A Radical Experiment in Empathy

As I move through the minutes, that is my life, my journey unfolds to new heights as my empathy for others grows. Step outside your tiny little world and watch this: http://www.ted.com/talks/sam_richards_a_radical_experiment_in_empathy.html

It's a life lesson in empathy...may it allow you to see your world from a different lense, one that truly understands what it's like to be in someone else's shoes.

Great Quote for Parents

As a mother, I found this quote very relevant to me. If anyone has ever heard of the Enneagram, I'm a 2 on this scale. 2's are rescuers, helpers, crazed multitaskers, no job too big or too small for us, supermoms!

However, as a parent, if you are constantly running D for your kid then you are taking away their reasoning power, in fact, a rescuing parent is an enabler and that can come back to bite you hard! Kids need to make age-appropriate decisions, learn from their mistakes and not the ones that you point out to them. Being accountable for behaviours and actions are key and through experience, children will be able to figure this out but only if you let them fall.

So, I would like to share this quote that I found by Abigail Van Buren:

"If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibilities on their shoulders."


Quote by Abigail Van Buren

Eric Hoffer Quote

Philosopher-longshoreman Eric Hoffer wrote:

"For many people an excuse is better than an achievement because an achievement, no matter how great, leaves you having to prove yourself again in the future but an excuse can last for life."

extracted from September 11, 2006 Globe and Mail Report on Business, p. B2