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Our Lady of Perpetual Motion

April 18, 2013 at 6:15 am , by Lora Carroll

I am a woman of perpetual motion.This perpetual motion stops me from just being in that moment with that person. As I spin faster and faster – I catch myself, from time to time, and pause. Breathe in. Breathe out. Stop moving. Just be.

“Making it Work” Series: Paisley Aiken, Story Studio Writing Society

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March 17, 2013 at 7:00 am , by Lora Carroll

Paisley Aiken is the Executive Director of Story Studio Writing Society: a registered charity that is dedicated to coaching youth through the writing process, enabling them to experience success as authors, and strengthen their ability to write in their own voice.

Communicating with Compassion

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March 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm , by Lora Carroll

As with many other times along this parenting journey, my current experience with my daughter has led me to take a closer look at the bigger picture, ask myself some hard questions and reevaluate some deeply ingrained patterns. What is the root of conflict?

Managing change from the inside

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February 3, 2013 at 2:41 pm , by Lora Carroll

I am currently experiencing the second big change in my work place since the autumn. Our whole unit structure is being rethought and reorganized; and this is not the end of the change. The cool thing is that this situation has brought a few empowering things to light.

Life Balance Intentions for 2013

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December 30, 2012 at 6:25 am , by Lora Carroll

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As we close in on the end of 2012 and the start of 2013, I have been thinking about setting my intentions for the year ahead. I have settled on three: Keep it simple; Practice gratitude; Create clarity.

“Making it Work” Series: Shawn Ledington Fink, Awesomely Awake

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December 18, 2012 at 6:13 am , by Lora Carroll

Shawn Ledington Fink is a mother and writer. She writes the blog Awesomely Awake, which inspires parents to be the change they wish to see in the world. She is also the author of The Playful Family eBook. When she's not writing and mothering, she's thinking about writing and mothering.