As I am preparing this newsletter, my ears hear the 'clicking' sounds of our home's heater. It is turning on with a consistency that always occurs with the approaching chill of winter. It is dark outside during these early hours of morning and very quiet. Yup! Fall is letting go of her grip and the cold, brisk winds of Ol' Man Winter are huffing and puffing their way through the Northwest. Banging on our windows and shaking the shingles on our roofs, they say "Get ready, here I come! Be Prepared!"
We have an old oak tree in our backyard that is not giving up it's leaves easily. 20 years ago when we moved into our home this oak had been cut back severely. We wondered if it would survive. Each year it surprised us with new growth. Today it is a beautiful tree with an ever-expanding canopy.
This tree has endured not just a dramatic cut back of its size but has weathered ice storms, heavy winds and even drought. With relatively little attention from us it has grown into a beautiful display of nature's best, bringing harmony, inspiration, shade, a haven for many different fine-feathered friends and a fine freeway system for our
precocious, frisky squirrel population.
You may wonder why I am sharing this with you. Well, I think this oak tree represents Life in its own special way. Have you ever stopped to think about what makes you, as an individual, reach for changes in your life? What makes you ask questions, search for new directions, accept new challenges?
Isn't it when we get 'whacked' by stresses that life brings us? I don't know about you but I certainly don't get up in the morning saying, "Ok, I can't think of a thing to do Life, send me some difficulties so I won't be bored." It has been my observation that when Life hands you challenges they usually come in bushel basket proportions, not a silver teaspoon size, tied tightly with a fat knot of fear.
Fear is an interesting adversary. It doesn't like to unravel itself easily. No, you have to work hard to undo its tight twist. However, I have found that the best way is to cut right through it, just like a young King Arthur, with a quick, strong 'chop' of determination,
courage and action. Then the knot of fear falls apart and no longer has a grip on your mind or your actions. Sometimes you may need help to wield the sword of decisive decision, so go ahead and ask for that help. Two more hands, six or ten will give you even more strength.
This month has two very special holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful time to be grateful for who you are, your talents, appreciating and recognizing all of the wonderful aspects of your life that you have right now. Reflect for a little while on all of those people you will never have a chance to meet who fought for our chance to be the free country we are. Take a moment and say "Thank you."
You, just like the oak tree, are part of a powerful life-giving grid of infrastructure that is rich with opportunity and abundance. The gifts of freedom and abundance will grow in our lives if we, right now, right where we are, nurture our environment, and those we interact with. How do we do this? By giving ourselves the time and space to grow, to be the person we want to be. Strive for your dreams, be the best you can be and like the oak, recognize it will be done in your own way, in your own timing. One day you will find to your surprise that you have created a canopy of knowledge, wisdom, wealth and health that will inspire others to do the same.
May this Thanksgiving find you richly blessed with a harvest of the
things in life that make you happiest. Donna Seebo
QUOTE FOR THE MONTH
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an
uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit"
(~.~) NOVEMBER CHUCKLES (~.~)
A 5-year-old was showing his classmate the new scale in the
bathroom. What's it for?" his kindergarten friend asked. "I don't
know," replied the child. "All I know is, when you stand on it, it
makes you very, very mad!" J. Bothari
A city councilman in Iowa was making a speech for a community
betterment project. His closing comment, meant to inspire action,
instead got a roomful of laughs. "We must grab the bull by the
tail and look the matter squarely in the face!" he thundered.
GOLDEN NUGGETS
Real Stories About Real People
Chuck Swindoll relates a story about someone he met one Thanksgiving Day in the 'The Finishing Touch'. "With a grin and a twinkle, he whipped out his hand. It was a hand you could strike a match on, toughened by decades of rugged toil. 'You look like a man who enjoys life. What do you do for a living?' I asked. 'Me? Well, I'm a
farmer from back in the Midwest.'
"'Really?'He then told me about his plans for traveling on his own through California. 'What did you do last week?' I asked. His answer stunned me. "Last week I finished harvesting 90,000 bushels of corn,' he said with a smile.
"I then blurted out, 'Ninety thousand! How old are you, my friend?' 'I'm just a couple months shy o' ninety.' He said. He laughed as I shook my head.
"He had lived through four wars, the Great Depression, sixteen presidents, ninety Midwest winters, who knows how many personal hardships, and he was still taking life by the throat. I had to ask him the secret of his long and productive life. 'Hard work and integrity' was his quick reply. As we parted company, he looked back over his
shoulder and added, 'Don't take it easy, young feller. Stay at it!"
CALENDAR OF BROADCASTS & APPEARANCES
November Broadcasts & Appearances
November 8th, Wednesday to November 12th,
Sunday.Anchorage, Alaska November 8th.The Herb Shaindlin Show, KFQD radio, Anchorage,
9:00 AM, Callers welcome.
I will be available for private consultations, by telephone or in-person, Wednesday afternoon through Sunday evening. Please call my office for scheduling an appointment prior to the 8th. While in Anchorage I can be reached at (907) 277-9501.
November 16th, Thursday to November 18th, Saturday.Monterey, California
November 17th.'In The Company of Angels' radio show with Marsha Morgan, 7:00 AM, KNRY-AM 1240 & KIEZ-AM 540. This is a live broadcast that will be heard through the Internet @ KNRY.com. Callers welcome. Call in number is (831)649-5679. I will be available for private consultations, by phone or in-person. Please call my office for scheduling (800)872-8852.
November 17th, Saturday.Broadcast, Lincoln, Nebraska ~ Scott Colborn, 10:00 AM, CST, KZUM-FM 89.3. Program also broadcast on Lincoln Cable TV #10. Callers welcome.
November 18th, Saturday afternoon to November 19th, Sunday.San Jose, California
I will be available for private consultations, by telephone or in-person. Please call my office for scheduling.
SPECIAL NOTE
As I am on the road traveling the best to reach me is to call my
office number (800) 872-8852 as I am unable to check my e-mail messages
until I get back into my office. Thank you.
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Telephone consultations can be scheduled at any time, even when I am on the road traveling. You can contact me through my website, e-mail or telephone. The
information is listed at the end of this newsletter.
NOVEMBER 23RD – HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
IN ADDITION ........
I have had many inquiries about my traveling to different states. If you have a group of 20 people minimum, I will be happy to do a workshop and also be available for private consultations. To do a speaking appearance for a group or organization, please call or e-mail my office for information regarding fees and scheduling. See details at the end of this newsletter.
If you would like to read back issues of the 'Donna Seebo Newsletter' visit my website and open up the archive section. The 'Newsletter' is a free publication. If you do not wish to continue receiving it just let me know and I will remove you from the mailing list.
SPECIAL COMMENTS............
A new book is out, just in time for the holidays! I am featured through a 'personal story'. The book is "A Christmas Filled with Miracles". My story is on page 164. Mary Ellen, the author of this delightful book is a very special person. She has put out a
newsletter for a number of years that currently reaches over 55,000 people all over the world. Her web site is www.angelscribe.com. This new book brings many of the heartwarming experiences her readers have shared with her. This makes a great gift and if you would like an autographed copy from me send an e-mail to seeclassics@juno.com.
Price-$12.95 + s/h.
The holiday season is here and many inquiries have been made about giving a gift certificate for a private consultation. Those gift certificates are available through my office. If you are interested in booking an appearance for a private group, parties or special events just call, (800) 872-8852.
This newsletter if a 'free publication'. If you would like to share it with your friends, please do so. Should you know of anyone that you think would enjoy receiving this publication just forward their e-mail address to seeclassics@juno.com and I will be happy to include them. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated. Do you have a special story you would like to share? I would love to hear from you.
Have a magnificent day and remember: "You Are The Master Of Your Fate, The Captain Of Your Soul".
Donna Seebo, P.O. Box 97272, Tacoma, WA 98497-0272
Delphi International & Mrs. Seebo's Classic's
www.delphiinternational.com
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