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By Dianna Bowes on 11/26/2010 12:00 AM
The last few week's has been filled with numerous opportunities for growth and self discovery....will it ever stop. The answer to that is a big NO. There is a life lesson at every corner. My sister-in-law Connie is in town, moving her husband's mother out of her cozy home and into a senior's home. It is such a tough time for everyone. This feisty lady is 90 years old and is still very witty, she cracked me up. She made a comment that everyone at this senior's home was so old and told us she should look for a millionaire boyfriend. Her body may be old, but her spirit is still young and feisty. While I was there, I began to picture myself sitting in that wheelchair as an old woman. All my ego gone, relying on others for my care. Will I feel I had lived my life to the fullest, had I made a difference to someone, did I share my gifts and live my dreams. See where I am going with...
By Dianna Bowes on 7/21/2010 12:00 AM
The word entheos is the root word for enthusiasm and means "in spirit" When we are filled with the spark of enthusiasm, we are literally filled with our true essence and this is why we feel so alive and energetic. I urge you to make a list right now of the things that make your heart sing. What do you that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning?

Here are three things to do:

Make a list of your strengths and unique abilities

Make of things you find easy. (Remember what is easy for you is not easy for everyone else)

What do you love doing? What are your favorite pastimes, activities, projects, recreation, social activities, foods, hobbies and so on.

As you make your list you will realize that these things are your very own inspiration. You will understand that participating in the things you love to do is your purpose in life.

Each and every person has strengths and unique abilities. Once your make your list, then you can determine what type of jobs and activities...

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Re: Are you an original? Break Free From the Mold.
Love it ladies, thanks for your comments. I hope that my blogs reach some of your hearts. If you are interested in joining the Edmonton meetup. go go meetup.com and search Fabulous@50...

See you soon.

Dianna
Re: Are you an original? Break Free From the Mold.
Thank you for speaking into my heart this morning. I have always been "the original" one - the one that never stayed with the status quo. Visionaries are like that. It is only recently that I can truly say that I am gifted and talented and YES Different than the woman who must please each person and put herself last. I still do please people and still do put myself last, but I do it because I want to- not because it is expected of me.
How do I become a part of the tribe you are running with?
Re: Are you an original? Break Free From the Mold.
Hi Diana. Belated congratulations on being awarded the WMCA Women of Distinction award! I just want to say hello and let you know I am thinking happy thoughts for you. I traveled in from Cold Lake for your first Fabulous @ 50 at the Lions Centre with my hand painted silk scarves. All the best!
Re: Are you an original? Break Free From the Mold.
My grandmother used to say "If you never looked in a mirror you would never know you were getting older". I have now lived long enough to know she was right. In her honor I am going out today to buy a perfectly fitted red bra, and I'm going to live, every day, at the age I feel when I don't look in the mirror.
Love your blog, thought provoking as always.
Cheers,
Lorraine