After teaching Anatomy and Physiology for thirteen years, it was enlightening to discover that the different parts of the brain are why men act and think differently than women. It gave me hope for a better understanding of why
“If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content” ⁓ Leo Tolstoy
“Perfectionism: a personality trait characterized by a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others’ evaluations.” ⁓Wikipedia I am addicted to the pursuit of perfectionism. I have an internal program
No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted!
Cobbled together are excerpts from my morning’s contemplative reading: “Have you ever wondered why kindness matters in a time where positivity often takes a backseat to the negativity we hear on a daily basis?” “It’s easy to recognize the
“Flops are a part of life’s menu and I’ve never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses”
When I get passionate about something, I am driven to experience it. Unfortunately I’ve had a failure or two in my lifetime. For example, there were my many fruitless attempts to play an instrument which included the clarinet, the drums
Save the date!
Friday- May 17 th 7 pm The Wondering Spirit–169 Shaker Rd-East Longmeadow, Ma For more information call 413-224-1008 Bring a donation for Thomas J O’Connor and have a chance to win a free book or a statue of Tara,
“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” ~ Naomi Williams
During my morning contemplation, I thought about the power of gratitude and how it can change your life. It is the single most powerful source of inspiration that any person can tap into if you simply stop and pay
Big Red: Showcased in WriteAngles Journal, an online publication of WriteAngles, Inc.
LESSONS FROM BIG RED by Ellie Dias It’s an ominous sight. It’s red, incredibly red, and huge. It’s packed to the hilt and looks as if it’s going to explode on contact. For the first time, I see it fully
“A sparkling kaleidoscope of the places and people in the Himalayas. A trip into the unknown and the soul.”
“Dias takes us along on her trip of a lifetime to the three kingdoms of the Himalayas: Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet. What starts out as a serious, spiritual journey, soon dissolves into an often-humorous struggle between her desire to live
Come on over for an hour of humor and adventure!
Don’t miss Ellie’s interactive talk with photographs and video clips about her debut novel inspired by a solo journey to Himalayan villages, farms and jungles of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet. Her story combines personal lessons, adventure, travel, growth, and humor. Seeking to experience
A Return to My Teaching Roots: STCC Biology Department
I will be at Springfield Technical Community College’s Biology Book Club presenting an interactive talk with photographs and video clips about my debut novel inspired by a solo journey to Himalayan villages, farms and jungles of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet.