Archive for July 2017
Becoming our best selves a challenge for each of us
In the film “The Lion King”, young Simba is visited by the spirit of his father Mufasa who tells him, “You have forgotten who you are … you are more than what you have become.” This is an important message to ponder as we move forward, facing the normal ups and downs of living. We…
Read MoreAn open and shut case: how the backfire effect closes minds
In the world today, we see conservative news programs where hosts shout down the opposing views of their guests. We see liberal audiences disrupting and walking out of auditoriums where more right-wing views are presented. We see online arguments that go on ad nauseam with each side getting more and more entrenched, even as legitimate…
Read MoreSatisfaction comes with sharing other people’s joy
Having worked in education for over 30 years, I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people on the planet, and I look forward to continuing my work until I am in my 70s. What is it about what I am doing that gives me such joy? How does one achieve this kind of…
Read MoreCharting an inclusive, nurturing future for all Canadians
As Canada celebrated 150 years as a country, it became very clear that not everyone believed the festivities were justified. While some may have found these actions unpatriotic, our willingness to examine weaknesses is actually one of the keys to our greatness. In her classic book MINDSET, psychologist Carol Dweck explains how a person with…
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