For the first time in a very long time I feel like I have some balance to my life. I've been a stay at home mom for the past 12 years. In those 12 years a lot has gone on. Experiences that have tested my emotional strength and made me question so many things about my life. Experiences that have … [Read more...]
All things must come to an end.
All things must come to an end. Well, that's what I have been telling myself. But selling a business you started is almost like saying goodbye to a loved one. I know that there will come a time when I will reflect on this experience and all of the lessons learned and it will all make perfect … [Read more...]
passion is my fuel
Recently, American Express Canada approached Urban Moms with a question: What does it mean to be a Real Life Potentialist? They wanted to get our opinion on what it means to live a fulfilling life-one that includes the pursuit of your passions and dreams, not just work, money or life's other … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- feeling useful
There is something transformative about feeling useful. It is sharing our gift. It makes me feel alive and worth something bigger than myself. I do several Original Family Portraits a year. The families are so excited about them. The surprise of giving something original and homemade is … [Read more...]
It’s not you Blissdom, it’s me
I attended Blissdom 2012 last weekend, a social media conference targeted at women. There were approximately 500 women and 5-10 men in attendance, a ratio I was comfortable with initially (bawdy mental high fives and all), but in practicality it was a bit overwhelming. This conference does … [Read more...]
the evolution of an idea
I told you last year how much I sweat over this one. The large canvas is the most anticipated project at art camp. The day we do it, we make sure it is not too hot and that we are well rested for the adventure. There can't be rain in the forecast. We do yoga that morning so we are stretched out so … [Read more...]
stuff dad taught me- the sweetness of a job well done
Art camp finished today and when the last camper left and we felt we had done our best, we cranked the music and cleaned the cottage and then went for a long swim with no one asking for piggy back rides. Then we hung out on the dock and laughed and chatted for hours. Because we could. I … [Read more...]
this work is a privilege
I have just begun the first of five weeks of art camp I am running this summer. The beginning comes with a mix of emotion. It is hard work with spectacular attention to detail and requiring a level of patience, creativity and energy sometimes difficult to muster. I need to both psyche myself … [Read more...]
Artists Wanting More
art work created at art studio for children Probably 6 years ago a group of pals at 3.5 years of age came into my old art studio for their first class. They did a class a week every single term for the next 6 years Really, do the math. I feel like some of these families … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-finding your passion and bus chasing
Leading a passionate life answers Maslow's highest need in the hierarchy-the need for self actualization because when you are passionate about what you are doing you are putting your unique whole self out there in all its glory. I call it 'feeling alive'. To help you arrive at this level of … [Read more...]
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