Unless you are a bona fide Zen Master, everyone experiences disappointment and regret along the happy trail. We know this innately, and because our culture is peppered with expressions like "don't cry over split milk", "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade", and the tried and true, "this too will pass." Did you know that how you choose to deal with a personal disappointment can nourish or drain your precious Life Force energy, and ultimately impact the quality of your life? Here are … [Read more...]

Dr. Fred Luskin is director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects. In his book Forgive for Good, he explores the research-based connection between forgiveness and your health. If you are feeling hurt or disappointed about something or someone in your life, please check out his Nine Steps to Forgiveness: 1. Know exactly how you feel about what happened and be able to articulate what about the situation is not OK. Then, tell a trusted couple of people about your experience. 2. Make a … [Read more...]

A a little while ago, I read an excellent article in TIME magazine about Nelson Mandela called Mandela: His 8 Lessons in Leadership by Richard Stengel. I'm now forwarding it to friends, family, and colleagues in Canada and the USA. Why? It struck a chord. By nudging me out of the day-to-day box, I was encouraged to dream a little bigger; by talking about perspective and magnanimity, I revisited the importance of tactics and pragmatism; and finally, by sharing insights on courage and humility, … [Read more...]