I grew up mostly in Ontario, Canada where I studied theatre and acting, religion and spirituality, writing for non-fiction, fantasy, and film, as well as music theory and a wide variety of musical instruments.

Immensely diverse, I have earned critical praise as a writer, stage actress, vocalist, public speaker, artist, and musician. My writing has been published in Equinox and Glow Magazine, on Beliefnet.com, in four separate anthologies, and has even been heard on the radio.

My pleasant manner with people, proficient organizational skills, and efficient project management make me coveted in many fields. I have spent the past two years focusing my studies on self-improvement topics; relationship and communication skills, conflict resolution, anger management, boundary setting, assertiveness, and pattern changing. I am currently focusing my skills on strengthening my community.

I love to travel and have been across Canada, Switzerland, England, and lived in Italy for nearly a year. I enjoy reading, dancing, photography and photo art, swimming, horseback riding, and snuggling with my cat in front of a movie. Described as passionate, intelligent, and easy-going, I've been called an "avid adventurer" and "perpetual student of life."

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My Favourite Quote:

"The truth is that as man's real power grows and his knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower: until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do ..." - excerpt from A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula Le Guin

My passion is ...

Living fully to honour of the life God has granted me

I know too much about ...

Fear

My favorite memory ...

Read about it here: www.helium.com/tm/730508/grandmother-theater-troubled-night< /p>

Why I write ...

I love the stories that come through me

My best moment ...

Realizing that even when stripped of all beliefs and identity, I continue to Be

My inspiration ...

"The very purpose of our life is happiness, the very motion of our lives is toward happiness." - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Personal values and their importance

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One of the most vital questions I had to face was: What are my values?

First off, what the heck are values? Is that how much society thinks I'm worth? Is there an exchange rate on me if I leave the country? No, no. Values define what we do and why we do them. They are the beliefs most important to us. They define who we are.

Which is what made this question so important to me. If I don't know what's important to me - what makes me who I am - then how will I ever be the person I want to be? How will I be able to surround myself with people of like mind and spirit? So, I sat do...

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