Nostalgia
Nostalgia is good for grounding us in values and shared stories. Research by University of Southampton psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Joost Leunissen, and Tim Wildschut shows that nostalgia bolsters social connectedness, strengthens optimism, and helps us weather disruption with a sense…
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the highest form of love because it is the only force powerful enough to rebuild what violence, division, and resentment destroy. Communities cannot be safe, healthy, connected, or self‑actualized without it — and the evidence is overwhelming. Forgiveness…
Renaissance People
So I didn’t set out to raise a Renaissance person. But here we are. Watching my oldest son last week — pitching terrariums he’d co-created with friends at a the Kidovate Youth Entrepreneurship Experience, anchoring our defence and making clutch…
A Balls Haiku
Bounce. Arc. Swish. Courage. Practice begins. Perfect sound. We need more of ’em. – A haiku about balls; from the perfect answer in a game of Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition to sports to the courage the world needs. It…
A Just As It Is Haiku
Beyond our control. Know yourself to know the world. It’s just as it is. – A haiku about Pema Chodron’s enlightened completeness of “just as it is”; so much of what happens to us is just what it is (and…
Three Ideas for Celebrating the Holiday Season
If I’m being honest, there isn’t much to celebrate on the West Coast of Canada these days. The pandemic/endemic is here, restrictions are being implemented, and lockdowns are looming. I feel for everyone who is enthusiastically looking forward to social…
How Recovery Drives Longevity
Longevity is scientifically achieved by exercising every day, eating healthy, and fostering meaningful social connections. Recovery from stress, burnout, bad days, intense exercise, and all the rest of it also inspire longevity. Heather Eliassen expands on these ideas and the…
Three Leadership Agility Lessons from Canada Basketball’s Superclinic
A few weekends ago I joined players, coaches, and referees from across the Greater Victoria Area at a “basketball superclinic” that was delivered by Canada Basketball’s Mike Mackay. The coaches spent the morning learning about a practice we would be…
Three Learning Lessons From Puppy Training
Last month, our family welcomed Trixie, the most perfect and awesome goldendoodle, into our home. Between my wife (who is very much her own person), our two boys, and me, we’ve spent approximately equal time training Trixie to be the…
A Way Out Of Office Haiku
Natural beauty. West Coast lifestyle is awesome. Vacation vibes now. – A haiku of good times and good vibes from the Horn Family vacation.