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Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome, was well known for being a stoic. I have read his “Meditations” and many, nowadays, are practicing Stoicism – and Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom – to simplify their lives and find more flow and serenity “in the moment.” After all, mindful meditation, an inner way of exploring the now of life…

I wish to begin my new year writing about what I think a true leader should do to advance a more hopeful and positive mindset in 2022.  Our society is hurting in many ways and this is causing unprecedented friction among individuals, organizations, governments, and even within families.  It is easy to say “this has…

Reading is one of my favourite activities. This year I was able to read 45 books between fiction and non-fiction. I enjoy discovering new things, learning new ways, and enlarging my spirit with good stories. As a parting gift for 2021, I share with you 5 of my favourite reads of this year in the…

Although consumerism and materialism have become prevalent in western society, there are people that still give Christmas its true meaning: the fact that it is the celebration of the birth of Christ. This event is so important that we need to remind ourselves, year after year, that this time is not about the temporal gifts…

Thanksgiving is a North American celebration held in the United States and Canada which was born and rooted in the experience and English traditions dating back to the Protestant Reformation. It also has aspects of a harvest festival, even though the harvest in New England occurs well before the late November date on which the…

When I was a child I never worried about the past or the future. I always found the present moment a happy and peaceful place to be. My parents were good at creating and maintaining routines that would provide the whole family with a healthy dose of serenity. We did not have to think about…

Throughout my life, I have experienced many difficult and challenging times. Some of them I define as true afflictions and have manifested as trials and tribulations of all sort but especially of the emotionally charged kind. Even now that I am retired and moving on to a different life, challenges continue to afflict me and…

During the last few weeks, we had a welcome sample of a possible summer. It became progressively hot, reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius here where I live. The sun was shining and my mood improved immediately. Going back many years to my youth, memories kept flowing of time spent on the sandy beaches of…

Ti sei mai vergognato ma sapevi che non era giusto sentirsi in quel modo? Io si. Nel corso degli anni sono stato “svergognato” da persone che volevano avere il controllo su di me e impormi la loro volontà. Ho imparato a gestire queste situazioni attraverso l’aprirmi e la vulnerabilità. Ho anche reagito quando appropriato o…

Have you ever felt ashamed but you knew it was not right feeling that way? I have. Throughout the years I have been “shamed” by people who wanted to have control over me and impose their will on me. I have learned to manage these situations through openness and vulnerability. I have also been fighting…