•  My 66-day Journey of Healing Through Writing and Sharing - Growth

    Looking Back On 2023

    December 31, 2023

    I’m grateful for all I’ve learned and experienced in 2023. Today I’m using Emily P Freeman’s 10 questions for looking back on the year. # 1 What worked? #2 What didn’t work? # 3 What do I need more of next year? I’ve listed this out in my post the other day, but peace, rest, exercise and new learning are what I need more of. Instead of asking,“Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?”I’ve started asking,“Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?” Nicola Jane Hobbs   #4 What was the loneliest part? The day I felt…

  • The Power of Small Victories
     My 66-day Journey of Healing Through Writing and Sharing - Growth - Personal Development

    The Power Of Small Victories

    December 23, 2023

    In a world where we often focus on the grand achievements and the spectacular moments, we tend to overlook the significance of small victories in our lives. The great victory, which appears so simple today, was the result of a series of small victories that went unnoticed. Paulo Coelho The Power of Small Victories This year, I’ve realized the usefulness of bite sized goals and the power of small victories. Taking small steps is really important when I’m trying to reach my goals. Even though each little success might not seem like a big deal by itself, when I add…

  • An Impulse To Soar
    FiveMinuteFriday - Growth

    An Impulse To Soar

    July 10, 2023

    One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar. — Helen Keller Reading this quote reminded me of a story I love to tell of the eagle and the chickens. You can read it here. It also brought to mind my husband, José’s favourite book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The book, written by Richard Bach and published in 1970, tells the story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a seagull who is determined to fly higher and faster than any other seagull. While most seagulls are content with scavenging for food and staying within the limits of their flock,…