Sometimes We Have To Do The Things We Least Desire….
Sometimes we have to do the things we least desire… Some days we really do not feel like doing the things that we need to do. It is when we can get past that and act anyhow that growth truly comes. Sometimes in order to become the man we are most meant to be we […]
With Awareness Comes Choice
With Awareness Comes Choice I first heard this truism from Eckert Tolle. We can’t change what we can’t see. As men we tend to get so busy in our lives that it is easy to miss out on full awareness. This is why it is so important for us to simply slow down, take a […]
Focus on Becoming More
Focus on Becoming More… For many years I chased all of the ‘things’. I chased the material items. The fancy car (I bought a Porsche when I was 26), the oceanfront apartment, the 6 figure income and all the trappings. What I eventually came to realize was that these things were not what actually brought […]
Time to shine!
Time To Shine! Last night at our Connect’d Men’s group, we followed up with our conversation on Emotional Avoidance. One of the things that came up was the fact that a lot of us had areas where we not only suppressed feelings but we also suppressed parts of ourselves. The discussion was around where we […]
Emotional Avoidance
Emotional Avoidance Sometimes as children when we are faced with difficult or even traumatic events we learn to suppress or avoid uncomfortable feelings. This is often because we lack the emotional maturity to deal with these feelings so we push them aside. While this may be a decent short term coping strategy when we are […]
Creating Connection
Creating Connection So many times when I am passionate about a message I have to share I can get caught up in making that message the priority. It’s easy to forget the old adage “No one cares what you know til they know that you care.” Before imparting our wisdom on an individual it is […]
Celebrate the small moments
Time Well Spent One of my favourite things is my morning coffees with my partner Michelle. We don’t live together so they do not happen every day. When those coffee moments do happen it is so important that they are enjoyed and not wished away. Too often we get so worried about productivity that we […]
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held Last night we had a great discussion on different economic and political systems and their merits and shortcomings. We had 3 generations involved in the discussion and the opinions varied widely. The debate was lively and at times passionate. I practiced reminding myself to keep the framework of “Strong opinions, loosely […]
Community
Today I talk a little bit about the importance of community and specifically recognizing and appreciating your community. Your challenge today is to find a way to show some love and appreciation to your community. Are you up for the challenge? Let me know what you come up with!
#57 Sean Tucker: Philosophy and Photography
Sean Tucker is one of my favorite photographer and YouTuber. I first stumbled across his channel while looking for photography/videography. Sean takes some amazing photos and some of his tutorial videos are amazing. What kept me coming back however was less Sean’s talents as a photographer and more his talents as a philosopher/presenter of ideas. […]
#56 Raphael Cushnir: The Power of Emotional Connection
Raphael Cushnir is a leading voice in the world of emotional connection and present moment awareness. He has shared his unique approach to personal and professional development with millions of readers in O, The Oprah Magazine, Beliefnet, Spirituality and Health, Psychology Today, and The Huffington Post. He is the author of six books, lectures worldwide, and is a faculty member of the Esalen […]
#55 Chris Norton: Resiliency in the face of adversity
Chris Norton is a former American football defensive back who played Division III football for the Luther College Norse. His football career ended in 2010 when he became paralyzed while making a tackle during a kick off in a game against Central College. He was given a 3% chance of ever regaining movement below the neck but has continued to recover some sensation and mobility throughout […]
#54 Levi Allen: Why Life is Better When You Make Stuff
Levi Allen is an adventure filmmaker and a gem of a human being. He is best known for his work on the Slack life series and his feature-length film Untethered. I had a chance to sit with Levi face to face and discuss filmmaking, relationships and some of the productivity strategies he employs in […]
John Price: You’ve got the dream job, don’t fuck it up
John Price is a photographer and climber. He has spent the last six years traveling all over the world, while basing himself out of Canada. Over the last three years John has been actively climbing and photographing rock, ice and alpine ascents throughout North America, including the deserts of Nevada, the Ruth Gorge in Alaska, […]
A Fathers Day Reflection and Opportunity
As Fathers Day approaches I am left to reflect on the kind of father I am and the kind of father I want to be. I am privileged to be called “Dad” by two fine young adults, a 16 year old daughter and an 18 year old son. I think often of how I can […]