Donna Seebo

International Mental Practitioner/Psychic,
Counselor, Minister,
Professional Speaker,
Award-Winning Author/Publisher
Radio/Television Personality

 

The Donna Seebo Newsletter ©   March 1, 2009

Power Thought for March

"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open".

~~Alexander Graham Bell

A Moment with Donna………Cups of Chocolate

A group of graduates successfully established in life and career were chatting at their annual class reunion.  At one point in their conversation the verbal trip down memory lane brought into mind a favorite professor. They found out that this professor was still alive, though now retired, and decided they would take a trip to visit once more this very special man who had for each of them, been an inspiration and example for their lives.

When the professor got their call he was so pleased that these former students would take time out of their busy lives to come and see him.  Upon their arrival he invited them into his cozy living room.  The walls bookcases were stuffed with papers, books and memorabilia of his years as a teacher.  Oversized chairs and a huge dark brown old leather sofa, whose cushions had long ago lost their firmness, surrounded a large square dark walnut coffee table.  This table had long ago lost its polished shine and now bore the scars of ink pens, watermarks and scuffs from heels that had often been propped on its surface for comfort as the professor and students had held animated discussions about the pros and cons of life and philosophy.

It didn’t take long for the conversation to become animated.  To the professors surprise and amusement each of the graduates started to complain about how stressful their lives were; how relationships just weren’t what they should be.  Their disappointment and feeling of helplessness kept expanding the more they talked.  The professor decided it was time for a break.  He interrupted them to say he was going to the kitchen to fix some hot chocolate and would bring it out in a few minutes.  He got up out of his chair and went into his kitchen.

The graduates continued the pattern of their conversation and while in the kitchen the professor listened to their words carefully.  A plan starting formulating in his mind as he put out a serving tray, cups and napkins to serve his guests.  By the time he had put the steaming hot chocolate into the chocolate pot and all of the items on the tray his strategy was well structured. As he came through the kitchen door the former students turned for the chocolaty fragrance had truly grabbed their attention and revitalized memories of previous visits years before.  He placed the serving tray down on the old walnut table and invited them to choose their cup of preference and for each to pour their own chocolate.  Soon everyone had their piping hot cup of chocolate. Quiet settled in as each was occupied with tiny sips of the steaming flavorful brew.

While they were occupied the professor took the opportunity to share his thoughts. “Have you noticed the cups you chose to drink from?”  You took those cups that you felt represented yourself.  I deliberately placed cups of fine porcelain, glass and plain pottery on the tray. Each of you made your choice leaving behind the plain pottery.  I have been listening to your complaints while I was in the kitchen and wanted to share some thoughts with you.  It is quite normal for you to want the finest and best for yourselves but in some respects that is the source of your discomfort and stress.  The chocolate you are enjoying doesn’t care what it is served in.  The container doesn’t add the richness of flavor to the chocolate itself.  It is the quality of the combined ingredients that make the chocolate delicious.

You’ve become too concerned with appearances not substance, nor do you have appreciation for quality of purpose and action.  You think that you lack what you perceive you need.”

“I would like for you to consider something…..Life is the hot chocolate!  Your job, money and position are just tools to hold and express your experiences of life.  You are far more than that.  Sometimes by concentrating only on the external we fail to savor the essence of life we have been given.  It is the internal substance of faith, integrity, curiosity, joy, purpose and action that bring quality to life.   The happiest of people may not have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have”. 

“Your cup of life, like the cup of hot chocolate, is full.  Enjoy its richness, texture and flavor.  Inhale its fragrance, sip thoughtfully, realizing that sometimes you may burn yourself if you aren’t patient enough to let it come to drinking temperature, and let its warmth comfort and soothe your fears.”

“My suggestions to you are: Live Simply; Love Generously; Care Deeply and Speak Kindly…the rest will take care of itself.”

***Life is in the dreaming, working with purpose and enjoying the journey for all of the potholes we may encounter.  Have a fabulous month and a Happy St. Patrick’s to you all!

Donna Seebo

This story I adapted from one I received a couple of days ago from one of my readers.  The original author is not known and I expanded on the message.  I appreciate Carol B. sending it to me.  Thank you.

The Recipe Box
~Spinach Salad with Parmesan Crisps

We all want to eat healthy food but it doesn't have to be dull and boring.  This salad with these yummy cheese crisps is a delightful change that your family and friends will enjoy. This could be a main dish for those counting calories or a colorful side salad for company as it can serve 8 people.  It is only 81 calories per serving.

Ingredients: 8 tsp. shredded Parmesan cheese, 6 cups baby spinach, about 6 ox., 1/2 head radicchio, cut into 2" pieces-2 cups, 1 can (14.4 oz.) hearts of palm-drained and diagonally cut into 1"-thick slices, 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil, 3 Tbs. olive oil, 2Tbs. red wine vinegar, 2Tbs. finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives.

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line jellyroll pan with foil; coat with cooking spray. Using 1 tsp cheese for each, place 8 cheese mounds n pan, 3" apart. Using finger, spread cheese into 1 1/2 " rounds. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 4-5 minutes; let cool on pan.  Meanwhile, toss together spinach, radicchio, hearts of palm and basil. Divide among 8 individual serving plates.  In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and olives; drizzle over salads. Top each with Parmesan crisp and serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Golden Nuggets

True Stories about Real People

What are we missing?

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousand of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.

A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.

The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.

In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars. Two days before his playing in the subway, tickets for Joshua Bell's performance at a theater in Boston were sold out and the seats averaged $100.

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste, and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?

One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing? ~~ submitted by Gayle P.

Glyconutrients ~ Tools for Wellness

There are few products that I choose to endorse however, Glyconutrients I firmly believe in.  The benefits that have enabled me, my husband and friends to enjoy a greater state of health are fabulous.  I invite you to visit my website http://www.delphiinternational/.com, touch the Glyconutrients button and read the information that I have posted there.  This is all about nutrition and living a quality life with joy, vitality and maintaining wellness.  You can also check another website of www.mannapages.com/donnaseebo.  Enter that address into the address box on your computer screen.  Do not Google it as it won't pop up if you do. If you would like to find out more just give me a call @ 253.582.5604 or 800.872.8852.

By the way, if you are interested in trimming down after the holidays give me a call.  I have a glyconutrient product that enables one to slip out of those excess pounds, losing fat not muscle.  It is working for me and if you are interested let me know.  Between this food product and T-Tapp I am doing fabulously and so can you. 

The Donna Seebo Show

Featured Guests -- March 2009

2....'The Back in Time Tarot Book', Janet Boyer

3....'Adirondack Green', John Slade

4....'Jonathan's Journey to Mt. Miapu', Ellen Valladares

5....'2012 & 2013', Sharon Rose -- These are movies reviewed

6....'Win Without Competing', Dr. Arlene R. Barro

9....'Don't Take It to Work',  Sylvia LaFair

10...'Chasing Pigs Ears, The Memoirs of a Plastic Surgeon', Dr. John Williams

11...'How to Create a Magical Relationship', Areil & Saya Kane

12...'Pet Parenthood', Dr. Diane Pomerance

13...'Race to the Sea, Autobiography of a Marine Biologist', Dr. Dayton L. Alverson

16...'A Patients Guide to Chinese Medicine', Joel Harvey Schreck

17...'A Complaint is a Gift', Janelle Barlow

18...'T-Tapp', Teresa Tapp

19...'Widows Wear Stilettos', Carole Brody Fleet

20... Betty Tisdale -- A special guest with a special story

23...'Retire Secure, Pay Taxes Later', James Lange

24...'The 100 Year Diet', Dr. Beebe

25... 'Orthotebb', Pete Smith

26...'A Race for the New Game Machine', Mickki Phipps & David Shippy

27... Best of Donna

30...'Find Your Courage', Margie Warrell

31...'The Dolphin, Story of a Dreamer', Sergio Bambaren

Upcoming Appearances & Broadcasts

Fairbanks, Alaska……Monday, March 9th – Wednesday, March 11th. I will be available for private appointments.  Please call office at 800.872.8852 prior to the 9th or  907.479.3650 after arrival on the 9th.

Anchorage, Alaska…….Wednesday evening, March 11th to Sunday afternoon March 15th. I will be available for private appointments.  Please call office at 800.872.8852 prior to the 9th or 907.277.9501 after arrival on the 11th.

March 27th, 28th & 29th– The Northwest Women’s Show, Seattle, Washington***This is a fabulous event for all women.  Mark your calendar so you won’t miss out on this spectacular weekend of fun, fun, and more fun. For more information visit www.nwwomanshow.com A very special happening is occurring on Friday the 27th.  ‘The Donna Seebo Show’ will be on stage!  Starting at 11:00 am, I will be on stage every hour with special guests who will be participating in “Girl Talk”.   We will be talking about money, business, health, fitness and relationships.  You’ll even have a chance to ask questions of my guests. Check your programs for the stage location near the bottom of the entrance stairway.

 I will also be in Booth #406 and during the entire weekend I will be available for mini-sessions and will also have lots of interesting books for sale. We will be having drawings for some very special prizes so be sure to stop by the booth to find out more about what will be going on. Look forward to seeing you there.

 ***Note: Assistants are needed at this show.  If you would like to help out please contact these numbers for more information 253.582.5604 or 800.872.8852.~~~          ~~~

Radio Broadcast…..April 14th with Monique Chapman – ‘Live’ on www.Achieve Radio.com5:00pm to 7:00pm.  Check out Monique’s website – ‘Walking with Spirit.com for more information. Call in number for show is 888.235.737. Upcoming shows with Monique – May 12th and June 9th, same time and station.

Tacoma, Washington….Saturday, April 25th…..Workshop “Mind Vision”. This is an interactive workshop that starts at 10:00am, ending 4:00pm.  - a catered lunch is included.

Book class prior to April 23rd cost - $85.00.  At door - $95.00. Location: The Center for Spiritual Living, 206 N. ‘J’ Street, Tacoma, WA 98403

Prosperity Affirmation

I am the source of all wealth.  I am rich with creative ideas. My mind abounds with new, original, inspired thoughts.  What I have to offer is unique, and the world desires it

My value is beyond reckoning. What the world needs and desires, I am ready to produce and give. What the world needs and desires, I recognize and fulfill. The bounty of my mind is without hindrance or limit. Nothing can stand in the way of my inspired creativeness.

The overflowing power of God life energy overcomes every obstacle and pours out into the world, blessing and prospering everyone and everything through me.

I radiate blessings, I radiate creativity.  I radiate prosperity, I radiate loving service.  I radiate Joy, Beauty, Peace, Wisdom and Power.  Humanity seeks me and rewards me. I am beloved of the world. I am wanted wherever I go.

I am appreciated.  What I have to offer is greatly desired. What I have to offer brings a rich reward. Through my vision the world is blessed. Through my clear thinking and steadfast purpose, wonderful new values come into expression.

My vision is as the vision of the mighty ones. My faith is as the faith of the undefeatable. My power to accomplish is unlimited. I, in my uttermost God Source, am all wealth, all power, all productivity.

I declare my financial freedom, NOW, and henceforth forever!

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This affirmation was sent to me by Al Galasso, who received it from Joe Vitale, who in turn received it from Will Bowen, author of 'A Compaint-Free World, who said it was the greatest unconsciousness conditioner available to attract prosperity. 
Thank you Al.

March’s Chuckle

The doctor was puzzled "I'm very sorry but I can't diagnose your trouble, Mahoney. I think it must be drink. "
"Don't worry about it Dr. Kelley, I'll come back when you're sober." ~Author Unknown

Special Comments

A special’ thank you’ to the many people who join me weekdays to hear ‘The Donna Seebo Show’ from around the country and the world.  Your emails, calls and wonderful letters make my day.  It is always a joy to share the talents and information from people and other sources that can make our lives better.  Should you have recipes, ideas and/or information you think my listeners might be interested in, please email the information to me.  Due to the tremendous amount of material received, I cannot promise that I will use it on my show but I do review everything that is sent.

Be sure to let your friends know that they can hear the show via the Internet ‘live’ from anywhere in the world on www.BBSRadio.com  Station One,  3:00pm to 4:00pm, Pacific Time.

For authors who are interested in being interviewed on my program, please send a copy of your book/CD/audio tape publication along with your press kit to the address noted below.  All materials are reviewed for content and if accepted, you will be called to schedule a date for an interview.  Currently my interviews are booked two to three months in advance.  It is always advisable to follow up with a phone call to be sure that your materials are received by my office.

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For scheduling of private appointments (by  telephone or in-person), information on gift certificates, speaking engagements, private parties, classes, etc., please contact my office at the telephone number listed at the bottom of this newsletter.

 Do you know of children between the ages of 3 to 10 who love to read?  Then you’ll want to order “God’s Kiss” my award winning illustrated book and audio tape.  Just call my office and I will be delighted to personalize the book for that special child.  See contact information below.

Have a magnificent day and remember….”You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul”.

 

Donna Seebo, International Mental Practitioner/Psychic, Counselor, Award Winning Author, Speaker, Teacher, Radio/Television Personality and Minister

Host of “The Donna Seebo Show” heard weekdays on www.BBSRadio.com, Station One, 3:00pm to 4:00pm,

 (Programs archived on www.BBSRadio.com)

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