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.
08
Sep
Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Part 1: On the fundamental human experiences of societal norms and self-discovery. Several years ago, I published a collection of
2 min read
04
Sep
How to Let Go of Expectations About Achieving Your Goals

How to Let Go of Expectations About Achieving Your Goals

When you shift your focus to the process and the journey, you activate your motivation. You've probably heard
4 min read
29
Aug
Liberate Your Mind: How to Challenge Unquestioned Beliefs in 3 Steps

Liberate Your Mind: How to Challenge Unquestioned Beliefs in 3 Steps

Without discomfort, there’s no potential for change, let alone transformational change.  Earlier this month, I published a short post
2 min read
25
Aug
Why Must We Defend Our Beliefs with Anger and Even Threaten Physical Violence?

Why Must We Defend Our Beliefs with Anger and Even Threaten Physical Violence?

A simple 3-step practice to avoid losing your cool on social media and reclaiming your humanity.
3 min read
21
Aug
We Are All Masculine and Feminine to Different Degree

We Are All Masculine and Feminine to Different Degree

But why do we need to use outdated, binary labels at all?
2 min read
18
Aug
God Is a Fiction Created to Control the Masses and Cultivate Uncritical Thinkers

God Is a Fiction Created to Control the Masses and Cultivate Uncritical Thinkers

The untenable absurdity of uncritical religious faith and fundamentalism.
9 min read
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