This powerful image and post over at Shutter Sisters has stuck with me for the last few days.  
I have been noticing that my worn through, supposedly lacking and damaged parts are the spots where new and wonderful things can find the space to take root and bloom. Where the truly wild and beautiful parts of myself [...]

“With realization of one’s own potential and self confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.”   The Dalai Lama

I am adrift on a sea of change and opportunity lately, which is equally scary and exciting…Today I was more than a little overwhelmed by the “not good enough” gremlin (the sneaky little bastard), and am looking forward to chillaxin’ at the girls’ long weekend which starts tomorrow!
I wanted to quickly share a post by the fabulous [...]

“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 [...]