Category Archives: Conversations

Day 101 – Pesonal Reflection

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.  ~Anaïs Nin This journey of 101 ways of Managing A Successful Transition was a personal reflection on … Continue reading →

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Day 100 – Role Models: A Philosopher’s Journey

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Margaret Young said it best: “Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they really want so they will be happier. The way it … Continue reading →

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Day 99 – Role Models: Filling the Gap

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

In 2010 I was a senior in high school completing my final year. I felt unsure about my life and and my post secondary plans. I had no ambition or motivation to be successful in school and graduate. It did … Continue reading →

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Day 98 – Role Models: Life of Transitions

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on … Continue reading →

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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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