Author Archives: Indra

Day 96 – Role Models: Giant Leap

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Indra

Life is not how perfectly you do. It’s about doing it. ~ Shelagh McNally When I was 40 years old, with my nose firmly pressed against the corporate glass ceiling, I sold the entire contents of my house, packed my … Continue reading →

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Day 95 – Role Models: Journey of Hope

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Indra

Journey of Hope by Cid Palacio When I left a thirty three year career three years ago, to look after my mom who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, I discovered painting. When lightening struck twice and I lost my … Continue reading →

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Day 94 – Role Models: Setting New Directions

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Indra

Setting New Directions by Lori Deschene When I chose to study writing and acting in college, I assumed that it would all work out when I graduated. Once I was in the real world, my confidence started to falter. I … Continue reading →

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Day 93 Role Models

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Indra

Nothing is so infectious as example. ~ Francois De La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680, French classical writer) This blog is approaching its conclusion. For the past 3 months, I’ve touched on all aspects of transitions and transformations as presented by the Transition … Continue reading →

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Day 92 – Your Life

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Indra

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. ~ Carol Burnett This is so true! I thought this was an appropriate quote to close the discussions around “New Beginnings” and taking action to emerge from … Continue reading →

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Day 91 – Failure

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Indra

Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It’s OK to fail. If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.~  Anne Sullivan Transitions are times … Continue reading →

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Day 90 – Your Work

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Indra

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it. ~Buddha Yesterday I discussed finding your own path. This is truly your work in this lifetime. Many great books exist about this … Continue reading →

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Day 89 – Your Path

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Indra

All know the way; few actually walk it.  ~Bodhidharma, Buddhist Monk We live in enlightened times. We have a plethora of ways to find information to help us define our life paths. Lessons from our parents, reading books, following positive … Continue reading →

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Day 88 – Talk

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Indra

Talk doesn’t cook rice.  ~Chinese Proverb How true?  There is nothing more disappointing than breaking promises you’ve made to yourself. This blog was a promise I made to myself. To share what I thought might help anyone that might come … Continue reading →

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Day 87 – Let it Be

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Indra

Once you stop clinging and let things be, you’ll be free, even of birth and death. You’ll transform everything. ~ Bodhidharma (c. 440 AD – 528 AD) For the last few days I’ve focused on action in this blog. However, … Continue reading →

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