#418. Dad, how do I balance being a supportive parent and allowing my children to learn from their mistakes?
Balancing support and autonomy is key. Offer guidance and encouragement, but also give them space to make decisions and learn […]
#416. Dad , is there shame in weakness?
We all have weaknesses and we achieve excellence with tremendous help from other people.
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#413. Dad, what is Cheerful Despair?
In our pursuit of meaning, we learn to draw the full value from what is good, regardless of its scale.
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#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?”
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
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#384. Dad, why do we get bored?
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things
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#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you?
It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in
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#381. Dad, what is generous listening?
Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.
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#377. Dad, what really matters in the end?
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things
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#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present
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#371. Dad, what does perfection look like?
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.
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#369. Dad, is it OK to dislike someone?
We can dislike aspects of someone, yet still love the whole person and focus on their positive qualities.
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#368. Dad, is winning the most important thing?
Winning is not the only thing that matters — what you learn about yourself and life during the process, is far more
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#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour?
It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.
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#355.Dad, which people do you admire most?
The people I admire most are kind and generous and do what they can to make others feel truly seen.
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#353.Dad, what is the paradox of social distancing?
The paradox of social distancing is that most people have grown closer to their work colleagues, families and neighbours.
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#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
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#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days?
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are
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#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you
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#306. Dad, what does it mean to embrace our vulnerabilities.
It means being open to criticism while not feeling crushed by it.
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#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love?
You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.
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#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.
Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.
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#187. Dad, does everybody pray?
Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.
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#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change?
Our basic needs never change. We all need to be seen and appreciated, we need to belong and we all
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#163. Dad, what is perfection?
Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.
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#158. Dad, what is attention management?
Attention management is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment and maximizing focus.
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#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better?
Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.
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#55. Dad, why is it so awkward to talk about money when you are in a relationship?
It is awkward, but necessary, to talk about money with your loved ones. I suggest you speak often, keep the
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