Zainab Salbi, author of Between
Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny and The Other Side
of War: Women's Stories of Survival & Hope, and founder
and president of Women for Women International, truly moved
me in her keynote speech at the International Coach Federation
annual conference this fall. I was fortunate enough to
acknowledge her for being a model of a woman who has survived
abuse and tyranny herself and helped other women war survivors
tell their stories and rebuild their lives. The power she
exemplifies is strength and courage and seeking the greater good
and peace, rather than anger and revenge, and power over others.
Note the title of her second book focuses not on the horrors but
on survival and hope.
Already feeling called to be a
part of promoting peace, connection, and unity beyond my role on
the ICF board of directors as it becomes a more global
organization; and my Renewing Your Spirit work, she inspired me
to do more. I have started work on Living
from Power and Peace, which I hope will be an intercultural
endeavor. This includes at least writing on the topic,
developing a retreat, and exploring whether or not to work
through existing organizations or start my own. I can
envision a summit on this topic with Sir Richard Branson's
Elders, his global dream team of conflict mediators that
includes Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela.
Are you truly
inspired, but do not know how to move forward with
your vision? Or looking for that new vision to carry you
through this next portion of your wild and wonderful life?
And/Or Already feeling overwhelmed, and it is not even
December yet?
"Have I got a deal for
you!" Gather with like minded souls on Friday,
January 11, 2008.
1/11/08 12:30-4:30
pm Renewing Your Spirit and Vision Retreat,
includes 1 pre-and 1 post-coaching sessions ($330
value), healthy snacks and beverages (bring
your own lunch) , a copy of my Renewing Your Spirit
workbook ($29.99 value), with beautiful color
nature photography; time in community and for
reflection and creativity. Recharge after the
holidays, and make a renewal of vision rather than
resolution to boost your PEP (Peace, Energy,
and Prosperity) for the whole year.
Register
NOW for this pre-holiday bargain, space is limited.
Maximum 20 people. Location:
South Leawood,
Kansas. $78/person . Note:
If you already own the workbook and do not want another, I will
donate part of your registration to Women for Women
International.
Early
bird discount: $69 if you schedule by 12/4/07.
I
am thankful for you, dear community, and for the peace and
freedom I am privileged to experience.
