Category Archives: Do What You Love

A Big, Huge, Warm Thank You!!!

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As I’m writing to you, I’m trying to find just the right words to express my gratitude to you. You know, there are no true profound words that can describe

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Interview with Papa Jaime Jamarillo: The Secret to Living a Life with Passion

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Jaime Jaramillo , or Papa Jaime as he is better known in his country Colombia, is an example that one person can make a difference! Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990, he has devoted the last 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Top 4 Secrets to Building Trust and Achieving Success

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I never expected to be writing about lessons learned from a hair stylist. But, my last visit at a hair salon in Colombia was probably one of my most enlightening and educational experiences. Rossy had turned the downstairs of her … Continue reading →

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If You Don’t Like It, Walk Away and Change It

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As I write this, I am sitting with a spectacular view of the mountains in Manizales, Colombia. A few weeks ago, something happened that almost changed my being here. I was supposed to spend 5 days visiting a friend in … Continue reading →

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I Was Blind, Now I Can See

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It was the first morning after completing a 3 days trek in the Colca Canyon. Back in my apartment in Arequipa, getting out of bed was ‘mission impossible’. I could hear my muscles saying, “Are you kidding me? You don’t … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is Good for the Soul

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From a very young age, one of the first phrases my parents taught me was “Thank you!” Every time people came to visit and brought me a gift, as I held the gift in my hands getting ready to run … Continue reading →

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Interview with Eliana Tardio: Raising 2 kids with Down Syndrome and Finding Wonder in the World

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Eliana is the mom of two children both with Down syndrome. She is a public relations professional, a family resource specialist, a published author as well as a well known international bilingual blogger. Writing in English and Spanish to raise … Continue reading →

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Your Road is the Only Road to Success

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I have stayed in many hostels traveling across Europe and South America. Ventana Sur in Santiago is by far, the best hostel I have stayed in. It was recommended to me by a friend. “You will love it,” he said, … Continue reading →

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Focus on Your Strengths and Live Your Passion

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So, why start by focusing on our strengths rather than our weaknesses? In the words of Albert Einstein: Everyone is a genius, but, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole … Continue reading →

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Starting Over After 60: A Woman’s Unexpected Life Journey

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The last post featured a woman’s life lessons learned during the time she spent beside her dying husband’s side. You might prefer to start reading about why Rita was faced to make a life changing decision at 62 years old … Continue reading →

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