Hello/Goodbye
Is it just me or has 2010 somehow turned into THE year for a whole lotta people? More than ever, I keep bumping into people who are transforming their lives, fulfilling long-held dreams, and basically making their lives EPIC. Did I miss a memo or did we perhaps all arrive at this epiphany individually? Maybe I missed an episode of Oprah… Regardless, since the start of this year, I sensed 2010 would be an important year of transition for me, my business, and my dreams.
And it certainly is turning out that way.
To everything there is a season. ~ The Byrds (originally from the Book of Ecclesiastes)
I strongly believe that my voice, passion and gifts are infinite. There is no expiration date on my inherent value to building a better world. That much I know. However, I strongly believe that “to everything there is a season” and that it is possible to reach a point with projects or clients at which the value I can offer is no longer optimal.
I very much like what Danielle LaPorte has to say about her own work credo.
1. Be useful. If your stuff is not 100% about utility, practicality or wisdom, then…
2. Be inspiring. If you’re not flush with inspiration, passion, motivation, then at least….
3. Be entertaining.
I believe utility is paramount. Over the course of a work relationship, needs change and must be fulfilled with new spirit and perspectives and skill sets. Since March, I have felt myself be pulled in a new direction. Who is doing the pulling is a matter of perspective but suffice it to say, an important decision surfaced. As of the end of September 2010, I will be proud to pass the flame along to the next torchbearer of the Children’s Health & Environment Partnership of Manitoba.
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Seuss
Since February 2008, I have held a part-time contract with the Partnership as founding Secretariat Director and unofficially worked with this group since 2006 in helping to transition the former Children’s Environmental Health Project into a formal, multi-stakeholder partnership.
I have passionately and diligently pursued the Partnership’s mandate to advance the state of children’s environmental health in Manitoba. Providing partnership development and non-profit management expertise to such a worthy initiative has helped me to grow and iNSPiRED PRACTiCE to blossom. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with children’s health advocates who daily strive to create environments that support the healthy development of future generations to deservedly fulfill every ounce of their human potential.
All I can truly say to these awesome individuals – with a big smile and brimming heart – is thank you so very much for allowing me to walk this road with you.
Because God never slams a door in your face without opening a box of Girl Scout cookies… (Or so says, Elizabeth Gilbert.)
This fall, I will embark on a new adventure. (You didn’t think I was done, did you? Ha! Not even close.) This new adventure will take me to my own personal rockstar status and well…I absolutely can’t wait!
Check back here in mid-August for a special ANNOUNCEMENT that I imagine will make the hearts of many fabulous people around the world sing out loud.
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