Learning, building, mentoring.
Question 1: How do I want to celebrate this year? Based on my energy and intention. Completing another trip around the sun has brought a deeper sense of clarity around how I choose to celebrate milestones. Every year I find myself with this dilemma: to celebrate or not to celebrate? I enjoy gathering with people,... Continue Reading →
We're in the heart of summer. You may be among those wishing it was over. Dealing with heatwaves, sweating, sticky body parts, and sleepless nights. You may be among those who wish it would last forever. Endless sunny days, taking every gust of wind while walking by the seaside, having cold drinks while sitting at... Continue Reading →
Generalmente no me anima cocinar ni entrenar. Sin embargo, cada vez que preparo una buena comida en casa o termino de hacer una sesión de entrenamiento bien completa, me siento satisfecha, realizada. La disciplina no es algo con lo que me entendiese en mi juventud, especialmente porque en mi casa se usaba la palabra para... Continue Reading →
Caught between a peaceful life in Estonia and the heavy noise of global pain, I went on a quest for 'active hope.' This is a story about finding the little parts of the world where one soul can still make a difference."
El tiempo no borraNo lo creoPero sí nos deja cambiar dolor por aceptaciónSi nos damos tiempoLa aceptación se convierte en una nueva habilidadLa habilidad de cambiar dolor por sonrisas El tiempo a veces se nos mezclaY lloramosO reímosO dudamos de dónde estamos El tiempo sigue sin detenerseY nosotros intentamos devolverlo. DetenerloPero el cansancio nos empujaY... Continue Reading →
How ironic, I think in hindsight. I am home, making myself breakfast. I try, for the umpteenth time, to draw a heart of milk in my coffee. Some sort of shape comes out. It's imperfect. It works as a reminder to myself: Embrace imperfection. Life feels smoother when you do. As I am doing and... Continue Reading →
Last summer I started craving ice. Was it the temperature? That's what I thought. Then I found myself eating a whole tray of ice in the middle of winter days. By March I went for a medical checkup. I had read somewhere it could be a sign of anemia. An issue I've had before. The... Continue Reading →
One of the most unique experiences I’ve had recently as a financial mentor was when I was offered to coach a financial advisor. I was a bit afraid. The essence of my mentoring is based on the fact that financial challenges are rarely a problem of numbers, and mostly a problem of the heart. Yet,... Continue Reading →
A satisfying life is not the same as a glamorous life. It can be a good cup of coffee… It can be intellectually stimulating work… It's good times in good company… And a fine walk in the park. A satisfying life is a wealthy life. One where wealth is built in the little moments and... Continue Reading →
During at networking event yesterday which took place at a gallery the host proposed the following activity: In small groups each member would think of an important question we were grappling with in our lives or businesses. We'd then grab a number from a bag -bingo style-and head over to the painting marked with the... Continue Reading →
Maria Lasprilla 