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MM #51: How Far Did You Come in 2005?

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MM #51: How Far Did You Come in 2005?

Posted by David Wood |

1. Announcements/Offers

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I couldn’t believe 88 coaches jumped on this offer in the first 24 hours since I announced the big holiday spec ial yesterday.The rumour is true. Because it’s the holidays, today you can trial our CoachStart Manual™ for the kingly sum, the exorbitant amount, of a whole one dollar.

What? That’s right – $1 to learn the steps to set up a successful coaching business so you can make your contribution to the world and work from home. You only pay the balance if you love the Manual and decide to keep it!

Yes, this is the same Manual that is already in the hands of over 1,500 happy coaches, in 51 countries. And it’s rushing out the door.

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(Note: I didn’t anticipate this, but there’s actually a chance we’ll run out of stock. Sorry, but if that happens, we’ll have to end the offer.)

The Coach From Oprah…

My good friend Marcia Wieder, America’s Dream Coach (you know, the one from Oprah) has just launched a brand new way to go after your dreams with a renewed enthusiasm, excitement and energy. It’s specially designed to keep you laser focused and on track all year long, and is called the Power to Dream eBook Club. Oh – and the price is right.

Click here to get in:
http://www.becomeacoach.com/dreamcoach.htm

2. FEATURE: How Far Did You Come in 2005?

Before you go on to conquer the world in 2006, don’t you think it’s important to celebrate how far you have come this year.

Look back.

What have you accomplished?

What are you proud of?

And so importantly – what are you grateful for? (Because gratitude not only feels good – it generates growth.)

I’ll start. Below I’ll share what I’m proud to have accomplished this year, and what I’m grateful for.

But don’t read it passively. Oh no.

At the bottom I’m going to ask you to write YOUR Celebratory for 2005.

As you read mine, ideas will spark for what you can celebrate this year. Then I’ll ask you to go straight to the blog and post for the world to see.

* * *
DAVID’S CELEBRATORY FOR 2005

Health & Lifestyle

  • Completed an 8 day fast, and trialed raw food for 3 months.
  • I’m thrilled that I’m sleeping well.
  • My body is lean and fit, and I’m almost never sick
  • Travelled around the world 1.5 times (been 15 months now)
  • Created a lovely home/nest in New York

Relationships

  • Made some wonderful new, close friends (Dawn, Jena, Flaven, Todd, Nathan, Liyana, Reid, Kate, Ginger – to name a few)
  • Am well supported by my old friends (Jon, Carin, Liz, Bron, Leanne, Bernie, Sonja, Rob, Andrew, Mum & Dad – to name a few)
  • Risked all by proposing, and getting a no! Kept my heart open when it would have been easier to close
  • Started, and brought to an end, a wonderful relationship, with Abina
  • Established very promising business relationships (Jack Canfield, Michael Port, Andrea Lee, Bill Harris, Suzanne Falter-Barnes, Nathan Patmor, Marcia Wieder, Terri Levine, Travis Greenlee, Maria Andrieu – and many of these relationships go beyond business into friendship)

Finance & Business & Career

  • Launched three new physical products; one e-product
  • Exhibited at our first trade show
  • Increased combined subscribers from 25,654 to 47,017
  • Increased revenue by 162% over previous year
  • Gave away 10 times more than I ever have
  • Learned 105 things that don’t work

* * *
Action – now it’s time for YOU

Don’t just read my Celebratory, make this valuable for you.

Post your Celebratory where we can all acknowledge you, here.

Whether you spend 1 minute or 1 day on it doesn’t matter.

Just post it.

Remember, where there is gratitude and appreciation, there is growth. It’s critical to chew and swallow what you’ve received this year, before asking for more.

If you find yourself judging your achievements – good! This is an opportunity to look deeper at what you can be grateful for. AND – to light the fire in your belly to really make 2006 count.

Go ahead – post your Celebratory now.

50,000 people receive my newsletters. And about 10,000 people open a given one. If only 10% of you post your Celebratory on the blog right now, we’ll have 1,000 pieces of wonderful acknowledgment, celebration and gratitude.

Will yours be one of them?

Your Friends

I really want to read what my friends are celebrating this year. So I’m going to forward this invitation to them (no, for some strange reason they are not all subscribed already) and ask them all to post as well.

If you really want to start a gratitude movement, I invite you to do the same.(Hint: be sure and tell them to add their name to the post, so you can find it on the blog!)

Love and gratitude,

David

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About David Wood

For 20 years David has helped entrepreneurs around the globe to grow their results, by growing themselves. A former consulting actuary to Fortune 50 companies in New York, David quit corporate life to pursue his inner journey, which now deeply influences his work. A digital nomad, David is currently dancing salsa, paragliding, and coaching his rock star entrepreneur clients from Colombia. His specialty is doubling your productivity and profits, while halving your stress. If you become a highly authentic and inspirational leader in the process, well….that can’t be helped.

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  • Herbalife
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    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:06 PM

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  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 9:15 AM

    I promised to comment on each post…and here it is (I responded to those who included their name).
    Fun to read all these…

    Peggie – you’re going off like a frog in a sock! Great to see.

    Maria – good move.

    Creme – tell us when the first novel is ready!

    Caluna – good luck with the business.

    Samantha – great work on opening up and letting go!

    Denis – lots of great new stuff for you.

    Alison – good luck with the Reiki.

    Julie – new horizons for you. Enjoy your new world.

    Ghyslaine – Good luck with the new business.

    Tanya – awesome on the quitting smoking. Well done!

    Paul – nice win removing back pain.

    Mijak – lovely to hear about your time with your kids.

    Heather – let me know if your open for company in that dream cottage 😉

    Hotshot – Trust yourself to do the right thing. You deserve a good time 😉

    Jack – awesome move with the company

    Amanda – that’s a big new step, enjoy!

    Corrie Ann – you’ve been busy; good for you

    Christine – nice to rekindle old friendships

    Alison – grattitude is very attractive on you 😉

    Renita – I’m jealous about the apartment!

    Cathie – thanks for taking care of yourself.

    Debbie – congratulations coach!

    Revemom – fun stuff!

    Yunesa – thank you for the work you are doing.

    Steve – nice job on the business.

    Susie – good for you Mrs. White!

    Clubbersparadise – nice to see you having a good time.

    Jenn – nice placement in Time!

    Anna – perhaps we’ll play poker some time.

    martin – Big year for you!

    Jen – seems your life keeps getting better and better.

    Dora – you have a wonderful attitude. Sending healing energy…

    Manina – you’re a dynamo!

    Kendra – thank you for the work you’re doing.

    Kirk – a family business sounds fun!

    Cicely – spread that love.

    Nat – good work mate

    Jeannine – awesome result.

    Mary – let’s see a picture of those nails!

    Stuary – I’m very happy to hear it brother.

    Anne – Congratulations, you’re moving fast it seems.

    Mario – I love seeing how much you are loving life.

    Malti – what a wonderful distinction. I hear it’s good to chew and swallow what you have before asking for more ;-o

    Heather – I bet China was a wonderful experience

    Kris – well done on the phd.

    Cathy – good for you!

    Steven – that’s a HUGE win to part as friends. Well done.

    Andy – congrats on the diploma

    Ben – great move on the ebook and creds.

    Sue – well done.

    Jessica – congratulations Mrs. Jessica!

    Gil – what wonderful relationships you must have

    Michelle – nice distinction re: love 😉

    Lisa – congrats on the leap!

    Marcelle – you are going off! Great to see.

    Melchior – lots going on for you – well done.

    David – your life is amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Linore – congrats on the publishing!

    Ina – I LOVE the people at IIN. Is BM burning man? You lead a fun life!

    Alison – nice partnership deal!

    Tammie C – Welcome to the world Tristin

    Jennifer – HUGE change for you. What a ride ;-o

    Chrstine – nice move with the ex.

    Thanks for sharing guys. This is quite a list!
    I’m grateful to be around all your positive energy.

    David

  • Christine* aka Martha
    · Reply

    Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 2:34 PM

    i made my ex boyfriend my best friend

    i learned to look further into the future and have a better plan for my life

    i learned not to be upset when i am not well, knowing next day will be better (altho i am a very positive person and hardly ever down – its jsut the rain today…)

    i started an interesting job in a wonderful atmosphere, love my colleagues

    found australian web radio 🙂 but havent left austria since last october! living here and now.

  • Jennifer
    · Reply

    Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 5:36 AM

    1. Ending “jobs”, which I’ve always had, using at-home employment (but still “employment” as a bridge to cross to now full-time coaching & consulting, all within the year.
    2. Peacefully and “win-win” ending marriage, moving out, buying own BEAUTIFUL house that I created a vision of a year and a half ago in a coaching training.
    3. Brought closure to VERY incomplete relationship that ended 18 years ago, which has brought a renewal to it that I never, EVER would have been able to imagine and am having A Great Relationship
    4. Returned to Participating in Landmark Education seminars to forward myself through their incredible coaching.
    5. Left the new Charter high school I helped start with the systems and processes to continue successfully without me.
    6. Responded heroically to my 9-year-old son’s request for a mom who can pick him up right after school so we can be together more and not be rushed and tired; attending all field trips as a bonus.
    7. Living life as an Adventure Out on the Twig!

  • Tammie C
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    Monday, January 16, 2006 at 6:44 AM

    1. Gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Tristin.
    2. Learnt to love and enjoy Tristin, despite what I have had to give up.
    3. Longest partner relationship in this lifetime, with my husband.
    4. Achieving financial independance. Moving forward in leaps and bounds.
    5. Feelings of fulfillment with my lot.
    6. More organised and relaxed.
    7. Its Ok to be in a different space to my friends.
    8. Made new friends.
    9. My thoughts create my world experienced profusely.
    10. I have gotten what I ask for when I have the courage to ask. (if I’m flexible, or say I am, I have been asked to bend!)

  • Alison
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    Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 2:56 PM

    David,
    This is so great. What a wonderful exercise. My husband and I have been creating “celebratories” every year on New Year’s Eve together since our first date 4 years ago.
    I’ll share a few of mine:
    1. Healthy kids
    2. Wonderful, supportive friends
    3. Made a difference in the lives of over 40 teachers (with stress reduction programs and coaching)
    4. Received an incredible offer to live 14 months rent-free
    5. Created a partnership with New York State Online Academy and my programs are now available to over 200,000 teachers.
    6. Celebrated 2nd wedding anniversary

    I really encourage everyone to try this “live” with a partner or close friend. It’s a wonderful way to complete your year.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 10:35 PM

    So much to be grateful for!
    I’m grateful for…
    …having being laid off from my previous job in Functional Brain Mapping
    ..Landmark Education which brought me closer to me, my family (sister in particular), and friends
    …BM – my first time which completely altered my perception of life and what truly matters, this is also where I met the love of my life, Jason!
    ..IIN for everything!
    … my wholesome diet
    ..the beautiful people in my life. I feel that I’m very fortunate having built a solid support net after over five years in NYC.
    …my clients
    ..my hubby!
    and so much more!

    Ina
    ina@integrativebeing.com

  • Anonymous
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    Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 8:16 PM

    2005 a cause for celebration.
    I am grateful:
    To be able to see my children meet their challenges and show themselves as creative, enterprising and productive young people.
    For all my family and friends who bring joy, love and light into my life and who challenge me at times to let go of judgements
    I am grateful to the authors of books and novels I have read in 2005
    I am grateful for a fulfilling and worthwhile job that brings me into contact with many wonderful people
    I am proud of beginning my PhD, for achieving a distinguished teacher award and of presenting my ideas at a conference

  • Linore Rose Burkard
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    Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 5:37 AM

    1. Finally published my first novel, Before the Season Ends, the Regency Romance I’ve dreamed of finishing for years!
    2. Got my very own website up and running and started a new ebook.
    3. Enrolled my two youngest daughters in dance classes–which they love!
    4. Kept my eldest in Christian School despite some difficulties financially.
    5. Discovered a great deal about my capabilities as I have had to step up my activities and responsibilities since my husband’s disability continues to keep him from employment.
    6. I have kept a household of five kids, one 91-year-old great grandma, and one ailing hubby HAPPY (for the most part) for another year! (okay, not single-handedly; I depend daily on the Lord)
    7. Had some lovely and gratifying book signings and met some wonderful friends and fans!

    Best wishes for a wonderful 2006 to all on this list and any who drop by!
    Blessings,
    Linore Rose Burkard
    http://www.LinoreRoseBurkard.com
    Inspirational Romance for Today’s Woman of Faith!

  • Anonymous
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    Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 1:02 AM

    We have many things to celebrate this year. My wife’s successful operation for a bowel cancer heads the list. Then with friends and family we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary – we did it twice in cities on the opposite shores of Australia. Then in July I, our son and his elder son, joined a party of 12 others (with guides and porters) to walk the Kokoda Trail in Papua. This is a 96 km walk through tropical jungle, with an overall climb of 5,500 metres (and down again). Apart from being one of the most ardous adventure walks still available for people to do, it was a personal achievement as I am 79.

    David

  • Melchior Arnold
    · Reply

    Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 5:10 AM

    Gratitude & the Way

    What a year! Actually, every year is outstanding and different, but, I don’t always Recognise, Appreciate and Cherish all the wonderful adventures of the past!

    Was top of the class in my Calling!
    Three years after reading Fiona Harrold’s Be Your Own Life Coach, doing every single exercise in the book and knowing that I am a Life Coach, I finally stumbled into FUTURE and jumped in fully, managing to juggle a Professional Soccer career and a switch from part to full-time working in an International company.
    At the end of November I graduated and am now Officially Coach!

    I took my Italian girlfriend to California, caught up with some good friends after many years and re-connected with the States, met up with my parents and saw my father’s new land!

    Am on the Sixth month of the Holosync program and feeling more connected and focused.

    Have quit my full-time job to dedicate myself fully to playing soccer again, follow my dream and smile all day. Am a professional athlete again!!!

    Am ready to travel the world doing what I love and have set the bases for work no matter where I am or what beach I may be drinking papaya juice on!

    My internet site is starting to take shape thanks to Your Tips!!

    What a great Life, I am smiling broadly and I haven’t even written down half of what I have done this Year!

    Thanks, Gracias, Danke, Grazie!!!

    Melchior Arnold

  • Marcelle
    · Reply

    Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 5:03 AM

    Today, I take time to celebrate my achievements for 2005 ;o)

    I’m so grateful about the following dream realizations :

    – Found a Canadian publisher for my French translation of The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles (+ more translation to come)
    – Engaged discussion with Sandy Forster to translate and publish her book “How to get wildly wealthy fast” in French
    – Found an agent in Belgium for exhibiting my paintings all year round! They’re waiting for more series.
    – Signed a contract with Softitler for subtitling translation of Hollywood moovies! I intend to be the one to translate The Secret due in February 2006!
    – Lived on Vacation almost all year round, enjoying my family and baby!

    I’m so impressed by what Law of Attraction helped me manifest this year…and I know 2006 is already very promising ;o)

    Thanks David for this invitation to akcknowledge our successes.

  • Anonymous
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    Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 4:05 AM

    Lisa
    I have embraced the concept of life coaching obtained my diploma with a 60 hour coaching diary.

    I taught the diploma in coaching and mentoring level 4 for the first time, very successfully

    I made the leap into self employment after a year of wanting to do it and procrastinating and I’ve never looked back

    I visited Rome for a mini break with my partner and planned another this month to Berlin – can’t wait!!

    I have learned that I control my life and my happiness.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 7:18 AM

    Received a great response to our obesity support website http://www.bigmatters.co.uk. thousands of visitors and everyone welcoming the chance to join the online commuinity

  • MichelleInProgress
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    Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 3:36 AM

    Health:

    Practiced EFT (emotional freedom techniques) regularly with fantastic results
    Ate more fruits & veggies and consumed more funky vitamins and supplements than ever before
    Started running for the first time in 25 years- seems I’m not quite as “asthmatic” as I had convinced myself I was
    Explored & enjoyed power yoga
    Allergic tendencies have nearly disappeared

    Relationships:

    Decided to use treat love as a verb, rather than the intangible, mysterious, uncontrollable emotion I once did – my husband is very appreciative!
    Chose to be more giving & openly loving toward my in-laws as well as my own immediate family
    Made modest strides in being more proactive in my friendships

    Career:

    Accepted a promotion with more challenges, more responsibilities, more headaches, and more money
    Remained professional under challenging circumstances in a “downsizing”, “organization flattening” environment
    Made the happy decision to resign this soul-destroying corporate job for a career in… something else… coaching, maybe…!

  • Gil Garchow
    · Reply

    Monday, January 2, 2006 at 3:28 PM

    I am celebrating

    the love and support of my family while I explore and develop my coaching business

    my families and my own good health

    establishing open, supportive and respected relationships with my clients

    the learning opportunites that have come my way providing valuable insights into who I am and how to best utilise my skills

    I am grateful for my friendships – I celebrate my longer standing relationships and am really enjoying the opportunity to discover and develop new friendships

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Sunday, January 1, 2006 at 7:48 AM

    bowled better

    studied hard for 4 months to learn a language while working mornings/evenings

    survived on a low low budgett.

    Continued and improved my relationship.am more in love than ever.

    meditated nearly every day.

    became more open to new ideas.

    learnt a lot.

  • Jessica
    · Reply

    Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 11:33 AM

    In 2005 I am grateful for:
    My fantastic husband, who I married in May in a wonderful ceremony.
    My sister – who is my best friend and mentor.
    Being made redundant in October – which gave me the confidence to focus on my Coach training.
    My volunteer clients, who have trusted me with their life issues and valued my contribution to their journey.
    My cats – who keep me sane.
    My health – without it I wouldn’t be able to achieve half that I have or all that I will.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 7:50 AM

    2005 was a good year for me.

    I got married in July to a great man. I also gained my certificate and deploma in life coaching.
    Those who have ever planned a wedding know what an achievement this was to do at the same time as learning a new skill!

  • sue
    · Reply

    Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 4:02 AM

    Celebrating!
    * health of family and myself
    * renewed spirituality
    * increase in knowledge in business
    ventures
    * new friends, old friends, memories
    * made it through another year
    * found SolutionBox

  • Anonymous
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    Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 1:45 PM

    Gratitude runs deep…..

    For dying to my selfishness to meet the needs of my son who struggles with OCD and Tourette’s.

    For choosing to homeschool him so he would find life at his own pace, instead of living by an institutionalized pace.

    For making a courageous decision to leave my marriage if my husband didn’t get help with his OCD…and he did.

    For just never giving up my dream on being a coach, even when I only had one client.

    For learning the fine balance of being content with dreaming of more.

    For stopping my insane spiritual drive to find God and being still and quiet enough to let me know He has found me.

    For the bitter and the sweet lessons of love.

    For resources like Solution Box, Site Build It, and others who have shortened my learning curve.

    For the wisdom I’ve gained in learning when to hold on to things and when to let go (church, friendships, part time work, etc.).

    Yes, it’s been a year to be grateful.

  • Ben Dooley, cpcc. acc
    · Reply

    Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 12:54 PM

    Sure, it’s easy to hang on to what’s not happened, but certinaly so much has, and worth celebrating.

    1) started my class for Actors (three separate courses.)

    2) created e-workbook for Actors

    3) Joined the ICF

    4) Joined the ICF local Chapter Board.

    5) Got my ACC Credentials.

    6) Although lost some clients, got new ones.

    7) Juat completed a master blitz mailing.

    8) Setting my date to take CTI Leadership course in November 2006

    9) Helped out many friends by passing them on to other coaches.

    and finally 10) Have grown so much stronger as a coach, an actor, as a husband, and as a friend. All of which I’m very proud of.

  • Anonymous
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    Monday, December 26, 2005 at 11:19 PM

    Health: I admitted for the first time in seven years that I have a problem with anorexia and am on the road to recovery.
    Lifestyle: I realized that I give much grace to others and not enough to myself. In such realizations, I am on vacation right now!
    Relationships: I was able to re-establish an old friendship that was important to my past and will also be for my future (which unfortunately happened at the funeral of a long-time, shared friend).

  • Anonymous
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    Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 4:56 PM

    good question !!
    what am i gratefull for?
    10 months without a relapse back into chronic fatigue
    fighting the system and getting the dissability allowance owed to me
    my certainty of recovery
    my relationship with my children
    helping my daughter threw her teenage years
    getting closer,understanding and getting on much better with my son
    my new relationship with my sister
    my new friends fiona and roxanne and lee
    the courage to ask for what i want in a new relationship even though the outcome was a seperation i spoke my truth
    more confidece in my inner self
    more awareness
    consistently doing meditation
    my beautifull sanctuary/bedroom
    my car that keeps going
    the time with my mother
    the wonderfull friendship with my mentor trish
    the awareness of being in the body rather than the head
    the options open to me career wise
    the recognition of my intelligence
    the abundance of the universe
    my daughters piano lessons my sons new golfing hobby and his friends
    all the presies going under the tree
    a new found trust in the universe
    xx
    i have much to be gratefull for
    CK

  • Andy Biggins
    · Reply

    Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 3:01 PM

    1. Achieving a goal of relocating back to my “home town” and finding a job within 6 weeks.

    2. Gaining a diploma in Personal Coaching, with distinction, after 12 months study.

    3. Getting a promotion, pay rise and launching a new shop for my employer.

    4. Making new friends.

    5. Enjoying good health all year.

  • Steven A. Chavira
    · Reply

    Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks for this opportunity to realize that I need to be thankful for things in my life. We often forget to remember the successes when we’re faced with all of the challenges in our lives.

    Celebrating:
    1. This was my first real year as a Business Coach and I’m thankful to all of the business owners who trusted me with their success strategies.

    2. I didn’t make as much money as I wanted to this year but I’m thankful that I learned just how “little” I actually need to survive in this world.

    3. Thanks to my family for believing in me and my abilities.

    4. My marriage is breaking up! (NOT something that I’m thankful for) But my wife and I are parting as friends and strong co-parents. Thank you to her!

    5. I have 2 wonderful children (Abbey and Elijah) who are the light of my life and will sustain me forever.

  • CATHY
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    Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 2:37 AM

    Fabulous year!!!! I will never forget! I suffered the first 3 months at a job where I was not using my skills and with roomates whom I no longer connected with at a level of integrity and empowerment. I left the job, created a job of my dreams, (created a citywide mentoring program for employees) and created a cute 2 bedroom home with an office. My expenses are less than when I was with my roomates and most of all- I HAVE CREATED A STRESS FREE LIFE FOR MYSELF. NOW I HAVE AN OPEN FUTURE IN 2006 TO CREATE WHAT IS NEXT FOR MY COACHING/WORKSHOP/CONFLICT RESOLUTION BUSINESS. Cathy http://www.communicationstation.com

  • Anonymous
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 11:07 AM

    celebrating:

    my friends who have stood by me in this difficult year
    grateful to those who could have turned their backs on me and did not
    my decision to announce i want to leave an abusive relationship
    watching my partner do his best to change
    hearing from someone whom I have loved for decades
    learning to love that person in a different way, even though we cannot be together, at least right now
    learning to open up, to love others even though my heart is breaking rather than shutting down (still working on that one)
    learning a new sport at a really cool place with really great people
    flying
    my best friend, my cat

  • Anonymous
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 10:32 AM

    I am celebrating the gift of life. My life is in balance and I spend more time with my lovely kids. I read your newsletter is very inspiring and also i change my mind of what life was, thanhs to you.

  • kris
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 8:16 AM

    I am so grateful for another year full of love, friendship, fun and laughter with my best friend, true love of my life, and husband Ben.

    I have nearly completed my entire dissertation and intend to graduate with my PhD this Spring

    I am fit and healthy and slim!

    I am blessed to have amazing friends and share fun and wonderful times with them

    I am so grateful for the opportunities for spiritual growth that have come my way in 2005, and the people who are in my life that share that journey with me

    I am also hugely, enormously grateful for mentors, coaches, friends, etc. who inspire, motivate and encourage me to grow personally, professionally, financially and spiritually (Harv, Sally, Bob, YOU)

    My new puppy who grows huger and sweeter every day, and my old dog who couldn’t get any sweeter

    The department at FSU who allowed me to pursue the studies that fill me up!

    That my family is so close, and especially the close friendship with my sister Susan, and my time with KK, Bryn, paige and stewart

    There is so much! I am so grateful for all the money I have now, and all that is coming!

    I am grateful to have met some wonderful dolphins and their caretakers and been welcomed into their world

    For my closest friends, Michaela, Helen, Ben, Holly

    For sound advice and support from Darby

    For my home on a little island, and for that island

    for Tony, Barney and Jan
    for Andy, Jeff and the others who went before me

    For the person who started the Go Gratitude experiment!!!

    And so much more… And for this opportunity to express my gratitude and think about 2005 with love and thanks!

  • heather
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 7:07 AM

    1 first of all I am extremely grateful for sites like this that keep me motivated and focussed. Thank you David for your inspiration.

    2 I have just returned from a year’s career break in China where I have been teaching. What a challenge that was, but also memorable experiences.

    3 I have some wonderful ‘old’ friends still glad to see me and also it’s been great to make new friends – Sue, David, Jen et al

    4 I am so proud of my daughter who coped whilst I was away, not only with my home and lodgers but also with my son who has learning difficulties. She is indeed a treasure.

    5 My time out has given me the opportunity to re-evaluate my life and I am now training in my free time to become a coach. I thank everyone who has encouraged and supported me and who allows me to ‘practice’ with them.

    6 I am celebrating a life filled with opportunities and with wonderful people. How lucky I am!

  • Malti
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    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 6:39 AM

    I am grateful.
    All my prayers lately have been Thank you God…..instead of “God, please…..”
    I am grateful for all that I have.
    My gorgeous daughter,
    My parents,
    My great brothers,
    My nephews,
    My wonderful friends,
    My freedom,
    My youth, health and smile.
    Good food, wine and music every weekend,
    My car,
    My Mastercard,
    My overseas friends, who make my trips so fulfilling, so fun!
    My resilience,
    My persistance,
    My acceptance,
    My choices,
    Knowing that I always have choices,
    The powerful, real people who surround me,
    My shoe rack,
    My pillow,
    Lindt,
    My ability to know things….to anticipate
    to have faith…
    Thank you David, I have been saying Thank you God for a lot of things privately for a while now, and the word Gratitude has come up many many times in the last few weeks for me, I am grateful for happening to check email from home today, for a change, and be invited
    to declare my celebration. Phew…..this is MAGIC!
    Malti

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