When I retunred from Cuba, I was really looking forward to a family trip. Initially, this road trip was supposed to be with my daughter, her boyfriend and my two grandsons. I had reserved a two bedroom cottage, The Beachcomber, at the Old Shipyard Campground, Spencer Island in Nova Scotia. Instead, because my daughter was feeling… Continue reading When plans change
Category: Blog for the week
Wherever you go, there you are
I went to Cuba, not to explore the culture, but to take one week of time to myself to sit and relax by the place I love so much – the ocean. The thought of waking, meditating, swimming and just being by the ocean for one week felt like the perfect thing for me to… Continue reading Wherever you go, there you are
Not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck
Today is Canada Day where I currently live. Canada is 150 years old. I feel thankful to live in this country because there is an abundance of beautiful nature, natural resources, fresh water, and it is generally a peaceful country. It feels good to reflect on what I have that is «good» versus what I… Continue reading Not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck
Balance
Balance has been on my mind. I accept that I have created a life that includes working for someone else. I understand that I put myself through University and CA classes in order to become of member of the Chartered Accountancy profession. I wanted to be a professional. I wanted a stable career. I wanted… Continue reading Balance
Questioning my beliefs
The last few weeks I have not kept the two promises I made to myself this year – to write every week and to train 3 times per week to the best of my ability. Life has been mostly about work, although I have spent the weekends with family. I have nothing to complain about,… Continue reading Questioning my beliefs
The circle of life
It is Mother’s Day weekend. My mother passed away not too long ago, so this weekend is bittersweet. I am remembering my mother, of course, with love. She is in my heart. My first experience with losing a parent. This week, my daughter was informed that her father had passed away unexpectedly and she was… Continue reading The circle of life
PLAYING TO WIN VERSUS PLAYING NOT TO LOSE
The last couple of weeks have been busy, to say the least. Feelings of overwhelm at work , while trying to move on in other areas of my life while remaining as positive as possible and looking to the areas in my life that are easier, has been a bit more difficult than I would… Continue reading PLAYING TO WIN VERSUS PLAYING NOT TO LOSE
Doing what I love
I was thinking about a quote, by Marsha Sinetar, that I had read “Do what you love and the money will follow.” This is because I made it through my week, having done what I am supposed to do, work, work out, take care of myself, spend time with family and write. I feel uninspired… Continue reading Doing what I love
Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. Dave Mustaine
Being moved, moving forward, physically moving my body, moving in, moving out, and moving on. The theme for my week, upon reflection, is move. Being moved My mom’s service was beautiful. It was well attended. Despite everything going on in our personal life, my boyfriend also came with his mom. A woman going through her… Continue reading Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. Dave Mustaine
In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on. – Robert Frost
Keeping my promises to myself is a top priority for me. With that in mind, I am sitting with my coffee this morning and taking the time to reflect on this week and write something about it. It is ironic that 4 months ago, I had made an appointment for my hair with the artist… Continue reading In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on. – Robert Frost
Reflections 