The extraordinary intelligence of Albert Einstein has fascinated scientists and the general public alike. One of the most quoted expressions of that intelligence is, “No problem can be solved by the…

As February 14th snuggles in, it’s time to ask who’s your valentine? Does your own name make the top ten? In her 1943 novel, The Fountainhead, author and philosopher Ayn Rand, shared…

In 2023, prescription drug spending is estimated to total 41.1 billion Canadian dollars. In 2021, two-thirds (67%) of Canadians reported taking or being prescribed medication in the last 12 months.…

Place ‘awareness’ at the top of your list this holiday season. Whether it is around the table, with your wallet, at the bar, or getting to the gym, don’t dig a hole that you’ll have to work…

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. This 400-year-old proverb expresses the universal truth that if you really want something, you’ll persist until you succeed. Are your commitment muscles…

A smile is synonymous with happiness. Like a switch, turning on your smile ends darkness. Known as the “Father of Mindfulness,” world renowned Vietnamese Monk, Thich Nat Hanh, recognized the…

Cup half empty or cup half full? This simple litmus test can serve as a general indicator of your hope baseline. The hopeful stoically reply that the cup is half full. The hope deficient focus on…

I have a regret hangover. My 17-year-old daughter plays in a 16-person fiddle ensemble. To wrap up the year, the fiddlers and their parents were invited out to an acreage for food, games and a…

It’s true. The size of your device impacts your sense of personal power. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist, and presenter of the second most popular TED Talk of all time, Your Body Language May…

Have you ever wondered who you are and why you’re here? These aren’t the types of questions that you can type into Google. Luckily, meditation can provide practical insight into life’s…

When I was young, I would have the same dream repeatedly. I was asleep in my bed and huge plasticine balls would roll into my room until I was buried, the door was blocked, and I couldn’t breathe.…

Time comes and goes so quickly. Often it is difficult to capture the significance of the present because it quickly becomes the past. A short time ago, the Easter long weekend was something to look…