The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

Empathy fosters connection, compassion & creativity. Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, feeling with the heart of another. The great gift of being human is that we have the power of empathy, to create a more compassionate world. “The highest form of knowledge is empathy” – Bill Bullard.

Only empathy for others can bring us the tranquility & happiness we all seek. Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It’s not about agreement either. It is fully, deeply understanding another, emotionally & intellectually. It’s simply listening, holding space, emotionally connecting & communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you’re not alone.’ Empathy is a choice, it’s a vulnerable choice – Brené Brown.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

“Love is the absolute truth & the beauty of the soul. In love, one & one is one” – Maya Angelou. Love is the ultimate emotion at the heart of the universe & transcends all boundaries. Where there is love & tenderness, there is life. What will eventually survive of us, is love. To love & to be loved is the most natural expression of our being. Love brings hope, faith, compassion & generosity. Love is a choice that we make from moment to moment. Without love, humanity can’t survive.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

Joy is a distinct emotion, often deeper & more enduring than happiness. It is closely linked to a sense of well-being & contentment. Joy is a powerful & uplifting emotion that brings a sense of satisfaction & pleasure. Living in alignment with one’s authenticity or values, feeling compassionately connected to a larger purpose & experiencing meaning in life can foster true joy. Witnessing or feeling something really beautiful or profound can trigger a sense of awe & joy. A source of inspiration, fuelling creativity & motivation. 

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

Each emotion brings us vital information & wisdom. “Too often, we either repress our feelings or let them run wild,” says researcher Karla McLaren. “What many of us were never taught are the fundamental skills for honouring or understanding our profound & powerful emotions.” In The Language Of Emotions, McLaren takes us deeper than just managing our feelings. She teaches us how to listen to the messages within each emotion, to reflect on their questions & to incorporate their incredible insights into our lives.

Shares how to safely feel & identify emotions, especially the most intense ones. Guides us on practices for working with feelings, like grounding & building empathy. Highlights the role of emotions in the resolution of trauma by decoding the unique clues carried by each emotion. Learning the language of emotions can deepen our self-compassion, improve our intuition, inspire a sense of discovery & enhance our social interactions. “Emotions aren’t problems to be solved. If we learn their language, our emotions can become an indispensable source of vitality, growth, joy & healing.”

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

Read a brilliant book – The Non-Obvious Guide To Emotional Intelligence.

Today, leaders are more stressed & stretched than ever. Whether leading Fortune 500 companies, trying to retain top talent or entrepreneur’s trying to innovate & invent the next big idea, it’s the same challenge. The business landscape is increasingly volatile, unpredictable, multi-factored & complex. A fertile ground to test the humble & transformative power of EQ.

Aperio’s founder, CEO Kerry Goyette offers fresh perspectives to the conventional wisdom of EQ. Breaks down EQ neurosciences & recommends novel approaches to harness its vast potential. Shares unique EQ tactics at work for optimum impact in competitive environments & staying agile in a state of structured chaos. Explore’s beautiful ways to leverage EQ to add value to the culture, creative differentiation & growth in tough business scenarios. Inspiring. 

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions & experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills & lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connections, she gives us the language & tools to access a universe of choices & chances – a universe where we can share the stories of our bravest, most vulnerable & heart-warming moments in a way that build positive emotions & happiness.

Atlas of the Heart lays out an invaluable, research-based model that shows us that naming an experience doesn’t give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, empathy, joy & meaning. Brown shares, “I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart & the right maps, we can travel anywhere & never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.” An inspirational read.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – movement. Movement offers us joy, identity, belonging & hope. It puts us in beautiful places, whether that’s outdoors in nature or in an environment that challenges us. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the live you have imagined” – Henry Thoreau. Movement is the essence of life.

Read The Joy Of Movement. Exercise is health enhancing & life extending, yet many of us feel that it’s a chore. But, as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn’t have to be. Movement can be a source of peace & joy. She draws on incredible insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, biology, memoirs & philosophers. Shares how movement is intertwined with positive mental health, with some of the most basic human emotions like empathy & self-expression.

Superb stories of people who have found fulfilment & belonging through running, walking, dancing or swimming. From Tanzania, where the last hunter gatherer tribes on the planet live, to a dance class at Juilliard for people with Parkinson’s disease. From the streets of London where volunteers combine fitness & community service, to races in the remote wilderness where athletes push the limits of what a human can endure. Highlights our capacity for hope, courage, co-operation & compassion. Movement is integral to both our happiness & our humanity. We can harness the power of movement to experience more serenity, meaning, creativity & connection.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – movement. Movement offers us joy, identity, belonging & hope. It puts us in beautiful places, whether that’s outdoors in nature or in an environment that challenges us. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the live you have imagined” – Henry Thoreau. Movement is the essence of life.

Style Meets Movement – a beautiful photography book featuring over 80 most famous dancers, captured in natural movement, styled in dresses designed by some of fashion’s biggest names. The Style Of Movement from the renowned photographers Ken Browar & Deborah Ory of NYC Dance Project. Spotlights the greatest dancers from ballet to modern in clothing by most celebrated designers. Accentuates the symbiotic relationship between style, fashion & dance. Delightful.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – movement. Movement offers us joy, identity, belonging & hope. It puts us in beautiful places, whether that’s outdoors in nature or in an environment that challenges us. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the live you have imagined” – Henry Thoreau. Movement is the essence of life.

Modern art is a movement that emerged in the late 19th & early 20th centuries. It was characterised by a shift from traditional styles to a more bold, vibrant, abstract, expressive & experimental approach to creating works of art. Influential modernists were Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dalí & Marcel Duchamp. Major art movements include Realism, Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism & Photorealism. Absolutely beautiful & inspiring pieces of art.

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