There are times in life when you know your cup is full. Truly in that moment there is nothing more you can long for. It is perfect. It is complete. We were recently in Costa Rica. It was one of the best trips of our lives because each of us were so present to the … More When a hummingbird lands on your finger
I had the opportunity to be on Leigh Anne Saxe’s segment of Career Buzz earlier this month Nov. 6/13 on CIUT 89.5 (University of Toronto Community radio). What a fun time being interviewed by Leigh Ann Saxe who is a happiness coach! What a job right? If you would like to listen into the radio … More CareerBuzz Interview CIUT 89.5 — Nov. 6, 2013
A blog about the Department of English Language & Literature at the University of Waterloo From Co-op and Corporations to Music: Alumna Heather Hill Posted on September 11, 2013 by jharris124 | 12 Comments Heather (Pirie) Hill’s website describes her as a “performing songwriter” with “roots in piano-pop rock.” But she also has roots in UWaterloo’s English department, with a Bachelor of Arts … More From Co-op and Corporations to Music: Alumna Heather Hill
Positivity is Hard Work – 10x harder than doing nothing or creating negativity I was at the hairdresser the other day and the ladies were chatting about Reese Witherspoon, who I have always greatly admired. We were talking about how she has worked super hard on her family and career. She has managed to stay … More Positivity Can Be Hard Work
If the moon and tide are just right, On the beach in Ostinal, Costa Rica Hundreds and thousands of female sea turtles gather As if by magic, Olive Ridleys swim to the same mile Riding the high tide at night To nest in the black, volcanic sand Dragging her heavy body onshore She finds a … More Olive Ridleys – Toil and Beauty
In the past month, I have had the pleasure of spending some time with Victor Sinclair. I have been learning about the tenants of the Positive Imperative. It has been wonderful food for thought and I encourage you to explore it. I wanted to share how you can start creating your own positive ripple in … More Create Your Own Positive Ripple
For the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to interview Victor Sinclair with the Positive Imperative movement. I originally found him on Facebook as I remembered him from his broadcasting days and because he posted the most uplifting quotes and articles. What is the Positive Imperative (PI)? PI is a concept he came up with … More The Positive Imperative – My Interview with Victor Sinclair
In September 2012, at our Parent Council meeting at Kimberley Junior Public school, we learned that we were going to lose our snack program and its funding. Running a snack program is an enormous, volunteer position. Tessa Abdul, the person (saint) that had run the program from Beaches Alternative School, the year before, was not … More A Local Solution: Feeding our Kids Whole Foods
“Help your child to develop an inner “moral voice” that guides them to do what is right. Show, model and teach your child to share, care, help and serve. Teach them to reflect on the impact of their actions on others and be able to see things from another person’s point of view.” Barbara Coloroso … More Bullying: the trickle down effect
Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds – Napoleon Hill Limit the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc. In this blog, I thought I would depart from my usual discussions about music and share with you some of the realities/illusions I am facing in the pursuit of my art. I wanted to tell you what I … More We Are Our Limitations – Until We Aren’t
Heather Pirie 