I admit to having squawked loudly in frustration in my younger days that whoever chose December to celebrate Christmas did not have to get to Christmas parties trudging through snowbanks in fancy Christmas attire. True, it is only half the world that has to deal with snow and cold as part of Christmas and IContinue reading “Advent Calendar 2021 – Dec 2 – The Date”
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Advent Calendar 2021 – Dec 1 – The BIG Story of Christmas
We find ourselves once again on December 1. For many, the day signals the start of the Christmas season. It’s time to get the tree up, and also to seek the treasure hidden behind door no. 1 on the Advent Calendar. As for me, I have decided to take up the task once again ofContinue reading “Advent Calendar 2021 – Dec 1 – The BIG Story of Christmas”
Simple, but Authentic
Do you know what causes the greatest disconnect with your inner self? Not being authentic. Not being authentic to your personal values, goals and dreams will take you further and further away from leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. I am able to write about this today, because I finally had what Oprah wouldContinue reading “Simple, but Authentic”
The music of life…
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you thought you knew someone only to discover a new facet of them that puts an entire new face on the person you have known for years? Last night, my husband of 33 years showed me a new dimension to his character. More to the point,Continue reading “The music of life…”
All In Good Time
Have you ever considered that no matter where in the world we live, we all have the same number of hours and days at our disposal? Every human has 24 hours in a day and 365 of them per year, which we allocate to sleep, work, eat, and enjoy leisure. What delights social scientists andContinue reading “All In Good Time”
Here’s what I know so far
………. That’s it. That’s all I know. Alright. That might not be entirely true, because I do know some stuff. I admit, I know as much as you, but about different things. Maybe I know a few things that you also know. It all depends on what knowledge we have been pursuing isn’t it? EarlyContinue reading “Here’s what I know so far”
I Love A Rainy Day
I love rainy, gloomy days. I find they offer such potential. You don’t need to add much to it, for the day to look brighter. When you think about it, gloomy days set your expectations low. Not many people will get up and say “Yay! It’s raining..this is going to be a great day!” AnythingContinue reading “I Love A Rainy Day”
Is there an emoji for that?
How aware are you of the feelings you experience throughout your day? Would you say you have a broad emotional vocabulary?
Small Steps, Big result
This post is the first of a three-part series on learning to change one’s mindset and actions in order to shift from a life that has become stagnant and sluggish to a one that is vibrant and constantly evolving towards happiness and fulfillment. “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old”Continue reading “Small Steps, Big result”
SOARING with happiness …
Well hello again! How I have missed you! After an 18-month hiatus, I am very happy to have returned to my blog, with an expanded website and as you will soon discover, a whole new venture! That is because as of today, I am very excited to introduce you to SOAR Coaching and Personal Insights,Continue reading “SOARING with happiness …”
Advent Calendar – Dec 15th: Finding Purpose in Retirement
Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” – Fred Rogers I retired from my career two years ago without a long-term plan. I had very clear ideas about what I would be doing for the first year, but beyond that, plans were still fuzzy. ItContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 15th: Finding Purpose in Retirement”
Advent Calendar – Dec 12th: The 24-Hour Positive Challenge
Every once in a while, I am reminded of the power of my subconscious thoughts and the dramatic influence they can have on my day, and my life. It’s hard to be aware of these thoughts let alone hear them, but if you slow down enough, and if you still and quiet your mind, youContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 12th: The 24-Hour Positive Challenge”
Advent Calendar – Dec 11th: Settling Into a New Neighbourhood
Change is a good thing. It makes you more resilient, and increases your ability to deal with unplanned events and adapt to the changing world around us. My husband and I have certainly become more resilient to change since 2013, when we sold our house and belongings of 20 years, and uprooted ourselves to Halifax,Continue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 11th: Settling Into a New Neighbourhood”
Advent Calendar – Dec 10th: My Battle
« The first step towards getting somewhere, is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. »Unknown While I have been sharing my stories of travel, family and what matters most to me with you, there is a journey I undertook this year, that has had the greatest impact in my life andContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 10th: My Battle”
All That Lies in Between
Funny how opposites work. In couples, you often find that opposites attract each other, perhaps to complete one another, finding the Yin to your Yang, or your soul mate as its very often coined. In this couple, the dreamer is well balanced with the analyst, a realist that keeps the spontaneous one grounded. An oppositeContinue reading “All That Lies in Between”
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