The stress of not knowing

Sunday evening, my daughter texted me the news that there was no hot water at home.    Hmmm …. I thought … that’s unusual.  I got home late, called the maintenance office and was told that a main had burst.  “Call back tomorrow morning to find out what’s happening”.   Monday morning dawned, and so did […]

20 hours of being present – at Second City Toronto

For the past two weekends, I have been immersed in Improv (aka Improvisational Theatre) training at the world-reknown Second City in Toronto.   “Improv?”  my friends asked when they heard “You plan to do standup?”  Well, no.  Truth is, I signed up because I thought improv would add to my facilitation and public speaking toolbox.  […]

Stress-free …. and laughing!

Do you feel like you are drowning in things to do yet accomplishing very little Are you starved for time to take care of loved ones … and yourself? Do you feel anxious, worried, and nervous about ….. (fill in the blanks)?   In other words, are you stressed?   This word “STRESS” has come […]

Had no idea “ease grace and joy” would feel so easy, graceful and joyous!

“Ease grace and joy” has been a recurring theme in my blogs and in my life over the past 2 years. I moved to Canada from Jamaica using it as my mantra, and have continued to use it as I settle in to my new life here. I have written at least 7 “Free and […]