Finding my calling .. shifting from Law to Habitat

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At 51 she found her ‘calling’ and left her career as an attorney to work for Habitat for Humanity. A person of faith, she sees God as preparing her through her years of being an attorney for her ‘real work.’

Every violin has a story: An answer to prayer

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We loved the music of his classical duo, Adagio. Their sets are all in response to audience requests. One night I asked about the story of his violin. He shared it with everyone, and we recorded it at the end

Show me the magic

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I met him in a customer service lineup on a cruise ship. He was idly shuffling some playing cards while waiting. It lead to this wonderful story of Alexander Great’s steps into magic.

Staying buoyant and resilient while working for change

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Practical steps we can take to take care of ourselves while working hard at change.  Other clips from this event

A process of becoming … find our heart’s calling

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Her passion and accomplishment in theatre lead to a summer job at a day care centre back home in the Comox Valley. She indulged herself in all aspects of working with children in a financially challenged part of town, and

A birthday surprise that started on a village bench

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Her housemate took her to the Village for lunch…. it was just the beginning of a wonderful time as strangers joined in

Two angels beside them

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Two ‘angels’ who brought this couple together after their spouses passed on some years before.

Life 3.0 A new me

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Life 3.0 .When your own children notice the dramatic change … in activity, outlook and demeanour six months after marriage preceded by a seven month courtship.

To be a man

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I saw him sitting on a walker outside a clinic. I asked him a good question. He noticed immediately and after a short response, asked why I asked him that. I mentioned my book to help make conversations be more

A letter to their MP

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A 95 year old was unhappy about his move to Victoria, and missing seeing the cenotaph. A letter the day before Remembrance Day to the MP’s office changed his situation, gave him new hope and sense of being respected.