Posted by: Darlene on: May 21, 2012
Today I am participating in a month long blog hop called Self as Child promoting an exciting new concept called YouthTube! What sparks a child’s dreams? Who encourages those dreams? My grandmother gave me a colouring book filled with pictures of children from around the world dressed in traditional garments. I loved that book and [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: April 26, 2012
On Sunday I went for a walk around my neighbourhood and the beach near my house and thought about how lucky I am to live where I do. It is a dream come true for me to live in such a beautiful place. I believe in an attitude of gratitude, so decided to make a list of things I am [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: January 3, 2012
I know it is a bit passé but I still write out my New Year’s Resolutions every year in my journal. I also read the list from the previous year and am always surprised at what I actually achieved. It seems such a perfect time to do it as it is a new slate, a [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: September 23, 2011
This is a great article I want to share with my readers. Enjoy! 5 Tips for Living In the Space Between Dreams & Reality & Why You Should by Sheri McConnell “Don’t be afraid of the space between your dreams & reality. If you can dream it, you can make it so.” – Belva Davis [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: May 8, 2011
“Why does the thrill of soaring have to start with the fear of falling?” Did your Mom, or someone like a mom, ever give you an extra push that helped shape your life? Have you ever had to give your children or someone else a push? It isn’t easy, but so necessary. Without an extra [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: March 28, 2011
“To those who are awake, there is one ordered universe, whereas in sleep each man turns away from this world to one of his own” Heraclitus We all have dreams; some appear during sleep, others while awake. They can guide us through life – as long as we listen to them. So many times we [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: January 8, 2011
A writer friend posted this blog recently. I liked it so much I asked her permission to post it on my blog. I couldn’t have said it better myself! Move Over J.K. Rowling Cause Here I come!!Posted by Laura Best [37] Comments Okay, so the title is a supposed to be a joke. But hey, it [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: October 26, 2010
“Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back…. The moment one definitely commits, then Providence comes, too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred…. Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: October 6, 2010
Perfection stands in the way of our dreams. I am sharing this insightful article as I wish everyone an amazing life! “What does perfection have to do with creating an amazing life?” by Jan Janzen Nothing. Yet many people are waiting to have an amazing life when all the ducks are lined up in a [...]
Posted by: Darlene on: September 19, 2010
I love this article by Sheri McConnell and wanted to share it with you, in case you haven’t seen it. Enjoy and live the life you want for yourself! How Women Succeed In Business & Life by Sheri McConnell Perhaps you may have read the recent article by Sir Richard Branson on the Five Secrets [...]