When times get tough, like they are these days, too many of us jump into caretaker roles trying to fix everything and everyone. But we need to give ourselves credit for our efforts, even when the results don’t work out optimally. And we need to remember that above all, we must be gentle to ourselves.
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How to succeed when it feels impossible; featuring Lilach Bullock
As I’m writing this post, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is actively sweeping the world. We are all practising social distancing and washing our hands like crazy (hopefully). This pandemic is not fun, in fact, it’s scary as hell. Many of us are struggling with how to cope during this chaotic time, we’re not sure how to …
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The quote that cost $829.00
In 2015 I had an online store where I sold digital and print copies of original image quotes. Unfortunately, at the time, I was inexperienced with many ways of the web. One day I shared the following quote on Facebook. Unfortunately, at the time, I forgot to add my watermark before I posted it …
Death, life, and love; a real life story
Just when Twitter is again facing criticism the following amazing real-life story is shared. I hope you like it too. By @sixthformpoet ONE; My dad died. Classic start to a funny story. He was buried in a small village in Sussex. I was really close to my dad so I visited his grave a lot. …
Staying focused on human-to-human interactions, featuring Bryan Kramer
The world feels chaotic right now and many of us are struggling, especially in our efforts to stay focused on our human-to-human interactions. A friend of mine, Bryan Kramer, offered some brilliant advice on this subject. Bryan is one of the most social and approachable CEOs I know. He is also a Keynote and TED …
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A shout out to women over forty!
It’s not a secret that I’m over forty, (and possibly, maybe, over fifty). So, when I saw this cute and funny post from Women Over Forty, I felt an immediate love for Andy Rooney. Therefore, I accepted Women Over Forty’s invitation to reblog it. Women Over 40……. In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, …
Remembering Kowloon Walled City – by Andy Yeung
“An aerial view of Whampoa Garden, Hong Kong, reveals its densely packed buildings. I drew inspiration from the Kowloon Walled City — once the densest place on Earth. The Kowloon Walled City had hundreds of houses stacked on top of each other and there was very little open space. This notorious city was finally demolished …
Imagine; watching the tropical rain from a hammock
The worst (best) day?
Chanie Gorkin wrote a humourous yet illuminating poem about “the absolute worst day ever.” Perhaps you’re already familiar with it. I’ve had this copy in my files for a while, ready to share, and now seemed as good as any. I think it’s a fun reminder about how we perceive our lives. I hope you …
Freweini Mebrahtu; helping Ethiopian girls overcome stigmas and get an education
In western countries, most girls and young women can’t imagine having to miss school or even dropping out because of their periods. However, as many as half the girls in rural parts of Ethiopia are absent from school for reasons related to their periods. And missing that much school can have a devastating effect on …
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Napping on a Sunday.
Snow sculpting – Photography
In celebration of the lovely snow we had to day in Toronto I’m publishing an updated post that I originally shared on AmandaRicks.Com, before it was my business site. These photographs so beautifully show, what I call, Snow Sculpting. “Snow Sculpting”, is my new term for the way that mother nature sends flurries …