Visual Blog
There are places I remember, all my life though some have changed – Telling your life story
“There are places I’ll remember, all my life but some have changed. Some forever, not for better, some have gone and some remain. All these places have their moments with lovers and friends I can still recall. Some are dead and some are living. In my life I’ve loved...
Do you talk to yourself? Tell your story
I occasionally talk to myself, do you? I’m telling myself my story. Okay maybe you’re thinking I’m one of those people that walk around having a running conversation with myself - nope that’s not me. I actually make a date to talk to myself. I’m sure this is starting...
Visualize Your Family Tree
When creating a visual family tree we take information from a routine spreadsheet and bring it to life. Family trees are often a part of our visual stories, a link between past and present generations. I’m excited to be doing a workshop at the annual Victoria Family...
Living In The Moment – On The Brink Of Everything
A few years ago I went on a extraordinary trip to Haida Gwaii with Maple Leaf Adventures. We were all about living in the moment. While walking in a dense rainforest, someone in our group recited this beautiful quote by e.e.cummings. It truly was ‘most the amazing...
Hope is Better than Fear – Be Inspired
Challenging times we live in don’t you think? And yet I firmly believe that Hope is Better than Fear. One key ingredient to help build and maintain your hope is to be Inspired. On February 9, 2019, there will definitely be more hope than fear in the room. Inspired...
A New Year – time to reflect and renew
I know you’ve heard it before. The new year is a great time to reflect back on the past and set new goals. I love reflecting back to the places or experiences I’ve had over the past year. Leading an introduction to travel journaling workshop in Hatley Castle was a...
Gathering Family and Friends Together, Sharing Life Stories
Who is sitting around your table this holiday season? As family and friends gather with food and fluids flowing, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your life stories, and share them with loved ones. This quote from the Dalai Lama is a mantra for me. Like you, I’ve had...
The Season of Others
I came across this quote recently and thought it a perfect sentiment in this Season of Others. This phrase resonated with me during this time of year when we collectively extend our thoughts beyond our own life sphere. Everyone knows that spending money is not the...
Favourite Tips from Memorable Coaches
In many ways JK Rowling is a coach. Her incredibly memorable stories have encouraged and coached generations of children to love reading. There was so much joy in our family when one of the Harry Potter books came out. We looked forward to curling up together with me...
Are you a good navigator? Use a guide for collecting memories
Are you able to navigate using a printed map? People rely on digital maps and gps devices so much that sometimes I feel like a rare species. I still pull out a map to help me get the big picture. Sure I use digital maps too but navigating well means you need a few...
