July 5, 2017
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Reading a well-written column is a treat. But reading a column that inspires you to examine your beliefs and do some soul-searching is a true delicacy. “The Last Lecture” column by Chris Peterson struck a chord with me. Firstly, by reminding the name and legacy of late Randy Pausch, a charismatic computer science professor. Mr…
May 18, 2017
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When we experience a strong reaction, it usually means some of our core values are being challenged. In this post I talk about my visceral reaction to the claim that happy introverts are a rare occurrence, unlike happy extroverts, who are quite common. Cognition Rules I’d like to think of myself as a rather reasonable…
November 13, 2016
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With “Introduction to Positive Psychology” certificate now being complete, it only seems appropriate to jot down some of my reflections on the experience of being back at school and studying a topic I feel very strongly about. A modified version of the “what went well” exercise, to make things more current. When positive psychology found…
August 17, 2016
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Pondering which quote will convey my thoughts about this so-called milestone birthday that’s upon me, I turned – again – to Dr. Seuss. He had a way of capturing the essence of authenticity without falling for pathos. Today is your day of all days. Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is…
August 15, 2016
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Just like there are no two identical trees in a forest, there could not be two identical people, an old friend of my parents used to say. That was his way of encouraging us to be different and celebrate our uniqueness. Every time I notice a tree growing outside of a grid – similar to…