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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Gems | Movies | Unusual Love Stories

Friday, October 16, 2009

Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
I’d not heard of this 2006 gem until recently, in spite of the star-studded cast, which includes Marisa Tomei, Mary Steenburgen, John Goodman, Sean Astin, and Robert Carlyle. Carlyle plays a widow who, through a chance encounter on a highway, makes a promise that leads him to a [...]

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Pep Talk | Choose

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

How often do you feel overwhelmed? What story do you tell yourself then?
If there’s any self-pity in your story, it’s time to change your perspective. If you compare yourself to others and conclude that you’re designed poorly, you’re looking through eyes that aren’t your own.
You are perfectly packaged. Adjust your advertising.
Too scratchy. Too fast. Too [...]

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Woman of the Week Series

Friday, October 9, 2009

Dolly Hopkins, Creative Architect, started a great series on her site called “Woman of the Week.” I’m grateful and honoured to have been asked to participate.
Reading about the women she’s put the spotlight on makes me feel doubly honoured — they’re a varied bunch who take lots of different approaches to creativity and get [...]

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Style Statement Buddy

Thursday, October 8, 2009

I’m big on buddies. One of my best buds, Carrie McCarthy, wrote a short article called “Style Statement Buddy” on her website. It includes a great how-to list for setting up a weekly buddy call and reaping the benefits.

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Healing Broadcasts

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Over the past months I’ve come across several immensely helpful free broadcast services that offer healing wisdom via phone and Internet:
Healing With the Masters – Teleseminar intensives with a hot line-up of speakers, presented by Jennifer McLean. I recently listened to this series’ interview of Alison Armstrong – nationally known teacher and expert on understanding [...]

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