We chase big life events—marriage, career milestones, exotic trips. Yet, the joy lies in everyday interactions: a shared smile, a […]
#439. Dad, tell me about large scale vs. intimate moments. Read Post »
Trust erodes, and resentment builds. Accountability strengthens connections by showing respect and reliability.
#434. Dad, what happens to relationships when we fail to take accountability? Read Post »
Phases are temporary bumps while core connection remains. Growing apart involves lasting value changes and decreasing desire to connect. In
Balancing support and autonomy is key. Offer guidance and encouragement, but also give them space to make decisions and learn
We all have weaknesses and we achieve excellence with tremendous help from other people.
#416. Dad , is there shame in weakness? Read Post »
In our pursuit of meaning, we learn to draw the full value from what is good, regardless of its scale.
#413. Dad, what is Cheerful Despair? Read Post »
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?” Read Post »
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things
#384. Dad, why do we get bored? Read Post »
It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in
#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you? Read Post »
Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.
#381. Dad, what is generous listening? Read Post »
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things
#377. Dad, what really matters in the end? Read Post »
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present
#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts? Read Post »
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like. https://azharlaher1.substack.com/p/4-dad-what-does-perfection-look-like
#371. Dad, what does perfection look like? Read Post »
We can dislike aspects of someone, yet still love the whole person and focus on their positive qualities.
#369. Dad, is it OK to dislike someone? Read Post »
Winning is not the only thing that matters — what you learn about yourself and life during the process, is far more
#368. Dad, is winning the most important thing? Read Post »
It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.
#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour? Read Post »
The people I admire most are kind and generous and do what they can to make others feel truly seen.
#355.Dad, which people do you admire most? Read Post »
The paradox of social distancing is that most people have grown closer to their work colleagues, families and neighbours.
#353.Dad, what is the paradox of social distancing? Read Post »
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt? Read Post »
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are
#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days? Read Post »
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you
#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost Read Post »
It means being open to criticism while not feeling crushed by it.
#306. Dad, what does it mean to embrace our vulnerabilities. Read Post »
You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.
#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love? Read Post »
Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.
#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today. Read Post »
Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.
#187. Dad, does everybody pray? Read Post »
Our basic needs never change. We all need to be seen and appreciated, we need to belong and we all
#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change? Read Post »
Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.
#163. Dad, what is perfection? Read Post »
Attention management is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment and maximizing focus.
#158. Dad, what is attention management? Read Post »
Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.
#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better? Read Post »
