“I don’t celebrate Christmas, I’m not religious!”, said with conviction the guy across the table. He was talking with his colleagues, which happened to sit at the same table where I was having my lunch. “I don’t understand! We can
10 tips for introverts hiking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (or other similar experiences)
When I’ve decided to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (instead of taking the train), I didn’t realize the burden I’ll have to carry on by being an introvert. Well, I survived the Inca Trail, as this T-shirt says.
Overprotected child …
The parents’ role is to create a safe space that enables self discovery, and facilitates the expression of their child personality… not to impose their own ideas on how the child should be or become. The better they play that
Challenged by your relationship with an introvert? 7 tips!
Introverts don’t usually share things about themselves: what they think, what they want, what they do or don’t. And this could lead to communication problems, and frustration on both sides, in any relationship extrovert-introvert (being it friendship, professional or personal
Are you open to opportunities out of the blue ?
When I received the email from Passages of Canada, I quickly embraced the opportunity to speak on July 30th at the Stories of Ours event organized by Erin Kang at the Centre for Social Innovation – Regent Park, Toronto. I found
In a broader perspective, the shortest way …
~ Evening thoughts ~ In a broader perspective, the shortest way between two points is not the straight line… it’s the path of least resistance. This path requires less resources, and needs less time to be accomplished than the straight
Following my inner voice
It’s the morning of April 15, 2002, about 5 o’clock in the morning. Irina, my daughter, is hugging me tight: “I don’t want you to leaaave… again!”. Still holding her in my arms, I start crying, big tears coming out
“Candlelight Memories”
We’re at St. Clair subway station. An investigation has stated by a passenger hitting the alarm button. It’s so crowded inside, I don’t feel comfortable waiting here. “Excuse me… excuse me …” I make my way out. Outside, a bright
Trading Health for Time
In a civilized, modern world, we could expect more people to be healthy because we know more than our grandparents … don’t we?! Yet, you might have already noticed by now that knowing and doing are totally different “animals”. 🙂
That’s what my boyfriend says too …
Looking forward to my trip to Machu Picchu in October, I start searching Internet for airfare options. After choosing the best one (according to my criteria), I’ve printed it and headed to the closer Flight Centre. I still enjoy the