Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
11
Aug
The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The lack of critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, and prejudice leads to inhumane behaviour.
5 min read
04
Aug
Unchallenged Ideas and Unquestioned Beliefs Limit Your Freedom and Cause Prejudice

Unchallenged Ideas and Unquestioned Beliefs Limit Your Freedom and Cause Prejudice

Personal transformation starts with critical self-examination and self-awareness.
2 min read
31
Jul
Urgent Wisdom for Humanity: Give Up the Need for Control (and Help Others Follow Your Lead)

Urgent Wisdom for Humanity: Give Up the Need for Control (and Help Others Follow Your Lead)

A Meditation on Verse 29 of the Tao Te Ching.
5 min read
28
Jul
When Life Presents Opportunities Disguised as Untenable Disruptions — A Personal Story

When Life Presents Opportunities Disguised as Untenable Disruptions — A Personal Story

How to use contemplation and strategic thinking to embrace disruption and create a plan that best serves your needs and desires.
1 min read
21
Jul
Be Careful What You Think: How Your Thoughts About the Future Shape Your Reality, Today

Be Careful What You Think: How Your Thoughts About the Future Shape Your Reality, Today

Our understanding of the brain and neuroscience can be applied to queer and trans advocacy.
1 min read
17
Jul
Do You Ever Feel Sorry for Yourself But Don’t Know How to Stop?

Do You Ever Feel Sorry for Yourself But Don’t Know How to Stop?

Try these 3 practical steps to feel better.
2 min read
14
Jul
Privilege Is Comfort and Security, Which Is Why No One Wants to Give It Up — Even to Understand Others

Privilege Is Comfort and Security, Which Is Why No One Wants to Give It Up — Even to Understand Others

Privilege shows up in our lives as a disconnection from what we have in common.
2 min read
10
Jul
What’s Your First Reaction When You See Someone Very Different From You?

What’s Your First Reaction When You See Someone Very Different From You?

Thoughts on the prejudice of "othering" and how to overcome unquestioned beliefs.
2 min read
08
Jul
Never “Fake It Until You Make It” — Why That’s Lying to Yourself and Everyone Who’s Watching

Never “Fake It Until You Make It” — Why That’s Lying to Yourself and Everyone Who’s Watching

It takes courage to say, “I don’t know, I’m still learning.”
3 min read
06
Jul
Do You Ever Wish You Could Solve all the World's Problems?

Do You Ever Wish You Could Solve all the World's Problems?

Queer points of view, solution-oriented rants, and contemplations about morality in a world that seems unfair, unjust, and untenable.
2 min read