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Mindful quote on seeking goals

“What we really seek is not the surface gaols [like money and status] those are just means to an end. What we are really after is the feeling of relief that comes when the drive is satisfied. Relief, relaxation, and an end to the tension. Peace happiness – no more yearning. “ Bhante Gunaratana

Lawyers need mindfulness

Here is a great article by law professor Rhonda Magee on why lawyers need mindfulness. http://nwlawyer.wsba.org/nwlawyer/april_may_2014?pg=22#pg20

Trust takes seconds to break and years to repair

“Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair.” Anonymous.

April 28 is G-Day- a global social movement for Girls aged 10-12

Once upon a time, the key passages of life were honoured in our communities. G Day is a new global social movement anchored by day-long events that celebrate, inspire and empower girls ages 10 to 12 as they transition into adolescence. The inaugural G Day event is taking place on April 28, 2014, a

Women don’t know their own power

“I have asked for equality nothing more…Women are entirely unaware of their power. Like an elephant led by a string, they are subordinated by…just those who are most interested in holding them in slavery.” Victoria Woodhull, Prophet of Women’s Power, 1872

Branding event for Women April 10

Join me at “Learn the essentials of personal branding for professional and political success” Did you love Women’s Campaign School and can’t wait to learn more? Join us for our first ever WCS workshop: Personal Branding for Women on April 10th! Our branding experts will lead you through the process of crafting your unique

Reality is dull

“The trouble with ordinary reality is that a lot of it is dull so we long ago decided to leave it for somewhere better.” Charles Tart, Living the Mindful Life.

Women in politics event this Friday at Board of Trade

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

Christy Clark should be ashamed for appealing the Teachers Union case

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

Eighty two percent men on corporate boards

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