One of the main sources of pain in relationships is something called The Manual. We have these elaborate, usually unspoken rules about what we want other people to do so that we can feel happy. If these other people fulfill our expectations for them (which they may or may not know about), then we are … Continue reading The Manual
Category: Personal Growth
Surviving the Bread of Affliction
Passover has been and gone. It's always been one of my favourite holidays, largely because of the amount of baking I do with my kids. But this year it's taken a twist that made it considerably harder than usual, and I'm still recovering. I've had at least one person say to me in the past, … Continue reading Surviving the Bread of Affliction
Why I Don’t Sell Nail Wraps or Scented Candles or …
I have lots of friends who sell things like nail wraps or scented candles or jewelry or skin care products that claim to make you look younger. Heck, I myself still love BlackBox Cosmetics products, but I don't actively sell them anymore. So, why don't I sell those things? When I was young (around 20 … Continue reading Why I Don’t Sell Nail Wraps or Scented Candles or …
Twelve Years an Orphan
Today is my mother's yahrzeit, the anniversary of her death in the Hebrew calendar. In the common calendar it won't be for another couple of weeks, but I like to observe it the traditional way. My children were very young when they lost their grandmother - my eldest had just turned seven, my second son … Continue reading Twelve Years an Orphan
Starting Afresh
Today is my 53rd birthday. Yes, I was born on Valentine's Day. The joke in my family is that my father wanted to name me Valentina, but my mother always assured me that I was in no danger. Today I am starting afresh, as I have so many times in what is now turning out … Continue reading Starting Afresh
Do You Have a Job For This Young Man?
Are you looking for an office manager in Winnipeg who will work enthusiastically for your good cause? My friend Martin might just fit your ticket. Here is the summary from his resumé, of which you can find the full text HERE. Also, clicking on his picture will take you to his LinkedIn profile. Being an … Continue reading Do You Have a Job For This Young Man?
A Millennial Explains Why His Generation is Heading for Trouble
The following is re-published, with permission, from an article my friend David Spigelman wrote on LinkedIn on January 9, called "Troubled Times Ahead". To see David's LinkedIn profile, click on the picture. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/01/08/canada-housing-debt-deutsche-bank_n_6438440.html I have to agree with the following article, the new generation of 20-35 year olds need to learn the value of a … Continue reading A Millennial Explains Why His Generation is Heading for Trouble
Join the 28-Day Yoga Challenge with iHomeFitness.com!
One thing I am doing for myself this month is to join my friend Ruth-Anne Penner and her associates in a 28-day yoga challenge on her site iHomeFitness.com, for only $5 (normally $29.99). I've been meaning to join the site ever since I posted about it last August, but you know how it goes with … Continue reading Join the 28-Day Yoga Challenge with iHomeFitness.com!
My Three Words for 2015
Here we go, my three words for 2015! As I mentioned yesterday, I've been doing Chris Brogan's Three Words project for several years now. Enjoy his words for the year and see what you think of the project. Maybe you'll want to join in. Love. My teacher, Brooke Castillo, says a coach has to have … Continue reading My Three Words for 2015
Looking Back, Looking Forward
I can't believe another year has gone by, just like that. So many things that have happened, so much change inside my head, so many new aspirations. So now I am thinking of new words for the year, to replace the ones that have been on my computer desktop all year long. It's almost a … Continue reading Looking Back, Looking Forward