Here is an invitation to Fridays event in Vancouver: Anyone making the decision to enter the political arena will inevitably face obstacles. But what unique challenges are women likely to encounter? The Vancouver Board of Trade is bringing together a panel of women that have lived the political life to share their stories and lessons
As both a parent and a lawyer, I am embarrassed by our governments decision to appeal the BC Supreme Court ruling of January 27 that said the province has grossly violated the bargaining rights of teachers and Canada’s constitution since 2002. Here is the Observer Magazine’s summary of the event: “The ruling by Justice
Congratulations to Alex Johnston the new executive director of Catalyst, an organization dedicated to advancing women. She is a Toronto lawyer with a gender-neutral name! In a recent article she shared some statistics that show that women are still rare in corporate boardrooms. No surprise except things are getting worse. So I say, rather
I just read about a new book by Nicole Letourneau and Justin Joscho called Scientific Parenting. This is interesting because it’s about making parenting easier based on what we know from research. Not just popular culture. One of the things it suggests is to use policy like tax incentives for grandparents who take care
“What we repeatedly visualize changes our body and consciousness. Visualize freedom and compassion.” Jack Kornfield. The Wise Heart
This article also mentions the book: Maxed Out. I have to read it! http://womensenews.org/story/books/130907/its-time-call-truce-the-mommy-wars#.UyKVu8-YbIV
I just read that practitioners of Reiki believe in five principles that will promote happiness. Here they are: Do not be angry. Do not worry. Be grateful. Work with diligence. Be kind to people. Simple! I am going to try these out immediately!
“Compassion is our deepest nature. It arises from our interconnection with all things.” Jack Kornfield, The Wise Heart.
I am looking for this book by Anne Summers. Apparently it is amazing. I will review it when I get my hands on it.
My daughters don’t want to hear about gender equality. So I decided to simply tell them what happens to the typical women in North America when she gets married and has children. The typical woman enters into a type of contract where she becomes dependant on her husband. As a result of this, without even