Longworth: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World

Dear West Carleton friends, I’m excited to share some good news with you! My new book, Becoming Whole in a Fractured World, has just been released on Amazon.

It’s a practical, down-to-earth guide designed especially for Gen Z — and also, for parents, grandparents, counsellors and mentors who care about them.

We all know today’s world can feel overwhelming, constant noise, nonstop screens, pressure to perform, and uncertainty about the future. This book is my attempt to offer a roadmap: simple practices for finding balance, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

This upcoming column marks the beginning of something new here in West Carleton Online. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing highlights from each of the 15 chapters — a column at a time. Each chapter focuses on real-life challenges and offers practical steps for emotional wellness, digital mindfulness, and navigating life with confidence.

If you’re a teen, college student, or young adult, I’d love to hear from you. What speaks to you? What doesn’t? Your feedback will help shape this journey.

If you’re a parent, grandparent or advisor, consider sharing this column with a young person in your life. You may find it sparks some meaningful conversations across generations.

To make this even more engaging, I’m offering a free Study Guide and a Reflection Journal Template for anyone who reaches out to me. It’s a simple tool to help you reflect on your own path toward becoming “whole.”

You can email me directly at richardlongworth@rogers.com for more information.

Let’s build something meaningful, together. Whether you’re 17 or 70, I believe there’s wisdom in sharing, listening, and walking this road side-by-side.

Stay tuned: in a few days, I’ll start with Chapter 1 and invite you into the conversation.

To read all Richard Longworth’s columns, click here.

For 40 years Richard Longworth worked as a systems analyst and university professor at Capilano University teaching math, information technology, and system analysis and implementation. Longworth has published three books: Reflections on Life Issues, Turning the Self Inside Out, and Harnessing the Internet into a Knowledge Framework – all related to technology and trends in the industry.