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Volume 7 | April 2007 | 409 subscribers For more information and to view this newsletter online go to our website now !
"The fewer data
needed, the better the information. And an overload of information,
that is, anything much beyond what is truly needed, leads to
information blackout. It does not enrich, but impoverishes." ~
How welcoming to have Spring surround us!
Underneath all the dismal of rainy winters here, lies the newness and
simplicity of Spring. You know simplicity and me. That’s my mission and
work in this world: to assist my clients in discovering what’s getting
in the way of what they want or where they want to go and how to best
manage or eliminate it.
“It’s Not What Happens To You, It’s
What You Do About It”: Taking Responsibility For Change by W
Mitchell Accept yourself, for better or worse, so you can allow yourself
to move on and not be trapped in a web of self-hatred; You are free to look at every difficulty that life brings your way as a
challenge rather than a setback; and You, and only you, are the only one who can turn your life around.
Mitchell applies this philosophy to his own circumstances and has become
a successful businessman, mayor, commercial pilot, media personality,
and in-demand public speaker. While these might not be your particular
measures of success, his message is clear: nothing is absolute; whatever
you want, you can achieve it; and your life is entirely what you decide
it is. Change what happens in your head, and the universe changes.
Mitchell’s story provides an inspirational “shot in the arm” for those
whose life’s dreams are not yet fulfilled!
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I am going to start this section of the newsletter with a story of
the law of attraction and the power of intention. The story has to
do with two clients of mine. A client and his wife want to start a
project in the Comox Valley, which puts kids with special needs
together with bikes they can ride. They are asking 35 couples to
each donate $1000 towards the founding of this project. David and I
were one of the couples asked. We loved the idea. And $1000 is a lot
of money. At the end of that week I emailed my client that David and I
were “in” for the project. Now, to come up with the $1000. As you know from earlier in the newsletter, I had a client here from
California to do a three-day retreat with me. When she left she left
me a “tip”, a cheque for $1000. She said that the “retreat was
priceless and if she could she’d have left me more.” I, of course,
was thrilled and flattered that the work we did together had such an
impact and even more, I was over the moon that we now had the money
to contribute to the kids program. I quickly emailed my client to
tell him of the story about how this all took place and he was quite
moved. I told my retreat client the story as well and she was
thrilled the extra money was going to support the kids and their
bike program. My retreat client received an excellent retreat; I
received a bonus and my other client received the money needed for
the program they want to start. Everyone was a winner and each of us
attracted what he or she needed. The power of intention and the law
of attraction are really alive and well. How about in your life?
David and I had a very nice getaway to Quadra Island at the end of
March. Here’s a picture of me (and Misty’s tail) walking along the beach
on a very sunny and extremely windy day. We stayed in a little cabin
on a river and did a lot of hiking over two days. I even read a
whole book while I was there and a great one it was – the Pursuit of
Happyness. Nice to have that down time with no computer, no phone
and no office. Just, blue skies, the ocean, a river, some food,
Misty, David and I.
David and I, of course, are very excited about our vacation rental.
The website is up
www.villagehideaway.com
and the brochures and business cards will be ready on Friday. I
personally love the suite and just being in it feels so relaxing,
warm and inviting. I did my last retreat there with my client from
California and it was a perfect setting for it. My client loved the
space so much she has booked a week in the Fall to come back with a
friend for a holiday. Because of the extra amenities it has
(wireless internet and an office with computer) it is perfect for a business
traveler. I was thinking this morning that it is also an excellent
space for a small team to meet for the day. It’s a great layout with
a beautiful view of the forest, lots of light and far from a typical
office environment. Really, quite perfect for a team and one lucky
person could stay the night after the rest leave. Now, that would be
a treat! Have a look and see what you think. And please... forward the
website to friends and acquaintances.
The website again is
www.villagehideaway.com. We’d be very appreciative if
you did. Thanks.
We also received some pictures from Jennifer, our youngest and her
little one TJ. Here’s a most beautiful picture of her and TJ, just
after his first haircut. My, how life is changing around us.
Brad, Tania and Cohen were here for a weekend visit and we had a grand time. This is a picture of them in the Orchard in front of the 100 year old apple tree I purchased at our Rotary auction last October.
Although a cool day, it was sunny and
perfect for a n
Speaking of out and about, David and I went on our first mountain bike
ride this past weekend. We went off to a trail through the forest and
along a logging road. It felt like cycling through sand to me! Very
hard work for someone who is not a “cyclist” per say. I did improve
both in my confidence and skill on the way back so there is hope
that this will actually be something “fun” and that I will
thoroughly enjoy one day. :~) Misty had a blast, running like she
hasn’t it ages and of course hitting every water hole along the way.
She slept for the entire evening on our return.
The forests are so beautiful here and we are awe-struck when we look
out our living room windows to such beauty. The humming birds are
back now and as beautiful as ever and the frogs once again sing us
to sleep with their orchestral croaking.
The Village is full of people with the advent of Spring and it is a
lovely sight when the Village comes alive. For
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ice long walk. We headed off to the forest trails,
Brad with his camera and Cohen with a face full of delight. Here is
a picture of Cohen standing on a hill of dirt he thought was a “big
mountain”. An adorable 2 year old, don’t you think?