Desert Messenger

M�� 19, 2010 What really matters? Dear Readers, Thank you for being you, and all the emails of encouraging words, and allowing me to be your Coach. As many of you know my 22-year- old son passed over suddenly just over two years ago. I was so blessed to have a great toolbox. All the tools I have shared with you, I needed myself. When you are faced with loss, you re- ally discover what is important in life. It is not always what you think it will be. Things that you thought were so im- portant and worth arguing for suddenly seem trivial: unimportant, compared to love and peace. These are the exact teachings of Plato (429–347 B.C.E.), so many years ago. Plato was and still is, one of the most influential authors in the history of philosophy, who summarized his life’s work in two simple words “Practice Dying”. Plato, who was an Athenian citizen from the highest status, dis- played his wisest insights through his teachings on political events and intellectual movements. The questions he raised through his writings are so profound, and provocative that for the past 2,000 years, educated readers in philosophy have in one way or another been influenced by him. There is a reason. Plato’s philosophy is devoted to exploring the ethical and practical consequences of conceiving reality. How we look at life. Urging us to transform our values by looking for the greater reality of the soul and goodness. What is the best for: “ALL”. In Plato’s writings, he asserted how important it is to distinguish what goodness really is, not just take it as face value. Meaning: in order to truly understand if things are good and why they are good we must investigate the form of good. The same goes for love, peace and kindness. THOUGHTBUSTER.COM I encourage you to practice dying, look outside the box, with a bird’s eye view on what really matters in life. When you do, you will be greatly rewarded by be- ing able to see what really matters in life with more clarity. Clarity enhances the gift of living more joyfully, with passion, and purpose, all the while loving others the way you would like to be loved. It has worked for me countless times. I look and I find. One recent insight I have discovered while re-examining my life purpose is to help others in grief. I am now on a mis- sion to shift the perspective of “dead” to “evolved”, and “lost” to “fabulously found” by expanding my practice as America’s Grief Coach. I would like to invite you to my first FREE telseminar, teaching what I have learned. 9 Keys to Having An I nvisible Relationship Join me for a revealing 3- Part Teleseminar Series Three days of Let ~ Love ~ Live: Tuesday, May 25: “Let” Wednesday, May 26: “Love” Thursday, May 27: “Live” 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern Learn how to embody your grief in a healthy and conscious way. Have you ever wanted to continue your relationship with your loved ones on the other-side? Have you had an invisible encounter? Are any of these true for you? Discover the 9 Keys for Developing an Invisible Relationship for those in grief: Parents who have lost children, children who have lost parents, lovers who have lost lovers, and animal lovers who have lost their pets: For call information go to http:// americasgriefcoach.com/LetLoveLive- Teleseminar.html Thank you for being you, and what do you think really matters in life? Coach Louise Rouse Recommended CD : “Being with Dying” By Roshi Joan Halifax Coach Louise Rouse Copyright 2010 www.thoughtbuster.com and www.americasgriefcoach.com ATTENTION VETERANS Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services has trained personnel to assist you in obtaining benefits you may be entitled to from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. These services are available to active duty personnel, retired veterans, former service personnel, their dependents and survivors. Call Lee Borgen at (928) 505-4616 or visit their website at www.azdvs.gov. D����� M�������� P��� 9 AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC. Auto - Light Truck - Commercial - AG - Earthmover New, Used and Retread 23 Hour Commercial Service Est. in 1972 ✶ Motorhome Specialists ✶ (928) 927-6382 Blue Building Across from McDonalds on West Main St. Road Service Interstate Batteries Lube, Oil and Filter www.DesertMessenger.com PO Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 • 541-218-2560, 928-785-7204 Desert Messenger belongs to PaperChain, a network of over 2,300 audited com- munity papers spanning North America with a combined circulation reaching over 61 million households. This network creates a unified voice for the industry and opens up a new world of opportunity for advertisers and media buyers. It all adds up to a huge buying power. Call us today and put this power to work for you!

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