9.30.2008
Hi everyone, last nights call was awesome and so emotional, I was tearing up at many points I guess its funny how we go along in our daily lives thinking things are ok and then the ghosts from the past rear their ugly heads and all those emotions come rushing in. I also realize I've been trying my whole life to be accepted by people, and I don't ever believe I really am. I can relate to Kate when she says she doesn't feel people understand her, I feel that way and that people don't really listen to me. I've had the experience many times when you start relating a story and people just start talking over you. I'm so grateful to be in this wonderful group, to feel so safe that you can bear your soul and not feel judged. It is amazing how alike we all really are, we all do have so much crap, but many times we forget about Gods amazing light that shines through the crap, at least I do. Love you guys and the more I know you the more I love you, thanks for being there
Inspiring Weekend!
This past weekend I spent with girlfriends in southern VA - several friends I have worked with at various times over my years with Verizon. There's usually plenty to eat and drink and I usually come back a couple of pounds heavier.
I DECIDED this time it would be different. I took my Going, Going Gone supplements, my vitamins, fizzy tablets and chews. And I made it my intention to focus more on the company and the conversation than on the food and wine. Now, mind you, I still enjoyed the food and wine, but it was less important. And I still had a 2nd homemade biscuit with dinner Sunday night, because Cathy makes them so very delicious. I had a great time. AND....when I got on the scale this morning - I had LOST 2 POUNDS!!!!
Wow - It is possible, Probable, and DOABLE to enjoy myself AND lose weight! An important experience knowing I'm going on a week's vacation in October with its own set of temptations. I know that my Arbonne products were a big help. And knowing that we, as a team, have all set our sights on long term and lasting goals to be happy, healthy and fit gave me more resolve to do my very best with a happy heart.
Whether you realize it or not, you are all a part of this success story!
I DECIDED this time it would be different. I took my Going, Going Gone supplements, my vitamins, fizzy tablets and chews. And I made it my intention to focus more on the company and the conversation than on the food and wine. Now, mind you, I still enjoyed the food and wine, but it was less important. And I still had a 2nd homemade biscuit with dinner Sunday night, because Cathy makes them so very delicious. I had a great time. AND....when I got on the scale this morning - I had LOST 2 POUNDS!!!!
Wow - It is possible, Probable, and DOABLE to enjoy myself AND lose weight! An important experience knowing I'm going on a week's vacation in October with its own set of temptations. I know that my Arbonne products were a big help. And knowing that we, as a team, have all set our sights on long term and lasting goals to be happy, healthy and fit gave me more resolve to do my very best with a happy heart.
Whether you realize it or not, you are all a part of this success story!
9.29.2008
Inspired!
We are OK!! I am OK!! What a wonderful thing, a safe haven, a safe community for us, no judgment. Love what you all have written tonight! Yes, sad that we look for approval outside ourselves, from other people, clothes, just the right shoes or pocketbook....when none of that lasts! None of it, maybe for a short spell, then we are left with ourselves again, and my alter ego, 'Little Miss So and So' tries to tell me I need more more more, when in fact less is more and if I stop and listen to me I Am OK!!
Love You All and can't wait for next Monday!
Good Night!
XO
Love You All and can't wait for next Monday!
Good Night!
XO
INSPIRE ME! I AM OK
I AM OK!
...and the really great part about writing that is that I am actually beginning to believe it!
This program is amazing and WE are amazing.
I love each of you, see the best in you and want to the best for you.
Tee, safe travels to Nashville. I will look forward to talking with each of you over the next few days. Please call our Conference Line for our 'one on one' calls.
Inspired
I love this!
I agree with you Gerri about always looking for approval.
Two thoughts I want to mention:
I work at The Ma. Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children( I am so in the right place at the right time ) . I don't meet people, but I am very involved in their personal stories. Some are horrific. Most are very sad. I have been finding myself more and more negative and angry at the parents, which actually depletes my energy. Tonight I found hope. I actually heard what Mark said. I really don't have room for hate or anger and people don't deserve it from me.
The other thing that comes to mind tonight is.....from the time I was very young, I've always felt that people don't understand me, like I have to say things over and over and in different ways because I'm just not saying the right words to be understood. Nothing I ever said or thought mattered while I was growing up and I attributed it to the fact that I wasn't finding the right words for people to understand me and naturally it carried to my adult life, bosses,peers,co-workers,family.
And now I don't remember why I thought it was worth mentioning.
Well there it is.
I love and trust you all from this day forward for better or for worse, in sickness and in health.......
Love, Kate
I agree with you Gerri about always looking for approval.
Two thoughts I want to mention:
I work at The Ma. Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children( I am so in the right place at the right time ) . I don't meet people, but I am very involved in their personal stories. Some are horrific. Most are very sad. I have been finding myself more and more negative and angry at the parents, which actually depletes my energy. Tonight I found hope. I actually heard what Mark said. I really don't have room for hate or anger and people don't deserve it from me.
The other thing that comes to mind tonight is.....from the time I was very young, I've always felt that people don't understand me, like I have to say things over and over and in different ways because I'm just not saying the right words to be understood. Nothing I ever said or thought mattered while I was growing up and I attributed it to the fact that I wasn't finding the right words for people to understand me and naturally it carried to my adult life, bosses,peers,co-workers,family.
And now I don't remember why I thought it was worth mentioning.
Well there it is.
I love and trust you all from this day forward for better or for worse, in sickness and in health.......
Love, Kate
OUR LAUNCH
Hello Team~Abundance,
I hope that Mark was inspiring and empowering for you. He just blows me away.
Just wanted to go over a couple of things ...
First, I do not yet speak fluent Blog ... I am definitely self taught and have figured out that as Blog creator, I am the only one that can edit existing posts and that there is no way to keep our running comments at the top of the page so from here on out just select NEW POST and write and publish.
If you want to add or remove a picture or edit something already posted, just let me know and I will be happy to do it for you.
By the way, Mark didn't mention his entire thinking around retyping your notes.
Listening to the information puts it into your brain, taking hand written notes takes it to another level of learning and understanding and then typing up the info ... clarifying thoughts, etc helps improve your recall plus you will have the ability to retrieve it when you need it.
Thank you each again for taking this risk, investing in yourselves and trusting Mark, me and each other. I can't wait for our personal sessions! Talk with you each in a day or so. Love, San
I hope that Mark was inspiring and empowering for you. He just blows me away.
Just wanted to go over a couple of things ...
First, I do not yet speak fluent Blog ... I am definitely self taught and have figured out that as Blog creator, I am the only one that can edit existing posts and that there is no way to keep our running comments at the top of the page so from here on out just select NEW POST and write and publish.
If you want to add or remove a picture or edit something already posted, just let me know and I will be happy to do it for you.
By the way, Mark didn't mention his entire thinking around retyping your notes.
Listening to the information puts it into your brain, taking hand written notes takes it to another level of learning and understanding and then typing up the info ... clarifying thoughts, etc helps improve your recall plus you will have the ability to retrieve it when you need it.
Thank you each again for taking this risk, investing in yourselves and trusting Mark, me and each other. I can't wait for our personal sessions! Talk with you each in a day or so. Love, San
INSPIRE ME!
Wow - I'd say our first group session with Mark and San has already hit home on many points. One of the most powerful things for me was when Mark said that we spend our entire life looking for proof (outside of ourselves) that we are OK. And it's never enough.
There have been so many times growing up that I've felt like an imposter. I work hard, I get recognized for doing something well, and then after the moment of validation fades, I turn around and feel I have to try harder because sooner or later someone will see that I don't really know what I'm doing, that I don't really deserve the recognition. There have been times that I've actually felt worse AFTER receiving the recognition. I look for other things in my life that discount the approval or compliment.
I AM OK. I know I believe that more now, but the insecure little girl is still in my head and my heart. I so look forward to learning how to love that little girl and to show her how beautiful and wonderful she really is... how beautiful and wonderful I really am - always.
We are all brilliant, beautiful sunsets!
There have been so many times growing up that I've felt like an imposter. I work hard, I get recognized for doing something well, and then after the moment of validation fades, I turn around and feel I have to try harder because sooner or later someone will see that I don't really know what I'm doing, that I don't really deserve the recognition. There have been times that I've actually felt worse AFTER receiving the recognition. I look for other things in my life that discount the approval or compliment.
I AM OK. I know I believe that more now, but the insecure little girl is still in my head and my heart. I so look forward to learning how to love that little girl and to show her how beautiful and wonderful she really is... how beautiful and wonderful I really am - always.
We are all brilliant, beautiful sunsets!
9.28.2008
EMPOWERFUL! H&F SCHEDULE
MONDAY 6:30~7:30PM
Team Abundance Call with Mark Fournier
CALLS WITH SAN:
TUE 8~9AM Gerri
TUE 9:30~10:30AM Suzanne
WED 7:30~8:30AM Ginny
WED 9~10AM Tee
THU 7~8AM Kate
Team Abundance Call with Mark Fournier
CALLS WITH SAN:
TUE 8~9AM Gerri
TUE 9:30~10:30AM Suzanne
WED 7:30~8:30AM Ginny
WED 9~10AM Tee
THU 7~8AM Kate
9.24.2008
Inspire Me!
Good Morning Team! I saw this quote the other day and loved it! Then I saw it again in the Success magazine I just got with my Learn and Burn so I decided to share it.....reminds me of all of us! 'See' you Monday Evening!
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world: Indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"
Margaret Meade
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world: Indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"
Margaret Meade
9.23.2008
No Worries ...
Kate and All,
The Arbonne Product List is something that I have worked up to and I still struggle to do it all everyday. So, NO ... not all of it immediately.
One of the things we are going to accomplish is by utilizing the incredible products that Arbonne offers and getting personal results, we will be able to offer them to others with integrity and confidence. Do you see how this will help you build your belief in what you are doing and help you get 'unstuck' in your business while becoming healthier?
Another thing that we will work on together IS taking better care of ourselves. Taking ourselves seriously and giving ourselves what we so freely give to others will give us the platform we need to go forward and be more in our worlds.
As for the GoFigure8 website, I offered it because of the great recipes. I was going to talk with all of you as to whether you wanted to be really involved with it or not. Let's hold off on that decision until we get started. Maybe Kate could share some of what she loves about the Spark site and we could even get Arbonne to incorporate it on our site. All for now. Love, San
The Arbonne Product List is something that I have worked up to and I still struggle to do it all everyday. So, NO ... not all of it immediately.
One of the things we are going to accomplish is by utilizing the incredible products that Arbonne offers and getting personal results, we will be able to offer them to others with integrity and confidence. Do you see how this will help you build your belief in what you are doing and help you get 'unstuck' in your business while becoming healthier?
Another thing that we will work on together IS taking better care of ourselves. Taking ourselves seriously and giving ourselves what we so freely give to others will give us the platform we need to go forward and be more in our worlds.
As for the GoFigure8 website, I offered it because of the great recipes. I was going to talk with all of you as to whether you wanted to be really involved with it or not. Let's hold off on that decision until we get started. Maybe Kate could share some of what she loves about the Spark site and we could even get Arbonne to incorporate it on our site. All for now. Love, San
Kate again..
I think I better say more than what I just said in that negative sounding post. It sounds like a part time job. Why is it that people where I work can get up and put themselves together beautifully with make-up and sometimes I can't seem to even brush my hair before I leave the house. I've never been good at taking care of myself. That's why the list seems HUGE to me.
Also, I joined a site called Spark People which is amazing and helpful. Should I quit that site
and go with the figure 8 site because it's Arbonne, even though it's no where near the helpfulness that Spark People is? I guess I'll need advise on this one. All comments welcome.
Love, Kate
I think I better say more than what I just said in that negative sounding post. It sounds like a part time job. Why is it that people where I work can get up and put themselves together beautifully with make-up and sometimes I can't seem to even brush my hair before I leave the house. I've never been good at taking care of myself. That's why the list seems HUGE to me.
Also, I joined a site called Spark People which is amazing and helpful. Should I quit that site
and go with the figure 8 site because it's Arbonne, even though it's no where near the helpfulness that Spark People is? I guess I'll need advise on this one. All comments welcome.
Love, Kate
9.22.2008
ARBONNE E! H&F PRODUCTS
Let's Get Started with our Arbonne Weight Management Plan ...
http://www.gofigure8.com/
Water work up to half your body weight in ounces daily
Arbonne Nutritionals Daily Power Packs for Women two packs/day
NutriMinC RE9 Resist Essential Fatty Acid Supplement two twice/day
Going Going Gone Dietary Supplement three/day before meals
Daily Detox Tea up to three/day
NRG3 Go! Fizzing Beverage Tablets up to three/day
Go Easy Protein Shake one or two/day
Just Go! Orange Fiber Shake one or two/day
Herbal Colon Cleanse as needed
On the Go Weight Loss Chews 30 calories each - up to four/day
Seasource Detox Products minimum
Dry brush one or twice/day
Purifying Sea Soak one to two baths/week
5-in-1 Essential Massage Oil rub into skin after dry brushing or bath
Re-Mineralizing 24 H or Renewing Body Gelee moisture of your choice
Commit to a method of daily activity that suits YOU and have fun!
Link to Arbonne's Figure 8 Product Support Sitehttp://www.gofigure8.com/
9.20.2008
EMPOWERFUL! ASSIGNMENTS
Sept 20,2008
From Mark
Please make a list of ten (or as many as you can think of) questions you would like to ask or know about involving your health & fitness.
Please make a list of ten (or as many as you can think of) questions you would like to ask or know about involving building your Arbonne business.
Please send them to SAN so she can consolidate them and get them to us before our first meeting. Thanxs!!!!!! Mark
PS Please get them to me as soon as possible or by the evening of the 27th at the latest so I have time to consolidate. San
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From Mark
Please make a list of ten (or as many as you can think of) questions you would like to ask or know about involving your health & fitness.
Please make a list of ten (or as many as you can think of) questions you would like to ask or know about involving building your Arbonne business.
Please send them to SAN so she can consolidate them and get them to us before our first meeting. Thanxs!!!!!! Mark
PS Please get them to me as soon as possible or by the evening of the 27th at the latest so I have time to consolidate. San
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9.18.2008
INSPIRE ME! Team Abundance's Ongoing Conversation
San
Hello Team, just wanted to report that my 'special challenge' to bump up my efforts for one week went well today. I am on day three of the Cleanse ... it is going fine but hoping for more energy tomorrow. I began my day with a wonderful SeaSource Detox Bath. I had shakes for both breakfast and lunch, Rog and I walked at the park before dinner & we made a nice healthy meal. I put in solid a day of work, this weather is inspiring! I hope tomorrow goes as well! Love you all! San
PS Only seven days until we begin!
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Gin
Hi Team! The last day of summer and such a beautiful day! Bittersweet comes to mind. I will remember today on those cold days in February.... I took a long walk on Sandy Neck Beach and I was sweating!! It was in the mid 70's, sun was so warm, you can tell fall is in the air but there were people swimming!So we have a Mermaid in training and San sounds like she is in training for the Boston Marathon! I have to set a fitness goal. Okay, back to my 10 questions on health and 10 about my business.So looking forward to a week from Monday night, in the mean time 'see' you all in the morning!Much Love and Affection! Gin
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San
The following was sent to Mark after he wrote that I was 'exceeding his expectations' :-) I tend to thrive on positive feed back. We will do this for each other and our teams as well.
Mark, YOU and our entire process have exceeded my expectations so it is lovely to think that I am exceeding yours.
I just gardened for a while (it is a perfect day) and now I am switching back to the training which is coming along well.
I lost a few more pounds ... I just need to say it to someone. The way my body seems to work is in little up and downs, up and downs but it is now definitely going more down than up! I was 182 this morning so that is ten lbs from my official start weight/picture. I am getting excited about this. When I pass 15 pounds I will be on my way.
As soon as I wrap the training up I will get back to my Coaching book/categories.
Then later Rog and I are going to the park to walk the loop. I have never gone around twice and that is my intention today.
Also, I decided to challenge myself this week I am committing to having two meals a day as shakes. I usually only do one. Plus I will have raw veggies to snack on. I am also on day two of the SeaSource internal cleanse. It is a perfect week to do both of these and should give me bonus results!
Talk with you soon. Love and Hugs, San
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San
Wow, Kate, Mermaid in Training ... I am so impressed that you are water jogging. And, five times a week, good for you! I think that we are all going to be sooooo good for each other.
I want to share that on Thursday, I walked three miles around the entire Naval Academy grounds. It was a gorgeous day, gorgeous setting, gorgeous young healthy people everywhere and I reconnected with an old friend. This is just one of three walking dates I have made lately instead of lunch dates! Plus Julie and I booked another one.
I also had a facial and brought my Arbonne products for the woman to use. It felt amazing and my skin really loved it. This was my first reward for the seven pounds that I have lost so far!
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Kate
Mermaid in training….….So I know I am stepping to a new level (as to what’s on this new level, I’m not sure). I made up my mind that…this is it! I need to pay attention to myself and not everyone else for a while at least until I train myself to take care of me. So to get started before the 29th I joined the YMCA and I have been water jogging 5 times a week for 30 minutes. A big start while at wait for the unknown…..While I am in the pool, my mind wanders…last week it was all about being too fat to put a bathing suit on. I was convinced everyone was staring and talking about me, especially when I overheard one man say, I shouldn’t be there at lap time since I wasn’t “technically” swimming laps. But I stuck it out and went back this week. And I became less and less focused on what was going on around me and then the” inner chatter”, which I always have, became less negative and more positive. Several times I chanted to myself “I am right where I belong.”Oh how I long to be happy with myself. I guess this morning I’m looking at it like my water jogging. I’m not getting very far very fast, but the hard work will reap great rewards….”slow and steady wins the race”.I am VERY grateful you all have come into my life…at just the right time, before I threw in the towel and called it a life. Kate
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Suzanne
Team Abundance
I feel a little like an idiot, I didn't know about this blogging business until today, but worse I really don't know how to do this but we'll see if this works.First guess I should tell everyone my goals!! I need to lose about 30lbs and I really, really need to stop smoking, without gaining weight now that's going to be a challenge!!!!
I was already so honored and grateful to be picked for this team but after reading everything everyone else has written I feel even more excited, challenged and blessed and a little intimidated by how very well everyone writes!!! I feel this is going to be so wonderful and so life changing and all you guys are so awesome!!!! I don't really know anyone that well, San the best of course but just from reading everything I feel I know everyone so much better already, and you're all such great ladies!! Looking so forward to Sept 29th, to be with all of you and meet Mark !
Lots of Love, Suzanne
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Gin
Okay, that does it, as long as I can't fail, as long as I grow and I love learning things about me....lol....'cause it's all about me don't ya know! I can't wait to connect with you all!! I want a winter white suit for NTC too! Did you see how it says Ignite for NTC? Kind of goes along with inspire!! Love You All! More Later! Gin
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Tee
Dear Team -I should probably not be reading personal e-mail at work but...Thank God I have an office with a door that I can close because I am literally bawling my eyes out. I just went to the BLOG page (thank you San for building that!) and I am shaking. I can't wait to start this journey with you. I feel a very weird combination of fear and excitement. My stomach hurts and my palms are sweating. I think the thought of finally breaking through intimidates me a little. I am so used to carrying all of my baggage that to let is go feels scary!You all inspire me right to my soul.
I love you all. GO TEAM. Tee
ps: maybe we should all invest in Kleenex stock now!! :)
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Mark
This was very inspiring and touching ‘Tee’.
I would love to encourage you all to post thoughts and feelings of this nature up on the blog (San we need to have an area where everyone can easily add comment after comment (like the one below and the one I am now making) in a continuous thread… perhaps you can call it ‘Inspire Me’. The idea of this is to inspire one another as we move through this exciting process together. What you wrote below Teresa will be very encouraging to you one day when you look back at where you started and realize how far you’ve come. It will also help to inspire others as they see that they aren’t the only ones experiencing fear or anxiety over this new adventure. By the way… the fear is good; it means that you are taking this commitment seriously, which is exactly how you will ensure the results you are looking for. And yet… we don’t want your palms to sweat; that’s not what I meant when I said that ‘some of you will ‘work up a good sweat’ in our health & fitness program.’ J To reduce the fear for now just remember this… you can’t fail at this… my definition of failure is ‘the absence of growth’… so as long as you learn anything at all about yourself through this process you will have won. And keep telling yourself what you would tell anyone else who was making this effort… focus on the process… let the results take care of themselves… and ENJOY THE JOURNEY… this is going to be FUN!!!!!!!!!
See you all soon!!!!
With Love & Support,
Mark Fourniér
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Gerri
Wow - I am so overwhelmed by the power of everyone's words and the passion behind them. As I read through them I feel inadequate and at the same time empowered. More importantly, I feel safe in your company. I don't have to be perfect, I just need to do the best that I can as much as I can. I don't know if the vibrations (butterflies and dragonflies) I feel inside me do anything for increasing my metabolism; I just know it's a good thing. :-DLooking forward to our time together. And feeling soooo much gratitude for Mark and San for making this possible and believing in us.
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Kate
Wow ... I really had no idea just how much you were doing. I knew you were working hard on this, but you keep surprising us with more. Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love, Kate
Hello Team, just wanted to report that my 'special challenge' to bump up my efforts for one week went well today. I am on day three of the Cleanse ... it is going fine but hoping for more energy tomorrow. I began my day with a wonderful SeaSource Detox Bath. I had shakes for both breakfast and lunch, Rog and I walked at the park before dinner & we made a nice healthy meal. I put in solid a day of work, this weather is inspiring! I hope tomorrow goes as well! Love you all! San
PS Only seven days until we begin!
_____________________________
Gin
Hi Team! The last day of summer and such a beautiful day! Bittersweet comes to mind. I will remember today on those cold days in February.... I took a long walk on Sandy Neck Beach and I was sweating!! It was in the mid 70's, sun was so warm, you can tell fall is in the air but there were people swimming!So we have a Mermaid in training and San sounds like she is in training for the Boston Marathon! I have to set a fitness goal. Okay, back to my 10 questions on health and 10 about my business.So looking forward to a week from Monday night, in the mean time 'see' you all in the morning!Much Love and Affection! Gin
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San
The following was sent to Mark after he wrote that I was 'exceeding his expectations' :-) I tend to thrive on positive feed back. We will do this for each other and our teams as well.
Mark, YOU and our entire process have exceeded my expectations so it is lovely to think that I am exceeding yours.
I just gardened for a while (it is a perfect day) and now I am switching back to the training which is coming along well.
I lost a few more pounds ... I just need to say it to someone. The way my body seems to work is in little up and downs, up and downs but it is now definitely going more down than up! I was 182 this morning so that is ten lbs from my official start weight/picture. I am getting excited about this. When I pass 15 pounds I will be on my way.
As soon as I wrap the training up I will get back to my Coaching book/categories.
Then later Rog and I are going to the park to walk the loop. I have never gone around twice and that is my intention today.
Also, I decided to challenge myself this week I am committing to having two meals a day as shakes. I usually only do one. Plus I will have raw veggies to snack on. I am also on day two of the SeaSource internal cleanse. It is a perfect week to do both of these and should give me bonus results!
Talk with you soon. Love and Hugs, San
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San
Wow, Kate, Mermaid in Training ... I am so impressed that you are water jogging. And, five times a week, good for you! I think that we are all going to be sooooo good for each other.
I want to share that on Thursday, I walked three miles around the entire Naval Academy grounds. It was a gorgeous day, gorgeous setting, gorgeous young healthy people everywhere and I reconnected with an old friend. This is just one of three walking dates I have made lately instead of lunch dates! Plus Julie and I booked another one.
I also had a facial and brought my Arbonne products for the woman to use. It felt amazing and my skin really loved it. This was my first reward for the seven pounds that I have lost so far!
________________________________
Kate
Mermaid in training….….So I know I am stepping to a new level (as to what’s on this new level, I’m not sure). I made up my mind that…this is it! I need to pay attention to myself and not everyone else for a while at least until I train myself to take care of me. So to get started before the 29th I joined the YMCA and I have been water jogging 5 times a week for 30 minutes. A big start while at wait for the unknown…..While I am in the pool, my mind wanders…last week it was all about being too fat to put a bathing suit on. I was convinced everyone was staring and talking about me, especially when I overheard one man say, I shouldn’t be there at lap time since I wasn’t “technically” swimming laps. But I stuck it out and went back this week. And I became less and less focused on what was going on around me and then the” inner chatter”, which I always have, became less negative and more positive. Several times I chanted to myself “I am right where I belong.”Oh how I long to be happy with myself. I guess this morning I’m looking at it like my water jogging. I’m not getting very far very fast, but the hard work will reap great rewards….”slow and steady wins the race”.I am VERY grateful you all have come into my life…at just the right time, before I threw in the towel and called it a life. Kate
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Suzanne
Team Abundance
I feel a little like an idiot, I didn't know about this blogging business until today, but worse I really don't know how to do this but we'll see if this works.First guess I should tell everyone my goals!! I need to lose about 30lbs and I really, really need to stop smoking, without gaining weight now that's going to be a challenge!!!!
I was already so honored and grateful to be picked for this team but after reading everything everyone else has written I feel even more excited, challenged and blessed and a little intimidated by how very well everyone writes!!! I feel this is going to be so wonderful and so life changing and all you guys are so awesome!!!! I don't really know anyone that well, San the best of course but just from reading everything I feel I know everyone so much better already, and you're all such great ladies!! Looking so forward to Sept 29th, to be with all of you and meet Mark !
Lots of Love, Suzanne
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Gin
Okay, that does it, as long as I can't fail, as long as I grow and I love learning things about me....lol....'cause it's all about me don't ya know! I can't wait to connect with you all!! I want a winter white suit for NTC too! Did you see how it says Ignite for NTC? Kind of goes along with inspire!! Love You All! More Later! Gin
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Tee
Dear Team -I should probably not be reading personal e-mail at work but...Thank God I have an office with a door that I can close because I am literally bawling my eyes out. I just went to the BLOG page (thank you San for building that!) and I am shaking. I can't wait to start this journey with you. I feel a very weird combination of fear and excitement. My stomach hurts and my palms are sweating. I think the thought of finally breaking through intimidates me a little. I am so used to carrying all of my baggage that to let is go feels scary!You all inspire me right to my soul.
I love you all. GO TEAM. Tee
ps: maybe we should all invest in Kleenex stock now!! :)
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Mark
This was very inspiring and touching ‘Tee’.
I would love to encourage you all to post thoughts and feelings of this nature up on the blog (San we need to have an area where everyone can easily add comment after comment (like the one below and the one I am now making) in a continuous thread… perhaps you can call it ‘Inspire Me’. The idea of this is to inspire one another as we move through this exciting process together. What you wrote below Teresa will be very encouraging to you one day when you look back at where you started and realize how far you’ve come. It will also help to inspire others as they see that they aren’t the only ones experiencing fear or anxiety over this new adventure. By the way… the fear is good; it means that you are taking this commitment seriously, which is exactly how you will ensure the results you are looking for. And yet… we don’t want your palms to sweat; that’s not what I meant when I said that ‘some of you will ‘work up a good sweat’ in our health & fitness program.’ J To reduce the fear for now just remember this… you can’t fail at this… my definition of failure is ‘the absence of growth’… so as long as you learn anything at all about yourself through this process you will have won. And keep telling yourself what you would tell anyone else who was making this effort… focus on the process… let the results take care of themselves… and ENJOY THE JOURNEY… this is going to be FUN!!!!!!!!!
See you all soon!!!!
With Love & Support,
Mark Fourniér
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Gerri
Wow - I am so overwhelmed by the power of everyone's words and the passion behind them. As I read through them I feel inadequate and at the same time empowered. More importantly, I feel safe in your company. I don't have to be perfect, I just need to do the best that I can as much as I can. I don't know if the vibrations (butterflies and dragonflies) I feel inside me do anything for increasing my metabolism; I just know it's a good thing. :-DLooking forward to our time together. And feeling soooo much gratitude for Mark and San for making this possible and believing in us.
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Kate
Wow ... I really had no idea just how much you were doing. I knew you were working hard on this, but you keep surprising us with more. Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love, Kate
OUR GOALS
Kate
My #1 goal at the moment is to noticeably de-clutter my life.
My weight loss goal is to lose 29 pounds by Christmas '08 and 121 more pounds by NTC 2010
My immediate goal is to embrace Mark's words
Ginny
My goal is to lose at least 10 lbs, firm up, tone up and get walking on a daily basis! I'd love to just fit easily in my clothes and not be squeezing in to them like I have been! I so need to stop smoking too!
Gerri
My goal is to lose 25 pounds by NTC (April 15th 2009) and buy 2 new outfits that show off my slimmer and healthier body!
Tee
I want to lose 30 pounds and get back in shape so I can run road races again. I want to treat myself to a full spa day when I reach my goal.
Suzanne
My Goal is to lose about 30lbs and I really, really need to stop smoking.
San
My Goal is to lose 50 pounds and buy a gorgeous size 8 winter white suit by NTC ~ April 15, 2009!
My #1 goal at the moment is to noticeably de-clutter my life.
My weight loss goal is to lose 29 pounds by Christmas '08 and 121 more pounds by NTC 2010
My immediate goal is to embrace Mark's words
Ginny
My goal is to lose at least 10 lbs, firm up, tone up and get walking on a daily basis! I'd love to just fit easily in my clothes and not be squeezing in to them like I have been! I so need to stop smoking too!
Gerri
My goal is to lose 25 pounds by NTC (April 15th 2009) and buy 2 new outfits that show off my slimmer and healthier body!
Tee
I want to lose 30 pounds and get back in shape so I can run road races again. I want to treat myself to a full spa day when I reach my goal.
Suzanne
My Goal is to lose about 30lbs and I really, really need to stop smoking.
San
My Goal is to lose 50 pounds and buy a gorgeous size 8 winter white suit by NTC ~ April 15, 2009!
9.16.2008
INVITATION ESSAYS
Gerri
If I were a part of this team I would commit to giving this my all.
I must admit, it's a little scary. I know I'm not a quitter, and I also know that there are things I do that get in the way of me giving it my all. I also know I have been looking for a challenge to help me step beyond the corporate skin I am shedding, to see myself truly anew; a challenge to identify and address those things that are holding me back, not just with my weight, also with who I AM overall. So often I think I have to figure this out on my own, to persever, to reflect, to act. And yet I see the greater challenge and the greater benefit to work with others, to be open to breaking barriers and to truly live the life I'm meant to live. And to do that in the company of others I care about and to be a part of their journey, that is even better.
Weight issues, and challenges with my physical image, have been with me off and on most of my life. I know that some of the same things that hold me back in truly being a healthy-fit person, are probably contributing to me not realizing my full potential in other areas. If being a part of this team can help me face and change those limiting beliefs, habits, and actions, then I know I can more confidently work with others, not just for physical health and wellness, but for overall acceptance, joy and openess to live life fully.
I know it's no accident that I am faced with this opportunity right now. And I know there is an inherent responsibility to pay it forward. This is something I want to do. Gerri
Ginny
Empowerful! Health and Fitness!
If I were on this team I would be extremely honored!
I would so appreciate the opportunity to turn my business around, to help myself become unstuck and attract the people I want! This invitation is a wake up; it is giving me a chance to take a good look at myself. I have had a few small setbacks, very common in this business; and I’ve let it affect me more than is warranted.
I worked very hard getting myself in shape, with the help of Arbonne Figure 8 products and I walked daily for more than two years. Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise is my walking mantra (you see my priorities)….I haven’t done it on a regular basis for more than a month, it’s insidious….’why do something that will make me feel good’ mentality. I’m back to feeling my aches and pains and my pants are getting tight. It’s permeated through my whole life… something goes out of balance and it affects all.
I am passionate about Arbonne, the products and my business. I love the company and all they do for me. My belief that this is going to work for me needs attention.
I am never quitting. I have a lot invested, the work I have done on myself and building what I have. I hear all the time ‘don’t quit before the paycheck’ and I am a firm believer in that!
I feel $75 a week is a nominal amount for me to invest in my future. More importantly I would get to connect with You Sandra, whom I adore, and the other women for whom I have great affection and respect. Thank you so much for the invitation Mark and San. I feel blessed and esteemed no matter what!
Kate
San, If I were on this team I would be totally committed to be open, honest and willing. I would also be the most grateful person I know, which I already am just to be invited. My commitment to you and the other members of this team is to never quit, just as I have made that commitment to my Arbonne business. My hopes are that I can get unstuck in my life, my health and my business and that I can learn to treat myself to the kind of love and friendship that I give to others.
Actually, I couldn't even sleep last night thinking about what this could do for me. Just thinking about the possibility of being able to achieve the kind of life I've always hoped for is very exciting.
I am ready to get going the second you say.
Thank you for believing in me and inviting me.
I am very grateful and cherish this opportunity.
I love you more than words can say. Love, Kate
Suzanne
Dear San, I listened to you and at first I wasn't sure what you were getting at, but then I started to get a small excited feeling that maybe you were actually going to invite ME to do this!!!!! I couldn't believe it, since I have been less than a go getter and successful at this business so far. I really felt like a load was being lifted from my shoulders, I could actually see my dark tunnel filling with the light of the future!!! I have been at such a dark place at work for such a long time and for so many reasons. Now, at last I feel like I am finally going to move forward in my business and all aspects of my life. I don't really care how you got to me, my name. Maybe a thought of possibility for me came to your mind or maybe I was the last name on the list, I DON'T CARE!!!!! I just know the opportunity of a lifetime just slapped me in the face and I so thank you!!
You are showing me the light, helping me over that last stubborn hurtle of hesitation and fear. I now can finally, clearly see my future and so welcome the work ahead for success!!
What would it mean to be on this team? This is such an opportunity to grow mentally, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. I hope to overcome my fears and become a more holistic person, mind, body and soul so I can move on to all my possibilities in Arbonne and life and help bring others to theirs. I look forward to the work needed to get to this place. I am so excited, uplifted, honored and blessed to be considered for this awesome experience!! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, I won't dissapoint you! Suzanne
Tee
Dear Sandra and Mark – Thank you for this opportunity to apply to join this empowering endeavor. It humbles me to think that you believe in me enough to include me in the group.
If I were chosen as a member of the group I would get out of my own way and open up to the thought of what can be. For the past few years I have felt like I have been on the verge of something huge and life changing – a granted wish, a sense of peace, financial security, time freedom. I feel it so much I literally taste the excitement it makes me feel. I have had some amazing things happen to me and I don’t discount those blessings but they don’t seem to be the ones to satisfy the feeling of “on the verge.”
This team would help me embrace discipline and accountability in my life and in my business. I know what I need to do to grow my business; I know it’s about reaching out and sharing the gift of Arbonne with people. I have amazing leaders on my team and I draw on their experience in my own business. But I feel fear about taking the steps necessary to move forward.
I have many negative messages to overcome. This may be more than you want to know about me but I did not grow up in a very positive or loving environment. My mother was abusive both physically and verbally. She lost no sleep over criticizing my sisters and me and we heard more often than not how much we didn’t deserve good or happy things. I have spent years and tons of money to come to a place in my life where my mother does not haunt my daily life but this message of not deserving is the last hurdle for me (I think) in finding true peace in my life and in allowing myself to bring the things into my life that I want and even deserve.
I am carrying around thirty extra pounds. I think this affects how I feel about myself and contributes to my fear. My doctor tells me I need to slim down and I know I need to as well. Reading about health and wellness related topics is something I am fascinated by. I want the weight off. I want to honor my children by providing them with a healthy, energetic mom as an example of how to live. I want to be around for them. I am a former runner who used to love to run in races but the weight has caused running to be uncomfortable for me. Running was my outlet. I’d like it back, please.
The fact that I would be part of a team is not lost on me. While I spent a lot of time talking about myself in this essay, I want you both to realize that not only would this work assist me in changing my own messages but it will be important for me to support each team member as they work toward their own empowerment.
I have an amazing husband and two awesome kids. I love them more than anything; they are the reason I get up in the morning. I want to change the messages in my head so that the cycle stops with me and my kids grow up believing that whatever they dream can be.
I recognize that this opportunity is a gift and regardless of whether I am selected to participate.
I thank you. With love, Tee
San
Dear Mark and Team Abundance,
Since I did not have this exact assignment, instead I want to share with you what it means that we are launching Empowerful! Health & Fitness together.
I believe that the perfect people came forth to create our alpha team. Wonderful things happen when you trust the Universe to deliver and here you all are!
I love each of you and am thrilled that you will so greatly benefit and grow from Mark's wisdom as I continue to do.
I am humbled with the love and belief that you have shown me.
I began this journey with Mark to get unstuck in my business. Coaching quickly became about getting unstuck in my life. During our coaching The Empowerful! Health and Fitness Program has unfolded. It is genius really because as I've learned about and improved myself, I am being equipped with the knowledge, tools and desire to help others do the same. I think this will also be true for you.
I agreed to play full out and it has paid off in many ways. I am much happier and I have more faith in myself than ever. I also have huge faith in Mark. This just feels exactly right. Mark tells me that I have no idea how big this is going to be. So hold on, we are about to launch our futures! Love to all, San
If I were a part of this team I would commit to giving this my all.
I must admit, it's a little scary. I know I'm not a quitter, and I also know that there are things I do that get in the way of me giving it my all. I also know I have been looking for a challenge to help me step beyond the corporate skin I am shedding, to see myself truly anew; a challenge to identify and address those things that are holding me back, not just with my weight, also with who I AM overall. So often I think I have to figure this out on my own, to persever, to reflect, to act. And yet I see the greater challenge and the greater benefit to work with others, to be open to breaking barriers and to truly live the life I'm meant to live. And to do that in the company of others I care about and to be a part of their journey, that is even better.
Weight issues, and challenges with my physical image, have been with me off and on most of my life. I know that some of the same things that hold me back in truly being a healthy-fit person, are probably contributing to me not realizing my full potential in other areas. If being a part of this team can help me face and change those limiting beliefs, habits, and actions, then I know I can more confidently work with others, not just for physical health and wellness, but for overall acceptance, joy and openess to live life fully.
I know it's no accident that I am faced with this opportunity right now. And I know there is an inherent responsibility to pay it forward. This is something I want to do. Gerri
Ginny
Empowerful! Health and Fitness!
If I were on this team I would be extremely honored!
I would so appreciate the opportunity to turn my business around, to help myself become unstuck and attract the people I want! This invitation is a wake up; it is giving me a chance to take a good look at myself. I have had a few small setbacks, very common in this business; and I’ve let it affect me more than is warranted.
I worked very hard getting myself in shape, with the help of Arbonne Figure 8 products and I walked daily for more than two years. Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise is my walking mantra (you see my priorities)….I haven’t done it on a regular basis for more than a month, it’s insidious….’why do something that will make me feel good’ mentality. I’m back to feeling my aches and pains and my pants are getting tight. It’s permeated through my whole life… something goes out of balance and it affects all.
I am passionate about Arbonne, the products and my business. I love the company and all they do for me. My belief that this is going to work for me needs attention.
I am never quitting. I have a lot invested, the work I have done on myself and building what I have. I hear all the time ‘don’t quit before the paycheck’ and I am a firm believer in that!
I feel $75 a week is a nominal amount for me to invest in my future. More importantly I would get to connect with You Sandra, whom I adore, and the other women for whom I have great affection and respect. Thank you so much for the invitation Mark and San. I feel blessed and esteemed no matter what!
Kate
San, If I were on this team I would be totally committed to be open, honest and willing. I would also be the most grateful person I know, which I already am just to be invited. My commitment to you and the other members of this team is to never quit, just as I have made that commitment to my Arbonne business. My hopes are that I can get unstuck in my life, my health and my business and that I can learn to treat myself to the kind of love and friendship that I give to others.
Actually, I couldn't even sleep last night thinking about what this could do for me. Just thinking about the possibility of being able to achieve the kind of life I've always hoped for is very exciting.
I am ready to get going the second you say.
Thank you for believing in me and inviting me.
I am very grateful and cherish this opportunity.
I love you more than words can say. Love, Kate
Suzanne
Dear San, I listened to you and at first I wasn't sure what you were getting at, but then I started to get a small excited feeling that maybe you were actually going to invite ME to do this!!!!! I couldn't believe it, since I have been less than a go getter and successful at this business so far. I really felt like a load was being lifted from my shoulders, I could actually see my dark tunnel filling with the light of the future!!! I have been at such a dark place at work for such a long time and for so many reasons. Now, at last I feel like I am finally going to move forward in my business and all aspects of my life. I don't really care how you got to me, my name. Maybe a thought of possibility for me came to your mind or maybe I was the last name on the list, I DON'T CARE!!!!! I just know the opportunity of a lifetime just slapped me in the face and I so thank you!!
You are showing me the light, helping me over that last stubborn hurtle of hesitation and fear. I now can finally, clearly see my future and so welcome the work ahead for success!!
What would it mean to be on this team? This is such an opportunity to grow mentally, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. I hope to overcome my fears and become a more holistic person, mind, body and soul so I can move on to all my possibilities in Arbonne and life and help bring others to theirs. I look forward to the work needed to get to this place. I am so excited, uplifted, honored and blessed to be considered for this awesome experience!! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, I won't dissapoint you! Suzanne
Tee
Dear Sandra and Mark – Thank you for this opportunity to apply to join this empowering endeavor. It humbles me to think that you believe in me enough to include me in the group.
If I were chosen as a member of the group I would get out of my own way and open up to the thought of what can be. For the past few years I have felt like I have been on the verge of something huge and life changing – a granted wish, a sense of peace, financial security, time freedom. I feel it so much I literally taste the excitement it makes me feel. I have had some amazing things happen to me and I don’t discount those blessings but they don’t seem to be the ones to satisfy the feeling of “on the verge.”
This team would help me embrace discipline and accountability in my life and in my business. I know what I need to do to grow my business; I know it’s about reaching out and sharing the gift of Arbonne with people. I have amazing leaders on my team and I draw on their experience in my own business. But I feel fear about taking the steps necessary to move forward.
I have many negative messages to overcome. This may be more than you want to know about me but I did not grow up in a very positive or loving environment. My mother was abusive both physically and verbally. She lost no sleep over criticizing my sisters and me and we heard more often than not how much we didn’t deserve good or happy things. I have spent years and tons of money to come to a place in my life where my mother does not haunt my daily life but this message of not deserving is the last hurdle for me (I think) in finding true peace in my life and in allowing myself to bring the things into my life that I want and even deserve.
I am carrying around thirty extra pounds. I think this affects how I feel about myself and contributes to my fear. My doctor tells me I need to slim down and I know I need to as well. Reading about health and wellness related topics is something I am fascinated by. I want the weight off. I want to honor my children by providing them with a healthy, energetic mom as an example of how to live. I want to be around for them. I am a former runner who used to love to run in races but the weight has caused running to be uncomfortable for me. Running was my outlet. I’d like it back, please.
The fact that I would be part of a team is not lost on me. While I spent a lot of time talking about myself in this essay, I want you both to realize that not only would this work assist me in changing my own messages but it will be important for me to support each team member as they work toward their own empowerment.
I have an amazing husband and two awesome kids. I love them more than anything; they are the reason I get up in the morning. I want to change the messages in my head so that the cycle stops with me and my kids grow up believing that whatever they dream can be.
I recognize that this opportunity is a gift and regardless of whether I am selected to participate.
I thank you. With love, Tee
San
Dear Mark and Team Abundance,
Since I did not have this exact assignment, instead I want to share with you what it means that we are launching Empowerful! Health & Fitness together.
I believe that the perfect people came forth to create our alpha team. Wonderful things happen when you trust the Universe to deliver and here you all are!
I love each of you and am thrilled that you will so greatly benefit and grow from Mark's wisdom as I continue to do.
I am humbled with the love and belief that you have shown me.
I began this journey with Mark to get unstuck in my business. Coaching quickly became about getting unstuck in my life. During our coaching The Empowerful! Health and Fitness Program has unfolded. It is genius really because as I've learned about and improved myself, I am being equipped with the knowledge, tools and desire to help others do the same. I think this will also be true for you.
I agreed to play full out and it has paid off in many ways. I am much happier and I have more faith in myself than ever. I also have huge faith in Mark. This just feels exactly right. Mark tells me that I have no idea how big this is going to be. So hold on, we are about to launch our futures! Love to all, San
9.10.2008
IF I WERE GIVEN A LIFE ON EARTH ESSAYS
Gerri
If I were given life on earth I would live each day in gratitude and joy.
I would approach each day with the intention to live it in the best way possible, to spread kindness, to listen, to be a friend. I would look for ways to make a difference, even in every day activities. I would make it a point to tell people how much they mean to me, to say thank you often, to express gratitude…always.
I would seek out ways to connect with and express my passion for artistic expression and nature’s beauty, and share that with the world in whatever capacity I can. I would be mindful to leave as gentle a footprint on this earth as I can, recognizing that this planet deserves respect, care and attention as much as all living creatures on it. I would take time each day to stop and appreciate the beauty that is always around us.
I would strive to handle challenges and obstacles with grace and courage. And I would look for the opportunity or lesson that is inherent in these things.
If I were given life on earth, I would live each day in gratitude and joy.
Ginny
Dear God, If I were given life on earth it would be the answer to my hopes, my prayers and dreams, the yearnings I have to be alive! My spirit has been kept alive by this hope of life on earth. I yearn for my soul to be earthbound…..to be human, with all the contradictory mess of caring and hoping and letting go, to love, to lose, to experience joy and heartbreak, to learn all these lessons of life.
I have been protected from emotion and feelings and I want to experience it all, the suffering that is inevitable when we believe things last. I want to discover ease with uncertainty, poise amidst shakiness, the broken heart and churning stomach and the pure joy of unconditional love. I want to learn acceptance, of myself and others, on the chance that I may be one among many and to love others as I love myself.
This is the answer to my dreams! Oh, to be considered for this magnificent chance to have a life on earth. To feel the sun on my face and see the rains perform its miracle on my garden. Oh yes, I will have a beautiful garden and I will love!
Thanks for Listening! Ginny
Kate
If I was given life on earth, I would seize this opportunity to follow your will. I will start by loving myself and then spreading that love to everyone I meet. I will have the courage to face all obstacles with love and gratitude. Your offering this to me has shown me how special I am to you and I will always treat myself and others with respect. I will watch your gifts that sometimes go unnoticed ….the different seasons, the sky, the earth and all creatures. I will never miss an opportunity to be of service. I will work tirelessly to make a difference in my community. My word will always mean something, showing that I can be a woman of dignity who can be trusted. I will be patient, as I was when I waited a million years for this moment. I will be teachable and listen to others and open to new ideas. I will leave my mark on the earth.
If I may, I only ask that you send me with the wisdom and guidance to follow this journey.
Suzanne
If I were given life on Earth what would I do, who would I be. Lord, that is a really hard question because You have so much to do with who I'll be!!!! What position in life you give me, whether I'll be rich or poor, what country you'll be sending me to. What Lord, yes, yes I know, with hard work, perserverance and faith I can change all that. You know waiting on this line, I've had alot of time to think and I've also been watching all those other lucky people that are on Earth now!!
I've seen those who have been given so much and those who have been given little, I've watched how each reacts to their designated path. I've watched fairness and unfairness, love and hate, prejudice,selfishness, pride and greed too. I've also seen the outpouring of love, helping the needy, working hard, never giving up. I've seen the unfailing human spirit that can always be uplifted even in the worst of times!! Sooo if you pick me to be priviledged to live on earth I promise to always try to go to the light, to be empathetic to people in pain and suffering, to be a good listener and have compassion for others. To always carry in my soul that this place is only for alittle while and the things that really matter are not wealth and material things but sharing and giving, loving and laughing. Finding joy in small things and small children. Opening my heart to the beauty of the world grand and small. Working hard to improve myself, my family and the world. Give big and ask for little for things come your way if you give from the heart with no thoughts of "pay back".
I will try my best never to judge others, to give the benefit of the doubt when I can and pray hard when I can't. I will love the earth and try to protect her. I will love others and try to remember that we all have our faults but buried in all our souls, the good and the bad is a longing for love, happiness, and personal accomplishment. We all have our doubts and fears, but we all also have the capability for good deeds and even heroism.I'm not the smartest, prettiest, or the wealthiest but I promise to try and make you proud, to leave the world alittle better because of me. When You bring me back home I do want to hear-Good job good and faithful servant! I'm glad I picked you!!!!
Tee
MEMORANDUM
TO: God
FR: Tee
RE: The last spot
If I were given life on Earth I wouldn’t waste it. I would recognize it for the gift and the opportunity that it is and I would make the most of it. I would treat my body and mind as if they were temples and show them respect by filling them with healthy food and thought (allowing for the occasional chocolate break and trashy novel).
I would recognize that there is a man on Earth who thinks I hung the moon (although we all know you did that) and is waiting to love me and I would love him back without thinking about it so much.
I would be amazed by the gift of children and teach them that thoughts are things and that dreams can come true and that a person of faith and a person of honor will prevail in the end. I would respect them as people and not view them as less because they are smaller and less knowledgeable.
I would seek to understand money and learn to respect it - not abuse it and lose it - so that I never live in the vise of financial worry.
I would build the kind of professional life that compliments my passions and personal life so I will never feel like I am working.
I would find my voice and I would sing again.
I would recognize that standing up for yourself it okay as long as you also are willing to stand up for others.
I would be grateful.
San
If I am given a life on earth ...
I will live abundantly and full out … bravely, without fear.
I will love myself, my parents, my husband, my children, my grandchildren, my family, my friends and the world at large.
I will live with grace and focus and be filled with gratitude and joy.
I will embrace new things and learn everyday. I will share all that I learn with those that are interested.
I will create a safe haven, peace and beauty all around me.
I will see the world and learn about other cultures. I will experience great art, architecture and gardens.
I will help others discover their greatness
I will make a difference for others and leave the world a better place.
If I were given life on earth I would live each day in gratitude and joy.
I would approach each day with the intention to live it in the best way possible, to spread kindness, to listen, to be a friend. I would look for ways to make a difference, even in every day activities. I would make it a point to tell people how much they mean to me, to say thank you often, to express gratitude…always.
I would seek out ways to connect with and express my passion for artistic expression and nature’s beauty, and share that with the world in whatever capacity I can. I would be mindful to leave as gentle a footprint on this earth as I can, recognizing that this planet deserves respect, care and attention as much as all living creatures on it. I would take time each day to stop and appreciate the beauty that is always around us.
I would strive to handle challenges and obstacles with grace and courage. And I would look for the opportunity or lesson that is inherent in these things.
If I were given life on earth, I would live each day in gratitude and joy.
Ginny
Dear God, If I were given life on earth it would be the answer to my hopes, my prayers and dreams, the yearnings I have to be alive! My spirit has been kept alive by this hope of life on earth. I yearn for my soul to be earthbound…..to be human, with all the contradictory mess of caring and hoping and letting go, to love, to lose, to experience joy and heartbreak, to learn all these lessons of life.
I have been protected from emotion and feelings and I want to experience it all, the suffering that is inevitable when we believe things last. I want to discover ease with uncertainty, poise amidst shakiness, the broken heart and churning stomach and the pure joy of unconditional love. I want to learn acceptance, of myself and others, on the chance that I may be one among many and to love others as I love myself.
This is the answer to my dreams! Oh, to be considered for this magnificent chance to have a life on earth. To feel the sun on my face and see the rains perform its miracle on my garden. Oh yes, I will have a beautiful garden and I will love!
Thanks for Listening! Ginny
Kate
If I was given life on earth, I would seize this opportunity to follow your will. I will start by loving myself and then spreading that love to everyone I meet. I will have the courage to face all obstacles with love and gratitude. Your offering this to me has shown me how special I am to you and I will always treat myself and others with respect. I will watch your gifts that sometimes go unnoticed ….the different seasons, the sky, the earth and all creatures. I will never miss an opportunity to be of service. I will work tirelessly to make a difference in my community. My word will always mean something, showing that I can be a woman of dignity who can be trusted. I will be patient, as I was when I waited a million years for this moment. I will be teachable and listen to others and open to new ideas. I will leave my mark on the earth.
If I may, I only ask that you send me with the wisdom and guidance to follow this journey.
Suzanne
If I were given life on Earth what would I do, who would I be. Lord, that is a really hard question because You have so much to do with who I'll be!!!! What position in life you give me, whether I'll be rich or poor, what country you'll be sending me to. What Lord, yes, yes I know, with hard work, perserverance and faith I can change all that. You know waiting on this line, I've had alot of time to think and I've also been watching all those other lucky people that are on Earth now!!
I've seen those who have been given so much and those who have been given little, I've watched how each reacts to their designated path. I've watched fairness and unfairness, love and hate, prejudice,selfishness, pride and greed too. I've also seen the outpouring of love, helping the needy, working hard, never giving up. I've seen the unfailing human spirit that can always be uplifted even in the worst of times!! Sooo if you pick me to be priviledged to live on earth I promise to always try to go to the light, to be empathetic to people in pain and suffering, to be a good listener and have compassion for others. To always carry in my soul that this place is only for alittle while and the things that really matter are not wealth and material things but sharing and giving, loving and laughing. Finding joy in small things and small children. Opening my heart to the beauty of the world grand and small. Working hard to improve myself, my family and the world. Give big and ask for little for things come your way if you give from the heart with no thoughts of "pay back".
I will try my best never to judge others, to give the benefit of the doubt when I can and pray hard when I can't. I will love the earth and try to protect her. I will love others and try to remember that we all have our faults but buried in all our souls, the good and the bad is a longing for love, happiness, and personal accomplishment. We all have our doubts and fears, but we all also have the capability for good deeds and even heroism.I'm not the smartest, prettiest, or the wealthiest but I promise to try and make you proud, to leave the world alittle better because of me. When You bring me back home I do want to hear-Good job good and faithful servant! I'm glad I picked you!!!!
Tee
MEMORANDUM
TO: God
FR: Tee
RE: The last spot
If I were given life on Earth I wouldn’t waste it. I would recognize it for the gift and the opportunity that it is and I would make the most of it. I would treat my body and mind as if they were temples and show them respect by filling them with healthy food and thought (allowing for the occasional chocolate break and trashy novel).
I would recognize that there is a man on Earth who thinks I hung the moon (although we all know you did that) and is waiting to love me and I would love him back without thinking about it so much.
I would be amazed by the gift of children and teach them that thoughts are things and that dreams can come true and that a person of faith and a person of honor will prevail in the end. I would respect them as people and not view them as less because they are smaller and less knowledgeable.
I would seek to understand money and learn to respect it - not abuse it and lose it - so that I never live in the vise of financial worry.
I would build the kind of professional life that compliments my passions and personal life so I will never feel like I am working.
I would find my voice and I would sing again.
I would recognize that standing up for yourself it okay as long as you also are willing to stand up for others.
I would be grateful.
San
If I am given a life on earth ...
I will live abundantly and full out … bravely, without fear.
I will love myself, my parents, my husband, my children, my grandchildren, my family, my friends and the world at large.
I will live with grace and focus and be filled with gratitude and joy.
I will embrace new things and learn everyday. I will share all that I learn with those that are interested.
I will create a safe haven, peace and beauty all around me.
I will see the world and learn about other cultures. I will experience great art, architecture and gardens.
I will help others discover their greatness
I will make a difference for others and leave the world a better place.
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