When something is “a given” it is an assumed thing. Definition: “an assumption that is taken for granted”. I’m sure I’m not the only one that has taken something for granted in life, whether it’s a spouse’s attention, the concern of a parent or dear friend or even a...
Happiness
Lovin Livin And Some Springtime Fun!
Have you noticed with the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer that there is a spring in your step and a lightness in your heart!? Some days you find you have more energy and decide to take on a spring project or perhaps have made a large...
Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations are easy right? We have them everyday, with friends, family, co-workers even strangers that we might meet. So what’s the big fuss about, why would anyone need courage for that? Why do I need courage to have a conversation? I have facilitated countless groups, workshops, spoken before...
A Whole New Ball Game In Kelowna
Truth is a very interesting word, it comes up frequently truth be told as we learn to honor our truth and ourselves, speak and live our truth. However, truth is an extremely subjective concept and that in itself can lead us astray from our truth and towards another’s. So...
The Circle of Life – Grief and Joy- side by side
The circle of life has brought me a deeper meaning in the past several months as I went through the process of letting go of my mentor Meesha, our 13 year old golden retriever. Some of my readers will be aware that Meesha and I were very, very connected....
Authentic Pitchers
In our western world we are inundated with marketing madness. We are constantly being pitched to, through advertising, media, religion and yikes often even by our friends. As many more people it seems are seeking alternative income sources and trying out their entrepreneurial skills, marketing seems to becoming part...
What My Golden Girl Is Teaching Me About Lovin Livin!
Some of you that read my blog regularly or clients that see me one on one, know about my number one Lovin Livin role model, my fur child Meesha . Meesha, is now twelve and half years young and is sharing so much wisdom with regards to truly Lovin Livin...
Are You Enjoying The 2013 Journey ?
Here we are in a brand new year full of possibilities. We are either moving towards our visions and dreams or we are stuck in old patterns. About this time of the New Year, the reality of the changes we desire to make start to set in and it suddenly...
Engage In Play And Add Joy To Your Day!
Have you noticed your To Do list is growing and your Joy is in hiding? This time of year can be particularly challenging when calendars start getting filled with extra activities around the Christmas season. It seems every year this starts earlier so it is up to each of us...
Filling Your Love Tank
I truly believe that human beings all desire and need to feel loved and appreciated. It’s something we all have in common, regardless of culture, gender or religious beliefs. Have you noticed this with people in your circle of friends or family members? Maybe you’ve even noticed within yourself. It’s a factor that sometimes can go unattended in...