Category Archives: Happiness

It Was Foggy And We Came To A Field of Horses…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by lthibault11

This gorgeous picture was taken by my sister who, with two friends, is currently walking the El Camino Santiago in Spain, something I have dreamed of doing for years.  They will be walking for five weeks through beautiful Spanish country-side, … Continue reading →

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A Balanced Life

Posted on September 27, 2014 by lthibault11

So, as some of you may have noticed, I haven’t posted for over a year now (!).  I didn’t make a conscious decision to stop posting, it just happened.   I’m not certain why.  Perhaps I exhausted the subject matter, … Continue reading →

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Illusions of Fear

Posted on May 13, 2013 by lthibault11

When I was about six years old, I began to have a recurrent nightmare about an alligator chasing me.   It was a simple, straight-forward dream and the theme was always the same.  I would run in absolute terror as fast as my little legs would … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on November 29, 2012 by lthibault11

A few months ago, my department announced that it was having to cut some positions.  The Federal government has always been THE place to work if you were looking for stability.  You couldn’t get fired unless you killed someone; and … Continue reading →

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Should I Have a Cup of Coffee, Or Kill Myself?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by lthibault11

The title of this blog is meant to be humourous; I feel I should say that right off the bat.  It has nothing to do with a dark state of mind, or a morose desire to end it all.  Despite some … Continue reading →

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Something About The Rain

Posted on September 14, 2012 by lthibault11

As I sit on my window seat watching and listening to the rain fall I am completely overcome by a sense of utter peacefulness.   A serene calmness of the purest form that wraps itself around me without fail, without expectations and without … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention To The Here and Now

Posted on September 2, 2012 by lthibault11

My sister and I decided to go for a hike in the Gatineau Park this morning.  We are very lucky to live so close to the Park with its rich ecosystems, wild life, and truly amazing vistas.  We ended up at … Continue reading →

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A Wedding, A Reception, And An Introvert

Posted on August 28, 2012 by lthibault11

I had a hugely busy few days a couple of weeks ago.  As a hard-core introvert, I generally work really hard to keep my calendar free of big social events whenever possible..  There is nothing like seeing a blank calendar, free … Continue reading →

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The Power of Fear

Posted on July 12, 2012 by lthibault11

There is nothing that will put the brakes on major life decisions faster than fear.  FEAR.  It is the one thing that will get in the way of anything new and untried that you might be contemplating.  It doesn’t matter what it … Continue reading →

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Closer To Fine

Posted on July 5, 2012 by lthibault11

“Iwent to the doctor, I went to the mountains I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain There’s more than one answer to these questions Pointing me in crooked line The less I seek my source for some definitive … Continue reading →

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