Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Gods, Goddesses and Mentors

I spent some time this weekend with some great friends, all of whom I love and respect very much.  While I tend to be the one, due to age and experience, that they seek advice from, I found myself needing their wisdom this time.

I have used the term "mentor" mutiple times in both my work and personal life.  One gal, while we sipped cocktails and soaked up the sun, was once an intern under my guidance.  As drops beaded off our glasses, my questions continued as we quenched our thirst. She was mentor, I was the one needing her knowledge.

 It sparked my curiousity, where did mentor come from? 

So look it up dear readers.  Greek in origin, "Mentor" was friend and companion to Odysseus, who took over the role of "guide" to Telemachus, Odysseus's son, when he left for battle during the Trojan War.  The Goddess "Athena" aided in the care of Telemachus, by disguising herself as "Mentor" to impart her wisdom.

A mentor guides, shares knowledge and in my experience truly cares about nurturing and celebrating other's successes, not their own.

So support each other, love each other, and help someone who may be struggling for answers.
xo vagi

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Let's Help One of Our Own

In my small Northern ON community, something amazing has happened.  A friend, a fellow mother, a great woman has achieved academic success and recognition - now she just needs one thing:  $$$.

Her work is so complex and cutting edge in the field of mental illness, that it makes my head spin.

Terry Lee's chance to attend Oxford cannot be a dream, we need to rally to make it a reality.

Please read and donate - every little bit helps.
http://www.saultstar.com/2013/05/14/grandmother-seeks-help-to-study-schizophrenia-causes-overseas

We need to help on of our own. 

peace and love all,
vagi

Monday, May 13, 2013

Ladies Best Friend


My Girl

On May 13,2013 and my partner and I had to to take the lovely girl pictured above for that horrible one-way visit to the vet's office.  It is something you never wish for, but will most certainly happen, that is unfortunately life.

My life, however, has been filled with amazing moments with that 4-legged creature pictured above.  We have protected infant children, thrown a frisbee, scaled "mountains" and whispered secrets.  There were no rules, no one to answer too, just ourselves.

I will never have a companion like Zoe, she was a one and only and I miss her.

xo vagi