Posts by Jacqueline
Tune In and Take Control
In 1985 my life turned upside down and inside out. I was living in a basement apartment in a motel. Saving for a down payment on my first home in Canada. Working full-time in an accounting office. Kids in Montessori in the mornings and with a care giver in the afternoon. And my mother and…
Read MoreWhat does the heart want? That’s where the real wisdom lies
Sometimes it’s easier to just walk away Knowing when isn’t always easy Come back to your heart What does the heart want? That’s where the real wisdom lies I shared this simple poem that I’ve written on Facebook. And was surprised by the reaction. Truth be told, I’ve not a huge following, but for several…
Read MoreShine On: The Power of Choosing Not to Dim Your Light
I wish you bubbles on your tea… Once upon a time when I was living in the States, I invited a lady to come for tea. She was so excited and accepted immediately. We set a tea date. Perhaps a new friend in the making? She arrived on a hot and steamy day, so I…
Read MoreI am alive. My broken Heart beats. I breathe
I cried this morning Not the soft, sweet tears of lovely memories gently healing my heart No. Ugly, gut-wrenching sobbing Angry tears Bitter loss Heart cracking wide open again Grief doesn’t follow a straight path Grief ebbs and flows, bobs and weaves ‘Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee’ I’ve hit a rough patch…
Read MoreLiving Juicy
“A succulent wild woman is one of any age who feels free to fully express herself in every dimension of her life.” S.A.R.K. from the book Succulent Wild Women I was in a dark place. Back in the late 90s. I felt myself thundering towards doom. Bankruptcy. Divorce. Illness. Now, gently looking back, with kind…
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