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3 Graces on the Path of Service Audio
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The 3rd Grace: Helpful Committed People
There are now only 3 days left in the competition since it ends July 3rd. My caretaker duties have usurped much of my time and I haven’t been able to do much that I’ve wanted to do to get people to vote for me. But, I’ve always believed that if you do the right thing, the right thing comes to you. That brings me to my third grace, wonderful committed friends.
I think it was Mary Crowley of Home Interiors who once said something to the effect that she’d trade any number of ‘interested people’ for just one committed person. That’s my third grace. I have a lots of friends that were interested in my success, but I had a few family members and a few friends that were committed. Thank you Betty, Linda, April, Teisha, Gile, Gille, Michelle, Larry, Shawn, Brian, and Radiance. And a huge debt of gratitude to Roya, Maxine, Tony, Kedicja, and Clif. Let me explain the difference. My committed friends were willing to stand out in front of the metro and hand out voting instructions. They were willing to go door to door, to stay up late calling and emailing friends and voting for me. They are willing to consult with, encourage, and go the journey with me. I could scarcely believe how much they loved me and wanted my success. They gave me the strength to keep pushing even as the top vote getter’s votes soared over 9 million. What was so beautiful about that is that one lady had not even met me and called me daily for flyers to pass out at the metro. It doesn’t get much better than that. Grace is being loved and supported and I have that! The competition isn’t even over yet and I feel like I’m the big winner because of my wonderful supportive friends and family.
So this month, my newsletter is sparse, with just one article. July will be a whopper sharing the outcome of the competition as well as the lessons learned from the endeavor. Meanwhile, would you check out my video, vote for me, and tell your friends. I’m still holding on to the dream. You can vote many times. Thanks in advance. In conclusion, I’ve learned that we can get anything we want in life if we just help enough other people get what they want. Thank you
Grace #2: Reunited with an Old Client
I am now officially a part of the sandwich generation. The prediction that we would one day be taking care of children and our parents at the same time is becoming a reality for me and many others. I’ve had my step mom for the last 2 ½ months to help her recuperate from a heart attack, dialysis, and a blood clot. This week while trying to focus on the last 5 days of the challenge, one of her feet began to swell. I dropped everything and have spent the last two days running from doctors to labs etc. I was starting to feel like my dream was slipping away from me because I couldn’t find the time to get on the computer or phone to let folks know I was in a competition. Even now in writing this, I had to stop to take her to her dialysis appointment and then come back and finish it. But there are hidden graces in service.
On the way out of one doctor’s office, I recognized a lady that looked familiar to me. I mentioned that to her and she said she thought that I too looked familiar. After exchanging names, we realized that I had worked for her agency over fifteen years ago. I told her that I had been trying to find out who to contact after the people I’d worked for had either retired or gone on to new agencies. She told me that she was the person I would need to speak to. I felt so blessed and guided for I had been trying to get back into this agency for years.
LESSON: “When the most important is before you, you must learn to let go of the important.” Now that more and more people are finding themselves taking care of elderly parents, we’re going to have to make even more sacrifices. But when things get overwhelmed I remember that quote. It was clear to me what or who was most important. And, as a reward, without any expectations, I found grace on the path of service.
Only 3 Days Left to Vote in the Oprah Competition
I PROPOSE A SHOW THAT WILL TRANSFORM US AS A SOCIETY
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I propose a show called “The Best of US.” It is a show dedicated to showcasing humans at their best and promoting our advancement as human spiritual beings. The show’s goal is to help you and I move from a ME to a WE mentality, to help us see our oneness, and that we are one people, living on one planet, under one creator.
1. IMAGINE a show that focuses on the Human Race at It’s BEST!
2. IMAGINE a show that makes you feel good about being human.
3. IMAGINE a show that extols virtue and good character.
4. IMAGINE a show that expands your horizons by educating you about the oneness of the whole human race. A show that showcases models of unity, of groups working together, of people getting along.
5. IMAGINE a show with a hint of reality tv- showing the positive results of what can happen when diverse people choose to walk in each other’s shoes for a week. 6. Imagine a show that brings on the best human motivators to help you to see your nobility, and greatness!
Finding the Jewels Within You
Barbara S. Talley, The Poet, speaks and inspires through originally created poetry. Please enjoy my signature Poem, Finding the Jewels Within You. The poem is from my book Miner Miracles available on Amazon.com.
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