Thank You for Being My Friend
on Nov 18, 2009 in Motivation Tips “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”          &#...

Interview Online Counselor Zeenat Merchant-Syal
on Nov 17, 2009 in Motivation Tips Today I interview Zeenat Merchant-Syal, counseling psychologist and naturopath from Positvie Provocations. It' easy to recognize greatness when you read her blog. When I think of Zeenat two words come to mind  brilliant and co...

One Brave and Amazing Teenager
on Nov 13, 2009 in Motivation Tips                           Most people who know me know I don't like to swim and I'm not crazy about the water. I witnessed...

If I were King or Queen…I’d Change Our World
on Nov 11, 2009 in Motivation Tips photo credit: musiciennedusilence Control is what our ego convinces us to exert on someone or something else. In realtiy the only thing we can control is ourselves. I often want to change others. The only person I can change is mysel...

They Said She Couldn’t…She Did It Anyway
on Nov 8, 2009 in Motivation Tips Hi there, Ann-Marie here from Wilma’s Blog where I co-blog with my buddy, Wilma. Our blog is part of WomenLikeMe, an online learning program which encourages women to embrace living life differently by questioning the status quo and becoming skille...

Nothing Changes Until Something Changes
on Nov 5, 2009 in Motivation Tips photo credit: tranchis It continues to amaze me how much our everyday choices affect our home, work, relationships, health and ultimately our life. So many things in the world are out of our control. Yet just as many are within it: We don’t...

Inner Productivity by Chris Edgar
on Nov 3, 2009 in Motivation Tips  ”Inner Productivity: A Mindful Approach to Efficiency and Enjoyment in Your Work”  -Chris Edgar Today I’m reviewing Chris Edgar’s new book. If you are underpaid, over worked or unhappy in your workplace I urge you to consid...

89 Years of Love on Halloween
on Oct 30, 2009 in Motivation Tips Halloween is my mom’s 89th birthday. The holiday was never about candy for my family it was about celebrating her love. My daughter and I sent the sweater she’s holding as a gift. My sister sent her a pumpkin hat. Is that a hoot or what...

For All My Friends Near and Far
on Oct 28, 2009 in Motivation Tips photo credit: peasap   My blog is one year old. Yeah!      Come To The Party…Bring A Link To Share! I want to thank everyone for their generous comments and for giving me the opportunity to succeed. Leave a comment today with a link to you...

Taking Bold Steps To Live Fully
on Oct 26, 2009 in Confidence Fearlessness And then something happened my sixth year of teaching, I began to wonder, slowly at first and then with greater pace and exhilaration about what life would be like if I really pursued my dreams. Now as I mentioned, I actually loved my job as a teache...