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Here it is, April! An energizing time, a time of rebirth and renewal. And for me, a month where I've been reminded regularly about the passing of time! My eldest son turns 30 this week, my baby 29 in 3 weeks. It amazes me how quickly time has passed.

It seems like just a year or two ago that I witnessed the birth of my first grandchild, Serena. Yet she turned 5 last month, and we are all awaiting the arrival of her new brother or sister next month. It seems like yesterday Dawn told me she was pregnant; I am reminded how quickly time passes as I watch her belly grow!

And it was time for the Sun Run in Vancouver, so I hopped on the bus for my annual trip with 52 like-minded Sun Run participants and we headed to join 47,000 others to do the run. Lots of fun!

I had the honour and pleasure of facilitating a day-long workshop with eighteen incredible people, mainly seniors, helping them determine the vision, mission, and next steps for the Rec and Wellness Centre. Their clarity, commitment, determination and dedication to the Centre and the community is truly inspiring. Some of these people were in their 80s, incredibly vital, being of service to others in a big way. And do they know how to have fun! It was a great day!

It has been a month where I've had to re-evaluate where I'm spending my time. There are so many wonderful things happening, and I want to be part of so much. There are only 7 days in a week, so sometimes things overlap. (My sons tell me I keep myself too busy, and spread myself too thin, yet I love all that I do). I had to determine what was most important to me. And I realized that I overcommitted myself. There is a coaches conference in a couple of weeks I put a deposit on last summer to attend. There will be wonderful people there, and lots of opportunity for growth, laughter, fun and friendship- things I love! But I was feeling overwhelmed at the amount of weekends I've been away from home, and realized for me what I needed is a weekend free to be me- alone or with my family.

One consistent issue with my clients is time management- making time for the things that are most important- saying no to things that aren't and yes to things that are. And sometimes it's saying no to the yes things!

When I look at my major values- connection, intimacy, lifelong learning- they are all met in very positive ways at the Coaches conference. So it was an immediate 'yes' to me to attend. Yet, all the other weekend events I've been doing also said yes to me. So what I was intuiting was a no- too many weekends away, needing a weekend just to be.

While I know I will miss a great weekend with some great people, I will benefit more because I listened to myself, and gave myself the gift of time, the gift of that weekend to just be- with or without family, whatever I choose in the moment.

My challenge to you this month is to give more thought to how you spend your time. Ask yourself how important is it to you to be doing something? Before you say yes or no, ask yourself, 'If I say yes to this, what am I saying no to? and ' If I say no to this, what am I saying yes to?' Then listen...

This section is for you to share an inspirational quote, story, website- whatever you choose!

Tracey Virtue sent me this, along with this comment: "I thought you might think this story is interesting. I think it shows how we can touch so many people's lives yet sometimes never know how big an impact a small action we take will affect others. Thanks for touching my life and being an inspiration!"
Thank you for touching my life Tracey!

Irish Luck
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved.

"I want to repay you," said the nobleman. "You saved my son's life."

"No, I can't accept payment for what I did," the Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel.

"Is that your son?" the nobleman asked.
"Yes," the farmer replied proudly.
"I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy. If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of." And that he did. Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin.

Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia.
What saved his life this time? Penicillin.

The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill.
His son's name?
Sir Winston Churchill

I am Norma Reid, a Certified Executive Coach, and owner of From Dreams to Reality Success Coaching. My dream is to help you fulfill your professional and personal goals and live the rich, full life you are meant to! Reawaken to your magnificence! If you aren't where you want to be in your life, call me!

Thank you once again for letting me share part of your journey with you. Until next time, enjoy the incredible wonder and beauty this time of year blesses us with! If you haven't taken the time to play lately, add some playtime to your daytimer and your life! Let your spirit soar and make it incredible!

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