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Minimalist Self · 3W ago

a spotlight on perspective

As a 5′ 10″ woman, I am relatively slim. My BMI (body mass index) measurement has always been within an acceptable range. My doctor is pleased with my health in general. Thanks to family genes and a fairly conscious and … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 1M ago

putting thought into function

I like to clean out my closet. I’m not being metaphorical this time. Twice a year I pack up one season of clothing and populate the closet with the next. However, it’s not quite the time to switch from the … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 3M ago

transitions interview #5

The first question I usually ask people is, “What transition did you make in your life?” If you are using the word ‘retirement’, what does that mean to you? After 40 years of teaching both theatre and English, working in … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 3M ago

being good at what you do, rather than doing what you’re good at

Recently I rented a car and travelled around snowy Ontario. I visited two universities where my nieces are studying, my Father in his rural community and a friend with children in a small town closer to my home area. About … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 3M ago

wandering views #3

From time to time I read, with interest, posts on other blogs and I comment. Some responses have turned out to almost be posts of their own so I thought to put them here. One of my favourite bloggers, Rachel … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 5M ago

let’s talk about the weather

While chatting with a friend in a coffee shop this morning, the topic of socializing came up, particularly how conversation flows with people we’ve just met. “You can quickly figure out who wants to engage in a meaningful – or … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 5M ago

looking back – looking forward

Whoa, I am busy. Juggling two careers while going back to school is definitely a test of my time management skills! The beauty of studying how to coach clients is that we often get to be coached, so we understand … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 6M ago

broth, soup or stew – where are you?

No, this isn’t a post about cooking. Although, if food could be used as a metaphor about choice and the quality of the menu items we pick daily, then perhaps this is a recipe for discovery about ourselves! In class … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 7M ago

a good morning

It’s 4 am and I can’t sleep. I would usually hate this experience if I knew I had to get up in a few hours to go to work but it’s early Sunday morning – as a favourite chanteuse of … Continue reading →
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Minimalist Self · 7M ago

clear space to be – part 2

There is nothing like the universe coming together to provide an opportunity. Today, an assignment of mine was suddenly cancelled so my afternoon became free. I’d normally revel in a walk through my town but being a cold and wet … Continue reading →
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