Aug 4, 2013 | Learning, Virtual Assistance
Today of all days, I am finding myself in my office, contrary to our well-laid-out plans to spend the weekend away with friends. We were all set to go Saturday, even did leave, and had to turn back; I was more than disappointed, I was upset at the Universe! How dare...
Aug 15, 2012 | Conscious Living, Learning, Virtual Assistance, Work/Life Balance
It’s a time of celebrations: both my husband and I are having big Birthdays this year; and we are celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Is there a better reason to throw a party? Visitors arrived:from Germany and Holland, from Quebec and Ontario; up to...
Jun 12, 2012 | Conscious Living, Learning, Relationships, Work/Life Balance
When I read this poem for the first time, it stopped me dead in my tracks. “Come to the edge” the voice said softly “No” they said it’s too high” “Come to the edge” the voice insisted “No” she said...
May 24, 2012 | Coaching, Learning, Virtual Assistance, Work/Life Balance
When I was a child, my parents often entertained guests for dinner. One day, Mom had been busy with preparations in the kitchen, deeply immersed in eggs, flour and butter, with her hair standing in every direction possible. This was a delicate dessert to make, and it...
Mar 28, 2012 | Business Tools, Learning, Public Speaking, Virtual Assistance
For the past two years, I have been a proud member of a wonderful Toastmasters group. I knew for years that Toastmasters would serve me well and kick-start my speaking skills, and yet, I procrastinated and didn’t explored the possibilities. Maybe it was because...
Feb 13, 2012 | Business Tools, Conscious Living, Learning, Virtual Assistance
A few weeks ago, I attended a Vision Board workshop. Not that I haven’t created a vision board before. I was coming to grips with disappointment and hurt, and I was aware that my vision for 2012 needed to be sharpened and clarified as a last step in my process...
