As you all know my life is full of twists and turns, some I write about and some I keep to myself and those involved. I embrace each one with an open heart and curious mind. I love life and the change it brings. Unpredictable at the best of times! After reading Bonnie’s post on [...]
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Every now and then you meet someone who changes your attitude just even slightly. I met a beautiful woman with a warm spirit at a little shop in Lonsdale Quay. There were Tibetan Singing Bowls, tapestries and prayer beads, just what I was looking for. I was thrilled to purchase my first set of Mala Beads [...]
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I came across Zoe Thomson after checking out another video a friend posted on Facebook. She is so adorable to watch. I couldn’t decide whether to look at her face or hands. I think we will be seeing more of this little rock star in the future. I would love to be able to play [...]
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A friend of mine on Facebook shared this video and I couldn’t not pass it on to you. You may have seen it but it’s worth watching over and over just for the visual alone. I love TED talks so I wasn’t at all surprised this was one. My favourite so far! Thanks for sharing [...]
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A friend of mine shared this with me and I felt the need to pass it on. It empowered me in a moment that I really needed it. I started writing in hopes of inspiring others to use their authentic voice to create positive change in their lives. When we create change, even if only [...]
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Carl Sagan was an astronomer, educator and author. He is well known for his work on the PBS series Cosmos, the Emmy and Peabody award winning show that became the most watched series in public-television history. He died in 1996 of bone marrow cancer but left a legacy that will provoke thought and wonder until [...]
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I love any kind of film to do with nature. When someone is passionate about our planet and sets out to make a difference we need to stop and listen to what they have to say. I get goose bumps when I find those individuals who are out there trying to make positive change in [...]
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My Mom sent me the link to this video and I honestly thought it was a prank. I actually googled Il Volo after watching the entire video because I was still in disbelief that the voices I heard were truly theirs. They are!!! What is it about Italian men! Incredible language, passion and sex appeal! [...]
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We’ve all had teachers in school that made an impression on us. My English teacher Mrs Morton inspired our class because she was so passionate about the English language. I loved creative writing because it allowed personal expression in a class filled with rules. She would probably be horrified at my grammar in some cases [...]
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Go Inspire Go (GIG) is a multimedia platform that uses Social Networking to inspire social change. They encourage viewers to use their powers, resources, talents and network to help others. That’s just awesome! GIG features inspirational character driven stories that we can all relate to because they are people just like you and I who [...]
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Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything – for free. Sal Khan is a pioneer in education! Sal is the founder of the Khan Academy, which is an organization on a mission to make education available to anyone whether you are a student, teacher, home-school-er, principal, or anyone else who wants to learn or relearn a wide variety [...]
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Awakening is something that happens that is as unique to each of us as our DNA. We all experience it differently. Becoming aware is the first step. Spiritual awakening is like coming home. Some of us take longer than others, it’s not something you can force or rush. I’ve experienced changes that have made me [...]
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My Mom sent this to me and it made me laugh. I hope I still have my weird sense of humor when I’m 72! Chances are I will as it seems to run in the family! In the very attractive picture I used, the left side of my face has been aged by a make-up [...]
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People really are awesome, some even extraordinary! Some people are just born fearless, they don’t know how NOT to push the limits or boundaries that are all around them. Maybe it’s just that their boundaries aren’t elastic but that they are so far away they don’t even see them? There seems to be a fine [...]
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There is nothing greater than laughter and more appealing than our furry or feathered friends. I grew up watching National Geographic and could watch animal shows for hours! Here is nature, animals and laughter combined! I came across BBC Talking Animals one night and couldn’t stop watching, there are many! They made me giggle into [...]
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Everyone enjoys a good blonde joke don’t they? Well maybe not blondes but anyways…I saw this the day after I got a few more blonde highlights put in my hair. My girlfriend Carri also went blonder after being brunette for the last year, maybe blondes really do have more fun. I’ve been blonde, brunette, auburn, [...]
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I found this video while I was browsing through one of my new favourite websites, Spirit Library. It’s Jim Carrey discussing very opening his life-long pursuit for meaning and purpose. I love seeing this side of him! He is humble and sincere with his trademark humour thrown in for a laugh here and there. I [...]
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First I would like to wish all the Wonderful Dads a Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy your day doing what ever it is you love to do! Happy Father’s Day Dad, I love you! K.D. Lang sung Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, which was one of my favourite parts of the opening [...]
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When I created May’s header and theme ‘Finding Lyrical Beauty in… Change’, it was meant to reflect all the changes that are happening in my life right now. I have never feared change. Change is a fresh start, a new beginning which moves you forward in life. It allows room for growth. Whether change was [...]
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