Wednesday 29 September 2021

Persevering even in simple goals
 leads to achieving great personal milestones.
  - Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles

Monday 27 September 2021

Friday 24 September 2021

Patience without action leads to a passive life. 
 Patience with perseverance leads to us fulfilling our goals.  
- Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles

Wednesday 22 September 2021

The greatest secret to longevity is to always keep busy,
devoting our time to activities we love. 
 - Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles

Monday 20 September 2021

Friday 17 September 2021

September 17, 2021 Chautauqua


Beth's Ponderings

   Have you noticed the world seems to be getting crazier and crazier?  So much so, that it’s getting harder to know what is really going on, and whom you can trust. 

   And on that note, we are on the eve of a federal election, and I sincerely hope you all vote.  Whether you agree that we should be having an election now or not, and whether you agree with the candidates or not, we all need to do our civic duty and vote.  While we are interested in the party leaders and what they stand for, it is even more important to vote for the best local representative for your riding - not to make sure a particular party does or doesn’t get elected (that strategy usually tends to backfire) - so that local issues can be acknowledged and addressed.  Besides, only by voting do you have a legitimate right to complain afterwards if things don’t go the way you want.

   And it’s the same for the municipal elections which will be held next month.  There is still time to submit nomination papers if you feel called to run for office.  Though, running for office is much more than just running to make sure a certain-so-in-so doesn’t get elected, or to put your own agenda forward, it’s about working to make the whole municipality a better place for all citizens.  If you don’t feel called to run for office, than still take part in the process by voting for your next council.

   We may grumble and complain about elections, for various reasons, but the alternative of having no elections, and therefore no say, is by far much worse.

Beth 

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Wednesday 15 September 2021

It is your mind more than anything else
 that determines the quality of your life,
 and it is your energy more than anything else
 that determines the state of your mind. 
 - Rajshree Patel

Monday 13 September 2021

Friday 10 September 2021

Body thrives on motion, doing, and acting.  
Your system is meant to be physically dynamic...
When the body is highly active, you find yourself with an abundance of energy...
Mind needs relaxation, stillness, and effortlessness in order to function at its peak...
Mind thrives on less trying and less holding on. 
 - Rajshree Patel

Wednesday 8 September 2021

There's no such thing as a "noun" when we get right down to it,
because everything is actually a process.
 ~ Eileen Day McKusick

Monday 6 September 2021

Friday 3 September 2021

September 3, 2021 Chautauqua


Beth's Ponderings

   Well, life is certainly changing - almost feels like it racing out  of control, to be truthful.

   First off, how can it be September already?!  Where is the year go?  Just a reminder to be careful when driving around schools as the kids are back in class.

   Secondly, I did finish and send in the proposal to the gallery that I mentioned last time, and I’m still waiting to hear back.  On a lark, because I saw another Call to Artists for another, smaller, gallery, I send off a second proposal the same day (which was much simpler compared with the first as I wasn’t required to submit as much information).  Two days later I heard back that the second proposal was accepted!!!!  I will know more after September 14th, after staff return from holidays.

   I honestly have no idea where this new direction will take me, but it will be an adventure, no matter what happens.

Beth 

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   Whether you've enjoyed reading The Chautauqua from the first issue over 19 years ago, are a brand new reader, or somewhere in between, I sincerely hope that The Chautauqua has enriched your life, as much as it has enriched mine publishing it.  If you would like to help ensure it continues to enrich others like yourself, I ask you to please consider making a donation to The Chautauqua. There are three methods available: 

Mail a cheque or money order (made out to Beth Richardson – Chautauqua) to Box 261 Mirror, AB T0B 3C0 

E-transfer to thechautauqua@gmail.com 

PayPal at https://paypal.me/thechautauqua (note: you will need to sign into PayPal first, and then specify the amount) 

   Your support and kindness is always greatly appreciated, and I look forward to continuing to bring joy and inspiration to you with each issue. Thank you so much and have a marvellous day!

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Wednesday 1 September 2021