TAKE ONE - IT’S FREE! Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper Volume 2, Issue 19 May 13, 2011 email: [email protected]ARTWORK & PRINTING specializing in Custom Wedding Invitations www.budgetfreedom.ca Intrigued by life and curious about what makes people tick; Betty and Jim Healey began their company roadSIGNS in 1997. Since then, they have worked across Canada and into the USA and Scotland. They have also produced four books, the most recent one being ME FIRST - If I Should Wake Before I Die. Both Betty and Jim agree that it has been one heck of a ride! cover story continued on page 5 Jim & Betty HEALEY your roadSIGNS coaches ... . Introducing to you . . .
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The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 19, May 13, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario
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by Seeker Chick Julia
I am one of the lucky ones. I am rich inlove, and a successful entrepreneur. Ihave been the superwoman people loveto talk about—multitasking work andmotherhood. I have been a stay-at-homemom while running several smallbusinesses. Feeding my babies whilebuilding websites, changing diaperswhile in conference call, designinggraphics while keeping a watchful eyeon my children playing, providing webhosting packages while educatingchildren on the importance of honestyand integrity, collaborating with clientsvia email while visiting the doctor's office.I even homeschooled three of my boys.Yes. I have been able raise my childrenwell, while pursuing my dreams ofbuilding a successful empire. I have beenliving the dream. Why?
Well, mainly because of the cards I’vebeen dealt, but also because my husbandand I share the strong belief that oneshould not have children solely to pass onthe responsibility of raising them toothers. That does not mean we frownupon parents whose children spend mostof their time awake raised under the careand influence of people other thanmommy & daddy. Many children, if notmost, do not have the luxury of beingraised 100% of their time by their parents.In order for children to grow, parents mustwork a job somewhere (which usually isnot at home), sometimes two jobs--ifnecessary!--just to make ends meet. Thatis their reality. And we certainly respectthose who, despite the personalconsequences, do what is necessary forraising their children. They do what theymust, not what they want. And that is thebasis of all good parenting. Good parentslive their lives for the sole purpose ofproviding their children the best life theypossibly can. My husband and I have beenblessed in one way; other parents in otherways.
My husband started the Massena News in NY last January. It was greatseeing the Local Seeker footprint on the other side of the St. LawrenceRiver and my husband proudly running the operation of his ownventure. There was just one caveat: multitasking work and parentingwas not in the cards anymore. Not since giving the city of Cornwall aphone call, back in September 2010, to be put on the waiting list forsubsidized daycare, have I received any word at all from them.Hmmmnnn…how long could that waiting list be? I wonderedapprehensively. Last December they had informed to be to be patientbecause nothing would open up before Christmas. Then, in January,when we needed childcare service, I tried finding someonereasonably priced on Kijiji. Luckily, I found the perfect person.However, after just 3 months, she quit, without any advance notice. Sothere I was again, in April, looking all over town for affordablechildcare and finding nothing. Every institutionalized daycarequoted me anywhere from $1100 to $1400 per month for 2 kids, andI was still far from the top of the list with the city of Cornwall.
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A B L A S T F R O M T H E P A S T
CORNWALL'S PHOTOGRAPHERSBROUGHT TO YOU BY:
In Lamoureux Park SPRING HOURSThe Cornwall Community Museum
is now open Wednesday to Sunday
from noon to 4 pm.
Admission is free,
info. 613 936-0842
During house cleaning numerous people come across old trunks filled with photographs of their families by Cornwall's historic photographers and visit the
museum trying to date the photos, to find out who are in the pictures and who took them. As photography was the social medium from the 1860s on, local
people flocked to the trend and learned photography. Unfortunately as cameras were far from portable, and expensive until the advent of the Kodak,
photography was generally dominated by studio "artists." Some famous Confederation photographers include, James Brymer, Thomas Byfield, Oliver Denny,
Mrs. Joseph Kilogour, Mrs. J.W. Lewis, Albert T. Porteous, and J.K.
The photographs and postcards are
from the collection of more than 10,000
images at the Cornwall Community
Museum. If you are interested in
learning more about our history, the
museum has a wide selection old and
modern local histories for sale, .
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The Camera that Photographed
Cornwall. Many of the historic
scenes we have of Cornwall were
taken by this "portable" camera
(note the wheels). Used by
Cornwall's most famous
photographer Thomas Lafleur,
this telescopic studio camera was
made in the 1890s by E. and H.T.
Anthony and the lens was
manufactured by Bausch and
Lomb between 1894 and 1907.
The camera was donated to the
Cornwall Community Museum by
Roy's Studio, where it can been
seen on display.
A carte-de-viste
by Cornwall
p h o t o g r a p h e r
August Jaeckle,
ca. 1865 to 1870.
Ca r t e - d e - v i s i t s
were business
card size images
used either as
business cards or
souvenirs to give
to friends and
loved-ones. They
were usually
taken in a studio.
A studio cabinet
photograph by
Nathan Mason
Moore, ca. 1900.
M o o r e
purchased his
p h o t o g r a p h y
equipment from
his brother-in-
law Henry
Weber. Moore
worked in
Cornwall from
1887 until ca.
1902, and is best
known for his
work in the 1901
" F r e e h o l d e r
Souvenir." He
died in
Plattsburgh in
1925.
A studio cabinet photograph by Nathan Mason Moore, ca. 1900.
Moore purchased his photography equipment from his brother-
in-law Henry Weber. Moore worked in Cornwall from 1887
until ca. 1902, and is best known for his work in the 1901
"Freeholder Souvenir." He died in Plattsburgh in 1925.
Above - A studio cabinet card by
Thomas Lafleur. A printer
mistakenly printed his name as
Laflour, rather than destroy the
cards, Lafleur kept them causing
confusion to subsequent
historians looking for Laflour. A
cabinet card was a photograph
glued to a matte board usually
inscribed with the
photographer's name and
address.
Thomas (Tommy) Lafleur,
was not French at all but born
in Ulster. Lafleur arrived in
Cornwall with his mother in
the 1880s and secured an
apprenticeship with Weber.
After six years training he
opened his own studio in the
late 1880s. In 1891 he
relocated to the Warringon
Block where he remained for
the next 45 years becoming
Cornwall's most famous
photographer.
A cabinet card by J.A. Noel, 1893 to circa 1906.
The 1901 "Freeholder Souvenir" relates: "Mr.
Noel is a native of Quebec City, and when quite
a young man, went to live in that great city of
culture, Boston, Mass., where he learned the
photographic art...he came to
Cornwall eight years ago and
opened a studio at the East
End, where the quality of his
work has caused him to be
pronounced by those who
patronize him as one of the
most eminent and successful
exponents of the science of
photography. He possesses
a thorough mastery of the
different methods of the
recent improvement in the
art, and having a very
complete studio, is able to
produce the best
likenesses...In making
pictures he omits nothing, not
even the most trifling detail,
and thus the result is a
likeness of great artistic
excellence...Pictures are also enlarged and
finished in crayon, India ink and water colors."
Other historic photographers include Robert
Douglas, 1904 - 20; Barclay's Studio; Findley
Emerson, The Gallichan Studio, the Hunter
Studio and the list goes on, for more
information visit the Cornwall Community
Museum, where there is a comprehensive list
of Cornwall and the United Counties'
photographic artists.
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ARTS, CULTURE, AND POLITICS
Do you remember the Arts and
Culture debate at the Public Library
last fall? Would be City Councilors all
talked about the importance of arts
and culture for tourism, economic
development, and quality of life.
However less than half a year later,
eight organizations that rely on city
funding to run their operations had their funding cut by the
City. Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism, SD&G Historical
Society, Cornwall Regional Art Gallery, Aultsville Theatre,
Seaway Senior Citizens Club, Groupe Renaissance Group,
Parade of Nations, and Centre Culturel de Cornwall all had
their funding slashed on average by 10%. Most of these
organizations are directly linked to arts, culture, and tourism. I
think these cuts are very short sighted. Funding for arts,
culture, and tourism should be seen as a long term investment
both socially and economically. These cuts to arts, culture, and
tourism are a shame! Kudos to Glen Grant for speaking out
against these cuts!
ENVIRONMENT
According to a press release from the Canadian Urban Transit
Association, “Canadian transit ridership continues to set all-
time records, carrying over 1.82 billion passenger trips per
year, and is increasing at a rate two or three times the rate of
population growth”. At a time when gas prices are rising,
transit is becoming more vital for our nation's mobility, the
economy and the environment. To quote local bus driver
Bruce McDonald, “save money, save the planet, ride the bus”.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
On Friday May 13th I am hosting another Rock for Charity at Remingtons.
We will be raising money the Cornwall site of the Ottawa Children's
Treatment Centre. The money will be earmarked to the "Getting Started"
program that helps children who have autism. The event is all ages,
starts at 6pm, and is a $5 minimum donation. Headlining the event are
Marc Muir and Rodney Rivette.
On Saturday May 14th Vahirda Arunan is hosting a fundraiser for Youth
Challenge International at the General Vanier Intermediate School
auditorium. The event runs from 6pm to 8pm and will feature Ewen
McIntosh. Tickets are a $10 minimum donation at the door.
On Sunday May 15th Sexual Assault Support Services
for Women of SDG&A presents "Walk a Mile In Her
Shoes", where men march in high heels to raise money
and awareness about sexual assault. According to the
Canadian Women's Foundation, more than half of
women above the age of 16 have experienced at least
one incident of of sexual or physical assault. This event
is a fun way to raise awareness about about a serious
issue. If you would like to participate call 613 932 1755
from poverty reduction to poverty eradication! Have
you ever imagined what society would be like if we
could eradicate poverty? If you would like to meet like
minded people join the Social Development Council
of Cornwall and area at Knox-St. Paul's United Church
(800 12th Street East) in Cornwall Ontario. There will
be guest speakers and refreshments.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my eye on
society.
The Cornwall Underground has been online serving the
local music community since August 1999. This blog is
run by music promoter and photographer Jason Setnyk
who also organizes local Rock for Charity and Rock the
Vote events.
www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com
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The Seeker Chicks asked ...What does roadSIGNS mean?Have you ever noticed that sometimes you get inyour car with a specific destination in mind? Youmight drive for just a few minutes or perhaps anhour or two. When you arrive at your destinationyou realize that you have little recollection of thejourney. You were on auto-pilot. You might evenwonder if you missed anything important alongthe way, a road sign or two. We think that this isa great metaphor for life, that sometimes you areso focused on the destination you forget about
the journey. The mission of roadSIGNS is to remind people to pay attention totheir life.
What inspired you to begin roadSIGNS?Early in their careers, Betty and Jim noticed how easy it was to get caught up inthe demands of their jobs and forget who they were. Betty worked for twenty-five years in the Canadian Health Care System while Jim spent his career inprivate sector. Somewhere along the way we realized that there was much of lifewe were missing and we wanted to wake up to the many possibilities life offers.That’s when the idea of roadSIGNS was born.
What is it specifically that roadSIGNS offers?We are a coaching company offering programs and retreats for individuals,teams and organizations. We also lead a number of public events, including MEFIRST Retreats and our quarterly labyrinth walks.
What is coaching?Most people don’t understand the idea of coaching outside the sports arena. Personal and professional coaching focuses on forwarding the action in your life.We work with individuals who may be experiencing life challenges such ascareer changes, retirement, or relationship issues, to help them grow personallyor professionally and to become clear about what it is they want to attract totheir life.
What kinds of programs do you offer?One-on-one sessions with individuals are the first option. Working with a coach
is like ‘having someone in your corner’, someone who will cheer you on, someone whowill challenge you when you get stuck, someone who listens to you and asks those reallygood questions. Coaching helps you become clear about what you want, build arespectful relationship with yourself and move your life forward.
We also offer team/organizational coaching. Using different programs such as LuminaLearning, coaching focuses on raising the bar on team performance, collaboration, andcommunication.
Our ME FIRST Retreats are built around Betty’s most recent book ME FIRST and aredesigned to assist individuals to step fully into their potential and personal power.
What about the Labyrinth Walks? Our labyrinth walks are designed to bring the community together for the purpose ofgiving back to Mother Earth and to bring about peace in the world. Typically thelabyrinth walks are held at the change of seasons. The next walk will be Saturday, June18th, 2011.
Betty writes a monthly on-line newsletter which is sent out once per month. If you wouldlike to receive this newsletter and stay informed regarding our upcoming events andretreats, you can sign up for this at www.roadSIGNS.ca or contact [email protected].
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What Do You Want YourPebble to BE?Although many of you may not believe
it, I am here to tell you that each of you, regardless of your positionin life and work, is a leader. First you are a leader in your own life andsecond, once you accept this responsibility, you become a leaderamong others. Leadership is not about authority, it is, in its truestform, simply a way of ‘being’.
Here is a way to approach your leadership journey. Imagine thatyou are a pebble. This pebble represents you as a leader. You aresuspended above a pond. There is no breeze and the surface of thewater is as smooth as glass. Suddenly you are tossed into the water.As you make contact with the surface, you cause a ripple effect, aseries of concentric circles expanding from your point of entry. Youhave an impact.
At a certain point, those waves will reach a far off shore and as theydo the process reverses and the waves you created begin to travelback to you. This is another way to view the Law of Attraction, byunderstanding that each moment of every day you have a choice asto what your pebble will be and what energy you release into thewaterline of life. Ultimately, what you give to the water comes backto you.
Each day you are tossed into the waterline of life, where ever that may be.Your pebble represents your intentions, hence the energy that you transmitto the people and circumstances that surround you. You have theopportunity to decide what this energy is going to be, how you choose tolive and lead and the impact you wish to have.
What will your pebble be? I encourage you to consider the role of the leaderas part visionary, part coach, and part cheerleader, and a person who createsspace for you and others to succeed. Notice that this is not the common viewof leadership which usually equates leadership to management; it is a largerconcept. Most importantly, everyone has the capacity to be a leader, in theirown life and among others. It is a choice each of you can make.
Your ability to lead begins within you, examining the inner landscape of whoyou are at the core. When you forge this type of relationship with yourself,you are naturally attractive to others, for they see you. And as they see you,you can also see them, their potential, their special gifts, talents and skills.This is called being present.
Consider this metaphor: what do you want your pebble to be? What do youwant to send out each day as you drop into the waterline of life? As youbecome more intentional in this way, begin to notice what comes back toyou. Pay attention to the roadSIGNS that appear as a result. Is your life thesame or different?
Until next time…Betty
Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life! An awardwinning author of two books, roadSIGNS: Travel Tips for Authentic Living androadSIGNS 2: Travel Tips to Higher Ground, Betty has been sharing her learningwith readers as an e-letter for the past ten years. Her latest book, ME FIRST – If IShould Wake Before I Die, is available at Laura’s Gift Shop and Café Connectionz.You can also watch the roadSIGNS TV Show on Cogeco:http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-signs-show. You cancommunicate with Betty at [email protected] and visit her website atwww.roadSIGNS.ca
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Welcome New
Members to the
Art CommunityOver the past two years I
had the pleasure of
teaching the students of
Iohahi:io a campus of St.
Lawrence College in the
Mohawk Territory some of
the forms of Painting and
Drawing. I watched them grow from eager beginners
into confident Artists. They taught me many
important lessons as well some I thought that I would
share with you. These lessons I like to call “How to
Paint Like a Mohawk”.
1. Never be in a rush – School is very
regimented and this for most creative souls is a
challenge I learned that taking your time to get the
idea right is more important than being done on time.
2. Share your Fears with others – Our Society
seems to deter us from showing our fears we may have
when starting out something new, I learned that when
you voice your fears you receive the support you need
to give you courage.
3. Encourage others and we all Win – By giving
help and support to those around you and accepting
the support from others we are able to get through the
tough times. Connect as a community of Artists and
care about each other.
4. Nourish your Spirituality – Whatever your
religion or belief system by connecting to a higher
power you also connect to the creative energy that
formed the Universe
5. Tell stories With your Art – When your work
has a story to tell it begs to be looked at even if your
abilities are weak a strong story will make a great piece
of Art
And Finally...
6. You Don’t have to reinvent the wheel,
Stand proudly on the shoulders of those that came
before you!
So whether you are an visual Artist, Dancer, Musician or Actor
keep in mind these ideas and you, your Art and our Art
Community will always be the better for it.
I’ve included some of the work of the Graduates of the Fine Arts
Diploma program enjoy them and watch for them to start
showing in our community.
Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,
Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association
THURSDAY MAY 19 - LE JEUDI 19 MAIBABY TALES - HEALTHY BABIES PROGRAM - 10:00 AM
CORNWALL SCRABBLE - FUN WITH WORDS - 1:00 - 3:30 PM
FAMILY TWILIGHT TALES - 7:00 PMBRING IN YOUR KIDS IN THEIR PJ'S, SIT BACK AND ENJOY GREAT STORIES
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SATURDAY, MAY 14 - LE SAMEDI 14 MAI
CLUB DE LECTURE LIVROMAGIE
LIRE RIME AVEC PLAISIR - 10 H 00
YOGA YOUTH - A GREAT ACTIVITY FOR KIDS - 10:00 AM
R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS
A PAWSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL - 11:00 AM
YOUR VERY OWN BOOK CLUB - 11:15 AM
AU DIAPSON - CHECK-MATES - 2:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 16 - LE MARDI 16 MAI
Cornwall & Region Writers Society
Everyone welcome - 6:30 PM
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FEATURED ITEMS THIS WEEKNATURAL SMOOTH OR CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
JUST PEANUTS - NOTHING ADDEDONLY $ 2.49 / LB.
SULTANA RAISINS ONLY $ 1.99 / LB.
812 Pitt St. Unit 6 - 613-936-1998
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
SOME OF HELEN'S RECIPESI was very touched last week when Mr. Belanger called meat my store. He told me his wife, Helen had passed away fiveyears ago and he was breaking up housekeeping himself togo into a retirement home. He wanted to know if I wouldlike to have some of his wife's recipe books. That justtouched my heart, to think he would give them to me. Well,they have found a new home at my house, and I willcertainly put them to good use. There were even some ofmy newspaper recipes folded amongst the pages of thebooks. I truly appreciate the kindness offered to me in
sharing Helen's books. Here are some of her cookie recipes which she marked as " verygood " beside them. Thank you again Mr. Belanger for thinking of me. Enjoy a great week! Enjoy a great week!
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIESYou can make these cookies singly to pair up with jelly placed in between them
or you can roll the dough into balls and press a thumbprint indentation in each
to fill with jelly after baking them. Either way they will be delicious.
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
METHOD;
• Heat your oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, cream the shortening, white and brown sugar, peanut butter
and egg together until nice and fluffy.
• Stir in the flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt. Mix well.
• Shape the dough into 3/4 " balls. (Use our store's cookie scoop for quick
• shaping and same sized cookie balls.)
• Place the cookie balls 2" apart on parchment lined cookie sheets .
• Bake until set but not hard, about 10 minutes.
• Cool slightly before removing the cookies from the cookie sheet. Then place
them on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
• Put cookies together in pairs with jelly in the middle.
• Makes about 4- 1/2 dozen sandwich cookies.
VARIATION; PEANUT BUTTER THUMBPRINTS
• Shape the dough into 1" balls.
• Roll the cookie balls in 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts.
• Place the cookie balls about 3" apart on parchment lined cookie sheets.
• Press your thumb deep into the centre of each cookie ball.
• Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes in a 375 degree F. oven.
• Fill each thumbprint indentation with some jelly or jam.
• This will make about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
NO-ROLL SUGAR COOKIES - Makes about 8 dozen cookies.
(Please note there is no egg asked for in this version of sugar cookie.)
2 cups white sugar
2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
METHOD;• Heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cream the sugar, butter and vanilla together until nice and fluffy. Stir in the coconut.
• Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix well
• Shape the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. ( Or use our handy cookie scoop. )• Place the cookie balls about 3" apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
• Flatten the cookie balls with the greased bottom of a glass dipped in white
sugar.
• Bake until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on wire cooling racks.
• Store loosely covered.
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1/2 tsp. baking powder
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VARIATION; SOFT SUGAR COOKIES
• Decrease the sugar to 1 -1/2 cups and the butter to 1- 1/2 cups. Add 1 egg
with the sugar. Substitute 1 tsp. baking powder for the baking soda. Flatten the
cookies to 2 " in diameter.
Bake until set ( cookies will be pale in colour ), for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool slightly
before removing them from the baking pans. Store in a tightly covered cookie tin.
CRISPY OATMEAL - RAISIN COOKIES - Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies.
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
3 cups oat flake cereal with raisins and almonds ( I suggest using Post Honey
Bunches of Oats with Almonds cereal. Then if you wish, just throw in 1/2 cup of
raisins.)
1- 1/4 cups all- purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
METHOD;
• Heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, cream the brown sugar and shortening together until nice
and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla and mix well.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt , cinnamon and cereal.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart onto parchment lined cookie
sheets.
• Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool on wire cooling racks.
BIRTHANNOUNCEMENT
Meaka Constantineauwould like to announce
the birth
of her baby brother,
Cayleb Constantineau,born April 28, 2011
weighing
7 pounds 14 ounces.
Congratulations.
Your family loves you.
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AWARDSto Small Business andfor the time ever in Cornwall
to Arts and Culture
CATEGORIES ARE:
Home Based Business of the year
New Small Business of the year
Existing Small Business of the year
Visual artist of the year
Musical artist of the year
Literary artist of the year
Send in your nominations by:May 31, 2011
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WEEDS and FLOWERS
Is this your relationship?
Sometimes you just don’t know, or sometimes you think
you know but you are just not sure. You are torn between
your intuition, your heart and that voice in your head that
causes more confusion than clarity.
Spring has arrived, and with spring comes the desire to get
out and play in our flower beds.
Every year in the fall I have a “should” do when it comes to
my plants, and that “should” is to put a marker so I know
where I have plants. The problem, my “should” just never
seems to happen, fall turns to winter, and spring arrives
once again, only to wonder what is a flower and what is a
weed. Now some are obvious to me, others a bit confusing.
I ponder whether or not I should pull what I think is a weed,
but, maybe just maybe it is a flower. If I pull out that
possible weed, I will never know. On the other hand if I pull
out what I believe to be a weed, it will leave room for my
flowers to expand and bloom in a healthy garden.
What do weeds and flowers have to do with your personal
relationships, whether they are your intimate relationship
or friends in your life? Well, as I was working in my flower
beds this past weekend, it became very clear to me there is
a correlation.
I realized some relationships we are feeding and nurturing
are WEEDS! Some of these weeds are toxic to our well
being, and yet we pour our energy into seeing if this weed
will turn into a flower, despite our better judgement. We
put ourselves in a state of denial and we do this for many
reasons, “FOG” comes to mind for me. What is “FOG”?
Simply put, it is our Fears, Obligations and Guilt.
Do you have weeds in your life? Are these weeds in your life
because of “FOG”? I encourage you to take a look at the
relationships in your life, and determine which relationships are
weeds that you need to pull and those that are flowers that you
want to nurture and grow.
We all know weeds will choke out flowers if left unattended. We all
know flowers bring beauty to our lives, they make us feel good,
cheer us up when we are feeling down and brighten every space in
our lives.
Do you need help with the weeds in your life? Not sure how to start
pulling them out of your life and replacing them with flowers in your
life?
I can assist you with this transformation; you will become clear in
your decisions and release the “FOG” that keeps you from making
the necessary changes in your life.
I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The Journey
to Self-Discovery. You are worth it! And only you can change it! Are
you hesitant or curious? Do you want clarity in your life? Do you
want to make positive changes in your life? Do you want to discover
who you are? Have more questions? Call Janet today. 613-360-7933
and start your Journey!!!
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a mother,a cook,
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woman,a woman who does
a woman who is;woman kind,woman bold,woman wise.
I am woman;I wear the hats of life,
I would not change a single one forcrown, cap, or other hat.
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