“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow [...]

It is Friday night on the cusp of a very exciting weekend. I will be spending time with my fabulous friends, draining every single last drop of summer fun from the next two days. And I am in a completely crustified mood.
I am really focusing on being more centered and authentic…but the talons of cuckoo [...]

I love this project! Found this over at Sparkletopia today, and it is very timely. I have been feeling pretty un-brave lately, uncertain of myself as I blaze brand new ground…I forgot that action taken to propel yourself forward is brave in itself.
With that said, I have been very work-brave and emotional-brave lately, so I picked [...]

I have been back from vacation for one week and think it’s time to express my gratitude for the days gifted to me…the ones allowed me the time to completely decompress. So, two thumbs up, Okanagan!

Thank you for:

Morning hikes.
The vineyards,
And subsequently, the vino.
Naps!
Peachland.
The Gasthouse.
Martini madness!
The boardwalk.
Sunshine and gardens.
The mountains.
Afternoon dance parties.

You are managing to dive beneath the waves more often now, Gemini, and spend more time in the calmer waters below. Although it feels like you have so much to accomplish and are wasting precious time…a small, but convincing, voice keeps reminding you: you are where you need to be.

“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.”
Hanmer Parsons Grant
I was over visiting Sparkletopia today (I find myself visiting that lovely site to get a dollop of inspiration quite often!) Amongst the articles, photos, and interviews was the quote above.
The [...]

“There is nothing I could care less about than what people think I am.”
Ben Harper
I think that it is human nature to want to live up to the expectations of others, especially if the “other” is a person we care about. Observing this in others, but only having experienced this from my point of view, [...]