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Are You Existing or Are You Living?

May 23, 2018

I believe that there are two types of people in this world. There are those who exist, and then there are those who live. Which one are you? To exist is easy. It is like being on autopilot where every day tends to repeat itself. In this state, you do not step outside...

The Importance of Validating Others

Apr 7, 2018

One of my keynotes is titled “Removing the Mask”. Ironically, sometimes when I am on the stage I find myself having to wear a mask. I am human after all, and some days are harder than others. On one of these particularly challenging days I forced a smile as I shared...

Hurt People Hurt People

Mar 8, 2018

While teaching junior high I observed one of my students physically strike another boy who was developmentally delayed. An educational assistant responded with haste, and rapidly approached both boys with heightened emotions. She proceeded to yell at the boy who had...

Bell Let’s Talk and Listen

Jan 24, 2018

The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day takes place on Jan. 31, 2018. While talking is great, I believe that we must also teach society how to respond to people struggling with mental health issues. Before the age of 25 professionals had already peppered me with...

Are You Hearing or Are You Listening?

Jan 20, 2018

Think about the conversations that you have with the people in your life. What percentage of the time is spent with you talking compared to the time that you spend listening? Have you ever been shopping in a mall, and crossed paths with someone that you have not seen...

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