Category Archives: Simple Living

Day 101 – Pesonal Reflection

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

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

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 89 – Your Path

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 64 – Responsibility

We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. ~ George Bernard Shaw Today is moving day. This move is slightly more complicated as I have to leave most of my … Continue reading

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Day 57 – Anxiety

Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but only empties today of its strength ~ Charles H. Surgeon Feeling worried and anxious lately. You are probably not alone. There doesn’t seem to be much good news around; it … Continue reading

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Day 55 – Observation

Be a fly on the wall and observe your own life. ~ Indra Times of transition can be very confusing. Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with circumstances surrounding you? When I was going through corporate transition in 2008-2009, everywhere … Continue reading

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Day 54 – Solitude

I restore myself when I’m alone. ~ Marilyn Monroe Like most people out there, I’ve been living a crazy busy life lately. I look forward to my weekends to restore myself. Often, I take refuge at my sister’s house about … Continue reading

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Day 51 – Inner Wisdom

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. ~ Buddha Do you feel over whelmed with life … Continue reading

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Day 48 – Future Anxiety

The future will one day be the present and will seem as unimportant as the present does now. ~ W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) When we are young we can’t wait to get to the next stage of our lives. Through … Continue reading

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