Stories that Empower
Regina's curiosity drove her to for exploration and need to distance herself from her homelife took her to new lands and new cultures. Her zest for adventure enabled her to sail a major ocean. When Regina arrived in Antigua, she initially felt lonely and isolated. However, she fell back on her own strength and learned to trust others and herself. Regina shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - sometimes, distance can help us to gain new perspective - strive to have a zest for adventure - we can trust others - if we have an open heart, then we can receive what...
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Terry talks about living abroad with her family. Initially, her challenge was trying to find home, while living abroad. She realized that making deep and authentic relationships with others helped her to find home. Terry also invested in inner and outer work to find contentment. The experiences were transformative for her entire family. She shares her experiences and stories openly and abundantly in her book: Circling Home; What I Learned by Living Elsewhere. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - put ourselves in perspective - connect with...
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Mahan was born and raised in a yoga ashram. She served a yoga master and devoted her life to teaching and meditation. Mahan initially thought she gave away her light to her spiritual teacher. However, after sitting in her truth and reinventing herself, she realized that she indeed still holds the light. Today, Mahan loves to help people recognize the light within themselves. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we are worthy choose joy because we exist I choose breath we can induce joy everything is happening for us coming back to ourselves sit, stop...
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Kay shares how she overcame numerous struggles including 4 marriages, 3 divorces, death of a child, mental illness, affairs, betrayals, prison, threats and counseling. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: tell the truth we are not alone there's growth in those times we feel we're alone there is a tomorrow ask ourselves: what's the worst thing that can happen don't be afraid to keep trying tags: Kay, Whitaker, author, Flourish, Because, a, Memoir, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging,...
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DeeAnne had near death experiences, where she felt orbs of light and felt angels communicating with her. This validated her experience, where she was able to stand in her truth. Deeann helps others go on their inward journeys and not be afraid to express it to the world. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: search for purpose and meaning we have a purpose we can choose it choose to be curious look at the world through an energetic lens become an observer see the world in energy space set intention to clear our energy go the inward journey fill the soul bank...
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James chose to serve those less fortunate in Nicaragua. Then, he felt a calling to move there. James visited an orphanage, where he witnessed extreme poverty. He shares the story of Sophia, who, despite her own circumstances, believed in herself, was hopeful and wanted to start her own bean crop project. James and his team believed and invested in her. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: create practical and spiritual hope our present does not define our future despite our current circumstances, we have God-given potential use our gifts to make a...
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Business-owner Dustin battled cancer and experienced a loss. He found renewed energy and came out on the other side. During his outage, Dustin learned that he was able to lean on his team to operate the business. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - lean on our team - don't take life so seriously - slow down - the good comes out - be intentional - keep things in perspective - be willing to pivot tags: Dustin, DeVries, Caffeine, Interactive, CTO, Co-Founder, software, strategy, architecture, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire,...
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When Lisa was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), she felt as if her future had been cancelled and she grieved for what she had lost. She began a journey to learn to be patient and to navigate an unexpected path. Serving as the senior medical director for a national care management company, allows Lisa to experience creativity, continued work with vulnerable populations and improved stress management. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: look for the silver linings strive to raise awareness for access to healthcare push for change find life force in each...
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While working as a physician, Alicia became interested in how indigenous healers diagnosed and treated their patients without the technology present in modern medicine. This curiosity was supported by what she learned about herself through the study of astrology. As a Western physician who has followed the tenets of astrology in her life, Alicia believes that the practice of astrology can function as an adjunct method to study many aspects of life, including the tendencies for certain disease processes. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - be kinder to people, as they have...
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Evelyn felt wounded from childhood rejection and trauma. She saw life through the lens of rejection. Evelyn made space, examined her life and began a journey of healing. Today, she helps families deal with mental health issues and developmental disabilities. Evelyn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - when we're wounded, we have the opportunity to rise above it - we need community around us - forgiveness is a decision - healthy people say "I'm in the journey of healing" - our current circumstances don't determine our abilities - choosing forgiveness can open...
info_outlineEduardo, a former flight attendant, was the survivor of a terrible airplane crash. He struggled with survivor's guilt and PTSD. Eduardo's all consuming memories almost claimed him as a victim. He felt inadequate and had no self worth. Eduardo went on a long journey to find the truth as to the real cause of the airplane crash. He turned a negative experience into a positive one. Eduardo shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:
- life is a precious gift
- embrace those that you love
- believe in yourself
- use the tools that are available
- you are loved, you are precious and you have a purpose
Eduardo Valencia is a former flight attendant. Currently, he is an artist and author living on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
https://jumpseat2605.com/
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https://www.amazon.com/Jumpseat-Tale-Twisted-Eduardo-Valenciana/dp/1983199621
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