Author Archives: catelabarrecoach

At Arm’s Length

Posted on May 15, 2013 by catelabarrecoach

I watched a short interview about Moms. The woman-on-the-street asked passers by in Manhattan, “What was the best advice your mother ever gave you?” The responses ranged from “always put on clean underwear” to “don’t EVER get married”. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Thank You Debbie Ford

Posted on February 25, 2013 by catelabarrecoach

A week ago my mentor, teacher and friend, Debbie Ford, made her final transition into the light after a long journey with cancer. Though I knew that this day comes for each of us and I knew Debbie was gravely … Continue reading →

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“Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by catelabarrecoach

I’ve been struggling lately — wondering who I am, what IS my purpose, what’s next for me. A number of life’s events converged to bring about this past year of diffusion. I was knocked flat for nine months by a … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps my A**

Posted on November 14, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I’ve given up referring to “baby steps” as something “small”. Picture this: A toddler-in-training, pulling herself up on the legs of a coffee table. Phew. Wow, that was hard. Taking a step while holding on. Venturing to let one hand … Continue reading →

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New Normal?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

Are you noticing the catch phrase “new normal”? Governors Cuomo (NY) and Christie (NJ) are using “new normal” in the aftermath of destructive tropical storm Sandy. There’s a TV show this season called The New Normal (I haven’t seen it … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late to Dance [and sing and paint]!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

My friend Donna, who is 50-something, is taking ballet lessons for the very first time. She wanted to dance as a child, but her parents couldn’t afford lessons. She enrolled in a beginner’s class for teens and adults and is … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Facebook

Posted on September 18, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

My husband and I spent a relaxing week in Maine. We visited a lighthouse, walked on a beautiful beach, went whale watching, road bikes, paddled around a salt marsh, hiked a trail, rested, reconnected and ate lobster! I chose an … Continue reading →

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Meditation and Receiving Love

Posted on July 29, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I have passed through one of the most difficult periods of my life. I questioned the purpose of my life and what it really means to love and be loved. I surrendered to being in a chrysalis of rest and … Continue reading →

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Chrysalis State of Being

Posted on June 12, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I’ve been thinking about butterflies. A friend suggested that I reflect on transmutation from her observation of the changes she is seeing in me. When I asked her to say more, she responded ‘like a butterfly’. A few days later … Continue reading →

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The Arugula Diet

Posted on May 15, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I awakened in a crabby mood this morning. No particular reason. I espouse daily gratitude, but sometimes I’m just NOT grateful. I’ve learned that if I go with the flow and ‘bitch’ for a little while, I’ll come out the … Continue reading →

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