Tag Archives: talents

See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.

I finished this painting late last night. Today, it’s New Year’s Eve and I’m silent and pensive as the painting speaks to me. The dramatic colours of the sunset cause me to look back with love and gratitude for the bitter and sweet experiences in 2024. The transition of loved ones and the giggles andContinue reading “See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.”

What’s your cup of tea?

🙏 On Saturday 28 September 2024, I was honored and humbled to be selected as an awardee by the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women project. 🏆 The award is given to recognize and document the contribution of Black women who have excelled professionally while making an impactful contribution to uplift women and girls through leadership, mentorship, andContinue reading “What’s your cup of tea?”

“All things are working together for good.”

“All things are working together for good” is a reminder from St. Paul to the Christian community in Rome. His words remind me that there is nothing disorderly about the seeming confusion and chaos in the world.

Artiste, BĂ©nĂ©vole, Consultante, l’ABC de Camille Isaacs Morell

Évoquant de son parcours, elle parle de son ABC, trois lettres qui capturent les principales dimensions de sa vie, c’est-à-dire artiste, bénévole et consultante.

Play BIG. Live Authentically.

There is no benefit to us or to the world if we play into the limitations of social stereotypes of who we should be. There is no benefit to us or to the world if we direct our energy reacting to our critics or trying to prove them wrong. To do so would be to play small and not live authentically, denying ourselves our birthright to let our talents to flourish. So let’s choose to play big.

Celebrate the opportunity to give a hand up!

I am fortunate to have benefitted from the changes and to now have the opportunity to give a hand up to others. The journey continues towards a world in which all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, can take their place according to their ability and aspiration.

Evolution

It is through life’s events – whether times of crisis or calm –
that we somehow find new directions and rediscover the purpose of our life’s journey.
It takes courage to confront the fears that prevent us from living purposefully and authentically.
Choose courage over fear. It’s well worth it.