Where is the Proof? People are skeptical. Recently I shared (captured in video on this public FB page) my detailed SEARCH FOR ANSWERS. The proof is in the bloodwork: 2 ½ years ago I had a lengthy visit to the ER in excruciating agony. All related to a severe biliary duct (liver/gallbladder) challenge. All markers [read more…]
What tips stand out for you?
I’m preparing a presentation for Beyond Limits, and reviewing other interviews I’ve completed. Let me know what stands out for you, especially the tips for Renewed Purpose. Share this…
Do you WANNA?
For the direct link to my interview go to page 2 and you’ll see this image. It really was a marvelous experience being interviewed by these gals. Please share with me your ‘take-aways’! Blessings, Barb Ashcroft Share this…
In preparation for World Suicide Prevention Day Segment 1
In this Segment #1 – I interview Caro Brookings, Healing after Suicide Loss Coach is sharing how we can help those remaining after losing someone to suicide. Be sure to sign up for our SPECIAL NEWSLETTER being distributed on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day to receive SEGMENT #2 Sign up here: Here is what W.H.O. [read more…]
Cheerleaders – We all need them sometimes!
Those PIVOTAL MOMENTS! I think we all have them! Those moments of ‘What am I doing? What’s the right direction? Am I truly on course?” We all need or benefit from those people who speak TRUTH into our lives. The BIG REALITY Conversation. I am blessed to have had several in my lifetime. Let me [read more…]
Are you Grief Illiterate?
Are you Grief Illiterate? I was listening to a podcast and this statement stood out, “Our society is Grief Illiterate. They freeze when confronted with someone who is grieving. For fear that they’ll do the wrong thing, many do nothing at all.” Then everyone feels badly. At least that was me. I personally desire a [read more…]
Here’s my Christmas List – what matters most
This week the ‘news’ is telling us to BEGIN our Christmas shopping because many sectors are anticipating delays. Supply chain delays. I guess I should have guessed it. My friend is still waiting for her new stove after 7 months of delay. Lot of sectors being affected. I like buying early and being prepared – [read more…]
If you could speak to your younger self?
If only I knew THEN what I know NOW – wow, a powerful, often used phrase. But so many don’t comprehend it, at least not until they’re in the thick of it. The one looking in the mirror, used to be the caregiver, but now she is at the receiving end. And how is that [read more…]
How I want to AGE
What a beautiful way to look at aging … “I want to age like sea glass. Smoothed by tides, but not broken. I want my hard edges to soften. I want to ride the waves and go with the flow. I want to catch a wave and let it carry me to where I belong. [read more…]
5 Factoid Souvenirs from Costa Rica
Costa Rica 5 Things you may NOT know 1 ) Multi-Coloured Eucalyptus Tree We have eucalyptus trees here on Vancouver Island, but they peel with an orange-rust coloured bark. This gorgeous tree peels in multi-coloured vertical stripes. Reminds me that a New Year is coming and with that, comes many new colours, flavours and opportunities [read more…]