"Humor is by far the most significant activity of the human brain."
(Edward de Bono)
Not sure that it is the most significant, but it is definitely very important to a healthy outlook on life and of self.
About Me
- Deborah K. Hanula
- Deborah K. Hanula has a year of Journalism training from Humber College, a Political Science degree from the University of Waterloo, and a Law degree from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she has Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Child Psychology, and Psychotherapy and Counselling as well as a Family Life Educator and Coach Certificate and Certificates in Reflexology, Assertiveness Training, and Mindfulness Meditation. She is the author of five cookbooks, primarily concerned with gluten-free and dairy-free diets, although one pertains to chocolate. As an adult, in the past she worked primarily as a lawyer, but also as a university and college lecturer, a tutor, editor, writer, counsellor, researcher and piano teacher. She enjoys a multi-faceted approach when it comes to life, work and study, in order to keep things fresh and interesting. Check out her new book: A Murder of Crows & Other Poems (2023).
Friday, March 15, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
On Fear
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. I felt fear myself more times than I can remember, but I hid it behind a mask of boldness. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
(Nelson Mandela)
(Nelson Mandela)
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Mindfulness
"Mindfulness is not a modern spiritual movement. It's simply you at your most natural state of being."
(Brad Waters)
(Brad Waters)
Friday, November 2, 2012
On Courage
"Deep down in the human spirit, there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered."
(Pema Chodron)
(Pema Chodron)
Friday, May 4, 2012
Chopra on Same Old, Same Old
"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future."
(Deepak Chopra)
Good advice.
(Deepak Chopra)
Good advice.
Deepak Chopra on Stillness
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."
(Deepak Chopra)
Yes.
(Deepak Chopra)
Yes.
Unpleasant Memories
"I no longer dodge the memory as if rotting vegetables were flying at my face."
(Sandra Upson)
(Sandra Upson)
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