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Living Life Over Cancer
Betty Jean Aucoin
- Jun 10
- 2 min
"The Impact of Vitamin F: Why Friendship is Vital for Our Well-being"
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” E. Roosevelt I took time away from...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- May 15
- 2 min
Finding Dimes and Signs from Above!
Today I found a dime just lying on the ground, I know in my heart of hearts it is more than what I found. The dime came from Heaven, an...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- May 8
- 1 min
"McHappy Day! Supporting Ronald McDonald's Houses across Canada."
“Because when I look at you, I can feel it. And I look at you and I’m home.” Finding Nemo Today is McHappy Day! McHappy Days celebrates...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- May 5
- 2 min
"Self-care for Teacher Assistants: Fanning the warmth of the fire within them."
I had the opportunity to teach a self-care class to 60 teaching assistants. Teaching assistants are frontline staff who provide support...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 27
- 2 min
"Don't Watch the Clock; Do what it does keep going!" S. Levenson
The flow of time is beyond our control; it neither stops nor speeds up based on our desires. Time continues its march forward regardless...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 26
- 2 min
I Will Leave a Light On for You! Stars On Ice 2024!
Rain comes following an endless drought To wash away the remnants of all your doubt I hope that you'll see me looking out. A million...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 25
- 1 min
"Embracing the Power of Now: Finding Hope in Living in the Present"
Today is my scheduled 3-month CT scan. If the scans are as positive as I feel, then good news ahead. Unfortunately, with cancer one...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 23
- 1 min
"Hello Tuesday. Thank you for this Sunshine Filled Day."
I woke up! That alone is a blessing. It is an even greater blessing when the sun shines. Sunshine will be at the top of my list of...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 18
- 2 min
"Self-Care Spaces: How Tranquil Spaces Can Support Grounding, Calm, and Healing"
I AM GROUNDED My spirit is grounded deep in the earth. I am calm, strong, centred, and peaceful. I am able to let go of fear and trust...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Getting Back in the Swim: Overcoming Challenges after a Long Hiatus
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. - Zig Ziglar Life, as demonstrated by nature, is characterized by duality. To...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 8
- 1 min
What impact does a Solar Eclipse have on our life's journey?
Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally won. Then you flew your Learjet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Apr 7
- 2 min
"Yoga and Mala Beads: The Perfect Way to Celebrate a 40th Birthday"
Celebrating Nicki's 40th birthday with these beautiful women was an honour. Nikki is a mother of three boys, two of whom are twins, and...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 26
- 2 min
"Unleashing Your Inner Strength: You Are Stronger Than You Think"
"I always thought I just wanted to look good until I realized what it felt like to be strong." As the principal of South Queen's Middle...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 20
- 2 min
"Embracing Mindfulness: Living in the Moment Celebrating Wins"
"Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat." M. Forbes When I was 41, I suffered from a frozen shoulder for a year. An ultrasound...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Friday Reflection: "What have I done to support myself in becoming the person I love?"
This morning, I spent some time reflecting on the 98 posts I have created for this site. My 100th post on “Living Over Cancer” will be...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 10
- 2 min
"Finding Strength in Faith: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Life."
May your Sunday be filled with abundant blessings, light, love, and faith. Just like love, faith is a verb. Throughout our lives, we...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Happy International Women's Day!
A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey. But a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Don't Worry, Be Happy: Cause Every Thing is Gonna Be Alright!
On August 2, we received confirmation that I had stage IV breast cancer with bone metastases. At that moment, life changed. I went into...
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Betty Jean Aucoin
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Hello March 2024! Nice to Meet You.
The deep roots never doubt that spring will come! - M. Rubin In honour of the arrival of March and the transition from winter to spring,...
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