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Shahrzad Arasteh
Baltimore-Washington Region ~Work Globally
Holistic career counselor and trainer, and author of Nourish Your Career. Specialize in Whole Life Exploration for Meaningful Work™
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Hutch is a very sweet (and calm) boy who came to Rude Ranch with his wonderful brother, Starsky. Born in 2005, the brothers were adopted, but returned to Rude Ranch when their people moved and decided they would not take them along! Sadly, Starsky passed away and Hutch had to... Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2019 at Laps for Cats
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Static is a beautiful, people-loving orange kitty who is currently a guest at Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Harwood, Maryland. The wonderful founders of RRAR kindly shared his story with me. He was born in 2005 and placed in Rude Ranch's loving care by a Delaware animal control agency. Quickly... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2019 at Laps for Cats
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Gloria! Thanks, too, for your warm encouragement of me and my idea for creating Laps for Cats :-). I hope Gabby will find her forever home soon, too! She certainly deserves it, and her forever person/family will be so lucky to have her. Thank you again!
Toggle Commented Jan 21, 2019 on Miss Gabby! at Laps for Cats
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The beautiful miss Gabby is a lovely, sweet grey and white cat who *loves* people without feeling the need to demand their attention all the time. She really prefers to be an only child; while she currently does share a room with a few other kitties, she does not appreciate... Continue reading
Posted Jan 18, 2019 at Laps for Cats
Welcome! I created this space to help cats who are currently interviewing potential pet parents find their very own laps (whether or not they'll actually make use of said lap :-). Most of the cats featured are guests of rescues such as the wonderful Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Harwood,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2018 at Laps for Cats
She is great, Bill! Thanks for stopping by.
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Tammy Ditzel Interview Tammy Ditzel is a coach and trainer, and CEO of Inesse Consulting, LLC . She graciously joined me to share some of her best tips and approach to creating a thriving business that fits who you are and your life. Whether you have (or are thinking of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2015 at Nourish Your Career
Dear Dorlee, Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful comment, sharing your experience with your three words for 2014 (I remember them!), and very kind words. I am delighted to hear reflecting on the wonderful progress you've made in all three areas has been a window to appreciating all you've accomplished and all the good things yet to come! Thank you! I also appreciate your kind friendship and the wisdom and gentle spirit with which you enrich our community. You provide so much value and the resources you share are always focused on leveraging strengths and offering encouragement. Thank *you*!
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Thank you so much Rene, Jim, Wyatt and Spirit Jerry! That means so much (especially coming from you)! And the hugs are gratefully received.
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I hope winter's holidays have been a time of happiness, health, and meaningful connection for you and yours. As we look back on these moments, say goodbye to 2014 and prepare for the new year, what do your reflections offer? What are the moments you have been touched by, grown... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2014 at Nourish Your Career
Dear Kimberly and Leili joon, many thanks for your kindness. Hugs.
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It's been two months since my sweet Calli crossed the Rainbow Bridge and as we say in Farsi, "her place is (very) empty." I am thankful to many family members, friends, and Calli's wonderful and caring veterinary team (both at CVCA Annapolis and South Arundel Veterinary) for your kindness and compassion, the calls, cards, and other messages of sympathy and empathy, and for thinking of us. Your warm words of healing and comfort (and the hugs) are appreciated. Calli sleeping sweetly Searching for the right statue for her resting place took some time, but I knew I'd found the right... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2014 at Shahrzad's Garden
I love fall! There are so many wonderful gifts nature shares with us during this season: vibrantly colored leaves kissing the sky and gracefully covering the ground, the crisp autumn air, scent of wood fire making us feel all cozy, gardens relaxing into the soft rays of sun and cool, gentle fall air, and the fun of watching cute squirrels look for a good hiding space to store their nuts. This is also a natural time of year to start (or start again) working on plans and dreams. I think it's partly due to the fact that school begins in... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2014 at Shahrzad's Garden
Dear Paula and Kam, Thank you so much for your sweet words of comfort. Love and thanks to you both.
Toggle Commented Oct 16, 2014 on Sweet Calli at Shahrzad's Garden
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(Published on October 12, 2014) Yesterday, my sweet Calli took her last breath as I held her. Her latest generous gift to me was going on her own just a few minutes before our wonderful vet, Dr. Myers, arrived at the house. She (and her brother, Bell) will always be in my heart. For the last year, she so sweetly and bravely put up with the process of managing her cardiac diagnoses, putting up with mommy administering meds and keeping a close eye on her little angel, regular visits to our wonderful vet and cardiology veterinarians,... (forgiving me each time... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2014 at Shahrzad's Garden
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Stevie Puckett Audio 2014 Stevie Puckett, Founder of SparksPress.com kindly joined me recently to talk about using intuition in your career. Listen as she shares her definition of intuition and some tips for low-risk ways to begin practicing using intuition as part of our daily life and work (e.g., in... Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2014 at Nourish Your Career
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Today is Heather Plett's birthday. You might remember her as one of the wonderful contributors to Nourish Your Career. She has invited her community to help her celebrate by supporting a school in Uganda, founded by Nestar Lakot Okella. If you read Heather's post about this decision, you'll see the... Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2014 at Nourish Your Career
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You've heard it before: we prefer to do business with those we know, like, and trust. It makes sense, and I was reminded of it again recently when I recommended JibberJobber (JibberJobber.com), as I often do, to participants in a career search workshop. It's even listed as a resource in... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2014 at Nourish Your Career
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I love giving gifts! So, in honor of Mother's Day, I am giving away a copy of Nourish Your Career. If you'd like the opportunity to receive it, just write a brief note in the comments section, sharing one (or a few) of the many things that make your mom... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2014 at Nourish Your Career
Thank you so much, Dorlee, for stopping by, and for your kind and thoughtful comment! I think you're quite right. The ability to find something to feel thankful for can certainly help us in our current situation, and there is every chance that at least one thing from our experience will prove useful in a future opportunity. I love the quote you shared! How beautiful! Thank you so much for introducing me to it. Thanks again for your visit, and for kindly sharing your wisdom!
Toggle Commented Jan 4, 2014 on Thankful for your career? at Nourish Your Career
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Many thanks, Karen! How kind of you to stop by and to share your thoughtful comment. Enjoy a great week- Shahrzad
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Hearing Maya Angelou talk about an Attitude of Gratitude on NPR a few years ago, just a few days before Thanksgiving in the U.S., inspired me to write about this important concept (value, really) and how it can relate to so many aspects of our lives, including our careers. Chances... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2013 at Nourish Your Career
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Barry Davis Barry Davis is a career coach, speaker, and founder of Gift of Self Career Services, LLC. One of his gifts is helping others discover how to use their gifts and passions to thrive in the world of work. He recently joined me to talk about bringing your passion... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2013 at Nourish Your Career
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Halloween has many thinking carefully about what costume to wear (and what "to be"). Dressing up can certainly be fun and lets us be someone else for a little while. Why not use the same opportunity to explore what a different career would be like? Imagine you can try out... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2013 at Nourish Your Career
Great to see you here, Anita! Thank you for your kind feedback. Sometimes I feel like I'm on a one-woman mission to prevent the pitfalls that come with the endorsement feature,and help LI users get the most out of it :-)
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