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19
Jan

Coincidences

Tonight’s truth is short and sweet. It is about coincidences. Someone once shared with me the adage that coincidences are the Universe’s way of showing you you’re headed in the right direction. I believe this. I don’t know it, but I believe it. To… Continue reading →

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19
Jan

18 January: Stories we tell ourselves

(I forgot to post last night. Went out with friends I hadn’t seen since before the big break and had a good old-fashioned catchup over drinks. It was lovely, refreshing, and fun! And of course I got home, tired, and forgot to post. Perhaps I need … Continue reading →

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17
Jan

Quiet

I’m preparing. The detox will begin on Monday. As will my new fitness program. I have a lot to do. I also have a lot of thinking to do. I have decisions to make. It’s the start of the school year. Tough. So. Apologies if I am quiet for a while. I … Continue reading →

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16
Jan

One’s work

Another quick one: When you don’t look forward to your work, that is a very, very powerful sign. At least for me. I am the kind of person who is very connected to my work. And so… to feel anything other than love about it is very difficult for m… Continue reading →

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15
Jan

Alone time

Today’s truth will be quick as I am about to descend into a jetlag slumber. Alone time is both necessary and wonderful. I spent the entire day alone today. I realize this is a luxury. Many of my friends – in particular the SAHMs – don’t get to do … Continue reading →

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14
Jan

Today is Monday, and being in between is good

I lost Sunday completely somewhere between Vancouver and Hong Kong. Did it arrive as we sailed over Alaska? Or were we closer to Japan? Did Sunday end as we flew quietly over Korea’s skies? I’ll never know. When I wake up mid-flight and look at my… Continue reading →

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14
Jan

Sunday’s: late, short, and sweet

5 things I learned in the last 4.5 weeks of travel: 1- Four-and-a-half weeks is way too long to reasonably rely on an iPad as a primary device. 2- Michael Franti seems much taller in person than I had imagined, and I knew he was tall. 3- Bangkok’s… Continue reading →

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13
Jan

Travel

Today’s truth is going to be quick. I’m sitting at the gate at YVR waiting to board. Here it is: I am lucky and grateful to be able to travel. Travel makes me a better, more appreciative, more knowledgeable, and more balanced person. It makes me m… Continue reading →

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12
Jan

Cold

I am cold. I have been cold since 27 December 2012. I greatly dislike cold. Actually, I hate it. I want warm feet again. I want to sleep in a room with an ambient temperature above 18 C. I want to shed layers of clothing so that I am only wearing… Continue reading →

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11
Jan

Small Somethings

There are times when Something happens in a very small way, just to let you know you’re alright and on track. These Small Somethings — VERY different from Little Things, as posted a few days ago — are often signs. They are subtle. They often are… Continue reading →

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