By Dawn Onley The library is my happy place. It’s the place I go to lose myself. We all need a happy place – somewhere that we go and instantly feel excited and alive. For me, there’s just something about the look and smell of the library, the people, the rows and rows of books beckoning…

By Samantha McKenzie “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya Angelou One day, I walked into a local cafe for lunch and saw this excerpt written by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. It was mounted…

By Samantha McKenzie In the midst of our busy lives, and everything we are responsible for, we are haphazardly evolving. Each day brings more experiences and adaptations (and adaptations to old experiences). If nothing else, we are constantly changing, morphing, and with good intentions – getting closer and closer to our better selves. Take time…

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” — Unknown By Dawn Onley Is something in life just not working for you? It doesn’t matter what it is — a relationship, a job, a belief, an exercise regimen, whatever – the point is, if…

By Dawn Onley One of the greatest lies we tell ourselves is that we have time; we’ll do it later. To go after our dreams. To say I’m sorry. To phone a loved one. To eat healthier. To work out. To hug our kids. To tell someone how proud we are of them. To pay…

By Samantha McKenzie “Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.” Mark Twain Inspiring people to chase after their dreams and follow their passions comes at a steep price. The stakes are high and the sacrifices are almost insurmountable. The acceptance rate is low and the negative comments usually come from the people…

Resistance always takes the form of fear. That’s the overriding thing.” – Steven Pressfield, “The War of Art.” By Dawn Onley There has been a lot written over the years about change. It’s hard. It’s good. It’s necessary. It’s disruptive. It’s inevitable. It’s uncomfortable. It’s a process. It signifies growth. It’s the essence of life. It’s terrifying. We resist…

By Samantha McKenzie They say a picture is worth a thousand words…this one is pure power. It reminds me of what it takes to stand up for what you believe in. To lay it all on the line and to walk your path with faith and courage. This is what is necessary to take us…

By Dawn Onley Anais Nin called shame: “The lie someone told you about yourself.” When you are feeling down, you may be more apt to beat yourself up with language like “I never do anything right,” or “for once why can’t I win?” You may spend precious time lamenting a past decision or a past…