A Writer’s Dilemna

aplacetoturn — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:21 +0000

I am taking a great writer’s class–it’s a “Method’s Writing” class by Jack Grapes. I am discovering the old adage, “the more you know, the more you don’t know,” is so true in my case. You see, I was far from a scholar in the English arena throughout my academic journey. As a matter of fact, my high school english teacher was the football coach. And yes, all he wanted to do was talk about the football plays of the day. The message I received? “Writing is not all that important.” Important or not, I have gained an appetite to write. I yearn to express myself. I am gaining a love for words and the power they can have on our emotions as if, painting a tapestry of one’s visions, dreams and imaginations. All arts offer inspiration which can motive and bring forth god’s creations through our finite minds…all reminding us we indeed are infinite in nature.
Here we are again, back to the subject of the Ideal Self –the arts are one of the most powerful mediums to express our brilliance where our purpose is able to emerge in forms of beautiful images that not only give personal satisfaction yet potentially blessing endless number of lives.
This is where the seeds my desire began to blossom. After working with individuals for almost 30 years, I realized I have good knowledge to share and need to reach individual(s) by the numbers to fulfill my obligation and commitment to give back all that I been given.
As a result, I am committing to give all that I know to my readers. I may be slow out the gate, yet like the tortoise I am determined to get to the finished line and to take all who want to travel with me. So please join me on the journey of Self-discovery with the “I CAN” (I create and achieve NOW) dictum and together we will rock!! I look forward to your feedback!!

Love@Home

aplacetoturn — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:14:50 +0000

As a therapist, my primary goal that each and every person who walks in my door carries is a deep desire for having love@home. It’s by believe and experience that no matter what is their presenting problem by creating love@home their healing will occur, become complete and life lasting. I became a therapist out of my interest and belief in the family. It all started during my sophomore year in college in Dr. Barlow’s class. Dr. Barlow was not only a superb professor and marriage and family therapist who wrote an editorial column in the local newspaper and author of several books, he was a family man. His family was his real pride and joy above and beyond all his accomplishments. He gave me a love for the family”. I knew I wanted to be just like him when I grew up.
For a class activity he invited us all over to his home one Saturday afternoon for a party–or so he said. I have come to realize it was to expose us to family life as he emphasized the good of the system. He had a big beautiful home w/ a big yard surrounded trees and grass with country flair. he introduced us to his wife and some of his kids. He had a total of eight children-some already grown and married. However, he did not pretend to be the “Brady Bunch” or Cleaver family, just an ordinary bunch w/ a vision. His simple message was when you build a family upon a foundation, all comes together for the good of individual and the whole–hence, good for society. His humility endeared us to him even more as he taught that perfection was not necessary to achieve greatness and happiness for our future, rather a desire and passion to love one another and the whole of the system. This excited my heart. As a little girl, my biggest grown up dream was to be wife and mom. I envisioned myself in the kitchen adorned in an apron making Christmas cookies, surrounded by my kids as my husband walks in the door in his three-piece suit and brief case in hand after a long day of work. Now I, too, could have that and more.
Now here I sat as a college student feeling this deep drive to be a “Dr. Barlow”. A feeling of being born again came to mind, as a surge of energy coursed through my body and an appetite for learning blossomed. I couldn’t deny the long forgotten visions which now resurfaced of being a “nurse Nightingale” and “Bob Newhart”. I was amused by the familiarity of it all. I felt emerged among mentors who thought like I thought. Who yearned to help another overcome the challenges before them. Who were happy people themselves. Now I also had a real life mentor in front of me, who was showing me how to manifests these traits in my behaviors and emanate them from my being and how all this can accomplish the good they all had achieved.
Today, I am a wife, mother and I am a therapist too. Yes, I have arrived. I have it all…only to find that I have more to go. As you see, as I have expanded from being simply Cheri who was a college student to a wife, mother and therapist, I realize the value of expanding…expanding in all areas. Really what I am attempting to say, building “family” from the world.
The secret behind this happening is to first, being a better wife day by day, a caring mother and readying myself to be a hands-on grandmother and second–the order being imperative-building my career to reach a greater number of people as a means of sharing my experiences and my knowledge–in turn, learning from them. In the end “love @ home” expands to the world.
So, as I have learned, simply by being available, willing, charitable and open, I can be a positive influence and expand my circle of love and the world is my family.

Speaking the Voice to Truth

aplacetoturn — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:39:52 +0000

I have been asked to write for a method writing class I am taking with Jack Grapes-You ought to check him out-Anyway, he says its important to learn to write my talk as I value the truth my voice speaks. It’s about the process. At first, I thought, “hmm, this is therapy. He is sounding just like me in the therapy room. Am I here to get my own therapy in an unconventional way?” As he continued to talk, that is to talk his truth–although all so familiar, I was mesmerized by the process unfolding in front of my eyes. My heart started to beat as I moved up to the edge of my seat. Then it happened. Just as I was beginning to enjoy the moment and think, “Wow this is exactly what I want to hear. This is what I want to accomplish b/c this is so me.” –Afterall, he added that talent is not what he is talking about, it actually gets in the way of process. And we all know I am not one with ‘talents’ in this life, especially when it comes to writing…sooo. Just as I was feeling like the room was spinning in the midst of my newfound “high”-I came crashing down. I remembered…I remembered that -”That’s right I have no talents AND I suck at the talk.” It all started when I was in the first grade–or maybe even younger–when my best friend Nancy and my first crush, who also happened to be her brother, Blake, teased me for saying “pasgetti” versus “spaghetti” and “psoon” versus “spoon.” I laughed it off yet I still feel the searing pain through my heart as the venom of shame and mortification ran through my blood stream. I wanted to scream “shut up.” Well I actually did over and over in my head. Why didn’t they let an old dog lie?
I did get a reprieve with Mr. Kowamoor, my fourth grade teacher. He had us write a story for an assignment. Although I do not remember what I wrote. I do remember spending earnest time writing it and handing it over as if it was a treasure box full of jewels. Anyway, I did get an “A” for a job well done. But the real prize was when he told me I was a good story writer. You know what? I had forgotten that part of my story. There is a truth. That is, maybe I do have a talent after all…or rather a gift. Now there is much more to the story of my poor pronunciation, limited vocabulary, fast talking and slurring of words, slaughtering of foreign languages and the list goes on. Yet it doesn’t really matter does it? Afterall, Mr Kowamoor caught a glimpse of a brilliance of the light within me and saw the truth. By catching me in my process, he saw beyond the way words flow from me as he held a mirror in front of me so I, too, could catch the glimmer of the light he was celebrating. Thank you Mr. Kowamoor for taking that moment to embrace me and teach me I have a story to share and that I can do it well. I now know will again– as I stay “in the moment” and be “in the process. You know, you are right, I am a good writer…one day at a time– growing, learning and discovering moment by moment and that’s ok. And that’s my truth!!

The Long Journey and the Rewarding Destination–Stop One That Is!!

aplacetoturn — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:37:39 +0000

Yes!! My book, “Whisperings From Within-Creating and Achieving Your Ideal Self” has arrived. It is as beautiful as was promised. I can say that with all modesty because it contains the stories and lessons from others which, is destined to change lives. Day one brought various reassurances as to how ALREADY lives have been touched. This is what we are all about. Just as talked about within these pages, “people love people in the process” and such sharing is the best way to be inspired to seek out growing opportunities, at the same time, become bonded to one another. I feel “at one” with the world now as just a few souls connected with me and my book. Can you imagine the opportunities ahead as we all join in to live the secrets discovered as we courageously and joyously live our Ideal Selves. My challenge to you today is to break through your inhibitions and dare to be open to share. Afterall, it is our willingness to be personally vulnerable which, allows us to love and live life to the fullest. So take on my challenge as you contnue and always live the “I CAN” attitude. Now have a great day!!

Whisperings From Within-Achieving and Creating Your Ideal Self

aplacetoturn — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:58:52 +0000

At last my book is finished and coming to Amazon in the next few days. I am so excited to offer this product to you. I will be offering tantalizing insights over the next few days to tempt your appetite. The secrets divulged within these pages will bring miracles to your life. That is, if you are one of those unique individuals who desire personal growth and self discovery. I say “unique” as it is my experience that few people take the high road to live and manifest their full potential. These secrets show “how” to be your Ideal Self and fullfill your ultimate purpose. So I invite you to take on the “I CAN” (I create and achieve now) attitude in all ways.

Synchronicity–The Turning Point

aplacetoturn — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:56:03 +0000

I have learned so much this week. One of the greatest lessons experienced this week is the abundance and power of synchronicity. Every one of the people who are coming to Turning Point with me next weekend are coming as a by-product of synchronicity!! Despite having shared experiences with some of them for years, we have connected on an even deeper level just through this process. The areas of growth they are seeking this day, as for myself, is leading them to Turning Point. Even if offered a week or day earlier would not have been a fit. I am witnessing synchronicity at work tenfold and know one miracle after another will happen this next weekend. Tranformation will be occurring and in a twinkle of an eye.
One particular individual is seeking taking the courageous step of accepting early retirment from a career he has been prompted to leave for the past 3 years yet to trapped in the paradigm of scarcity and his repressed sexual energy. After being introduced to the concepts and experiences that Turning Point will offer him, it was as if he was sprinkled with fairy dust and he immediatley lightened up and a sparkle came to his eyes and we KNEW he must go. He was ready for the change. He was ready to be his Ideal Self. He is ready to embrace the charisma in his being and manifest his light. After our experience, an unexpected call came from his wife who wanted to thank me and share her enthusiasm for the adventure ahead. This is just one–every one of the 14 people commited have had similiar “aha” moments over simply saying “yes” to a new adventure–a weekend away for fun!! Has anyone else expereienced the magic of synchronicity. By sharing them I believe we will create a synergy that will not stop!!

Due to the magic that is happening I am offering this same gift I have offered to those close to me to any of my readers. I want all to share in the discoveries I have as a person, wife, mother,enterpenuer, author, and therapist. As a by-product of the work I have done through Prosperity Alliance, I have evolved into The Empowerment Expert and Ideal Self Seer by syncing all my 25 years of experience into a formula of success and enlightenment. I want all to experience the same transformation that truly occurred in the twinkling of an eye for me. My gift is FREE admittance to Marshall Sylver’s Turning Point seminar on May 2-3. This is a $3000 event. This is a one time offer as a favor to me and now a gift to you. So contact me today!! It is in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Inn. A great getaway with added fun and life-altering opportunity. An experience you will not want to miss. I guarantee it.!!

The Power of Perseverence–No really!!

aplacetoturn — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:13:28 +0000

I am learning the lessons in the phrase, “Don’t take things at face value.” Have you ever dived into something with the intent of achieving a certain goal only to find it to be yet another detour. Well this has been theme of my 2009 thus far! I simply wanted to share my message and successfully teach the tools and insights I have gained over the years I have worked with people who have shared the battles they conquered by applying the techniques shared in my office. I had devoted the year to finishing my book and getting it out to the public. In order to accomplish the task I had set aside every weekend to write, create and market. In addition I would start my seminars and get them moving…and off and running we would go…but that is not how the year has been going.
First and foremost my family decided that they had a life too and created their own little goals for the year. My oldest proposed to the girl he has fallen in love with and set a wedding date for May. My youngest is determined to leave for his mission immediately after the wedding. My daughter is returning from her mission next week while my second son returns in July. That is not to mention that we get the opportunity of moving all the kids back and forth from their various locations. It ought to be a trip.
If it wasn’t enough that my kids took away about every weekend I had, my husband decided to act on the years and years of pleas to remodel the house this year. So I am currently sitting in a middle of a mess with a beautiful remodeled bathroom. The rest of the house is still in aray. I am just praying that the remodel will be complete my May–since I have been informed that the open house is at my home!
One moment I want to throw a temper tanrum and exclaim, “When is it my turn?” But the the next minute, I remember what the reason I live my life–to be in the service of my fellowman, beginning with my family.
As you can see I have a beautiful and full life. I do thank my Heavenly Father for his mercy and loving gift of giving me a family…a family who loves and needs me. A family to love and to be loved by.
So the book is still in progress–I am learning to express myself and and share my message in a better and more sincere way. So it won’t surprise you that the trainings to do so pretty much take up the rest of the weekends I haven’t already used up for my husband and kids. An so it is!! But by golly, when this book does come out it will be Fantastic–and that is a promise!! Have a great week–the greatest!!

A Rush Out The Door

aplacetoturn — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:55:38 +0000

I haven’t written for ages…life has been full of adventure and fun and exploration. As I have been anxiously engaged in pursuing my life from my Ideal Self, I have been enlightene, some days, moment by moment. The key to my Self discovery is the willingness and ability to come from a place of confidence in my own uniqueness and wonder in this world. In turn, each and every interaction I encounter is magnified by another’s uniqueness and the wonder about them. My lifeas been accentuated with a brightness and joy that can not be dimmed by today’s “doomsday” messages of the recession. The challenges ahead are not being niavely ignored, just reframed as more opportunity for growth and connection with one another. So be happy. Celebrate your Ideal Self and embrace each moment as a new opportunity to create a miracle and fulfill you Ultimate Purpose!

Heart Power

aplacetoturn — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:15 +0000

Where do WHISPERINGS FROM WITHIN begin afterall? It is my belief they speak to us from the heart since the heart is the first organ to develop in the womb and its beats bring on the first signs of life. Our brain development comes afterwards. The heart energy and magnetic forces are greater than any other aspect of our being. In fact, the heart communicates more with the brain than the other way around. It could be said then that this shows that the whisperings occur from our heart and maybe with each and every beat, whether we acknowledge them or not. It our choice to listen and hear the promptings or our own Truth or look to the world to dicatate our actions and words. It is my belief that it is the center of the heart that our Spirit enters our being….as we focus on getting in touch with feelings of appreciation, compassion and charity, we open the channels for an intimate communication with our Spirit. Whether you want to research and compile all the scientific evidence that is showing how the heart eminates 100xs the energetic field and 5000xs the magnetic field more than the brain to motivate you to embrace the power of your being, spiritually, emotionally and physically, or simply close your eyes and allow the feelings of appreciation fill your heart–you can stop and feel and hear your own WHISPERINGS FROM WITHIN!!

It is then that the magic begins. Not only will you learn that you have a Spirit, but you get the opportunity to hear those echoing of guidance, experience the miracles of compassion and bring out your Ideal Self!

So what does this all matter? Well since we know that like attracts like–the more we become our Ideal Self, then the more Ideal others are going to encircle us. Together we can embrace the world with more to have to share. It is our Ideal Self that lives the perfection of compassion and charity that naturally comes from our Spirit. Hence, in the end, we no longer determine our state of happiness by what is going on in the world, rather it comes from the knowing our connection with God and to one another!

So go be happy…be one with your Maker and each other by allowing the power of your heart bring out the Ideal Self.

Growing Pains

aplacetoturn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:52:31 +0000

Aah! Life can be a challenge at times. Well, okay, maybe most times…Especially when you’re at a time that you desire to grow and learn reaching for your potential. But, then again, what value is life if you spend your time avoiding the thrill of a challenge and settle for contentment. I once heard that to be content is equal to dying. Yes, once we enter this earth, all of us are starting the process of life and of dying…yet, pursuing our ultimate purpose and accepting the trials and tribulations as lessons to learn, we are in the continuous process of abundant thinking–our intelligences are growing and we are experinecing the magic of eternity. Knowledge evolves into wisdom and wisdom brings with it a sense of purpose. Purpose brings power and power bring peace and joy. Once we know we are able to always start anew and create a life of abundance–no time limited situational “crisis” can rock our boat for long. Wh then know we are on the path set for our journey. So lets smile, take hold and embrace the life gGod has given us and move forward with unwavering faith and allow the enlightment come into our life versus the stagnation of mere contentment and early death.