Posts Tagged ‘life coaching’

This morning as I was getting dressed, I got hit by a star…literally!

I was pulling clothes out of my closet and a tiny, sparkly blue star fell on me.

It was one of those little stars that are put in gift bags and used as party favors. I guess it got caught on my clothes.

The falling star was a wonderful unexpected surprise and reminded me that life is a mysterious adventure and that my day can be sparkly!

I hope your day is sparkly too!

in peace & mindfulness

namaste

Zoey

wisdom coaching to set your heart on fire and soothe your soul

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all
Even if they are a cloud of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each guest has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

~~~

This is one of my favorite poems! I have found that the more I welcome every visitor, the lighter and airier my ‘house’ becomes, there is a freshness and newness with each day and it is easier to greet each visitor with laughter!  This is not to say that it has been easy!  I have found it really hard to ‘welcome’ emotional pain, or perceived wrong doings by someone close to me.  While ithasnotbeen easy, I have found a deepening sense of enrichment coming to my life.

Enjoy your day and as a guest to my blog, lets share a laugh together with this adorable child and camel! This picture I found on facebook, I don’t know who took it, however I would love to acknowledge the photographer.

in peace and mindfulness

namaste,

Zoey

coaching to set your heart on fire and soothe your soul

I’ve decided to take a year, starting now and visit as many different yoga studios as possible!

I’m going to try a variety of yoga classes in as many geographical places as my usual daily life allows and report back.

Here’s the deal. I’m a mid-life woman who loves yoga but I have never been trained in yoga nor am I an expert. I’m not a jock, although I’ve enjoyed sports and being active most of my life. I’m simply your ‘average Jane’ , a kind of rounded curvy married working mom with 3 young adult daughters who feels better when I do yoga! I am trained in body centered life coaching (as well as other types of coaching for women) so I do know the many holistic health benefits of yoga!

On to my yoga pants! I currently have 4 pairs: my original lululemon cropped capris with a back slit,, a very comfy pair of classic straight legged mid-calf brown yoga pants from Winners, a pair of long wide legged black Lulus and a pair of short above the knee black athletic shorts.

This week, I’ve already attended a Yin Yoga class at one of my favorite studios, Shanti Yoga in Tsawwassen and my plan is to go to a Semperviva or Moksha Hot Yoga class this weekend in Vancouver!

Stay tuned!

in peace & mindfulness,

namaste,

Zoey

Coaching to set your heart on fire & soothe your soul

Wishing you all a fabulous Friday and weekend!

Heres a wonderful thought for the day / weekend from ‘Daily Inspiring Quotes’

‘To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.”

Namaste

Zoey

coaching for your heart & soul

A beautiful thought for the day !

namaste

Gong Hey Fat Choy
LOVE
HEALTH
JOY
LUCK
WEALTH
WISDOM
HAPPINESS
PROSPERITY

From the ‘Peace Compassion Love’ Facebook Group

This Lunar New Year is the year of the dragon, also known as the water dragon.  The water elements cools the firery dragon and it is a time for family and community!

Vancouver’s Chinese New Year Parade is on Sunday, January 29th.

namaste,

Zoey

What a wonderful time to think about fresh new beginnings and honour our creative energy as women!

Enjoy this quote:

“The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanely sensitive. To them… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create, create, create — so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of meaning, their very breath is cut off… They must create, must pour out creation. By some strange, unknown, inward urgency they are not really alive unless they are creating.” - Pearl Buck

Enjoy your week and feel that spark of creativity!

In peace & mindfulness,

namaste,

Zoey

Words of Wisdom for Women’s Health

I generally lead a pretty busy and active life as a working mother, engaged in my life & leadership coaching work, family and personal life  skills activities.  The last couple of days, I have felt slightly ‘under the weather’ and it has been trickier to live a life in balance!

This morning, I feel so blessed and appreciative of the very simple, yet caring gesture of being served a cup of delicious, hot steaming coffee in bed.  As a woman and mom who is responsible for lots of others, it is such a wonderful treat to be ‘taken care of’!  I am usually the one caring for our family health and wellness and it is such a treat to be on the receiving end!

I am reminded of how it is the simple things in life that often have the biggest impact on our heart and soul and I feel such gratitude for the goodness of people and my family!

Enjoy your day!

Namaste,

In peace and mindfulness,

Zoey

Zoey Ryan, BSc., PCC

Life & Leadership Coach for  Working Women

coaching to bring more heart & soul to a healthy life & work

Probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do as a working mother was leave my daughters when they were sick! I would dread cold and flu season and the balancing act required to maintain family health and life and work balance without guilt!

When sick, all my kids wanted to do was snuggle up with mommy but mommy often had additional priorities.

Here are 3 family health survival tips for maintaining work life balance for working women during cold & flu season.

1. Plan ahead: early in Fall stock up on healthy frozen meals and soups, cold & flu medications and remedies, herbal teas, hot packs and quiet time activities.

2. Know your work policies: check policies in advance regarding ‘leave’ to care for a family member. Good organizations either have paid family leave or are flexible about having employees use their own sick time to stay home with a sick little one.

3. Have a back up child care plan: put your plan in place before you need it! Confirm with your partner, grandparents, favorite relatives or trusted friends that they can provide additional help and support if either you or your child is ill.

In peace, health and mindfulness,

Zoey

Life & Leadership Coach for Working Women

Happy Diwali, October 26, 2011

Diwali, or ‘festival of lights’ is celebrated by many people around the world, particularly in South Asia and signifies, among other things, the triumph of good over evil.

It is customary to light candles and share sweets and snacks with family and friends to celebrate Diwali. Enjoy some special time today with your family and friends.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

In peace, light & mindfulness,

Zoey