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How Far Can I Go?
Is it hope that let’s us try outrageous things? Can I aspire to be or do something audacious because of hope? Is there such a thing as rose coloured glasses? Yes, Yes, Maybe. If I set out to test my...
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National Child Day
November 20 is National Child Day in Alberta (across many other jurisdictions too) and the premise is; National Child Day is celebrated annually to mark two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN...
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Another Hope Lesson
Hope provides a huge frame of possibilities. Hope provides an opportunity to do the work, with purpose. Today I learned a third lesson. I set out this morning running west and pushed through the 12...
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Are You Ready for 2016?
2016 is the Year of the Monkey which in Chinese astrology signifies flux, upheaval and change. I see hope in change. I see hope raising up and capturing our attention through the next 400 days. Are you...
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A Narrow Ray of Light
Imagine a child on a stage, trembling a bit, getting ready for their first recital, their first concert, their first spelling bee. The spotlight is on them, maybe literally but surely figuratively....
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Use Your Strengths to Strengthen Others
Remarkable people have remarkable hope in themselves and those around them. They recognize that the combined efforts of many can make remarkable changes in our world. But they know that they have a...
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Hope Opens a Window
Hope opens a window to other possibilities. If I take a cynical view that what I/we have and what I/we do is the best that is possible in the situation or is good enough because of the circumstances...
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There is Always Something to Be thankful For
Long title with a simple meaning – be grateful for something, someone, somewhere, sometime- be grateful today. As our friends in the US celebrate Thanksgiving and I hope they open their hearts and are...
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Hope Fills the Gap
If you divide a sheet of paper into three columns and label the right “Preferred Future” and the left ” Current State” then the middle column is the list of actions that you need to begin/take to...
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Hope or Expectation or Cry of Desperation
I was out early this morning to watch a grandson play hockey and made two stops on the way home. We don’t ‘shop’ on Saturday very often and completely forgot that this is the Dark Side Weekend (Black...
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I Couldn’t Say it Better
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. ~ Desmond Tutu Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality. ~ Jonas...
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Mathematics
Hope adds to your leadership ability by giving you the confidence and curiousity to listen to all those around you. She adds to your passion and encourages you to make decisions (even when you don’t...
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Life Hacking December
According to Wikipedia “Life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life. Hacks can range from “how to fill a...
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Hacking Your Workout
Double entendre intended. There are a number of ways to make the most of your mileage and sweat. For me, at my age, I turn up my metabolism by running first thing in the morning. I don’t jump out of...
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Hack to Read Faster
I am a voracious reader; a gleaner really. I have developed practices that allow me to read and comprehend nearly 100 books this year and remember the remarkable and useful in equal measure. I didn’t...
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Hacking Your Weekend
So many people I know, live for weekends and vacations. They start thinking about Saturday on Tuesday. They begin planning their escape into their own time 80 hours before quitting time on Friday and...
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Hacking Entertainment
Discernment and curiousity are key. Watching the same old, same old on TV can be relaxing but familiarity breeds predictability. Most programs lose their steam after season 4 and ride into oblivion...
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Hacking Silence
Silence is golden – the fuller quote is ‘speech is silver; silence is golden’ from the same era as ‘ Silence is a woman’s best garment’. “Silence is the element in which great things fashion...
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Hacking Happiness
Monday morning; what better time to explode happiness in your life! If Mondays drag you down, drain your reserves or rub your nerves there are easy ways to hack happiness this morning. Start the today...
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Hacking Sales
I am taking a Daniel Pink definition of sales, ” Anything we do to move someone from one position to another” so we are all in sales. We are in sales in our relationships, in our employment, in our...
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