Deborah Bullock
Inspiration. Encouragement. Empowerment.
The purpose of my blog is to share insights into personal transformation. No matter what age, don’t settle for a life path that doesn’t flow.
Your time in a cocoon is up.
Your wings are ready.
There are so many influencers in our life that stimulate who and what we want to be when we grow up. Why then do we end up with dead end lives with our dream life a distant memory?
The three main reasons I have found we are taken off course: Life, Self-Doubt, and Procrastination.
In my blogs let me inspire you with real life examples of how you can set aside obstacles and start moving toward your dream life.
The Solution To A Problem Is In The Seed
"When you blame and criticize others, you are avoiding some truth about yourself." - Deepak Chopra The saying ‘you can’t see the forest for the trees’ has been around a long time. What does it really mean? It means, you're not able to understand a situation fully...
Don’t Settle … Regret Is A Nasty Ghost
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” - Steve Jobs There’s a lovely scene towards the end of the 1989 Ron Howard movie, Parenthood. In it, Gil’s (Steve Martin) grandmother tells a story about the time when she was nineteen and went on a...
Failure Puts The Brightest Light On The Real Problem
"It's not failure it's unfinished success." Now for a timely commercial… “Start the new year right with one of the best New Year's resolutions and good-for-you goals that will get you psyched to make it your best year ever.” Every new year there is a tsunami of...
Did A Grinch Steal Your Christmas?
The Grinch has no love for anyone but himself so his heart is empty. “I wouldn't touch you with a Thirty-nine and a half foot pole. You're a 3 decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!” On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green,...
Life Is The Sh*ts – When You’re Emotionally Constipated
Have you ever just randomly started crying because you’ve been holding in all of these emotions and pretending to be happy for way too long? Sometimes life can feel like a cold toilet seat in the middle of the night. Something you have to deal with but makes the job...
How Close Can You Get To The Cliff’s Edge Without Falling Off?
Do you agree with the following statement? “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you can see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” - Kurt Vonnegut You may see all and experience all but is that what you...
Don’t Let Your Flame Go Dim
"Discouragement is not from God." - Ignatius of Loyola Are you frustrated with life not turning out the way you wanted? Do you seem to get a closed door on everything you are trying to accomplish? Is the flame inside that once gave you vitality and a will to live...
Conquer The Beast Within
"When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say “why me” just say “try me”." - Dwayne Johnson The Bible story of David and Goliath is found in the book of Samuel in the Old Testament. The story is a key Christian teaching about faith, courage, commitment, and...
Don’t Jump In A Hole
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin A MAN FELL IN A HOLE and couldn’t get out. A businessman went by and the man called out for help. The businessman threw him some money and told him to buy himself a ladder. But the man could not...
You Don’t Bite Into Something You Don’t Like Unless You Are Really Hungry
"Desperate times breed desperate measures." - William Shakespeare My husband expressed recently in delight that “food tastes so much better when you are hungry”. This got me thinking, he is probably right. No matter what food it is. There are surveys sometimes...
Finding Calm In The Middle Of A Storm
“Some place where there isn’t any trouble. Do you believe there is such a place, Toto? There must be.” - Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz The Eye, the hurricane's center, is a relatively calm, generally clear area of sinking air and light winds. The winds usually do not...
Don’t Waste Time On Things That Don’t Serve You
Don’t waste your time or time will waste you. “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don't much care where—” said Alice. “Then it doesn't matter which way you go,” said...
Marley’s Ghost, The Chains That Bind Us
As Christmas passes for another year, I reflect on some of the long time, and well-loved Christmas movies. Marley was dead – the first line of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens – is probably the most famous opening of a classic Christmas story. I watched Scrooge...
Becoming Real
“He said you become; it takes a long time. That is why it does not happen often to people that break easily or have sharp edges or have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real most of your hair has been loved off and your eyes drop out, and you get...
Find Your Lane
The last one that parked here is still missing. Parking Lots were meant to be temporary spots. They were never meant to be permanent parking spaces. Extended stays were only for broken down vehicles until they were removed. Are you stuck? Are you stuck in a parking...
A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
God sometimes takes us into troubled waters. Not to drown us but to cleanse us. They say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Your Life On A Grid If you put your life on a grid... Point A, where you are now ... Let’s imagine your life sucks in...
Sometimes … Stupid Hurts
"Sometimes there's just something where the stupid is so bad that it hurts: not just the inability to see the forest for the trees but a concentration upon the twig at the expense of the branch." - Adam Smith Institute. Is it my fault? Why do we have the inability to...
Don’t Be A Victim Of Your Mistakes
Don't be a victim of your mistakes. Don’t be a victim of your own mind. As we go through life as spirits living a human experience, we learn by trial and error. If we liken ourselves as little children, we learn lessons like ‘the stove is hot don’t touch’. If as a...
Trouble or Irritation In Life Holding You Back?
"I have a pebble in my shoe" means there is someone or something causing trouble OR an irritation in your life that is holding you back. I can relate to this analogy. It seems like every time I go for a walk I end up getting something in my shoe. If it is small, I...
Do We Take Better Care Of Our Car Than Our Body?
"Your body is your vehicle for life." - Myo Perth Do we take better care of our cars than our body? There is nothing better than having a brand-new car. Nothing to worry about but the open road and where you are going. Just fill the gas tank and go. In show room...
Allow Interruptions To Morph Your Dreams, Not Cancel Them
You can’t do big things – like live your best life – if you are interrupted by small things. (Live Your Best Life is a phrase coined by Oprah Winfrey) Living your best life means living a life that makes you happy. As a young woman I had a desire to help people in...
Don’t Be Afraid To Fail … Your Power Comes From Trying
Mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before. "The refiner's fire is real, and qualities of character and righteousness that are forged in the furnace of affliction perfect and purify us and prepare us to meet God.” - Elder Quentin L....
Life Lessons From Nature
Nature doesn't hurry. But everything is accomplished. The Master Gardner There are always life lessons in nature. Why not, we are all placed on Mother Earth with a biological function to come alive, evolve and then die off. What better way to observe in fast time the...
Courage To Live
"Courage is showing up and letting ourselves be seen." - Brené Brown Who ever thought courage was needed to live everyday life? When I thought of courage, I would think of ... ... Lion tamers entering a ring with an unpredictable beast. ... Astronauts exploring an...
If the Shoe Fits Wear It …
My blog is not directed to anybody. But if the shoe fits you wear it, Cinderella. To someone’s Happily Ever After you have to start, "Once upon a time…." The first recorded story featuring a Cinderella-like figure dates to Greece in the sixth century BC. In that...
It’s Time …
"Don’t practice what you don’t want to become." - Jordan Peterson This is where the concept behind training wheels came into play. Keeping the bike held upright allowing the child to focus on pedaling while not tipping over. A bicycle with training wheels gives...
It’s a Wonderful Life… Really??
One of the most famous Christmas stories of all time made me think of my own life. My purpose, my struggles, my existence. I remember back in May 2010 it was my birthday. What a beautiful morning it was as I headed to work in my black mustang convertible. On my way I...
Finding Merry In Christmas
After summer departs into the dark days of winter, there is a gauntlet of festivities to prepare for. If Canadian, Thanksgiving is the first celebratory event to gather friends and family. To show gratitude for all that is good in our lives. Do we really reflect on...
Mirror Mirror Who Knoweth All
"There are two kinds of guilt; the kind that drowns you until you’re useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose." - Sabaa Tahir Now that you are ready to embark on a ‘new you’ journey, you are ready to work on things that need to change. Could be new...
Unleash Your Power! Mental Health
"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. Its about how you drive, not where you are going." - Noam Shpancer No words were truer said. Having a healthy mind needs to be cultivated daily. Mental health can be exasperated in the wrong environment. Take me for...
Unleash Your Power! Health Building
"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future." - Deepak Chopra This quote spoke volumes to me. For so long with my health I’ve been a prisoner in my own body. My health issues in...
Unleash Your Power!
"The secret to unleashing your true power is setting goals that are exciting enough that they truly inspire your creativity and ignite your passion." - Tony Robbins I remember back in high school my then boyfriend, maybe not even a boyfriend at that stage, my now...
Life Is Like A Puzzle. Is Something Missing?
Life is like a puzzle. Without all the pieces it’s not complete. I’m not an expert on puzzle mastery, but I learned a lot by watching the experts. There is a starting place that is important. Step 1 - Assemble the corners: I soon realized this was a smart move....
Clear Your Path For TakeOff & Success
“The two most important days of your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain Hopefully by now, after reading my previous blogs, you’re excited about what lies ahead for the new you and your new life. Only if you’re willing to do the...
Find Your Passion, Your Reason To Get Up Each Morning
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you have not found it keep looking. Don’t settle.” - Steve Jobs The Secret to a Successful Life. What is the most important thing in your life to keep you healthy, happy, whole and productive? Money? Health?...
It Was A Dark And Stormy Time …
In the beginning…. It was a dark and stormy time, as a child I did not know it, but looking back it was. I feel I was encased in a bubble that helped me rise above the dysfunctional environment I was raised in. Divorce, alcohol, emotional abuse could have led me on a...
Mental Strength Vs. Physical Strength
In the world we live in today, and from the beginning of time really, we as humans have been surrounded by mental and physical stresses to some degree in our daily lives. When you think about it, during the Caveperson’s (politically correct term) time, what possibly...
Addiction Is An Adaptation
Is addiction the root of all evil? There are a lot of situations in life that are out of our control. Politics, global warming, stock market, taxes and even neighbours. If we really think about it, not being in control of our lives and our surroundings makes us...
Taking Charge Of Your Life … Or Not?
“To Be or Not to Be…that is the question.” – Shakespeare "The soliloquy is essentially all about life and death: "To be or not to be" means "To live or not to live." Source: Hannah Muniz, To Be or Not to Be: Analyzing Hamlet's Soliloquy Letter To Self I am sitting...
Setting Your Sights On Success
In any sport you partake in there is an ultimate purpose. Whether it is getting the puck in the net, the golf ball in the hole or knocking down all the pins in bowling. If you want to participate you need to know what the ultimate goal is in any competition. If the...
An Epic Adventure Starts with Proper Planning
When you are planning a trip what do you do first? You know your destination and hopefully find the most efficient route to get there. Additionally, you need to do research about your journey, what’s your budget, any travel partners and possibly precure travel...
An Eviction Notice from My Cocoon
Now that you know my back story, where to begin? My cocoon was bursting at the seams as my wings were ready but I was not. I was used to the limitations in my life because that’s what felt familiar. Just like I did with my anxieties, avoiding places that push my...
The Prequel To My Success – The Naked Truth
If you are reading this it’s a give away to my story, sorry for that but…... I’m retirement age. Can you imagine the audacity of thinking I can reinvent myself and catapult my dreams to a new successful life? Ha! If you only knew what I am starting with then you...
Life & Getting To Know Our Friend The Butterfly
To grow into an adult butterfly, they go through 4 stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. Each stage has a different goal - for instance, caterpillars need to eat a lot, and adults need to reproduce. Depending on the type of butterfly, the life cycle of a...
Inspiration Can Be Found In Strange Places
My time for change came when I saw a beautiful butterfly on a poster that read: “YOUR time as a caterpillar has expired, YOUR wings are ready.” Inspiration can be found in strange places and this was mine. I saw my sad life all wrapped up in a tight cocoon,...
You Deserve To Live Your Best Life
I have been in a cocoon for the past 10 years. A cocoon of sickness, loss and recovery. Recovery is necessary for sure but living again is also an important step. I had lost my freedom, a loved one and my verve for life. When this happened, depression set in and the...
About Deborah
With over 15 years experience in the non-profit sector – Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Abbotsford Community Foundation – coupled with owning and operating an interior design company and an events planning and management company, Deborah has a track record of success as a visionary business leader.
Deborah has a long, successful marriage to Robert Bullock and together they have raised five children.
Her passion is to help others achieve their dreams – whether those dreams are personal, family, community and/or business related. Deborah is in the process of writing a book sharing the challenges and successes she has experienced and the secrets to her success in life. Her book is expected to be launched in early 2026. Stay tuned!
Don't Wait Any Longer. Get Your Power Back. Your Wings Are Ready. It's Time To Fly!
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