My own life experiences have taught me many things over the years, one in particular keeps coming to the forefront. Always be willing to grab an opportunity that is presented, for you never truly know what that opportunity can teach you , where it will lead you, or who you will meet along the way.
We are all presented with opportunities every single day , some big and some small and regardless of the size, each one is there and ready to teach us something about ourselves and others.
Don't let fear hold you back from embracing that opportunity and enjoying the journey it takes you on. An Open mind allows us to explore life in a free way. A closed mind misses out on so much beauty.
Whatever the outcome..it was never a waste of time or effort.
"Opportunities multiply as they are seized" Sun Tzu
xo
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Listen to Your Body
Having to make decisions can be tough. It's difficult some times to know the right thing to do because in reality there are consequences to every decision we have to make in life. If you are like me, you made decisions that weren't necessarily the best however you did what you thought was right at the time, with the knowledge you had and the skills you had at that very time.
At the end of the day, it was those decisions that taught me some of the greatests lessons in life.
As I grow older some decisions are still tougher than others but I am much more in tune to listening to my body and when I make decisions they come with a great deal of confidence as my values come into play on a much larger scale than they ever have before. My body lets me know the right thing to do..oddly enough it is one of the greatest teachers we will ever have if we pay attention.
At the end of the day, it was those decisions that taught me some of the greatests lessons in life.
As I grow older some decisions are still tougher than others but I am much more in tune to listening to my body and when I make decisions they come with a great deal of confidence as my values come into play on a much larger scale than they ever have before. My body lets me know the right thing to do..oddly enough it is one of the greatest teachers we will ever have if we pay attention.
Look in the mirror and trust the person looking back at you!
Many people don't like growing older...for me I am grateful for what age is teaching me!
xo
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Help Support The Fight Against Women Cancer
As you all may have heard on the radio, TV, the 60km Weekend to End Women’s Cancer walk is taking place again this year Sept 11-12th in Toronto . In 2006, I embarked on this incredible journey and it truly was an experience I will never forget. The commitment and the passion of each person who dedicated their time to help raise $2000 each and joined together to walk on these two days sharing in a common dream…to find a cure was indeed special ! Often we don’t think one person can make a difference until one person suddenly joins forces with 4999 other one persons which were ultimately supported by thousands of one persons..you get the picture..that year over $11 million dollars was raised.
This year I am not walking but I have the privilege to be a volunteer and participate on the Johnson & Johnson pit crew and will be joining other volunteers on Saturday working behind the scenes to support the walkers. Johnson & Johnson Medical has joined forces with other Johnson & Johnson companies and committed to raising $45,000 alone from the Markham facility! The Johnson & Johnson Family is committed to raising $116,500.00.
“Caring for the World…..one person at a time inspires and unites the people at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people” together this team is dedicated to achieving this vision.
The JJMP team of walkers are passionate, kind and caring men and women with whom I have the honor to work with every day who have dedicated their time over the last several months fundraising and will walk in Sept to help find a cure in honor of loved ones whom they have either lost, or don’t ever want to lose or be subjected to this horrible disease.
I am asking for your help and support. If you are able to make a small donation to any member of the JJMP team, it would be greatly appreciated . The link below will bring you to the Team Johnson & Johnson site, listed there are all the team members . Select someone from the JJMP team who hasn’t reached their fundraising goal and help them get one step closer. We are dedicated as a team to reach this $45,000 commitment.
Courtney Cole
Cindy Cote
Diane Elliot
Faryar Foroodi
andrea freund
Shannon Henry
Heather Hughes
Vasuki Jeyendran
Pierre Lariviere
Carmen Lattuca
Richelle Little
Tracey MacKinnon
Isabelle Mannella
Melissa McNally
Tom Meevis
Wanda Mendes-Donko
Jennifer Merendino
Karen Morrow
Amanda Ng
Gabby Nobrega
Kristen Paan
Tammy Purdon-Harris
Jeff Smith
Janice Steven
Carole Suckling
Marilyn Tom
Jocelyne Williamson
http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2010?team_id=98467&pg=team&fr_id=1440
Once again, thank you for your support . I know I have a caring network who have been touched by this disease in some way, often we aren’t sure exactly how to help and this is a small way in which we each can join together for a common purpose..to find a cure!
Every donation helps no matter how big or small.
Thank you for helping Team Johnson & Johnson!!
Warmest,
This year I am not walking but I have the privilege to be a volunteer and participate on the Johnson & Johnson pit crew and will be joining other volunteers on Saturday working behind the scenes to support the walkers. Johnson & Johnson Medical has joined forces with other Johnson & Johnson companies and committed to raising $45,000 alone from the Markham facility! The Johnson & Johnson Family is committed to raising $116,500.00.
“Caring for the World…..one person at a time inspires and unites the people at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people” together this team is dedicated to achieving this vision.
The JJMP team of walkers are passionate, kind and caring men and women with whom I have the honor to work with every day who have dedicated their time over the last several months fundraising and will walk in Sept to help find a cure in honor of loved ones whom they have either lost, or don’t ever want to lose or be subjected to this horrible disease.
I am asking for your help and support. If you are able to make a small donation to any member of the JJMP team, it would be greatly appreciated . The link below will bring you to the Team Johnson & Johnson site, listed there are all the team members . Select someone from the JJMP team who hasn’t reached their fundraising goal and help them get one step closer. We are dedicated as a team to reach this $45,000 commitment.
Courtney Cole
Cindy Cote
Diane Elliot
Faryar Foroodi
andrea freund
Shannon Henry
Heather Hughes
Vasuki Jeyendran
Pierre Lariviere
Carmen Lattuca
Richelle Little
Tracey MacKinnon
Isabelle Mannella
Melissa McNally
Tom Meevis
Wanda Mendes-Donko
Jennifer Merendino
Karen Morrow
Amanda Ng
Gabby Nobrega
Kristen Paan
Tammy Purdon-Harris
Jeff Smith
Janice Steven
Carole Suckling
Marilyn Tom
Jocelyne Williamson
http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2010?team_id=98467&pg=team&fr_id=1440
Once again, thank you for your support . I know I have a caring network who have been touched by this disease in some way, often we aren’t sure exactly how to help and this is a small way in which we each can join together for a common purpose..to find a cure!
Every donation helps no matter how big or small.
Thank you for helping Team Johnson & Johnson!!
Warmest,
Monday, July 12, 2010
Is there deeper meaning ?
Each year I spend a traditional weekend away with 5 incrediable ladies. Friends who give up a weekend away from family to enjoy the sisterhood of spending 4 days chin wagging, sharing life's ups and downs, laughing and solving the problems of the world with 5 crazy ladies! We have been doing it for 15 years and each weekend is filled with new experiences and memories, a weekend each of us looks forward to.
This year I was paying particular attention to the nature that surrounded me..drawn to it more than I have ever been. The beautiful sunrises, sunsets, the sun bouncing off the water and the dragon flies. Being in the moment wasn't hard to do.
I was particularly drawn to this interesting insect that kept flying around and landing on me.
With my peaked curosity and interest in animal totems I looked up the meaning of the dragon fly.
"Dragonflies carry messages that deal with deeper thought - and they ask that we pay attention to our deeper thoughts and desires.Further symbolic insect meaning of dragonfly comes into play when we observe the dragonfly's mode of transportation as it skitters across the top of water surfaces. This implies that our deeper thoughts are surfacing and we must be mindful of the outcome we wish to have.
The Dragonfly lives a short life, and it knows it must live to the fullest with what it has. This lesson is huge for each of us. When you see a dragonfly, be aware of the gifts it has to offer." source what's your sign
The dragon fly also symbolizes
prosperity
good luck
strength
peace
harmony
purity
What a comforting learning...I knew the dragon fly was hanging around for a reason!
What a beautiful reminder!
Live life to the fullest!
xox
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Purge or not to Purge that is the Question? AHHHHHHHHHHH!
WE all have them somewhere lurking in our homes, our office, our cars, maybe you have them located in all of those locations? Everyday you keep adding to them and it builds and builds until finally we trick our mind and pretend they don't exist. Hoping that some magic genie is going to come and make it all better ,the common self talk is "one day I will get to it" ..BUT each night we go to bed and wake up and its still there....AHHHHHHH!!!!
It's that CLUTTERED space I am talking about....best known as the JUNK drawer, closet, or room!!! Do you know what I am talking about? Afraid to throw anything out because you might need it someday, or it holds sentimental value, or no time to put it away so just throw it in the Junk drawer?
Have you ever noticed how stressed out it makes you when you are disorganized? How much time and energy is wasted looking for things in THAT SPACE?
Being organized , de-cluttering and getting rid of those JUNK spaces in your life has many BENEFITS:
1. You instantly feel better and more relaxed. Who doesn't want less stress in their life?
2. You don't waste time and energy looking for things because you know where things are
3. You can actually save money because you know what you have before you decide to go out and buy something
4. The more organized you are in your personal life helps set a good business impression and can actually improve your professional career
5. If you have kids, you know they pay attention to you ,as you are their role models...help set the tone for living organized...if they see you doing it chances are they learn these good habits
6. You have more time to spend with family and friends and doing things you actually enjoy
7. You create a much more healthier environment
Once you create organization in your home ...it is the start to living a more organized, stress free life all around!
Don't believe me...go ahead tackle that JUNK space today and see how good it feels!
Check out http://www.livingorganized.ca/ , Margaret has some great tips on how to bring organization back into your home!
Happy Purging!
xo
It's that CLUTTERED space I am talking about....best known as the JUNK drawer, closet, or room!!! Do you know what I am talking about? Afraid to throw anything out because you might need it someday, or it holds sentimental value, or no time to put it away so just throw it in the Junk drawer?
Have you ever noticed how stressed out it makes you when you are disorganized? How much time and energy is wasted looking for things in THAT SPACE?
Being organized , de-cluttering and getting rid of those JUNK spaces in your life has many BENEFITS:
1. You instantly feel better and more relaxed. Who doesn't want less stress in their life?
2. You don't waste time and energy looking for things because you know where things are
3. You can actually save money because you know what you have before you decide to go out and buy something
4. The more organized you are in your personal life helps set a good business impression and can actually improve your professional career
5. If you have kids, you know they pay attention to you ,as you are their role models...help set the tone for living organized...if they see you doing it chances are they learn these good habits
6. You have more time to spend with family and friends and doing things you actually enjoy
7. You create a much more healthier environment
Once you create organization in your home ...it is the start to living a more organized, stress free life all around!
Don't believe me...go ahead tackle that JUNK space today and see how good it feels!
Check out http://www.livingorganized.ca/ , Margaret has some great tips on how to bring organization back into your home!
Happy Purging!
xo
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