Enthusiasm

"Enthusiasm is being filled with spirit. When we live with enthusiasm, we are excited about life and are open to the wonders each day holds. We do things wholeheartedly, with zeal and eagerness, holding nothing back. We allow the excitement of the moment to fill us… We live in the moment and appreciate what we have, finding joy in simple pleasures… Enthusiasm helps us to imagine what is possible. We follow our dreams with true joy."

-excerpted with permission from Virtues Reflection Cards by Linda Kavelin Popov. http://virtuestraining.com/24_products

There are so many things to be enthusiastic about:

• It is snowing in the Pacific Northwest today!

• My beloved daughter just got married in Hawaii and we were there for a wonderful week!

• The Virtues Project has a new website and you can do your very own Virtues Pick with a different virtue everyday! http://virtuesproject.com
  Check it out!

• My fabulous colleague Heather Acres and I are launching a Worldwide Webinar: The Introduction to The Virtues Project, for the very first time. For all of you who have been interested in taking a course, but haven't had time or the place to do it, we'd love to have you join us for this inaugural event! *Go to http://virtuestraining.com/44_ for details and registration.*

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QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:

1. What are you enthusiastic about?

2. What will you do wholeheartedly this month?

3. How can you live in the moment instead of regretting the past or worrying about the future?

4. What dream would you like to follow with true joy?

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Worldwide Webinar: Introduction to The Virtues Project.

• April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2011

• Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 AM Pacific time

• Master Facilitators: Heather Acres & Betsy Lydle Smith

From the comfort of your home or office, use your telephone and computer to learn and practice strategies to bring out the best in yourself, family members, colleagues and friends, set clear boundaries so everyone wins, become a wonderful listener, and more. This webinar fulfills requirements to enroll in The Virtues Project Facilitator Program. Don't miss out! Go to http://virtuestraining.com/44_

Virtues Summer Institute

• July 5-10, 2011

• Seattle, WA at Seattle University

• Intro. to The Virtues Project, July 6 & 7

• Mentoring: "Setting Your Sail," July 7

• Virtues Project Facilitator Program, July 8, 9, 10

• You may take one or more courses.

• Master Facilitator Betsy Lydle Smith and Facilitator Natasha Nimmo.

• For information, go to http://virtuestraining.com/32_virtues_summer_

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