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The Power of Gratitude

Most of us know that gratitude is not only powerful, but, life changing.  But, why is this the case?  The answer is quite simple.  Gratitude is experienced in the present moment.  There is no pull and no push with what … Continue reading →

Gaining the Greatest Benefit from Summer

We all look forward to summer –  the sunshine, the warm weather and the opportunity to relax.  But, unless we are very deliberate about the relaxation and regeneration, we may find that summer flies by and we are suddenly into … Continue reading →

Golf Is the Great “Purifier”

Anyone who plays golf knows that it can be both exhilarating and frustrating not in a round, but on a single hole! It is a difficult game in the best of times.  Every round is different, every hole is different, … Continue reading →

Never Underestimate the Power of a Group of Mindful Leaders

“Sustainable Man” has produced a great 5 minute video entitled “How Wolves Change Rivers”.  It is an amazing story about how the reintroduction of a small number of wolves into Yellowstone National Park in 1995, inadvertently and unexpectedly, transformed the … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership Creates Winning Teams

We can often find examples of Mindful leadership in sports, especially when we examine a winning game.  And we were treated to real Mindful leadership in soccer, in the Champion’s League final, between Barcelona and Juventus. We witnessed excellent soccer … Continue reading →

Soar and Glide Like the Hawk

This morning I had the privilege of observing a hawk.  Hawks are some of my favourite creatures.  I think one of the reasons I am so awed by them is that they exemplify Mindfulness so fully.  In observing them we … Continue reading →

What Does “Different” Look Like When We Are Awake?

As we start to make living in a state of Mindfulness a priority, we begin to notice how judgmental we are and have always been.  This can feel uncomfortable.  In fact, we find it hard to believe that we judge … Continue reading →

The Agenda with Steve Paikin – Panel Discussion on Mindfulness and Mental Health

This week, I was invited to be part of The Agenda with Steve Paikin of TVO, for their show on Mindfulness and Mental Health. We were four panelist including Dan Harris, the ABC correspondent, who has embraced Mindfulness as a … Continue reading →

The Importance of Self-Forgiveness

Typically when we think of forgiveness we think of forgiving others.  But, the most important form of forgiveness is self-forgiveness.  It is only in forgiving ourselves that we can ever hope to forgive others who we believe have hurt or … Continue reading →

Awakening Only Happens in the Present Moment

The only possibility we have to awaken, is right here, right now.  It can only happen in this moment.  That is the key reason that this moment is sacred…this moment and every moment.  But, so often we wait for this … Continue reading →