Category: Reflect
The Art Of The Apology
From choked up business leaders to shell-shocked sports stars and bleary-eyed Barenaked Ladies, 2008 was unquestionably the year of the apology. Faux penitents and the truly sorrowful offered mea culpas across Canada at an unprecedented rate, proving that a heartfelt “I’m sorry” can be a powerful piece of communication. When it’s authentic it inspires healing [...]
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The Power Of The Heart
Most of us don’t have our dreams handed to us on a silver platter by a man dressed in black. –But, I did. On the cusp of turning forty, I was presented with my dream, perfectly packaged and ready to open. Unfortunately, I needed to walk through fear and face my worst self before I [...]
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Ignite The Fire Within
Passion is the fuel that ignites the flames of transformation and burns in the hearts of those who live authentically. A number of years ago I watched a movie called, The Never Ending Story. It’s a 1984 fantasy film based on a German novel by Michael Ende. In the movie, the land of Fantasia is [...]
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Money Talks, Meaning Whispers
In life, there’s “True Wealth” and “False Wealth”. False Wealth is very seductive but has no real or lasting power. True Wealth is one of the greatest powers on earth when harnessed and employed correctly. The problem is, few people know the difference between True Wealth and False Wealth. It’s not something we’re taught in [...]
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Beer: The Taste Of Success
To those living on the East Coast, enjoying a refreshing pint of Garrison beer means enjoying fruity aromas, malty carmel flavours, and a beer with a citrusy finish. To Brian Titus, President of Garrison Brewery’s Co. and winner of the “Canadian Beer of the Year” award for two years running, it represents the taste of [...]
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Freeing the Spirit Within
The drum roll builds as David Letterman playfully introduces the topten list winner of “Pieces of advice I gave my celebrity child,” and I slide onto the stage. “Say hello to Lance Armstrong’s mother Linda!” wows Letterman. Looking out into a sea of faces, I deliver my lines. “That whole Tour de France win five [...]
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Saluting Life, Love and Laughter
When I confided to my grade nine guidance counselor that I wanted to be a comedy actor he told me to, “Smarten Up!” I half expected the wallop against the side of the head to follow; he thought I was being a smart aleck. The truth was, I had never been more serious in my [...]
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