I’m combining weeks five and six into one blog. Enjoy!
WEEK 5 and 6
31. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
My union went on strike several years ago and a strike-seasoned colleague said to me: “This is an experience you’re going to appreciate.” I thought my colleague was crazy. If I wanted to experience something new, going on strike was certainly not on top of my to-do list. But afterwards – almost three weeks later – I understood what he meant. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I was yelled at by strangers, almost run over and questioned by several people, including some co-workers who were still working. But, having gone through the experience I am a stronger person. I discovered different strengths and developed a new level of empathy. I literally walked a mile in someone else’s shoes and decided I would always choose to become informed before making a judgment on anyone else’s actions.
32. Greatest lesson you’ve learned?
Be yourself. Life is too short to be anyone else.
33. If there was only one season year round, which would you choose to live in?
I’m a big fan of fall. To me it has the best of everything: nice weather – not too hot or too cold, no bugs so it’s pleasant for hiking, and it’s pretty darn beautiful as well.
34. If money wasn’t an object, what would you do with your life?
I would retire tomorrow and focus on projects like PeopleOfBarrie.com. I would divide my time between Barrie and Barry’s Bay (at the cottage).
35. Favourite book and why?
I really enjoyed Life by Keith Richards. I like the Rolling Stones but wouldn’t consider myself a big fan. Someone lent me the book and I didn’t have anything else to read during a snow day and, I couldn’t put it down. It was entertaining, humble and filled with a number of great anecdotal stories about a number of musicians. It compelled me to read more about Marianne Faithfull.
36. What would you try if you had no fear?
I want to try sky diving. And, I’m working up to it.
37. What does being happy mean to you?
I was injected with a huge dose of happy last night (Feb. 2) in Toronto in the pit at the Bruce Springsteen show. Being happy for me simply means being with someone I love, doing something I love and just soaking in the joy that combination creates.
WEEK
6
38. What’s your why? (life purpose)
I’m
still trying to figure this out! I’ve never been much of a career person – I’ve
enjoyed every place I’ve worked because of the people with whom I’ve had the
pleasure to work. That being said, I would like to think my life’s purpose is
to bring joy into the lives of those who surround me.
39. You’re granted three wishes. What are
they?
Here goes . . . pretty predictable :)
- Win enough money so I could do all the things I want to do, and help others achieve that as well
- The ability to play music by ear
- To have a lasting, committed relationship with someone who loves me unconditionally
40. What makes a good person?
Empathy,
compassion, honesty, openness, authenticity, and the ability to listen
mindfully.
41. What would you do different if you were
reborn?
I
would probably learn as much as I could at an earlier age since we are such
sponges at that age. I would focus on learning musical theory to help me become
a more accomplished musician and I would try to learn French or some other
language. I would also try not to put a lot of emphasis on other people’s
opinions and to trust my own intuition.
42. When taking your last breath in life,
what do you hope to remember?
I
would like to remember that I did my best to extend love unconditionally to everyone
around me and how much I was loved in return.
43. If your doctor gave you a year to live,
what would you do or achieve?
I
think I would just spend time with the people I love. Plan a few short trips
and spend a few months at the cottage.
44. What do you like most about yourself?
I’m
an excellent hugger and have a pretty positive outlook on life.
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