Thanksgiving is an original holiday where the sole purpose is to pause and be grateful. How utterly unique and yet so valuable as a practice. I refer to gratitude as a practice, since it is a habit worth cultivating.
In a recent New York Times article, University of Pennsylvania professor and author Adam Grant, talks about the space between thriving and depression, a state he calls ‘languishing’. Doug muses on this ‘in between’ space and how we can flourish instead.
Social scientists bear witness that EQ is a much more reliable indicator of success than IQ. Take a few minutes to read Doug’s Musing centered on the importance of childlike wonder and the power of EQ virtues.
While we still have this time of isolation and the space to think and feel, let us use it to our advantage. Let us ask the difficult questions that lead us on the path of higher purpose. Read Doug’s latest musing and discover the practical questions you should be asking yourself today.
Yes, 2020 feels like a prolonged gut punch, gasping for air and certainty. We all likely experience a daily range of emotions from fear, anger, sadness and emotional pain to the occasional glimmer of hope. Just remember, uncertainty is the central culprit—it creates such fear and hopelessness. Read Doug’s recent musing on this unique holiday season.
Doug muses on his personal experiences and what he’s learned from countless leaders that we aren’t teaching enough of to our children: how to embrace and take risk. Check out Doug’s recent article for CNBC’s Make-it and let us know how you’re teaching your kids and grand kids how to be open to the unknown.
By any account, these are extraordinary times. In a culture where loneliness and disconnection are an epidemic, we are now called upon to do more to preserve our health. It is with this in mind that we in PathNorth have decided to host a weekly online gathering of those interested in staying connected. Join us!
