Inspired Thoughts

What is the Bag Lady Project? I wanted to share with you a project I created 8 years ago with the help of clients, family and friends.  I started sewing homemade Xmas stockings for Santa’s Workshop and using the donations that were given, I would fill them with age-appropriate treasures so kids in need would wake up to an amazing Xmas gift.  As things progressed it was brought to my attention that there was a huge void for young people 13 – 16 years old at Santa’s workshop. 

Date and time: January 26th from 9am – 3:30pmish. Location:  Little Red Church in Comox Cost: $80/person or $75 if you sign up with one or more people. Pre-registration is required.  Payment by e-transfer or credit card. Age: Minimum age is 14 Bring: Paper or journal, pen(s), your lunch if you plan to stay and play giant twister on the lunch break. Guest speakers:  Voice ambassadors are Sandra Viney of The Atlas Café; Cathy Lewis of Extreme Ends, Sue Finneron and Kyla Dufresn

Where do you come from at work, in relationships and in life?  Are you about being right or about being inclusive?  Each strategy has a very predictable outcome.  One is very I-centered and one is very WE-centered.  Leaders/people who harbor fear, anxiety, knowledge and anger create an environment that produces dread, limitations and fear.  Leaders/people who harvest inclusion, curiosity, empowerment and appreciation create an environment that produces sharing, discovery and