“Thank you” is enough …. but go further

How often do we take the time to tell someone “thank you” – but even more, to go beyond the simple thank you (which is enough) and fully express our gratitude? I mused on this when I opened my Inbox on the weekend to find this heartwarming e-mail.  I felt so good reading it that […]

I am too busy to …..

The previous 2 weeks have been very hectic for me – my blog fans will notice that I haven’t even posted a blog during this time.  I have been inundated with “things to do” – all with deadlines that coalesced around this time – the University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala, grading 300 […]

Toronto will be free and laughing!

Free and Laughing Workshop at Ryerson I am SO excited!  My very first Free and Laughing workshop in Canada is happening! On Saturday March 20, I will be facilitating a 1-day workshop at the Chang School at Ryerson University in their Programs for 50+ What a day it will be – joy, laughter, fun – […]

No complaints – 6 ways to live a complaint-free, grace-filled life!

Everyday, everywhere we go, we are surrounded by complaints. People complain about everything – the weather is a popular starting point for a conversation: in Canada, people complain about the cold; in Jamaica people complain about the heat.  We complain about the government.  We complain about people with whom we have passing interactions i.e. strangers.  […]

One person CAN make a difference

Today marks 20 years since the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.  I remember that day so vividly – like yesterday.  The sight of him walking out of the prison gates, with his fist held high was riveting.  For many of us, it was a dream come true – a dream that we had hoped […]

Kindness

I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and kindness to our brothers and sisters in Haiti.  It is beautiful to see the press coverage, to feel the real pain of the reporters, to watch the Haitian people helping each other, to see the planes and ships being loaded and heading to Haiti, to see […]

Haiti – how in the world do you remain free and laughing in the face of such devastation?

I returned home last night to find this e-mail from my sister: Here from Jeanguy in Haiti (Facebook – give thanks!)….”Lycee” is High School I love you all , I am alive … I’m very sad for Haiti , for all these girls from Lycee Marie, all these people dying …and I couldn’t do anything […]

Ryan’s Wisdom

I am sharing this message from my Facebook friend, Ryan, who is the 18 year old son of one of my dearest friends from business school.  I continue to be in awe of the youth of today in general, and of Ryan in particular.  He is showing wisdom beyond his years (I was NOT that […]

Free and laughing at the laundromat

A note from my Facebook friend Jaci.  A great example of how a small shift in one’s state radiates outward, magnifies and can change a situation.  Just think what could have happen if Jaci had “blasted”!  Instead, she laughed and there was a different outcome – win/win for all! Happy New Year, Marguerite! 🙂 True […]

All is good today – and always

Imagine returning on New Year’s Day to Toronto (-10 Celsius) from 12 days in Jamaica (+30 Celsius) to find that the radiator in your home is not working!  Remember, this is a public holiday, with nowhere open.  You do not know how to get the radiator fixed, as you have never had to have a […]

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