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“Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act.”

~ Albert Einstein

I am a lifelong learner with several decades of experience as a parent, caregiver, employee, writer, speaker, and wellness consultant. More recently, I have become a grandmother.

My curiosity, life experience and love of learning compel me to teach what I've had the privilege to learn - and unlearn.

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MARY MACIEL PEARSON

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Older people are over-medicated

Medicines ensures lengthy life but not necessarily healthy life. ~ Amit Kalantri I help manage the health care of four octogenarians. One refuses to see a doctor, socializes with people 20 years younger, and enjoys life. Although I have encouraged her to do a thorough health check with a trusted health professional, she has opted not to. Instead, she does her research and takes professional-grade supplements to help prevent chronic conditions. For the other three, the list

Mary Maciel Pearson

33 minutes ago1 min read

Shopping makes me sick

Quiet people have the loudest minds. ~ Stephen Hawking Some people get a dopamine high from shopping. Not me. I have a lot of energy, but spending more than an hour in a shopping mall completely drains me. Meanwhile, my husband, an extrovert, is energized in such an environment. For introverts like me, Malls present sensory chaos: bright lights, loud noise, choice overload, artificial scents, crowds, small talk from salespeople, and zero quiet space to process my thoughts. T

Mary Maciel Pearson

7 days ago1 min read

Beliefs divide. Principles unite.

Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the man. ~ Aristotle Most of our core beliefs (about self-worth, safety, worthiness, etc.) are formed by the age of seven or eight, when we’re in a hypnotic state . Children absorb beliefs from parents, caregivers, and authority figures through repeated exposure and emotional charge ("Money is the root of all evil," “Not good enough," "Don't trust strangers”). To develop a sense of belonging and to avoid rejection, we adopt t

Mary Maciel Pearson

Nov 212 min read

Family time

A family that travels together stays together. ~ Unknown We are grateful to be spending the better part of this week on vacation with our children. Traveling with toddlers is never a walk in the park but we are counting our blessings. The flight exceeded expectations, as has the destination so far. Seeing the world through the eyes of children is the greatest joy. Experiential learning is a lasting gift. We are thankful that our children are willing to travel and spend qualit

Mary Maciel Pearson

Nov 141 min read

Outdoor time is healing

Epidemiological studies from the United Kingdom and Sweden link sun exposure with reduced all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. ~ Richard B. Weller Almost all life on Earth is solar-powered . The days are getting shorter and darker. Many of us want to stay warm and cozy inside. However, getting outdoors not only helps adapt to the cold but also optimizes overall health and function “Sun phobia” — the modern-day fear of unprotected sun exposure — has quietly com

Mary Maciel Pearson

Nov 73 min read

Having the wisdom to know how little we know

Wisdom is knowing how little we know. ~ Socrates This week, as I listened to our daughter's presentation about branding to women in Tech, I was reminded that, despite having a background in financial technology, I am now far from well-equipped to impart wisdom to young people in this field. I no longer speak their language. To continue thriving in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, developing some competence makes sense. In fact, it may be hazardous not to, but the p

Mary Maciel Pearson

Oct 311 min read

To supplement or not to supplement

It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it. ~ Upton Sinclair Monday, I met a woman who told me that her mother-in-law, who had been living independently at the age of 99, had just been moved into an assisted living facility. Her husband, a doctor, had died a while back. I asked if there were any notable dietary or lifestyle habits contributing to the older woman's independence and long lifespan. She said she take

Mary Maciel Pearson

Oct 243 min read

Making something from nothing

To create something from nothing is one of the greatest feelings, and I would - I don't know, I wish it upon everybody. It's heaven. ~ Prince One of our granddaughter’s current favourite books is "Something from Nothing", by Phoebe Gilman. The story features Joseph, whose grandfather, a talented tailor, makes a star-speckled, blue baby blanket that the boy treasures. As Joseph grows, the blanket becomes worn and tattered, and his mother suggests that he part with it. But Jo

Mary Maciel Pearson

Oct 172 min read

So much to be thankful for

Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance. ~ Eckhart Tolle Today and throughout this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, we are hosting extended family, including our grandchildren. Never have I been so busy yet so relaxed. Practicing daily an attitude of gratitude has allowed me to focus on the task at hand, to be more present, and to do the best I can under the circumstances. I have so much to be grateful for, including, along

Mary Maciel Pearson

Oct 101 min read

Mockery serves no one well

Those who can't do, mock. Those who do, have no time to mock. ~ Abhijit Naskar I am far from enlightened, but I have at times found myself uncomfortable when exposed to people who mock with the intention to belittle others. Here I think out loud and share some random thoughts, because this is a last-minute post. Some individuals make it a habit to mock politicians and leaders. Even when these leaders appear to be abusing their power, who are we to judge? It takes courage and

Mary Maciel Pearson

Oct 31 min read