KINDNESS
© Jeannine Ouellette

Great things are done when men and mountains meet. This quote from poet William Blake embodies the spirit and foundation of generosity. Whether we are on the giving end or on the receiving end, kindness carries such potential for greatness that it can change a life.

Where does kindness begin?

In every part of the world, people take care of their loved ones, fulfill professional obligations, volunteer their time for charitable causes, help out neighbours and friends, are there for each other. Kindness is a strong bond among people. Caring means that we are paying attention to the world around us…

DREAMS AND GOALS
© Jeannine Ouellette

The pursuit of goals and dreams is a truth-seeking journey, a voyage of self-discovery where we become aware of purpose, joy and plenitude. The state of grace that comes from reaching a goal or realizing a dream is deeply connected to our Life’s Work.

Instinctively, cognitively, we know there is a difference between a dream and a goal. Beyond knowing, we need to translate this knowledge into ways of doing. A dream is the intention, a destination; a goal is the action that brings the intention to life and turns it into something real — the distance between our dreams and our reality is measured in goals.