What’s in a name?
The word “vibe,” as opposed to “vibes” or “vibrations,” is used commonly today. When used as a noun, “vibe” describes the distinct emotional impression of a place, gathering, or even a person. It’s the feeling you get after you leave, and you’re reflecting (i.e. “that place had a spectacular vibe” or “this room has a weird vibe”).
When it’s a verb, “vibe” means to kick back and hang out, or to get along (i.e. “she and I were vibing on our date”).
I picked Vivi’s Vibe as the name of this newsletter because it resonated with me. I wanted Soaring Soul and Vibes to be a website that felt confident and joyous and left you feeling light enough to float, fly or soar! When you come here, you’re greeted warmly, and hopefully you feel like you can get comfortable and relax. That’s my vibe.
“Choose to be the sunshine in someone’s day and watch the ripple effect of good vibes expand.”
– Rachel Hollis, “Girl, Stop Apologizing”
Honoring a legacy: creating an endowment fund in memory of a loved one
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most profound experiences, but in the midst of sadness there is an opportunity to transform grief into a lasting legacy.
It’s difficult to describe all that my late husband meant to us, even in a 20-minute speech during his Celebration of Life. That’s how the idea came to us to create an endowment fund in memory of this exceptional man and pay tribute to his immense qualities, his passion, his family, and Franco-Ontarian community. We believed this was a powerful way for us to honor his life while making a positive impact that will extend far into the future.
With the Franco Ontarian Foundation, it was possible to establish the Pierre Boutet Memorial Scholarship, a fund which now allows us to grant an annual scholarship for one person to study in French, in Ottawa, in journalism, political science or public administration.
It warms my heart that many of you have asked how to contribute to the fund and I thank you in advance for contributing to his lasting legacy. This link will take you directly to the page to make a donation to Pierre’s Memorial Scholarship page. You will receive a tax receipt for your contribution.
Pierre knew how engaging in the community can make a measurable difference, such as influencing policy, raising awareness or improving people’s lives. He was involved for several years in Eastern Ontario as a volunteer and leader for numerous causes including the Optomist Club.
Is anything in your way of your awesomeness?
I’ve started working on an interesting series for my next journals about beliefs that can be barriers to change, or happiness. I’m talking about those automatic negative thoughts or subconscious thoughts that run commentary in your mind, or that occur whenever you have an impulse to try something new.
Much of the time, these thoughts are irrational and self-defeating and are usually the source of anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and even conflicts in relationships.
Confronting core beliefs is crucial for personal development and well-being because it helps you recognize and understand any negative or limiting patterns that may be holding you back.
There are amazing things waiting to show up in your life, but when you have limiting self-beliefs, those things struggle to show up because most often, you won’t let them (for a variety of reasons).
As someone who overcame many self limiting beliefs, like thinking time has passed me by, or that assuming it was too late to achieve my dreams, and believing I was not as worthy as others of success and suffering from impostor syndrome, I know it can be done . The series will draw from personal examples and interviews to demonstrate how these beliefs can be reprogrammed, with practical tools and exercises to achieve it.
“Your energy introduces you before you even speak. Embody good vibes and attract people who align with your positivity.”
– Marie Forleo, “Everything is Figureoutable
March Calendar ( borrowed from almanac.com)
- March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is a day that not only celebrates the achievements of women and the progress made toward women’s rights but also brings attention to ongoing struggles for equality around the world.
- March 10 is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begins at 2:00 A.M. Don’t forget to “spring forward” and set the clocks one hour ahead, or you may find yourself an hour late to everything!
- March 10 also marks the start of Ramadan, which begins at sundown. In Islam, Ramadan is considered a holy month when a month-long, sunrise-to-sunset fast is observed.
- March 15 is the Ides of March! Legend surrounds this ill-fated day. Beware the Ides of March!
- March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. According to folklore, folks wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day because the saint used its three leaves to explain the Trinity.
- March 19 brings about the March equinox—also called the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere—marking the beginning of spring. In the Southern Hemisphere, this date marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of fall. On this day, the Sun stands directly over Earth’s equator.
- March 24 is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter and the last Sunday of Lent.
- March 29-31 are known as the Borrowing Days. According to lore, the last three days of March have a reputation for being stormy.
- March 29 is Good Friday. Learn more about Good Friday.
- March 31 is Easter Sunday. (May 5 is Orthodox Easter.) Did you know that Easter’s date is related to the full Moon?