Crest I am pleased to announce that I am standing on the crest. Though I am a prairie girl, I think of the obstacles in my life as a series of mountains to be scaled. And to be more exact, by mountains, I mean the large rolling hills of home. As a child, my mother … Continue reading Standing on the Crest
Knock-knock Hey, I think someone's at the door. What are you waiting for? Fling it wide open. It's probably a tall, dark, hunk of an opportunity waiting to happen! I’m an opportuneur. My definition of an opportuneur is “someone who takes advantage of opportunities and turns them into something meaningful.”- Melanie Young make hay while … Continue reading When Opportunity Knocks…
(Don’t worry, Mom, this time it’s a good habit!) Imagine a world where everything you’ve ever wanted to learn is sitting at your dining room table waiting for you to tap in? Well, I’ve stumbled upon a goldmine, and I want to share it with you! Passion Amongst my family, friends and peers, I’m known … Continue reading Lynda.com–My Latest Addiction
Two Weeks to Form a habit? I regret to inform you all that my mother was wrong. But only about how long it takes to form a habit. Amongst her many other endearing traits, my mother’s ability to believe is awe-inspiring. Growing up, my mother told us that it took exactly two weeks to form a … Continue reading How to Make “it” a Habit
Gratitude--Oprah-style (Anybody else start singing "Gangnam Style", but substituting "Oprah-style? --It can't be just me...) Every morning when I open my curtains for that first look at the day, no matter what the day looks like—raining, foggy, overcast, sunny—my heart swells with gratitude. I get another chance.-Oprah Winfrey Do you hear the birds singing this … Continue reading Gratitude: Oprah’s Life Lessons
Do you feel that? The tug towards change—lean your ear toward the birds chirping beyond your windowpane. Pull open the curtain—better yet, yank the blind like they did in our childhood cartoons so that it hits the top with a BING! Come on. I dare you to rebel—put on your rubber boots (or don’t) and … Continue reading A Change of Season
Sorry I've been absent. But then again, maybe you haven’t even noticed. Sometimes I get all stuck up in my head about what others might deem important. I’m so busy thinking about what everyone else might be thinking, that I miss my mark altogether. Has this ever happened to you? Remember that everyone need a … Continue reading This Season of Fallow
I’ve been thinking of rejection a lot lately—and I’ve realized I’m pretty darn good at it! How did this happen? Was I always good at rejection? Is it something to be proud of? I did a bit of research. Experts would agree that North Americans are more or less proficient when it comes to maintaining … Continue reading Rejection 101
On Taking Risks First off, I’d like to make a disclaimer—my mother said no such thing? When I was a teenager, she did sort of look alarmed about some of the decisions I was making. After all, I was beyond carefree back then--I was a lot like she had once been. But, I'm not so daring … Continue reading Taking Risks: Did your Mother Really Say Not To?
There is growth through change. The towering maple tree in my backyard exposes its buds as it thrusts its limbs towards blue skies. It confirms that we are surrounded by growth and that we are always on the cusp of seasonal change. “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way … Continue reading Growth Through Change