Has the rug been pulled out from under you?  Have you lost a hard-won dream, or had a core part of your life crumble unexpectedly?  How do you find new purpose after a major loss?

Listen to author, Carole Brody Fleet. And discover how loss can be a gateway to finding LifeWork purpose – a journey to find a new answer for the question, “Who am I NOW?

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Carole Brody Fleet is the award-winning author of the critically praised national bestseller, “Widows Wear Stilettos” and the Books for a Better Life Award finalist for her new book, “Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond!) the Grief of Widowhood“.

Hear Carole’s powerful story of discovering new and fulfilling purpose after the illness and death of her husband. Listen in on a compelling conversation of how loss can open up a new door to a next vital lifework chapter.

Gem of Wisdom:  “Make the choice to heal.”

One Small Step:  Carole identified 5 small steps that are essential to healing and finding purpose after loss.

1. Make the choice
2. Reach out for help
3. Make time for grief
4. Reactive vs Proactive coping – what are you reacting to and what can you take control over?
5. Take conscious ownership of your healing journey

Favorite Quotes from this Interview:

“Creating a routine give you a sense of control when there is so much that you can’t control.”

“When you’re widowed at a chronologically younger age you have different issues than someone who is widowed at an older age.  It’s not harder, the issues are different.”

“I had the opportunity to model for my 11 year old daughter that we could get knocked down hard and that we could get back up.”

“Death makes everybody uncomfortable, talking about it, dealing with it, acknowledging it.  And the fact is that if we don’t talk about it, death is not going to go away.”

Resources:

Website:  www.WidowsWearStilettos.com

Carole’s  Books:

• Widows Wear Stilettos

• Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond!) the Grief of Widowhood

AWAKEN Your Purpose ~ IGNITE Your Passion ~ SERVE the Highest Good

And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom.   ~ Anais Nin

	Do you know something needs to change… yet are paralyzed by uncertainty?
	Are you ready to serve a higher purpose… yet question what you have to offer?
	Are you yearning for greater fulfillment… yet afraid to leave the security of your title and salary?

If you’ve answered, “Yes” to any of these questions, then On Purpose:  AWAKEN Your Purpose, IGNITE Your Passion and SERVE the Highest Good is for you.

Join us for this special 1-day event where you will:

	Awaken to your purpose
	Discover a powerful practice to identify your unique gifts
	Acknowledge the value of your talents and skills (that others will gladly pay for)
	Learn the 3-step secret to transform obstacles to stepping stones
	Transform your biggest financial fear
	Create a step by step map to live your purpose and passion

Saturday May 4, 2013

East Hampton, NY

10:00am – 6:00pm

Fee: $95.00 – Lunch included

***Bring-A-Friend Bonus***

Register by May 1st & bring a friend for free!

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What people are saying about the workshop:

My most powerful learning is that the relationship between thoughts/ideas and energy can manifest into something.”  – Joanne P.

” My most powerful learning is YES I Can!  There are tools, there is help if I choose to use them.  I can re-wire my brain.” Pam L.

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Hampton Jitney Bus Schedule:  www.HamptonJitney.com
Phone: 631.283.4600

Long Island Railroad Train Schedule:  http://lirr42.mta.info/

Susyn Reeve, is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com, best-selling author of The Inspired Life:  Unleashing Your Mind’s Capacity for Joy and award winning author of Choose Peace & Happiness. She has 35 years experience as a Corporate Consultant, Transformational Coach and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included: American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and YPO (Young Presidents Organization).

As a teen she wrote in her journal, “What would the world be like if everyone loved themselves?”  This question has informed her commitment to partner with clients and guide them in cultivating a life grounded in purpose and passion as they in deepen and expand their capacity to be, give and receive love.

She has apprenticed and worked with don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements); Katherine Woodward Thomas (Calling in “The One”) and studied with Joseph Campbell, Jean Houston and Robert Fritz.  She has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and adjunct Associate Professor of Management at New York University Management Institute.

For more information contact Susyn:  susyn@susynreeve.com or 415.244.9153

I am practically sitting on the edge of my seat – I am so excited to let you know that in less than 24 hours I’m launching a new radio show, ON PURPOSE:  Your Path to Fulfilling LifeWork  that I am co-hosting with Rikk Hansen, one of the nation’s leading experts in guiding midlife professionals and entrepreneurs to discover a LifeWork that’s really their CALLING.

During each show we will open doors for you to discover and live a LifeWork that is alive with purpose.  We will engage in compelling conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs and authors successfully doing work that expresses their purpose and passion.  You will have a front row seat to learning their secrets to inspire your ON PURPOSE success.

As the snow came down on Friday morning (got about 18″ where I live) I was being interviewed on Coach Cafe.  And after and hour of a great conversation with co-hosts Kathleen Martin and Estra Roell, I was inspired!  So I invite you to listen to our conversation for your daily dose of inspiration and share your thoughts with me, as Nikki did today:

“Wanted to drop you a line to say how much I enjoyed listening to your radio interview this morning as I prepared to do exactly what I don’t want to be doing.  I realized as you were speaking, I think I better listen to this talk a couple more times before I file it away. Of course I understand everything you’re saying and honestly have for years. Kudos to me however, I’ve clearly put many to sleep. It’s time to put them back into practice in order to move forward.”

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Much has been said about the times we are living in.  Last year when I was completing the manuscript for The Inspired Life, I wrote:  “There have been many names and descriptions of the times we are living in.  Some consider this to be a New Age, others the Age of Aquarius.  To some it is the End Times with doomsday quickly approaching.  Some believe the end of the Mayan calender is simply and astronomical occurrence while others define it as the end of civilization as we know it; still others say while it marks an end, it is a gateway to a new beginning of peace and cooperation among all peoples.

“Whatever you may believe, isn’t now the time to enrich your life by affirming and committing to your inspired life vision? At the very least, living your vision offers you the possibility of greater joy, fulfillment and happiness.  And, at best, as you put your stake in the ground for living a more peaceful and loving life, your consciousness generating your actions contributes to the collective consciousness, and love grows and peace expands for all.”

Recent months have been turbulent, election campaigns seething with blame and finger pointing; horrific fighting in Syria, drought in the middle of the USA; a SuperStrom continuing to leave people without electricity and heat as winter begins; the horror of murder in Newtown, CT.  It is easy to view these events as proof that the world is unsafe and a loving peaceful world is an impossibility.

But I have a different view, the changes and horrors we see are a clear call for each of us to be Luv Ninja’s – warriors for love.  If I want a more peaceful world, then I have to  be more peaceful.  If I want a more loving world then I have to be more loving.  This is a courageous choice.  I invite you to join me, be a Luv Ninja – in your relationship with yourself, your family, your friends, co-workers, community.  Be a global citizen committed to being a Peace Maker and Peace Keeper.  Each one of us has something to offer – now is the time embrace your gifts and be, give and receive the greatest gift of all:  LOVE.

During the next 3 days I will be participating in the Birth 2012 Events – Join Me at:  http://birth2012.com/

With Love as the longest night gives way to the return of the Light.

SuperStorm Sandy has been my Teacher:

On Sunday, amidst predictions of Hurricane Sandy I went to the beach in Hampton Bays, NY – a few miles from my house – a short time after high tide. I stood at the water’s edge and felt the same feeling and thought the same thoughts as on the morning of September 11, 2001, about 30 minutes before the planes flew into two of the World Trade Center towers, ‘This is power.’ So, as I did on that day more than eleven years ago, I spoke aloud inviting the wind to, “Fill me.”

As I stood with my mouth open, and the wind breathing me, I thought, ‘This is a force of nature.’ Again, I spoke aloud, allowing my words to be carried on the wind, “I am a force of nature, filled with this power with each in-breath; and with each out-breath I contribute my unique signature to the collective consciousness, the Greater Field of Life. I commit to being a mighty force – a mighty power, a mighty expression of love in the world.”

Then with my booted foot, my foot that had been broken twenty-one months ago, I wrote in the sand, L O V E as my offering to the sea – to wash over these letters, this word and carry it’s essensce to all corners of the world.

The physical impact of Sandy has been minor for me, some newly planted small trees and mums uprooted which were easily placed back in their earthly home; some small branches strewn on the grass around my house and at 6:00pm on Monday, in a moment, the lights went out.

I now sit in my local Panera (What a customer friendly company. I am shouting from the proverbial rooftop your praises!) amongst so many others who have arrived with power strips to re-charge our electronics.

I send a loving embrace to all those who are suffering in the aftermath of the storm, as well as to all the crews who are working day and night to restore power, and to the generosity of people who show time and time again, in the presence of crisis, that in our heart of hearts we do know that We Are One.

Here is what I have learned, in no particular order, so far thru this unexpected teacher, Sandy:

• My life is filled with soooooo much love – the calls and emails from friends and family all over the country is heart-warming.
• When asked, people can identify the gifts in any situation. I went to a yoga class yesterday morning and Mary Angela Buffo, my dear friend and extraordinary teacher asked us at the beginning of the class what gift we have received thus far thru Sandy. Here are some of the responses:

1. “I live alone and was amazed at how many people reached out to me to find out how I was. I see that my sense of isolation, has been of my own doing and I am going to stay more connected with people.”
2.  “I’m grateful that the endless political messages stopped. The blaming, bashing and constant message of who is right and who is wrong stopped with no TV, radio, internet, phone available.” 
3. “Four friends stayed at my house for three nights until this morning and one of them fixed my closet door that has come unhinged repeatedly during the past nine months.”
4. “I have been reminded of how helpful and thoughtgful people are. A tree fell onto the roof of my house and dislodged electric wire. A neighbor, who I had never seen before, knocked on our door and asked if we were okay.”
5. “I heard from people I had been out of touch with for years, who called to ask how we are. I feel so loved.” • The quiet of candlelight as the only source of light, at night, creates a quiet that is nourishing for my soul.”

• Generosity is repaid more than ten-fold. Four of my friends were told to evacuate and arrived at my house before sundown on Sunday with food, water and much good cheer. We ate fabulous meals by candlelight. When the electricity went down we gathered in the living room in pj’s, cozied up in blankets and listened to a book on tape on an iPad. A perfect bedtime story. When they left after three nights, they cleaned the house and left it in better shape than when they arrived!
• While I am not certain how deepening my commitment to be a mighty expression of love in the world will unfold, here are some experiences I’ve had since then:

1. I had a lucid dream this morning – a conversation with my Mom – who passed on December 8, 2001. While I see her clearly, as I write, as she sat looking straight at me, I can only capture the essence of her words. She let me know that now in my 60’s and on thru my 70’s this is the time to use the gifts I have been given. She told me that in her mid-80’s until she was 92 years old she slowed down. I sense that this is a reminder that there will be time that slowing down will be my experience, as well. I feel my eyes fill with tears, as I write, so grateful for my Mom’s wisdom and her visit.
2. It occurred to me when I woke this morning that since I have water, there is probably still hot water in my hot water tank. YAY there was! So I took a quick shower, so grateful for the conveniences in my life. As I stepped out of the shower, I knew that it is time to speak boldly, lovingly and regularly for a peaceful and loving world. While there is upheaval and obstacles, in life, that can make it appear that we are victims to outside circumstances, life is always a flow of expansion and contraction. An in-breath and out-breath.

For many years, actually decades, I have thought that one of the things I would love to do is write letters about what touches me deeply – open letters to whomever as well as letters to specific people who stir my imagination, illuminate my path, confront me with other points of view. I start this today – an open letter because the time is NOW.

Dear, dear brothers and sisters, with whom I share this time on this amazing Planet – Earth,

Could it be that each of us contributes to the turmoil that seems so evident in our world?  Massacre in the Middle East, financial unrest in countries all across the planet, a deep divide between the 1% and 99%, corporate and political corruption fueled by greed and self-interests, political campaigning that is filled with lies, rudeness and a greater focus on who is right and who is wrong than a fundamental understanding that there are many paths to the promise of the American dream and the greater dream of peace for all beings.

Could it be that each of us contributes to this turmoil as a reflection of the inner battle that directs our lives? This inner divide and separation between I’m not enough, I don’t make a difference – why should I bother to vote, it’s not going to matter anyway and the Divine spark that ignites the creativity that gives birth to all that exists.

What if you knew, that with each out-breath you contributed to the Greater Field of Life and with each in-breath you were being breathed by all that is?

What if you knew that your thoughts and the feelings, the energy, your thoughts generated did make a difference – would you take responsibility for your thoughts?

What if you knew that if you wanted change in your life, your family, your workplace, your community, our world that it started in your mind, the thoughts you think, the feelings you feel, the words you speak, the actions you take? Would your thoughts reflect love or war?

What if you are the 100th monkey, the tipping point the re-boot button? How would you approach each day? Would gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, generosity and love be the qualities you embody?

Join me – Be a Mighty Expression of Love in the World.

With Love, As Love, Being – Doing the Best I Can,

Susyn

 
I live in a beautiful part of the United States — on the east end of Long Island, New York.   You may know this area by another name, The Hamptons.  As beautiful as the physical environment is, there is an amazing, heart-warming spiritual community here.  I think of it as The Un-Church Church – the official name is The New Thought Spiritual Center of Eastern Long Island.

Since I have been traveling a lot this year promoting my book, The Inspired Life, often make plans so I will be home on Sunday mornings to participate in the Sunday Service and a few times a year I deliver the sermon, the message.  I got to do this recently when I was in town.  The theme for the month was Freedom.  One of the gifts of being invited to speak is that as I prepare my 20 minute message, I get to explore the topic.

As I thought about freedom, and spiritual freedom in particular, many questions popped into my mind:

• What is freedom?
• What blocks me from experiencing freedom
• What is the freedom road?
• Who would I be, if I allowed myself to truly be me?

What I discovered, as with everything else in life, is that freedom is a choice.  This choice begins in our mind.  Do I experience the circumstances of my life as though I am a victim or do I choose to view every circumstance as expression of love or an invitation to deepen and expand my capacity to be, give and receive love?

Here is the message I gave on July 15th:  Are You Traveling the Freedom Road?  Listen to it and let me know your thoughts on freedom and the road you are traveling.

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This is what people are saying about The Inspired Life:

“We all want to live an inspired life, but it can seem so elusive. Susyn Reeve has cracked the code. “Inspiration” sounds like something out there, but it’s not. It’s something inside—and you and only you can find it. How? The Inspired Life has all the tools and support you need to wake up from the trance, make new choices, and upgrade the software of your mind. The Inspired Life is truly knowledge in action.”
—Janet Conner, author of Writing Down the Soul,” and My Soul Pages

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When I started my spiritual journey, many decades ago, I was delighted to discover a world that started to make sense to me. Yet I found it so isolating.  None of my friends and family really understood this world and I hesitated to speak about all the exciting things I was discovering – I was afraid they would think I was becoming a wierdo!

Gradually I sought out like minded women who understood exactly what I was going through because they were going through it too!   Since that time, particularly through the power of the internet, I have connected with and supported and received support from women all over the world who walk this path with me.

Our spiritual journeys can often leave us feeling out of sorts with the life we’ve lived and uncertain of how to navigate this new territory.  That is why I have joined with 7 women from the UK and the US to create the Spiritual Sanctuary and Spa – to reach out to others who are feeling as we did when we stepped on this path.

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We are all here to be of service to you, sharing our spiritual gifts and talents to support you on your journey.  We offer healing  and care for you, teaching techniques across many modalities, some of which you may not have experienced before.

We are your “Sanctuary” from the pressures and frantic pace of every day life; a safe haven where you can find peace and emerge feeling whole and ready to face your life re-newed.

We are a “Spa” where you can pamper yourself with self care and healing treatments.  You will always find something new, something to restore you, lift and energize you.  Our monthly schedule of events will be Divinely guided and provide a constant source of material in all formats, including virtual live events, to help you navigate the quickening energies of today.

In our Spa:

• you’ll relax and chat with old friends or make new ones in our on-line forum
• you’ll read interesting articles from our ever growing library of articles
• you’ll be able to prepare healthy and nutritious food when you follow our guidelines on what your body really needs
• you’ll indulge in self care through our monthly treatments of healing, guided meditations, live coaching and other  events

We are launching this service with an introductory TeleSummit and a Virtual Spa Day.   Come and meet our team of experts who will hold and guide you.  Hear our stories and how we transformed our  struggles into stepping stones to lives grounded in a spiritual center.  Explore how we really can help you to live your inspired life.

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