RE-DEFINING SUCCESS: Woos and Woes

Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.

14.8.08

I learned a new word today

Repass.

Definition: The gathering that occurs after a burial ceremony has taken place. Al & I spent the morning calling funeral homes about cremation fees and such. Then we made our phone rounds to a few restaurants where we could have the REPASS after Dad's memorial service.

While memorial services provide formal rites of death, a REPASS "demonstrates the continuity of life even in the face of death."

New word for me. Repass.

[On another note, we've been unable to keep up with working out regularly for a while now what with all that's been going on with Dad. So I try to catch yoga on FIT TV when I can. And the 30-minute yoga sessions have forced me to take a moment to sit still & breathe. Namaste.]