Category Archives: Confronting your fears

ARRIVAL IN SANTIAGO Day 40

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Italian Living

My plan to reach Santiago on Sunday has been foiled. I neglected to consider one tiny-tiny detail, it’s Saturday on the Camino and all the Albergue, Pensions & Hotels are booked. Seems the other 2000 pilgrims on the Camino, learned … Continue reading →

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 GRATITUDE GROWS DAY 8-9-10-11-12

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Italian Living

So much to share of the previous five days.  I’ve experienced physical, mental and spiritual blisters. With it, an abundance of Gtatitude has flourished around and through me.  On the lighter side, I’ve been ordered to rest in a hotel … Continue reading →

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TESTING GRATITUDE

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Italian Living

It was a frantic Easter weekend preparing my home, luggage and life for a year overseas. April 6th: Easter Monday was D-Day. My original KLM departure was cancelled, I was rebooked on an Air Canada flight. Brimming with Gratitude, Barcelona … Continue reading →

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A TRICKLE OF FEAR

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Italian Living

Now that I’ve made this declaration to walk the Camino de Santiago, I’m being tested on my commitment. Last night, I woke to my heart skipping in my chest. Not the skip you feel when Matthew McConaughey removes his shirt: … Continue reading →

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IT ALL STARTS HERE ~ Day 20

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Italian Living

IT ALL STARTS HERE ~ Day 20 For close to 3 weeks, we have been Cultivating Gratitude for the sweetness of our lives, our family, friends, inspirational teachers, pets, co-workers, (interesting how pets came before co-workers) as well as the … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE YOUR BLESSINGS ~ Day ~ 19

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Italian Living

CELEBRATE YOUR BLESSINGS ~ Day ~ 19 What does Celebrating Your Blessings look like to you?   Spending time with family or friends?  Gathering in a sacred space?  Going out with friends?  Enjoying the company of yourself or someone special? … Continue reading →

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IF YOU ARE GRATEFUL ~ YOU ARE NOT FEARFUL – Day ~ 11

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Italian Living

 Today I was searching YouTube for an interesting talk for you on this the half-way point on our 21 Days to Cultivating Gratitude. Something you should know about me, I have a geeky side and I just LOVE TedTalks. I’m even involved … Continue reading →

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75 BOLD TIPS TO KICK FEAR IN THE REAR

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Italian Living

I was in need of a pick-me-up today, so I’m posting these inspirational TIPS written by TESS MARSHAL who is a bold and fearless woman. Pick one, five or all seventy-five… to kick any fears out the door!       … Continue reading →

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