Nearly 30 years ago, after organizing a series of successful events, someone who continually criticized and tried to control my efforts called me a porcupine with my quills out when I stopped entertaining his criticism. Only recently did I realize how this experience contributed to years of self-doubt, keeping me from celebrating my wins. A personal journey of Self-Awareness, recognizing old patterns, and strengthening Self-Leadership.

Last week I 'dropped in' to an Emotional Fitness session being run by one of our instructors. Included in our sharing was a discussion about the use of 'Dreamtime' - one of our nine steps. A fascinating and insightful conversation which produced some creative ways of helping the dreamer make sense of the images and events in their dream.

Like many others, I watched President Zelenskyy address the joint meeting of Congress in the US. I was struck by how a man who, a few short years ago, was an actor playing the role of a president, has become, in reality, a president whom the world admires above almost any other. Here is someone who has transformed the horror of what is going on in his country into a beacon of light for all who value liberty, personal security and freedom of expression. He is the epitome of so