'Living to LEARN'
Lessons Learned From Being Bullied
Photo copyright: Dreamstime (Post by COLLEEN CANNEY) During my middle school years, I had the experience of being bullied. At the time, the term “bullying” wasn’t as readily used as it is today. To me, the read more
How Do You Feel About Retirement?
(Post by ANN HARRISON) A little while ago, I changed the way I talk to clients about retirement. I used to ask them what they wanted their retirement to look like. And then I came to read more
Plagued By Your Past?
“Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you.” ~Jean Paul Sartre (Post by GAIL BRENNER) Still plagued by your past? Then this post is for you. But only if you want to be read more
Rafting the Clearwater Rapids
(Post by Leigh McAdam) It was our final day of the 2012 summer holidays – and one that would get our adrenalin pumping over and over again. John and I were in Clearwater, BC – the gateway read more
The Resurgence of Oral Storytelling and the Audio Book
(Post by NINA MUNTEANU) Griot. Raconteur. Bard. Jongleur. Seanchai. Skop. Troubadors and minstrals. Spinner of yarns. Any way you call them they are stoytellers. And storytellers have shaped our societies and reflected our cultures for all read more
Do Your Leisure Activities Make Sense?
(Post by ANN HARRISON) Leisure activities generally fit into six categories. You can learn a lot by examining your own leisure activities and seeing which of the following categories they fall into: 1. Social Interaction (e.g., read more
Gladys Burrill – Oldest Female Marathoner
Feature photo: At age 92, Gladys Burrill power-walked and jogged through the 2010 Honolulu Marathon Post by Debra Eve I’ve been so pleased with myself. Inspired by the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of read more
What Does Work-Life Balance Mean Anyway?
(Post by COLLEEN CANNEY) A coaching client contacted me because she wanted guidance on maintaining work-life balance. She asked me, “So, how do you achieve work-life balance?” There was a long pause and then I said, read more
Are You Living in the Middle of the Hunger Games?
(Post by IAN LAWTON) Do you ever feel like you’re living in the middle of Hunger Games; you know, like the world is a battle for survival with everyone out to protect their own at any read more
Downsizing Your Home After Retirement?
(Post by ANN HARRISON) Thinking about downsizing to a smaller home after retirement? Here is a list of advantages and disadvantages that I’ve come up with so far… please feel free to add any more pros and cons that read more
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A film by Conscious Action Network.
How Do You Feel About Retirement?
I don't have a specific age for retiring. I think if I continue to lov
Digging Deep for Truths
I doubt anyone gets through life without a serious case of self-doubt.
Digging Deep for Truths
Thank you for this huge serving of food for thought. I am in the midst
The Resurgence of Oral Storytelling and the Audio Book
Listening to audio books is practical and it meets the busy lifestyle
Our Journey of Lessons Travelling in Southeast Asia
And thank you, Gary, for putting together such a wonderful forum where