187 Sean Harvey
Stories that Empower
Sean's frustration with his work environment and the lack of creativity were catalysts for him to become more comfortable in his own skin and come to a place of more gender balance.
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186 Ron Price
Stories that Empower
Ron empowers others to see potential they have, may have taken for granted and/or may be hidden for them.
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185 Greg Centineo
Stories that Empower
If you want to feel energized, then you've got to listen to Greg's empowering story. He helps others to achieve their dreams.
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184 Marilyn Hagar
Stories that Empower
You've got to check to Marilyn's empowering story on how she found her belonging in the circle of life. After her divorce and the feeling that her family had crumbled, she submerged herself in nature to find a sense of belonging.
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183 Dr. Veronica Slaughter
Stories that Empower
When Veronica was 8, she and her 3 siblings were abducted by their American father from her homeland of the Philippines. As an older sibling, she played the role of caretaker to her younger siblings. After 4 years, Veronica's mother was able to find her children and move them out. Even though her mom struggled to raise 4 children on her own, she taught Veronica to be a warrior, express kindness and never lose hope.
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182 Sharon Dukett
Stories that Empower
Growing up, Sharon felt she had no future, because girls were discouraged from attending college. Her future felt pointless. Sharon ran away from home with her older sister at the age of 16. At first, the hippie movement in California was wonderful, but she realized that it wasn't what she thought it would be. Sharon was very depressed and felt suicidal. Then, she read a book, which helped her envision a place where there's love and caring for one another.
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181 Tina Siemens
Stories that Empower
Tina shares a story of her family's difficult migration to the US to ultimately become US Citizens. She realizes that none of this would be possible without compassionate Americans stepping outside their comfort zones to help them. Tina feels so proud and thankful to be considered a part of the American fabric.
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180 Dr. David Reiter
Stories that Empower
David found himself to be motherless within seconds of birth. He went to an orphanage, foster care and was eventually adopted. David was open to possibilities as he was trying to 'find his way' through life. He went on a journey of self-discovery and identity. Initially, David was reluctant to search for reunion with his biological family. However, the search and writing enabled him to reflect on who he was.
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179 Mary Jane Black
Stories that Empower
Mary Jane escaped from her emotionally and physically abusive spouse. She remarried, but unfortunately she lost her second spouse to pancreatic cancer. Mary Jane felt moments of despair, but by asking for help and using her inner tools, she began to rebuild herself back up.
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178 Elena Schwolsky
Stories that Empower
Elena's spouse was diagnosed with AIDS and died of complications. Also, she was a pediatric nurse at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Elena felt burnt out, washed out, wiped out and was drowning. She was looking for a way to renew her own energy and find new connections. Elena returned to a place she visited 20 years earlier, filled with positive energy and spirit. This enabled her to share her experience and expertise.
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As a child, Charlene experienced PTSD from an unhealthy home environment. She ran away from home and was attracted to the 'dark side'. Her life took a positive turn, when she began following in the footsteps of a meditation teacher. Today, she helps people understand there are powerful ways to heal, empowers those that are stuck and teaches meditation. Charlene shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:
- we can heal from almost anything
- you can do this
- ask yourself what brings you joy
- follow your joy
- neurons that fire together stay together
- find a way to 'let go', e.g. journal, feel the feelings or cry, weekly for an hour
- be mindful of your night dreams, which are metaphors and powerful energy
- do the 'body work', e.g. release the memories and energy from the body
- practice meditation and visualization
- build your conscious mind
- make meaning out of your suffering
- we are developing a collective conscious
- you are the drop that is making the wave happen
- practice appreciation, gratitude and be positive
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