Category Archives: Role Models

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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