The Ladder of Life


Welcome to my Blog. I am an Investment Advisor living and working in Port Alberni, but just as importantly, I am a wife, mother, volunteer, and an active and supportive community member. I believe we can all take charge of our destiny, our future, with the proper mind-set, sense of direction, goals and tenacity to attain what we dream about. Think of your life as a ladder, with the steps numbered one through ten. The top of the steps represents the best possible life we can have, while the bottom is the worst. Where do you feel you personally stand at this point in your life? Where would you like to stand? I believe we all have the power to get to that top step, and I hope that some of the blog posts in the weeks and months to come, will inspire you to get there.

Saturday 22 December 2012

The Best Gifts are Free || Port Alberni and West Coast Vancouver Island Investment Advisor

Christmas is a beautiful, colourful and festive time of year.  All over the world there are imaginative and colourful decorations in homes and in stores, and we are bombarded with all sorts of advertisements for and displays of gifts you can purchase. It can be a very expensive time of year!  But when you stop to think of all the gifts you've received over the years, I'm sure you'd agree, that truthfully, the best gifts in life are free.  This Christmas you can give a gift to someone that won’t cost you a penny!  Here are some suggestions:


  • The gift of love can be demonstrated with a hug, a kiss and a warm “I Love You”.  Hug your friends, your kids, your loved ones and let them know how much you love them.  This is the greatest gift of all – and it’s free!
  • Put a smile on your face and use kind words with everyone you greet, especially people who seem hurried, harried and frazzled.  They probably need it the most!  When someone is having a bad day, there’s nothing better than having someone smile at them to make them feel better. 
  • Make time in your busy schedule to spend some quiet, uninterrupted time with someone you care about.  This precious gift of your time will be deeply appreciated by the recipient, making them feel special just knowing that you have set aside some time for them.
  • When you see someone sitting all alone and looking lonely, make an effort to talk to them.  Some people are overwhelmed by sad circumstances and feel all alone in the world.  They can gain strength just from having someone listen to them.  When you make an effort to talk to someone, it makes them feel as though you care.
  • Volunteer for a local charitable organization.  You will be helping the less fortunate.
  • The gift of knowledge is another priceless gift you can share with someone.  It is a gift that will live forever because as you pass on your skill or knowledge to someone else, be assured that they too, will share the knowledge some day with someone else.
  • The gift of comfort is one that comes in all sorts of ways.  Hold someone’s hand when they need it, bring a sick neighbour or friend a warm meal, cuddle an unhappy child, buy a cup of coffee for a co-worker, or just tell someone you care.  You will make people feel special and loved.

Christmas is a time for loving, sharing and spreading kindness.  If we all did this, we will know true joy and peace at this beautiful time of year.  Here are some Christmasy photos  to get you into the spirit of loving and giving.

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