No One is Coming to Save You!
“No one is coming to save you. To give you permission. To choose you. To validate you. This has always been your job. You have to love yourself so fiercely that you have no other choice but to be strong for yourself, to fight for yourself, to be yourself, and to build yourself.” Read that again and let it sink in for a minute. Does it make you feel empowered or alone. Defeated or encouraged. Do you want to stand up and fight or sink down a little further? If you feel defeated, that’s okay. Sit with it a little…
Perception of Self
Do you think how you see yourself, accurately describes how others perceive you, personally or professionally? I think it’s a good exercise to check in now and then with friends, family, your partner and peers. If you are wanting to…
Stepping into the New Year
We have all heard someone say “Don’t look back, you’re not going there.” I agree 100%, except when you are ready to step into a New Year and want to start fresh with no regret or negative energy. Looking back…
Finding your Strength during COVID 19.
Finding Lyrical Beauty in Everyday Happenings has become an even greater struggle in these unpredictable times we are all facing with the COVID-19 virus.
Walk With…
My heart is in my throat, tears stream down my cheeks, hand softly placed on my chest as I sit with my emotions.
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
No matter how difficult your struggle seems, when you acknowledge it and share, tomorrow comes with the rising sun and you begin another day a little lighter.
Take a Look Inside
Every now and then I take a trip that offers me peace within. I climb gently inside, sit for a moment, and allow the silence to speak to me. It doesn't take long to feel the calm wash over my…
Learning to Lead
I am a leader in life, no question, but leading in business and leading a team is a journey more complex than I had ever imagined. I truly find all the elements fascinating. Learning to lead individual team members who…
Authenticity
Women Inspiring Women is one of my favourite things and the foundation of my personal journey in writing and co-creating Tara Cronica. I took part in a Women’s Networking Group where the subject was The Inner Journey of an Authentic Leader…
Powerful Women vs Women in Power
“With great power there must also come –great responsibility.” ~ Stan Lee Not all Women in Power are Powerful Women. There are women who exude personal power naturally, and those who have to work for it. Those who come by…
A Mothers Plea
I write because I have to, it is a force within me I can not ignore. I write because it is therapeutic and I find solace that maybe just one other human being will relate to my words. Writing makes me…
Life is meant to be shared ~
“I just need to find someone to share it with” is what I keep hearing from those around me. I can relate as I’m sure many of you can. Life is meant to be shared. Sharing it with friends and family…
The Truth about Love…
I walked nervously into the room to meet him for the very first time. I had a feeling about who he may be. It was that feeling that had been missing for a very long time. I was dangerously close…
Truth Be Told ~
The truth can crack your heart forever, it can also set you free. A double edged sword for sure. It can surprise us like watching Bambi vs Godzilla for the first time! You can’t change what you don’t know. It…
Finding Lyrical Beauty in…Mating?
I mean Dating… It’s not me it’s them! ((((smile & giggle)))) o-k-a-y once it was me, maybe twice, three times tops! Dating after being attached for years is like learning to ride a bike again, except it’s a unicycle, with…
Stand Strong…
Life can be complicated, love can be messy and nothing worth having is ever easy. I have worked hard for everything I have in my life and it was all worth the fight, mentally, physically and most of all emotionally.…
Butterflies Are Free to Fly
Everything starts with a thought. I love the quote “Thoughts become things, choose the good ones.” ~ Notes from the Universe. It’s not always easy to choose the good ones, even I have my moments of wallowing in displeasure from time to time.…
What if God is Testing YOU?
I wrote this 6 years ago. I am reposting it because there has been change in the world since this was originally written and the Gay Pride Parade is today in Vancouver and I am a huge supporter of the…
My Word…
Your word is a reflection of who you are. We all need to stop making promises we can’t keep. Where have the days gone when our word meant something? Even the traditional handshake has taken a turn to weakness. ‘Lets shake…
De Oirish ~
‘Appy St Paddy’s Day everyone! Oi ‘ill try ter write me entire post the-day wi’ an Oirish accent. Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Oi love de Oirish accent more than any other! Bono, Colin Farrell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers an’ Liam…
Past Lives…
As my conscious mind relaxed, I felt myself gently stepping down a spiral staircase. A soft feminine voice in the background lead me slowly to the bottom. I thoughts drifted back in time where I felt most comfortable. I belonged…