A Reminder from Ram Dass on Accepting People As They Are
As we move in to the holiday season, I am reminded of this quote from Ram Dass on accepting people as they are. “When you go out into the woods, and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some…
The Obstacles Are the Path
The past few weeks, the following quote has come across my path a lot – “Obstacles don’t block the path. They are the path.” ~ Zen Proverb Yes, I resonate with it, however I also needed to unpack it further. Following are a couple of my brief reflections. What Does It Mean – the…
If You Desired to Change the World, Where Would You Start?
If you have been around here for a while, you will know I am a fan of accountability and being responsible for our lives. However, it wasn’t always the case, however as Maya Angelou so eloquently said – “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” This is…
What Are the Benefits of An Accountability Group?
Wondering if an accountability is for you? Following are some of the benefits of an accountability group to help your decision-making process. What Are the Benefits of An Accountability Group? The benefits of an Accountability Group vary from one person to another. It depends on what your goals and intentions are for joining the…
How Do You Create Personal Accountability in Your Life?
So it is almost time to do my end of quarter reflection. Did you achieve your goals or intentions that you set yourself this past quarter? I sincerely hope so! If not, maybe next quarter it is time to join create greater personal accountability? However, before I how you might create personal accountability in your…
What Are the Four Agreements?
Over ten years ago, I came across the Four Agreements by Don Migeul Ruiz. I cannot remember how it came in to my life (it may have been in my mindfulness training), however as soon as I heard the agreements they resonated with me. The Four Agreements The Four Agreements is a simple, easy…
What Are The Five Competencies of Social and Emotional Learning?
On my adventure through life, I have identified that I needed to learn or maybe more accurately remember some skills. In particular the skills around emotions, which is why I am so passionate about social and emotional learning. And yes, as a registered teacher, as well as a certified coach, I am also aware of…
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