[Leslie]

I hope it’s ok for me to post this here but I wanted to share what I came up with when I did the Eulogy exercise. It’s seemin more like a 5 year plan than anything else but here it is. It’s pretty short. I might have gotten a bit of a swelled head writing this, but it was a bit intoxicating to imagine a positive and impactful future!

LESLIE LEVY

Leslie Levy was best known as the author of The Peace Project, a novel that was the culmination of over 5 years of research into the origins of human connection, a multidisciplinary study of what brings people together and what pushes people apart. Translated into 7 different languages, it was published in 2028, when book clubs and discussion groups sprung up all over the US, leaving a permanent imprint on the minds and hearts of its readers. Young people, including the author’s own daughter, began to bring some of these ideas into the political arena as well. Its impact can still be felt around the globe 20 years later. Leslie went on to publish 7 other books, 3 of them bestsellers.

Her writing also inspired her own family so much, that they began using some of the wisdom and principles from the Peace Project within their own personal interfamilial dynamics. And it worked like a charm. Her daughter and grandchildren have continued this legacy and report that they have never been happier.

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[Nathan]

Thanks for having the courage to post your eulogy here, Leslie! I know this exercise brings up a lot of mixed emotions, but over time it becomes tremendously empowering. Your eulogy is aspirational, and if you believe you truly can be the author of it, why wouldn’t it be? 🙂

I loved it, and am already looking forward to doing The Peace Project bookclub right here on Heal + Create!🙏

[Leslie]

Thanks Desiree for your sweet post! The first part made me laugh. I will tell everyone that I know Desiree from a book club we are in when you’re famous!

I had trouble writing it at first too. So glad mine inspired you. Keep at it! Hope to see you at the next book club session!

[Tracy]

Hi Heros!

I have found this post on Empath Planet to be very helpful when considering the direction of my life. For me, what really struck me is not so much about what things I want to accomplish, but how I want to feel in 1 year, 5 years and 10 years. I hope it gives you some food for thought as well.

Here’s the link: 8 Questions That Could Transform Your Life – Empath Planet

There are many other fantastic posts on their site too.

Tracy

[Nathan]

I love this so much Tracy. What a timely piece as we cast our long and short-term visions.

• “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”

~ Eric Roth, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Screenplay

This pretty much sums up this book, doesn’t it?

❤

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[Leslie]

Hi Tracey!

You are absolutely right that how you feel inside is important. More important than what one achieves or accomplishes in an external sense. One of the exact things that somtimes holds me back from writing is the worry that any kind of success might ruin my character. I’ve seen that happen with at least 2 of my writing teachers and coaches. So if my friends (or my own conscience) tell me that I’m getting too big for my britches, I’m planning on bringing myself back down to the earth by cleaning the house, cleaning the toilets out real good, and any other activities that might be humbling. Thanks for bringing this issue to light.

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[Nathan]

I love this topic! I’m itching to do another book club on it as a matter of fact. Success is such an interesting word, isn’t it? If you’re able to find joy in the simple things, see beauty in the mundane, and feel peace in a chaotic world, then you’re more successful than most people. And yet, we have layers of success definitions that have to get peeled back to discover what it really means to us – deep down. This is why doing personal values work is so critical. It’s a journey worth taking, in my opinion.

Thanks for sharing, Desiree!

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[Leslie]

Desiree, you are so smart and wise! I think if you apply those strengths in whatever your endeavors might be, you are sure to succeed. I don’t know if I will be successful either. My eulogy was kind of my mind snowballing into major wish fulfillment.

Your idea that getting in with the wrong crowd is what might ruin one’s character is spot on. And staying in contact with people who knew you prior to one’s success sounds like good advice too! Thanks for all your input on this “juicy topic”! Hope to see you at the next book session!!

[Nathan]

Hey Heroes!

I can’t wait to see everyone this evening. Here’s the info just in case you don’t have it already:

Session 4: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Start time: 4 pm PDT • 5 pm MDT • 6 pm CDT • 7 pm EDT

Duration: 1 – 1 1/2 hours

Chapters: 11 – 15

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81575202766?pwd=bDhjOFJ3MGJsdEt0RDNac2hKOTkvdz09

[Teresa]

I am sorry. I am going to miss this last meeting. I am just leaving the vets office and won’t be home in time to make it.

[Nathan]

Oh bummer! We will miss you, but we have another book we’re going to be starting so stay tuned 🙂

[Sharia]

I will be unable to attend as well. I am sad, but working on finishing up all the things for the Flutterby Fairy Festival, which I am producing and happens on Saturday. So while you all discuss the book, think of me creating magic!

[Nathan]

Ahhh. Thinking of you Sharia and you were missed, but we’re pulling for your success with the festival! ❤️

[Sadie]

OMG… It was such a blast learning and creating with all of you. First off, Nate, thank you for leading us all on a journey of what we can be and become in life. I know we are all striving towards the hero in all of us. I also like that we can all do it together and support each other in whatever it is we want to accomplish. I definitely learned a lot about myself. I definitely came away with what can come to fruition. And I know it’s possible if I(we) just set our mind to it and continue on the path no matter how difficult it gets or how many times we want to quit. It is so refreshing to know that we can make our life and live it the way we want to. Even though we may stumble and fall at times, we have the courage to pick up and keep one going. I have a friend who always says, “keep fighting the good fight”. If we stay on the path, we can truly bring to fruition a life we love and a life we are inspired to live. I am inspired and definitely am excited to follow and see where the journey leads for all of us. Thank you one and all! Let’s have that hero fighting spirit! ❤

[Nathan]

“And I know it’s possible if I(we) just set our mind to it and continue on the path no matter how difficult it gets or how many times we want to quit. It is so refreshing to know that we can make our life and live it the way we want to.”

This. This is what the book is saying is possible and you stated it perfectly. Thank you so much Sadie!

[Sadie]

You’re welcome so much, Nate!…

It also reminded me of the student creed while learning in martial arts…

I am developing myself in a positive manner. Gaining self discipline, self control, and the yes I can attitude.

Quitters never win. Winners never quit. I choose to be a winner.

I am a student in a black belt school. I am dedicated and motivated. I’m on a quest to be my best.

(And I know for certain, it doesn’t have to be a black belt school. It can be anything)!