You are very special!

Two Sundays ago, it was my great pleasure to give a Breakthrough in Abundance workshop at the Liberation in Truth-Unity Fellowship Church in Newark, New Jersey (http://www.litufc.org/). Prior to the workshop, I joined the Congregation for their Sunday worship service and found myself surrounded by such genuine warmth and spirit that I'm certain I will return.

One of my favorite moments during the service was when the entire congregation took a break to exchange hugs with strangers and loved ones throughout the room as they energetically declared: "Hello! You are very special!....Nice to see you! You are very special!" and to me, the newcomer: "Welcome! You are very special!"

As I participated in this process, I thought about the words repeated around the room. Anyone could have walked in from anywhere in the world and been told by this Congregation that they were very special. Why? Not just because of the customs of this deeply open-hearted group of people, but because of the truth of the words spoken.

Every human being IS special--blessed with a unique combination of skills, talents and experiences. These differences in our perspectives give us each the power to contribute to the world on many, many levels.

From CEOs to single moms, so many of the people I coach struggle to feel worthy enough to operate at their highest potential. They often claim frustration or paralysis at "not getting what they want." But the underlying issue usually has more to do with fear that the highest quality contribution they can make is not special.

Today, I invite you to remember that everything about you is VERY SPECIAL. Your strengths and weaknesses, your successes and failures, every experience you've had and inspiration you dream of has the potential to make a positive difference in the lives of many many people.

So, go out and BE SPECIAL today. For extra points, let others know that THEY ARE SPECIAL too. And let me know how it goes.

A special thanks to Reverend Alicia Heath-Toby, Minister Jae Quinlan and Pastor Janyce L. Jackson.

Believe and Achieve

I've been privileged to support a dear friend of mine as she invited some very fancy VIPs to an event where she would be showcasing her creative work on a very intimate level. For the last two weeks, we've talked every day about the VIPs. Sometimes, fear came up. Often, fear brought its good friend doubt. But through it all, we affirmed together, one day at a time, that:

1) She is a wonderful artist who deserves to showcase her work.

2) She matters. She doesn't have to worry about whether or not they'll think she's important. She IS important.

3) She's doing the VIPs a favor by giving them the opportunity to see fabulous new work.

4) Her actions for getting the VIPs to the event can be small, simple and low-pressure. Dial the phone. Ask to speak to so-and-so. Be kind to the assistant. etc...

And she, courageous committed visionary that she is, has stayed the course through the fears and doubts, the yeses and no's.

Today, I received an ecstatic phone call:

"Nora, I reached my goal! I've got the number of VIPs coming that I said I'd have! I can't believe it!"

"Believe it, baby," I said, "you deserve it!"

"Oh, Nora, I'm so happy!"

"As well you should be. And remember, they're lucky to be attending! Oh I just know this is gonna be a magical show for you."

I could not be more proud.

How about you, dear readers, when have you stayed the course on a dream or goal and seen it turn out? Please share!

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love,
Nora