Thursday, March 31, 2016

No April Fool

It was three years ago when doctors saved my life. Rushing me into surgery in the nick of time, they removed a seven-and-a-half pound cyst from my abdomen. Guess what? Surgery was on April Fool’s Day.

After awakening from recovery, the afternoon sun was pouring into my hospital room window. Its rays were like those you see in a painting or an inspirational greeting card. I asked the nurse to help me rise up and turn to sit on the side of the bed. I needed to feel the golden warm glow on my face.

My room was located one floor above the helicopter pad, but at the moment there were no incoming emergencies. In the silence, I heard my inner voice say, “We made it, we’re still here!” Thank you, God. Proof that I am here for a reason, I continue on a mission to love, care and teach.

Only one month before this surgery, my mother had her left breast removed, along with several lymph nodes. The cancer was metastasizing. She and everyone else knew it, but I was in denial. The clock was ticking, there was no turning back. She had fought it for twenty years and it was winning.

My story isn’t unique, by any means. Mine is simply another life experience on this planet. But I’m tough, bullheaded and determined. I know who I am, trust completely in myself and will never give up until God whispers in my ear that my mission is complete.

On April Fool’s Day, they saved my life and saved for countless reasons. First, to care for my mother until the end. Beyond that, my soul reminds me, “YOU are the Key!”

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 “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
                                                                                                                                 . . . Cayla Mills

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

"YOU are the Key" now on Kindle

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                Brilliance Comes to Light in “YOU are the Key”

Columbus, Ohio- When Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and author Celeste Reichert Friedman is asked,
“Who are you, what do you do and why do you do it?” Her reply is simply, “I compose and perform music, as well as write books to inspire and encourage.”

In her latest eBook, YOU are the Key, Celeste explores the mind’s eye and timeless wisdom of the inner voice in an innovative novelette, now available on Amazon Kindle.  Inspired by a dream of the three glass keys, Friedman believes you can unlock the secrets of who you truly are and your purpose in life.

Your Path to Happiness and Fulfillment
If you dare, test your true self with her Questions of Self-Discovery. Celeste invites you to challenge yourself, your hopes and dreams. You will be amazed at what you bring into the light.

The time is right for a new take on self-help and inspiration. Celeste is a fresh voice in this challenging world as we know it. YOU are the Key offers key insight and encouragement for graduates, young professionals, those changing course in mid-life or retirees who are seeking new opportunities.

“Glowing”
                   Anna Hovind, CNN News

Live Presentation
Celeste’s live keynote, a companion to YOU are the Key, is thought provoking and enlightening. Woven with original inspirational tunes, audiences are enthralled. As an author and singer-songwriter, her life experiences of challenge and adversity are compelling. Throughout the live keynote, as in the book, she covers topics on setting goals, tenacity, never giving up against all odds and the power within each and every one of us to achieve.

Here is your link, your Key to reaching inside. YOU are the Key!

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It all begins with one step. YOU are the Key!