We Don't Know What We've Got 'Til . . .

Perhaps it was hearing about the development of Surfer's Paradise that exploded in the 70's, driven in large part by the grandfather of my son-in-law's best friend (still with me here!) Barry Small, former mayor of Surfers Paradise. He was a fun-loving man who had a vision for this remote area that was attracting surfers with their Volkswagon vans and surf boards. He saw what you are seeing today. High rise apartments and affluent tourists. Along with this vision for growth in Surfer's Paradise, he initiated many tourist attractions including "Meter Maids". (You mean, Rita the Meter Maid of Beatles fame did not work for the electrical company!) Meter Maids became a tourist attraction as they strolled the streets along the beach clad in skimpy bikinis putting money into the expired parking meters of tourists . . . something they still do today!

Surfers Paradise is the city you see in the background. The higest peak is Q1 - one of the largest residential buildings in the world at 55 stories.

Maybe it was seeing what can happen with vision - or maybe it was just the sheer contrast of beach and city - whatever it was that triggered it - I could not stop the words of the 70's song . . "don't it alwys seem to go - that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone . . they paved Paradise and put up a parking lot!"

If we can create with visions of wealth and material prosperity, can we create a vision to retain and restore the beauty of this planet? Can we finally see that the materials things, higher apartments - fancier clothes - more expensive meals - have only left us seeking more of the same. It has not filled the spiritual place in our hearts. Can we create a vision to restore the planet to a Garden of Eden to be enjoyed by all?

Hello From Down Under

My journey that started in Kingston, Ontario on May 12th has now brought me to the Gold Coast, Australia's playground - although isn't every part of Australia a playground! This trip included stopovers in Edmonton, Alberta, Calgary, Alberta and Abbotsford, British Columbia. I am grateful to the organizers and participants of the courses we delivered in Calgary (Holographic Intuition) and in Abbotsford, British Columbia where Cheri Jenkins used a unique approach to setting up a course for college students on the Secret to Attracting Success. Students received sponsorship for the course from employer donations. Cheri is intent on developing a mentorship program providing speakers to link students and key players in the workplace. Well done, Cheri!

And now the Gold Coast! This part of my journey is personal. My vision has been a business that does not fragment personal and professional life. By holding that vision, I have combined a network marketing business with Nikken, and a seminar business with Soul Abundant and achieved my goals. As a result, I will be able to participate in the birth of my first grandchild - and still continue to pursue my business while I spend the next 2 months on the beaches of Australia.

What is your dream? Do you abandon it when you can't figure out a way to make it happen?That is one of the Great Insights of the Law of Attraction. You don't need to know how to make it happen. You must know what you want. Hold fast to that vision - be patient - surrender your control - and trust the process.

It will happen for you too!