Dear ,
 The lazy days of summer are almost over so it's a good time to get out and savor the last of the season. As a highly sensitive person, it's especially important to make time to relax and do things you enjoy.
To help you kick back, I have scheduled lots of events. On 8/23, we are headed to the NJ shore for dinner and a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk in Spring Lake. On 8/26, there is a free teleconference on social challenges. In September, I have several field trips planned as well as 3 motivational programs to be delivered by an international motivational speaker.
Since a sense of community is very important to HSPs, my objective is to give you plenty of opportunities to connect with other like-minded people. I hope you can join us for some of these events!
On that note, I am pleased to announce that we now have an active presence on the major social networks. I would be delighted to have you follow me on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
Lastly, I would like to thank you for the wonderful response to the introducton of our HSP products last month. I have received lots of positive feedback and am pleased that people are enjoying the products. |
Julia and Me
 I recently went to see the movie, Julie and Julia, a film that depicts events in the life of chef Julia Child. This movie inspired me to draw parallels between her life and my own. She is a great example for HSPs to emulate and admire.
Julia Child was a genuine person who had a natural exuberance for life. She was confident in herself and enjoyed wonderful relationships with her husband and friends. She had a passion for food and was able to craft a successful career around her passion.
Her love for food became the driving force behind her desire to learn the art of French cooking when she lived in Paris. Through that passion, she branched out and wrote cookbooks. She eventually had her own cooking show, which was one of the first of its kind.
Julia saw a need to teach Americans about French cooking because, at that time, there were no French cookbooks written in English. Her legacy lies in taking the mystique out of gourmet cooking and making it easy and available to the novice cook. She gave the average person the courage to try.
Julia had a natural curiosity, a sense of exploration, and a joy for learning that helped her turn her cooking into an art form. Although she was a perfectionist, she didn't let this get in the way of her ambitions. She wasn't afraid of kitchen mishaps on television. Not only did she teach techniques, but she also emphasized that mistakes could be fixed and that things didn't have to be perfect all the time.
 Julia was comfortable enough in her own skin to live life on her own terms. She embraced the latest modern appliances or tools of the day, even though this was frowned upon by the cooking purists. She never took offense when parodied on TV shows like Saturday Night Live. In fact, she would often get such a kick out of the spoofs that she would show them to her friends at parties. Again, Julia Child was confident in who she was and didn't care what other people thought.
I've gained great strength from hearing Julia Child's story. It inspires me to pursue my passions, which include writing, teaching, and encouraging HSPs to use their high sensitivity as a benefit in their lives. I have faced many challenges in building my business and made a lot of mistakes along the way. I'm going to "borrow" the strength and persistence that Julia exhibited to accomplish her objectives.
Julia's example inspired me to commit to the following:
- I will create balance in my life with a mix of great relationships, activities to look forward to, and the enthusiastic pursuit of my passions.
- I will use my perfectionism to my benefit. While I'll always do the very best I can, I won't be afraid to make adjustments when I need to.
- I will not be afraid to try new things or seek new opportunities because of my fear of failure. I will embrace new technology and new ways of doing things.
- I will have the confidence to live my life in my own way.
- I'll learn to take myself a little less seriously and spend less time worrying about what others think of me.
How does your life compare to Julia Child's example? What can you do to have a more balanced and fulfilled life? What specific steps can you take today to embrace your passions?
Only you can create the recipe for the kind of life that you desire! |
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Tune in to your "Teachers"
 If you are alert, you can learn important lessons from everyday situations. There are "teachers" all around you. They come disguised as "life experience" and as people from all different backgrounds. To find your teachers, all you have to do is pay attention.
Be open to receiving wisdom from others, and take advantage of the "fruits" of their personal experiences. Not only will this cut down on your own mistakes, but you'll also get ideas that can help you improve and challenge yourself.
Seek advice from people you trust. Most people are eager to share their knowledge and will want to help and support you. Always offer them a gracious ear. You can never get enough inspiration and support in your life.
You can also let life itself be your teacher. Whenever possible, ask yourself the question, "What can I learn from this?" If you look for the lesson in everything, you'll be sure to get the maximum benefit from all your experiences, and every one of them will bring you closer to achieving your goals. |
