"Sometimes we are prisoners in prisons of our
own design. We've carefully built our walls;
we've made our prison safe and comfortable, and
then we have chosen to lock ourselves inside.
And we do not call it a prison at all, we call
it our home or work or responsibility. We are
very careful to post guards so that nothing
threatens the security of our prison. Some of us
live and die there and suppose that we have been
happy and that living was good.
But sometimes, something or someone happens to
us and the walls are shattered, and we lie
helpless and exposed - in view are new horizons,
new ideas, new experiences. When this happens
many of us quickly gather the stones and rebuild
our prison and retreat inside, but some few look
around and crawl out of the rubble and gaze into
the distance and wonder what "stuff" the world
is made of. They venture out to taste and smell
and feel. These people never build prisons
again. They are willing to risk the hurt and
possible failure of living and loving and dying
with no guarantee of safety. They live with only
the promise that there is fullness in living.
They take the risk and choose life."
This passage has inspired me for years and is
fundamental to the work I do in my coaching, my
workshops and my women's retreats. Only when we
are willing to step into our lives can we fully
appreciate what is available to us. It starts by
taking time to listen to our inner wisdom.
QUESTION FOR THE MONTH: "What walls are you
ready to tear down?"
If not now, when? These intimate gatherings are an ideal
way to nurture your body, mind and spirit. An
all-inclusive personal growth experience in a beautiful
natural setting. Healthy meals, structured program,
Shiatsu massage, yoga, private coaching and so much
more.
For every woman who longs to slow down, connect with her
inner wisdom, and affirm her special place in the world.
September 25 - 28th OR October 23 - 26th. Visit
Women's Wisdom Retreat for more information.
Are you curious enough to look? Who you think you are
affects everything you do and how you show up in the
world. Who you think you are just might be the biggest
obstacle you have to being who you want to be.
I'm so excited I can hardly sit in my chair. This
one-of-a-kind event will impact every aspect of your
life. It is a highly interactive and thought provoking
weekend.Learn. Be surprised. Be inspired.
All-inclusive women's retreat.
Who Do You Think You Are? Loyola House, Guelph,
Ontario November 21st - 23rd
"Courage is not the lack of fear.
It is acting in spite of it." Mark Twain
