“The garden is a symbol for the mind,” said Julian. “If you care for your mind, if you nurture it and if you cultivate it just like a fertile, rich garden, it will blossom far beyond your expectations. But if you let the weeds take root, lasting peace of mind and deep inner harmony will …
Monthly Archive: August 2012
Aug
27
Give Yourself 20 Seconds of Insane Courage
In the buzzing concrete jungle that is Manhattan, I struggle to find my grounding here. New modes of transportation, different people, and a faster speed of life remind me that I’m not in Copie anymore. This environment, however, reminds me what it takes for me to feel confident, bold, and 100% me. 20 seconds. That’s …
Aug
23
My Love Letter to Copenhagen
You are my mistress. You are the not-so-secret love affair I have behind Vancouver’s back. You lure me in with your two-wheeled life, and keep me coming back for more with your focus on spiritual intelligence, your trust in people, your meaningful conversations in the park (cider in hand), and your nights out that end …
Aug
20
#101: Birthday Hugs (for free)
So many things are worth writing about this morning. 1. When worlds collide, magic happens. Watching my friends from Copie interact with my friends and family who flew in from corners of the world to be here this week has been amazing. Smiles, laughs, and tons of fun has been the menu for the past …
Aug
16
Create Happiness
My vision of my life in 10 years starts with “I create happiness every day.” This video (and all the airport arrivals going on in my world right now) is a great example of what that means to me: Pick of the Post: Christopher – Nothing In Common
Aug
14
MBA Done! Time to Celebrate!
Everybody’s been so uptight And forgetting to live their life Let all the problems get them down Till it makes you wanna shout See everybody’s been down in luck Now finally things are looking up The sun has chased all the rain away No more obstacles in our way Now it’s time to celebrate!
Aug
13
Sh*t CBS MBAs Say
Twas the day before our final MBA presentations… and it was a good time to remember Rule Number 6. Have a laugh. Get some sleep. And all the best for tomorrow friends! Pick of the Post: Karl Wolf – DJ Gonna Save Us
Aug
12
Run Like You Love It
Vancouver just hosted the coolest half-marathon yesterday: the SeaWheeze lululemon Half-Marathon. Friends, colleagues, classmates from days gone by, and random strangers took to the streets to experience why Vancouver really is the coolest city in the world. While I was enjoying a Danish beach wedding, my sis called me en route to the race to …
Aug
09
Ruth Stevenson: Communicating Love
corker #7: My Nana! Ruth Stevenson is a spiritual rock in my family. Diligent in her faith, talented in the kitchen, and generous with her love in every way possible. She has witnessed the world change and, rather than getting left behind, has changed along with it. One of my favourite things about my Nana, …
Aug
07
Camping for Digital Junkies
I love camping. No summer is complete without at least one night in the wilderness. My favourite thing to bring on camping trips is the tunes. (Every adventure needs a good soundtrack!) BioLite has made this that much easier by creating a stove that converts heat into electricity. This means I can now roast my …
