Personal Growth

Ever felt like the universe is winking at you?Synchronicity is one of those mysterious phenomena that seem to bring a sense of wonder to our everyday lives. Often described as “meaningful coincidences,” these experiences feel as though they’re happening for

It was the worst Christmas of my life…Let me start by saying this: Christmas is a big deal in my house. That might surprise people who assume I’m related to Howie Mandel and therefore must be Jewish.I’m not, but I

Use It, or Lose It…It was our first-ever Bengali meal, and I knew it would be fiery—spicy hot, much like Indian or Pakistani cuisine, or even a good Thai red curry.Toronto, according to the UN, is the most cosmopolitan and

It’s an interesting law…After spending a quarter of the year at our cabin on Bob Lake, near Minden, Ontario, I’m finally home again.We typically avoid going there in May or June because the insects are relentless. In May, it’s the

Let’s talk about health and fitness…In past emails, I’ve shared my love for fitness walking—mostly up north on the roads and trails near our little cabin.Walking is often praised as the “ideal exercise” because it’s easy to start and only

I'm fascinated by logic, largely because language fascinates me, and there’s no logic without language. But what intrigues me even more is observing people driven primarily by feelings, unable to follow a logical argument to its conclusion.To be logical is

The Power of DistinctionsHow can something so simple make such a big difference?Have you heard of distinctions?In the world of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), distinctions refer to the small differences in our behavior that can lead to significant improvements.In essence, distinctions

But if it’s only a habit… it can be broken…I love interacting with other species—mostly cats, dogs, raccoons, and the occasional possum.I enjoy communicating with them, and by paying close attention and calibrating to the animal’s responses, I can often

Where did all the complexity come from?I don’t know about you, but I find modern life to be weird.It often feels like our daily lives are designed to drive us crazy—or at the very least, overwhelm us with a thousand

They Might Be Storms to Us, but They Have No Actual Existence...As I write this, I'm gazing out the window of our small cabin, watching the sky shift over Bob Lake. It reminds me of Newfoundland, a place that shares