Often when people’s best qualities are discussed it often seems to involve “Always putting others ahead of one’s self” or “Would drop everything for a friend”. In reality, sometimes what this can really mean is “Always did everything everyone wanted – What’s not to like?” These sentiments are particularly true when describing women, although females …
Yearly Archive
for: ‘2011’
Good Luck? Bad Luck?
There is an old Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped into the hills and when the farmer’s neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, “Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?” A week later, the horse returned …
Sarah Kay – If I should have a daughter . . .
I feel compelled to share this beautiful talk from a recent Ted Talk. It is inspiring and a very good reminder to never stop looking at the world in wonder. http://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_if_i_should_have_a_daughter.html About this talk “If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she’s gonna call me Point B … ” began spoken word poet …
Accountability
Accountability . . . sometimes I shutter when I hear that word. Accountability means it’s all up to me. It means that I have no one else to blame. It means that I am truly responsible for my words, my thoughts, my actions and beliefs. Don’t get me wrong – when things are working out …
Building Connection in Intimate Relationships
In our busy lives, our relationships can sometimes take the back seat and over time, we can begin to feel distance from the ones we once felt the closest. This distance can then lead us to question, “Where did our love go?” If you find that you have been asking yourself this question, you may …
The Invitation
The Invitation – By Oriah It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for …
10th Annual Taboo Naughty but Nice Show
This years Taboo Show doesn’t look like it is going to disappoint. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from January 13th to 16th, 2011, The Taboo Sex Show bills itself as an upscale trade show dedicated to romance and self-improvement. It offers educational seminars, product demonstrations and shopping opportunities for everything adult fun you could …
Happy New Years!
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right – Oprah Winfrey