category Archives: Mindful Meditation

We Crave the Peace, But Fear the Silence

Most people are so busy, hurried, if not frantic, that they would say they are not at peace.  There is always one more meeting, one more phone call, more emails to answer…the commitments go on and on.  The expectation is … Continue reading →

The Power of Life with No Labels

What would life be like if we didn’t judge everything and label everything?  Quite simply, we would experience life with greater ease and comfort.  It would, in essence, be experienced as “freedom”.  It would be a freedom from the tyranny … Continue reading →

Here’s an Effective Way to Create Inner Peace & Happiness

Have you ever wondered what it takes to feel true inner peace and happiness?  I am referring to the kind of peace and happiness that arises independent of conditions.  What this means is that you have these positive feelings without … Continue reading →

You’re Successful, but Are You Happy?

I hear from so many people that they are undoubtedly successful by all external measures, but, they are not happy.  This appears to be, unfortunately, the malaise of our times.  These are unprecedented times of material abundance and inner poverty. … Continue reading →

Learn to Skilfully Listen to Your Heart

One of the greatest desires I hear from people is the desire to discover their purpose in life.  The previous Blog discussed creating a vision for one’s life, and from this place, to live life “on purpose”. But, how can … Continue reading →

Resolving to Live Life on Purpose in 2015

Now that a New Year has begun there is an opportunity to start afresh, and it all starts in the mind.  A New Year is like turning the page on the old and creating new possibilities for the present.  In … Continue reading →

The Inspiration that Is Jean Béliveau

As I listen to the tributes given to Jean Béliveau what is striking are the words used to describe him.  Without exception, people comment above all on his presence, his humility, his kindness, his gentleness.  They comment on how he … Continue reading →

How to Handle Stress in the Present Moment

Recently, I was interviewed by the Harvard Business Review for an article entitled How to Handle Stress in the Present Moment, written by Rebecca Knight.  I thought you might enjoy the article, as it has some very practical Mindfulness strategies to be practiced in … Continue reading →

You Can Plan But You Can’t Control

I watched a great interview last night with Peter Mansbridge of the CBC and John Cleese.   Cleese said a joke that caused me to laugh out load for quite a while.  The joke was very simple.  He said, “how … Continue reading →

Harvard Business Review Article: Your Car Commute Is a Chance to Practice Mindfulness

I recently wrote an article for the Harvard Business Review entitled: Your Car Commute Is a Chance to Practice Mindfulness. One of the concerns people at times express is that they have insufficient time to practice Mindfulness on a regular … Continue reading →