; it was a trial of my will… Motocross in Iceland is not easy. We rode six hours a day across unforgiving terrain. It rained three out of four days. The cold, an average of maybe 5 °C, was paired with winds so violent we sometimes feared being blown off our motorcycles. I had neverContinue reading “This adventure was not a vacation”
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Embracing Success, Failure, and Everything Between
Today, I hold a certain set of expectations about what will make me feel satisfied, happy, and proud. Looking ahead, the future offers two extremes on a spectrum. On one end, I stay the course—I work hard, remain disciplined, and strive to meet my expectations. If I succeed, I receive confirmation that my effort, perseverance,Continue reading “Embracing Success, Failure, and Everything Between”
Application pratique des larges modèles linguistiques en santé
L’atelier « Application pratique des larges modèles linguistiques » explore les applications concrètes des larges modèles linguistiques (larges modèles linguistiques) comme GPT-4, Gemini, Copilot et Claude dans le domaine de la santé, en mettant l’accent sur leur potentiel pour améliorer les soins, le diagnostic et l’engagement des patients. Conçu pour les professionnels de la santé,Continue reading “Application pratique des larges modèles linguistiques en santé”
Cohérence et paix
Le pouvoir corrompt, et cette triste réalité semble se répéter, indépendamment des époques ou des contextes. Qu’il s’agisse d’un mouvement spirituel ou d’une organisation politique, nous voyons continuellement des leaders commencer avec des intentions louables, puis s’égarer dans des comportements dictés par la cupidité et l’abus de pouvoir. Ce cycle est aussi vieux que l’humanitéContinue reading “Cohérence et paix”
Where true love and friendship are found…
Last year, i lived through a profound experience where I got an insight into the meaning of my personal life. I saw that for me, happiness is found in the love we give. This is it. Period. Nothing else to add. That knowledge stayed with me and I tried to keep it alive, to liveContinue reading “Where true love and friendship are found…”
How we look at the world…
Sometimes, when I am in the right place at the right time, I see beauty and I humbly try to find a way to remember it. I don’t consider myself anything else but a regular camera guy who very occasionally is given a shot at capturing beauty. Whenever these opportunities arise, I am extremely grateful.Continue reading “How we look at the world…”
On collective emotions at times of war…
The stories we share can change the world. The narrative that unfolds in the Ukraine vs Russia conflict is spreading a wave of hope. Support not just from countries but also from people all over the world is growing. The news show Russian bombing residential buildings. The worldwide talk about 13 courageous Ukranians giving RussianContinue reading “On collective emotions at times of war…”
The celebrations of life…
In december 2014, i brought my son to my grand-mother’s funeral and then i wrote this post. In the fall of 2015, i brought again my son to a very sad funeral celebrating the life of Romain Lemieux, our little neighbor, and i organized a lantern ceremony in his memory. Today, me, my son andContinue reading “The celebrations of life…”
Why I write?
This reflection is recurring in my thoughts and it evolves over the years. It changes as I do. Tonight, a friend took the time to write a nice comment on my writing style, basically saying he appreciated my thoughts, my post. My answer was short “My writing is just an honest expression of how IContinue reading “Why I write?”
My first Christmas dinner one-on-one with my son…
Despite the pandemic, despite the distanciation orders, I decided to make this a memorable day for me and my son. Despite the rain, we went skiing. It was pouring rain and we had so much fun! When the rain started, everybody left…except us and it felt like we had the mountain just for ourselves. MyContinue reading “My first Christmas dinner one-on-one with my son…”
The chick project 2016
I am a future Dad, in 2 weeks I will have laid chicks.You can see that I still have the heart of a child… (…) The miracle of life, the hatching of a chick… A moment of great beauty and so simple. (…) (…) (…) Goodbye little chicks… My little chicks, you are like myContinue reading “The chick project 2016”
Powerful words on pain, distress and sadness…
This is so profound, I need to share it. “Beyond the very extremes of fatigue, pain, distress and sadness, we may find amounts of ease and power that we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength not taxed at all, because we never pushed through the obstruction” – William James
The magic moments of childhood…
All winter, i wanted to bring my son Liam do some night skiing after school. Bad weather, lack of time, exhaustion from being a single father, there were so many reasons not to go… But i could not let the winter end without sharing with my son this experience. So last week, i promised himContinue reading “The magic moments of childhood…”
On fostering autonomy…
Last week, i had a moment of recognition… I was preparing our luggages for the family ski weekend planned at my brother’s cottage and i suddenly stopped and asked myself a very important question: Why am I doing this alone? Why do i do (almost) everything for my 7 year old son? I tend toContinue reading “On fostering autonomy…”
About teaching kids bravery…
This is an awesome TED conference. I agree with everything said by Reshma Saujani with one exception, the title. I’d say teach everyone to be brave. Yes focus on girls because the difference is notable but this is also important for boys. The big concept to embrace is: enjoy the process of making a mistakeContinue reading “About teaching kids bravery…”
The flight of the lanterns…
Saying goodbye to a child is a trauma for the soul. Through this ceremony, we were able to add a few smiles through the tears. Original post Facebook, November 2015
The falling leaves…
Quietly reading La Presse and sipping a coffee. I stumble upon something so beautiful and so touching that i cannot resist sharing. This photo is not just full of beauty, it is full of meaning. A man a certain age pick up dead leaves and throws them in the air… What is he doing? CreatingContinue reading “The falling leaves…”
The loss of a child…
A family close to ours lost their 2 year old child yesterday. A little boy died suddenly in a horrible accident… When i learned this, i did not know how to react. A sadness beyond what i can imagine has struck this family. What do we do in the face of such pain? I honestlyContinue reading “The loss of a child…”
A child’s tears…
This morning was difficult. Right before leaving the house to go to to school, Liam complained of abdominal pain. I noticed a little sadness on his expression. I asked him if he was sad. He answered no. I asked him if he felt like this because he did not want to go to school. HeContinue reading “A child’s tears…”
On hardship…
Don’t fear hardship, it is one of the places where strength is born… I love this quote that summarizes well this thought, I feel that this applies to all challenges life offers: “Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sourcesContinue reading “On hardship…”
Man’s search for meaning…
I read this book by Viktor Frankl 25 years ago. I was a teenager then and i still remember the profound effect it had on my life. The name Viktor Frankl came back to me when i recently talked to a friend that seemed to be captive of life events. You see Frankl too wasContinue reading “Man’s search for meaning…”
I am a writer…
As the events of my life unfold and i am entering a new chapter in my existence, one filled with white pages, i realize something: i am a writer. Writing is how i find peace in periods of suffering. Writing is how i share my joy with the world. Writing is how i touch people.Continue reading “I am a writer…”
On being happy…
Being happy is to… love what we are, Love what we do, Love what we have, And to love someone. Being happy has nothing to do with… Who we are, What we do, What we have, Who we love. Happiness is love. Love is happiness.
The path to nirvana…
It occurred to me while mountain biking… Pain is the shortest route to nirvana.
All that I have lost…
I am reposting previous publication from the past for many reasons, one of which is that although these events happened a few years ago, these writings might find relevance for a soul who is going through a though time. In the recent days, i have lived through the most painful experience of my life. IContinue reading “All that I have lost…”
Martin Pham Dinh 