Balance has been on my mind. I accept that I have created a life that includes working for someone else. I understand that I put myself through University and CA classes in order to become of member of the Chartered Accountancy profession. I wanted to be a professional. I wanted a stable career. I wanted… Continue reading Balance
Category: Blog for the week
Questioning my beliefs
The last few weeks I have not kept the two promises I made to myself this year – to write every week and to train 3 times per week to the best of my ability. Life has been mostly about work, although I have spent the weekends with family. I have nothing to complain about,… Continue reading Questioning my beliefs
The circle of life
It is Mother’s Day weekend. My mother passed away not too long ago, so this weekend is bittersweet. I am remembering my mother, of course, with love. She is in my heart. My first experience with losing a parent. This week, my daughter was informed that her father had passed away unexpectedly and she was… Continue reading The circle of life
PLAYING TO WIN VERSUS PLAYING NOT TO LOSE
The last couple of weeks have been busy, to say the least. Feelings of overwhelm at work , while trying to move on in other areas of my life while remaining as positive as possible and looking to the areas in my life that are easier, has been a bit more difficult than I would… Continue reading PLAYING TO WIN VERSUS PLAYING NOT TO LOSE
Doing what I love
I was thinking about a quote, by Marsha Sinetar, that I had read “Do what you love and the money will follow.” This is because I made it through my week, having done what I am supposed to do, work, work out, take care of myself, spend time with family and write. I feel uninspired… Continue reading Doing what I love
Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. Dave Mustaine
Being moved, moving forward, physically moving my body, moving in, moving out, and moving on. The theme for my week, upon reflection, is move. Being moved My mom’s service was beautiful. It was well attended. Despite everything going on in our personal life, my boyfriend also came with his mom. A woman going through her… Continue reading Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. Dave Mustaine
In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on. – Robert Frost
Keeping my promises to myself is a top priority for me. With that in mind, I am sitting with my coffee this morning and taking the time to reflect on this week and write something about it. It is ironic that 4 months ago, I had made an appointment for my hair with the artist… Continue reading In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on. – Robert Frost
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. – Anonymous
I made a promise to myself to write every week. This was for me to explore my creativity and share it in a safe place. I came to realize Saturday mornings were the best for me to reflect and write. Today, the only thing I have on my mind is my mom. She passed away… Continue reading When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. – Anonymous
The best way out is always through – Robert Frost.
This week was not the happiest one I have experienced. This week was not easy, in fact it was sad, difficult, and there was a lot of resistance from my part. Some of the beliefs I hold were questioned, in depth. My mom has Alzheimer’s and cancer. In the last week or so, my mom’s… Continue reading The best way out is always through – Robert Frost.
Lessons from my daughter
Today is my daughter’s 22nd birthday. I find it fitting that I feel like writing about her and our relationship. I do not really feel inspired to write about anything else, and this is after reflecting about my week, the events and none of it seems to matter, except her. That is saying a lot… Continue reading Lessons from my daughter
Reflections 