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Brrrrr!!!!! The cold north winds have been blowing, and sunny days have changed to mainly cloudy ones here in beautiful Penticton. On our rare sunny days you see everyone's spirits soar and energy rise!

I was fortunate to be out running while the sun shone twice last week! The first time I visualized myself running in Hawaii- heard the crowds cheering me on as I ran toward the finish line! Yes!!! I was so blessed- the skies were only blue during my run- perfect timing! It was heavenly- quite different from the cold, overcast blustering winds on Sunday- and running into a sandstorm along the lake!

The second sunny run was on Friday, my longest run yet- 32k, or 20 miles. It started out cloudy, and turned out beautiful and sunny. Along the run Lisa, my coach, said to me, "Running a marathon is just like life. Setting goals, persisting, following through even when it's difficult, and then the final achievement, crossing the finish line, making it all worthwhile'. That run was a perfect metaphor for life. It was long, I had a really sore leg and was in great pain- but with Lisa's support, stretching and Tylenol, I completed the run! It was a huge learning for me- that I can run through the pain, and eventually it subsides! How many times in life do things get too hard on our journey, and we give up on our dreams because we can't bear the pain? Yet, if we persist and carry through, the win is so incredible!

There was amazing beauty along the run as well. We ran around Skaha Lake, and on the east side saw 4 swans, 3 white and 1 grey, swimming together. We had a news reporter following us, taking pictures, which made for a few laughs. Further on we saw two deer in an orchard, sitting down watching us. On the west side we saw a bald eagle in a tree, then one big buck, then a larger buck, 2 does and a young one. How awesome was that? I am so grateful to live here! And to think, if I hadn't been on that run I would have missed all of that beautiful wildlife, as well as the sunshine!

Then today, I received 3 wonderful emails regarding the article, and had someone come up to me at Curves who said they were cutting the article out and sending it to their daughter, as maybe it would motivate her to make some changes. I also received a wonderful email of thanks from the group I did the workshop for. My reality was clearly different than theirs. I wasn't able to switch my thinking immediately, as it states in "What the Bleep", but with the help of friends I was able to change my thinking and get back on track. Support is so incredible, isn't it? I am so truly blessed for great friendships and support! My challenge to you next time you need some help with letting go or getting unstuck, or a reality check, is to call someone and ask for help! We get by with a little help from our friends! And coaches!

If you haven't seen 'What the Bleep' yet, check out their website. There is a very cool article on a study done by Dr. Masaru Emoto, on the messages in water. He photographed water crystals that had different intentions focused on them, and the water molecules changed their expression, becoming beautiful snowflakes with words like joy and love, and ugly messes with words like anger and I hate you. You can find out more by looking under phenomenon on the left link bar, and clicking on 'water crystals'. We are 70% water, so let's remember to think, express and be joy and love...

What the Bleep do we Know?

Less than three weeks and I'll be running in Honolulu! Wow, this training time has gone quickly! I am almost there with the fundraising- I have about $1250 yet to raise $4000- and would love to raise even more! It's not too late to donate- donations can be sent in until the end of December on my behalf. Support isn't just about the money- it's about the supportive thoughts and words as well. I truly appreciate your support, thank you.

I am still offering a month's free coaching (or a workshop!)to anyone who donates $250 or more to the Arthritis Society. It's a charitable donation, so you will get a receipt from them for tax purposes. If you have thought about coaching but couldn't justify giving yourself the gift, give to the Arthritis Society and let me give you the gift of coaching! If you aren't sure what to get someone on your Christmas list- give them the month's coaching! It doesn't need to be a large donation- $5 is greatly appreciated too! It all adds up and makes a big difference!

Please forward this newsletter on to others who may want to donate to the Arthritis Society, or may be interested in coaching. Thank you!

Please donate to the Arthritis Society

I am Norma Reid, a Certified Executive Coach, and owner of From Dreams to Reality Success Coaching. My dream is to help you fulfill your professional and personal dreams and live the rich, full life you are meant to! Reawaken to your magnificence!

If you need some help in creating more balance in your life, connecting with your vision, values or purpose, or creating an action plan to get moving in the direction of your dreams, call me for a sample coaching session.

Thank you once again for letting me share part of your journey with you. Until next time, enjoy the incredible wonder and beauty this time of year blesses us with! If you haven't taken the time to play lately, add some playtime to your daytimer and your life! Let your spirit soar and make it incredible!

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