Empowerment

The 2022 JDRF WALK CAMPAIGN HAS LAUNCHED!!!!

Apr 13, 2022Sep 16, 2022

The 2022 JDRF WALK CAMPAIGN HAS LAUNCHED!!!!

WE CAN CURE IT!

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be holding the 29th edition of the amazing Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Our Canada wide event will take place on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at Le Centre de la Nature in Laval, Quebec.

I will be walking the fabulous 5K route with my amazing team… SUZIE’S SWEETHEARTS!

I hope you will consider sponsoring us. Together We Can Cure It!

Please follow this link to our Fantastic Fundraising Page:

https://jdrf.akaraisin.com/ui/jdrfwalk2022/p/Suzanne

Join our empowerment drive…… PUT ON A RED BANDANA and SEND US A PIC of you!

Next week our Featured Article about this amazing event.

The Power of the Word NO!

Feb 25, 2022Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

As long as I can remember, I’ve done things I didn’t want to do until…..

I found my NO voice.

For me, it took a certain level of strength and maturity to find my NO voice. Now that I have it, I’m empowered when using it. I feel great saying NO when I mean NO… and I stick to my convictions.

“No, I’m not going out because I’m tired. No, thank you as I’m not interested. No, I won’t because I simply don’t want to, so there!”

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Published on February 20, 2022

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Movements don’t happen when the Waters are Smooth

Feb 17, 2022Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

Movements don’t happen when the Waters are Smooth

Just the other day, I went to a bakery. The sign on the door said, only 3 people allowed in the store at one time. I opened the door to peek inside to see how many people were in. Standing near the door was an older tall man, who was a customer. As I peeked in, he rudely put up his hand up and literally shoved it into my face. In a stop sign gesture, he said, “Only 3 people wait outside.”

I said, “Put your hand down and away from my face. My eyes can guide me quite well.”
He looked at me with astonishment when I said, “You would’ve never done that to a man, would you?” Another woman glared at him.
Imagine if he had done that same behaviour to man? A fight would have broken out.

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Published on February 18, 2022

Published on September 27, 2020

A Room of Her Own

Nov 26, 2021Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

One night, I was teaching a three-hour online class in the basement. I put a note on the basement garage door, “Class in Session – Enter from Upstairs!” I put a note on the upstairs door which leads to the basement, “Class in Session – Do Not Enter!”
On that night, family members and their friends entered at both points.
I said, “Didn’t you see the signs?”
The response was simply a smile. I think they enjoyed disturbing me because it was fun for them.

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Published on November 21, 2021

Life as a Bicycle

Oct 29, 2021Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

It was the summer of 1973 when I attached a small radio to the handlebars of my green banana seat bike. Not only did I have freedom of mobility, I also had easy access to, GREAT music.
Not much mattered to me at that time. I was free and able to ride my bike and listen to new, fabulous music. I wasn’t far from my home when I heard Steely Dan’s Reelin’ in the Years. For me, that was the song of the summer. I heard it and I had to stop riding to listen.

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Published on October 24, 2021

Cent’Anni!

Oct 21, 2021Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

This week a momentous event is going to happen in my life. It has been in the making since I was 14 years old. It has taken me 44 years to get to this point. I have been anticipating this event for years. YEARS! It’s not life changing, but it’s a major historical marker in my life. Can you guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint… It’s very personal, sometimes private, and a little secretive.

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Published on October 17, 2021

Potty Mouth

Sep 22, 2021Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

It’s true. I swear on occasion. Actually, that’s not entirely true. I swear often. Hmmmm, maybe I can be more honest. I F&$!*Kin swear all the time!I have been told I have a “Potty Mouth”. I’ve heard other charming expressions such as: gutter mouth, dirty mouth, toilet mouth, foul mouthed and my favourite, muck-spout. I enjoy hearing that I “swear like a trooper” or I “swear like a sailor”!

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Published on September 12, 2021

The 2021 Spring Series – Pumping Up Positivity – Part Two – So Talented!

May 17, 2021Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

Welcome to The 2021 Spring Series – Pumping Up Positivity – Part Two – So Talented!
In Part Two I introduce: Meredith Fine, Talent Agent helping make dreams come true for 34 years, who’s funny, outgoing and loyal … and the keeper of many secrets & Sy Prevost, Mount Royal based POP ART painter and sculptor, also creative producer and artistic director in television, cinema and stage for the past 30 years.

Everyone is living a very different life, especially now. Everyone has a different perspective and interesting tools for living in the positive. I asked an eclectic group of people to answer a questionnaire based on their “Positive Perspectives”.
Their responses are about living through challenging times with an encouraging positive perspective.
Enjoy, Living in the Now!

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Published on May 16, 2021

You Are Fabulous!

Dec 23, 2020Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper, West Island News Blog.

You are fabulous! You are amazing! You are fantastic! You are wonderful! You are all
these things at something you do. Everyone is fabulously talented at something.
Everyone has the ability to be really good at doing something. Think about it. What are
you fabulous at? Oh…By the way, only you need to think you are fabulous at that
thing you do. Only you need to please yourself.

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Published on December 3, 2020

Published on December 23, 2019

Just Try Your Best

Nov 19, 2020Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

The best we can do is simply do our very best. Not perfection, just our best.
I might never be a good cook. As long as I try my best, I can accept this reality. I can assure you the table will be set really nicely with candles, matching napkins in napkin rings, beautiful glassware and gorgeous plates. Perhaps with a stunning floral center piece. The meal… that’s a different story. You will know that I tried my best!

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Published on November 15, 2020

Really!!! What’s wrong with complaining?

Oct 6, 2020Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

Really!!! What’s wrong with complaining?

Ok, ok, no one wants to listen to someone who constantly complains about everything.
You’ve got to pick and choose what needs to be complained about.
But, not complaining at all? Means you might just be too complacent?
Imagine if women never complained about inequality? Imagine if teachers never complained about low pay wages? Imagine if doctors did not complain about the lack of safety materials? Imagine a world without complaining, not much would get done.

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Published on October 4, 2020

There’s something to be said about Experience

Apr 22, 2020Sep 16, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In West Island News Blog.

There’s something to be said about Experience

Perhaps the more you know how to do something; the more reliable you are at doing it.
I suppose I must continue to run up the hill at a controlled pace in order to get to the very top without running out of breath. I will need to do this often enough to be able to maintain a successful pace too. I will continue to teach those newbies on the foothills to pace before venturing up, for investing in their success will help share the succession of the hill.

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Published on April 20, 2020

Bill 21: Numbers turned upside down

Jun 5, 2019Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

Published! Letter to the Editor in The Suburban Newspaper.
— Bottom line, Miss Macdonald was the most fantastic, innovative, friendly, wonderful, amazing, informative teacher. And the fact that she wore a big catholic cross around her neck each day she taught us, made no fricken difference to anyone in the classroom. So, I really don’t know what the big deal is now! Seriously 45 years later!! Bill 21 is a waste of everyone’s time and money!

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Published on June 5, 2019

Happy Day!

Jun 5, 2019Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In West Island News Blog.

Today, families are not strictly Mother and Father created. There are many families which have two Mother’s and/or two Fathers. Some families may have one Mother or one Father. Some families don’t have Fathers or Mothers. Families can no longer be defined as simply a Mother and Father with children. Our society is too far expanded as all families are unique, not gender based. How’s about your professional family, or your gym family, or your summer camp family, or your choir family, or simply your friend’s family? Mother’s Day and Father’s Day needs to expand with society and be more diverse!

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Published on June 3, 2019

Z, Tra La La La!

May 28, 2019Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

I remember screaming this cheer for everyone’s name and our team name. It was so exciting and invigorating. You can adapt this cheer with anyone’s name, team name, or anything providing it’s long enough. If the first name is short, add the last name or a nickname always works. EVERYTHING DESERVES A CHEER!

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Published on May 28, 2019

Experience

Jan 21, 2019Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper.

Next to me at the base of the hill was a much younger girl. She had music blaring in her ears as she ran on the tips of her toes. We both needed to stop at the base as there was a red stop light. Once the light turned green, it was as though we were racing to get to the top. She bolted out of the gate determined to beat me. I had the one thing she didn’t have, experience. Although, she had the one thing I didn’t have, youth.

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Published on January 20, 2019

It’s Your Rodeo

Jan 8, 2018Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In The Suburban Newspaper, West Island News Blog.

That’s when he simply said, “It’s your rodeo…own it! Make it yours. You decide how you want it done. You’re the expert. You make the calls. This isn’t your first rodeo. Put on your big boy boots, cowboy hat and get into the ring!” I thought, yaaaa, he’s right! …It is my rodeo. That’s right, Sue…IT’S MY RODEO! IT’S MY FRICKEN RODEO!!!!!

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Published on January 8, 2018

Published on January 8, 2017

It’s So Good to Give

Apr 5, 2017Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In Canadian Jewish News, Poetry.

Published April 5th, 2017, The Canadian Jewish News – Literary Supplement

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Published on April 5, 2017

Praise it Forward

Jun 6, 2016Sep 17, 2022

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin

In West Island News Blog.

Praise goes a long way! Making a positive difference in other people’s lives will empower them and make you feel wonderful, too. Be generous with praise as that positivity will breed more joy in the world.

The bank teller told me the bank offered her a promotion! She was also given a “Family Night-Out Prize”. This prize includes a free dinner and movie for four and 2 extra vacation days. She was ecstatic. She was also promoted to second level teller service. WOW!

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Published on June 6, 2016

Published on August 14, 2014

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