Mark McCallum

WRITER | EDUCATOR | FATHER: I write about relationships, resilience, travel and living your best life. Most of all, I call it as I see it.

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Teach from what you’ve lived and practiced. Lead by the strength of your example, not by the force of command.

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As a leader, don’t just give answers. Ask the right questions, pause, and listen. That’s where true growth happens.
Also me: Googles answers before anyone asks.

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@equamonious I enjoy and appreciate our interactions, @equamonius!

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Trust your Grandma's wisdom.

"Grandma Widsom" is often validated by research.

For example, Grandma says, "Time heals all things." This is the same as the Law of Psychological Distance... (continued)

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The Law of Psychological Distance - "as time passes, events become psychologically distant. This distance leads to a decrease in the emotional intensity connected to those events."

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@equamonious For a more scientific answer, I'd also say yes and reference the Law of Psychological Distance, the Forgetting Curve, and the fact that coping mechanisms are very likely to improve.

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@equamonious I'd go with "grandmother's wisdom" on this one: "Time heals all things."... to me, this means feelings fade over time.

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Meditate like a sculptor; every breath carves away the extra weight.

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I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger and bigger… then it hit me.

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Decide. Not doubt.

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4. Reduced Cognitive Decline: Long-term meditation practice may slow age-related brain atrophy, preserving cognitive abilities and potentially protecting against neurodegenerative diseases.

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Recent neuroscience research shows meditation profoundly benefits brain structure and function.

Key findings include: 🧵

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3. Heightened Attention and Focus: Meditation alters brain waves, increasing alpha, theta, and sometimes gamma waves, which support relaxation, creativity, and cognitive processing.

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@ShokoCarpenter Haha - yeah he does look like Chandler - it's the hair and head shape!

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This will blow your mind if you're bored.

You're not bored with the world or your environment.

You're bored with _yourself_.

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Forget safe spaces; the world needs brave spaces—where courage is cultivated, not just comfort.

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Reference: Dr Michael Ungar's work (Dalhousie University)

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Here's a different take on resilience:

It’s not just about pushing through tough times alone—it’s about having the right support around you. Whether it’s family, friends, or your workplace, your environment plays a key role in helping you thrive. (thread)

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10. It’s about thriving, not just surviving: Ungar focuses on the idea that, with the right support, resilience isn’t just about getting through tough times—it’s about growing and thriving afterward.