Today my life changed

Today my life changed.

It wasn't a big bang.

It wasn't roses.

It wasn't an epiphany.

It was returning home to what is in my heart of hearts. ee cummings said something like "the truth of the truth and the bud of the bud."

I started my dream job today. I'm a research associate for a study of depression in neurological conditions. My dream is to ensure appropriate and better health services access to under served populations.

What is your dream? Remember? Take the first step and email that contact person whose name you keep coming across. Make use of the people in your network who are where you want to be.

You can do it.

I believe in you.

I am thankful for:

I am thankful for the freedoms I have.

I was reminded of this while watching the Olympics opening ceremonies, and hearing some of the illnesses, and lack of freedoms, that some of the athletes have overcome.

Girls and Guys: Love yourself

I went shopping for a couple of tops today. My new research job starts on Monday and I want to feel ready.

As I was staring in the mirror, wondering which shirt made me look less chubby, I overheard a young girl (14 or 15) outside my change room: "Ugh! I am so chubby! If anyone sees me in this, they'll just - aw man. I look so bad!"

Wake up call. Why do we listen to those negative self scripts and indulge them? What difference does it make if we need to lose the last ten pounds? I've had 'the last 25' on the brain since having my son. We're probably drop dead gorgeous anyway, but there those voices are, just the same.

I told her she looked beautiful, and had the tiniest waist.

Here's my call out to you, cyber people: For the next week, every time you berate yourself ("I am SO clumsy!"), follow it up with something loving ("I am SO awesome!".) Keep up a 1:1 ratio this week. I dare you. Let me know how it goes, blog buddies! I'll check back, too!

I am thankful for:

I am thankful for my son's health. I am thankful that we live in a country and province with health care that covers life-saving operations.

Driving back home, my heart feels light.

What are you thankful for today?