Issue # 67 October 2008

Dear Impish one,
You are the reason for this newsletter. I'm dedicated to
supporting the "imp" in you - especially this month your
Intelligence, Multiple talents and Prosperity.

You're receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to it,
you're a member of "The Imp Community" online, or a friend
passed it on. Sign up or unsubscribe at the end.

A special welcome to new subscribers! Especially this month those
who joined through the International Passion Day event. Earlier
editions are archived:  http://www.theimpjournal.com/archives

Are you this month's winner of an Imp "dreams to reality" pillow?
Check Part 3.

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1. Feature Article: Goody, Goody: Goodies!
2. Q&A: More on "A Survey to Serve, Eh?"
3. News, Comments, Success Stories, Winners
4. Inspirational Message to Ponder

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1. Feature Article: Goody, Goody: Goodies!

The Imp is so excited about the goodies we have to share with you.
Goodies from people I met in Calgary, Alberta September 26 to 28th
at an event "Awakening Your Brilliance" sponsored by
Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB), a new humanitarian organization.

But before I share a number of resources from people I met in
Calgary, let me say this:

YOU have Incredible, Magnificent, Potential. (i.e. brilliance!).

There is a genius, a greatness inside, given by your Creator (God,
the Universe, whatever term you are comfortable with.)

Claim it! Funny thing about claiming your magnificence. You will
IF you feel worthy of it.

Self-worth is based on loving and appreciating yourself. (The word
"appreciating" also means "increasing in value".)

You have goodies to share with the world, too. Will you?

The Imp is IMPatiently jumping in here. "Say: I appreciate and
love myself." Oh, he adds, "Say: I am brilliant and I choose to
share my brilliance with others." Rinse?? and repeat ;-).

"Now, " continues The Imp, "Let's share the goodies, Bev."

Yes, let's...

The first person I want to tell you about is Danish (pronounced
Dan-ish). Danish is albino. Without pigment in his body his eyes
are sensitive to sunlight and he is legally blind. He was one of
the Guest Speakers who told his story growing up experiencing
exclusion by peers and has moved far beyond the emotional pain
to share his gifts. He shared his brief movie which you can
enjoy and share with others. Enjoy it at:
http://www.TheLoveMovie.com

Teresa was a participant who generously shared her skills and
expertise with others. She's written a delightful children's
book "The Presents' Presents" - a true compelling story (told in
rhyme) about young Rae who shifts from wanting more and more
presents to understanding that happiness from wanting or having
is not lasting. Rae and her friends discover joy as they use
their birthdays to raise money for worthy causes.

Teresa has been called "the new Dr. Seuss". Check out her website
http://www.smallshifts.com. If you have children, get them
to click on 'superheroes'.

I got to know Bea while we were out together on the Saturday
morning doing community service picking up litter in an area
near the Calgary Drop-in and Rehab Centre. Bea has written a
book, "A Gift of Grace: A Mother's Journey with her Son's
Schizophrenia". Bea is proud of herself and her family having
overcome many obstacles. They realize what they experienced
should be shared so others can learn from their journey.

"Secrets kill. Truth liberates," Bea affirms.

You can book Bea to speak to your group or order her book at
http://www.beaweatherly.com 

I spent a pleasant time with Karen over dinner. She also has had
challenges as a parent raising an autistic child. Since her
website is being revamped and is under construction, I'll have to
wait to share her information with you at another time.

Kathy is another woman I had a conversation with. She generously
gave me a copy of the book she was promoting, "Pregnancy and
Childbirth Secrets" written by her sister Gail J. Dahl.
Check out http://web.mac.com/pregnancysecrets 

Gail is Executive Director of The Canadian Childbirth Association.
In Alberta they have programs within a prison, Teen Pregnancy
prevention programs and public childbirth education kits for
educators, libraries and prisons.

A book I've mentioned often is "Wishcraft" by Barbara Sher. In
the introduction she says, "I stumbled on the real secret behind
the scenes of all successful people's lives. It's not superhero
genes and a jaw of steel, like the myths say.
It's something much simpler. It's know-how and support."

Know-how and support! That's it.

"Humanity Unites Brilliance" is one place where you can find the
know-how and support to ignite your brilliance, live the life of
your dreams and support humanitarian programs to enable people
in developing countries to move from survival to self-empowerment
to sustained abundance.

If what I've shared here resonates with you, check out
http://theimplady.hubhub.org
and then contact me

"And", pipes up The Imp, "In Part 3 of this newsletter we'll
share more goodies!"

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Please include the following paragraph:
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Subscribe at http://www.theimplady.com/newsletter-subscribe.htm

The Imp reminds you, "If you like this newsletter, please pass
it on to family members, friends and colleagues."

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2. Q&A: More on "A Survey to Serve, Eh?"

I had just one response to last month's announcement that since
I am choosing to no longer coach one-to-one, that I would no
longer be featuring a coaching Q&A. Your ideas to replace this
part of the newsletter are still very welcome!

From Rea:
My suggestion for the Q&A section replacement would be something
called "connections" (or similar).  I love reading your newletter,
because I know others are doing the same, while struggling through
the same issues. The resource ideas are fabulous, but books are
points of individual work. I would love more ideas about how to
connect with other people. Stories about organizations and groups
working together. Tales of individuals who found each other and
decided that 1 plus 1 equals way more than 2. Ideas about how to
take your spiritual growth out of the safety of your own living
room and into action in the world, affecting change and helping
people; more or less the direction that you have decided to go. 

Dear Rea,
Thank you so much for your suggestions! I've always wanted
"The Imp Community" to BE a community. I'll look at how our
members can interact and as always keep looking for resources -
so I'll look for 'community' kinds of resources, too.

The 'community' resource that comes to mind, as I'm writing now,
is the Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB) "Circles of Brilliance"-
groups of twelve people sharing a common passion. 
To learn more about HUB's Circles of Brilliance, check out
http://theimplady.hubhub.org

I do remember as a child having "pen-pals" - back when letter
writing was done by hand and snail mailed to faraway places.
And, oh, the excitement of receiving a letter.
Wow, has emailed changed things.

One idea for how our members can interact: If you would like an
"imp-pal" - someone with common interests, to support each
other by providing accountability, then send me an email (with
"imp-pal" in the subject line) describing the kind of person(s),
and/or interest areas, you are looking to connect with and I will
post it in the next newsletter (without your email address) and
then I'll connect you with those who respond.

Yes, books tend to be an individual way of working unless a group
comes together to discuss or take action on a specific title/topic.
If there is enough interest, that could happen. too. Email me your
suggestions with "book discussions" in the subject line.

Do these ideas resonate with you? Again, I'm asking, "What would
you like to have here to replace the Coaching Q&A?"
I'd like to replace it with something IMPortant to you.

To thank you for taking the time to share suggestions I will send
a small impish gift. Email me
with "Survey Serve Eh" in the subject line.

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3. News, Comments, Success Stories, Winners

Introducing Sandy Slovack, Member Profile:

I met Sandy very recently when we sat next to each other at a
Women's Business Network Dinner Meeting. Sandy is a Law of
Attraction Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Registered Clinical
Counsellor.

"And brand-new member of The Imp Community!" pipes up The Imp. He
can tell she is a kindred spirit with this statement of hers,
"The more I understand about me and this magnificent universe I
live in, the juicier life gets!"

It's short notice but Sandy has a live interactive webinar/tele-
seminar starting October 16th, "Dramatically IMProve Your Self-
Esteem!" (Yes, The Imp is having a little fun with the title) .
Check it out asap at
http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=855524
Scroll down to this title.

Also check out Sandy's own website http://www.HoldTheVision.com
Her slogan is "Imagine. Believe. Become." "Now that is definitely
impish," asserts The Imp.
(Note from Bev: I think The Imp has a crush on her...)

You're Invited to submit your Member Profile. What is IMPortant
to you? Your Interests? Motivation? Passion? What is an Inner
Magnificent Part of you yearning to express? This is one way to
put it out to the Universe. E-mail
with "Member Profile" in the subject line.

"Yup, more goodies," chortles The Imp.

Start with downloading a free article from Sandy, "Enhancing
Self-Esteem Using The Law of Attraction." Look in the top right
hand corner at http://www.HoldTheVision.com

Experience zen-like deep meditation with a complimentary ten
minute recording at http://www.deep-zen.com

I've discovered a great new magazine called "Think Big". Digital
version is free or you can subscribe to have it mailed to your
door. Go to http://www.ThinkBigMagazine.com
("Thinking Big is very impish," says you-know-who...)

And if you haven't yet checked out Attitude Zapz, I encourage you
to so. The Imp and I love these affirmations with catchy jingles
by Debbie Thomas. Powerful!
http://www.TheImpLady.com/AttitudeZapz

And the last of the goodies is from The Imp himself.
http://www.theimpjournal.com/you_are_IMPortant.htm

Oh! One more. As a member you may have a link to your website
on http://www.TheImpLady.com on the "Introducing My Picks"
page. Details on the website.

There are 3 ways to win a wee Imp "dreams to reality" pillow
including a "Law of Attraction" booklet to guide its use.

1. Request game cards and mark your location on The Imp's guest
map. It's fun! There's only one rule to this game - don't get
caught doing it!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/where-in-world.htm
(I'm feeling a tug on my arm, "Bev!" whispers The Imp, "Let them
know I'd love to come and explore their part of the world.")

2. During the first 3 months as a new subscriber.

3. When you purchase The Imp Journal: Guided Journal Writing for
Personal Empowerment, Vol.1

Did you know The Imp Journal provides a step-by-step plan for
personal growth with 23 weekly themes? And online bonuses!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/order-journal.htm
 
This month's winner is new subscriber Sarah R. with a "maine"
email address. Contact me with your snail mail address, Sarah,
and a wee Imp Pillow will be on its way to support you in
bringing dreams to realities. If you wish to tell us a little
about yourself to share with our readers, The Imp and I would be
delighted to do so.

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4. Inspirational Message to Ponder

The Imp encourages you to write the quote on a card, read it
regularly, and then journal about your thoughts, insights,
feelings and, especially, actions.

"Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality.
If you can dream it, you can make it so." Belva Davis
Found on Sandy Slovack's website: http://www.holdthevision.com

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Look for your next newsletter in mid-November.
Warmly, "The Imp and I", Beverley ;-)