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A heartfelt message to my readers …

Hi there,

It’s hard to believe 2010 is almost here! I don’t know about you, but 2009 was certainly the strangest year of my life. :-)

Every aspect of my spirituality was tested this year and just when I thought I’d found the lesson, it was tested again. This year I experienced a great deal of turmoil as my higher self asked the rest of me to catch up. Yet, here I sit, on December 23, 2009, in awe at where I’ve come and what I know lies ahead.

One year ago this month, I launched the Internet portion of my business. I started from scratch, and let’s just say there was quite a learning curve.

My very first teleseminar was held on December 9, 2009. By leveraging MySpace, I had 50 people sign up. Looking back at the resources I had, that was quite a feat. (What a rapidly changing world we live in … just one year later, MySpace is considered the dinosaur of social media.)

In January, 120 people signed up for my second Ask The Quantum Coach call. How on earth did I attract all those people without an email list or the help of colleagues?

Then, two minutes into the call, the bridge line completely failed. I was kicked off the call, and so was just about everyone else. People who tried to dial in got busy signals. And some of them let me know what they thought of my failed bridge line. Ouch!

Although for a moment, I wondered, “Why me?” I embraced what had come my way and sent everyone a free copy of my audio book with a big fat apology. I hoped that they would stick with me as I had a lot to share with them in months to come.

Now, a year later, thanks to YOU:

* Thousands of people have opted in to my email list — a real honor.

* I have two online radio shows, which allow me to share with the world the ideas, concepts and advice of some very wise people.

* I held over a dozen free teleseminars and four tele-classes this year — and found a reliable bridge line service!

* My Quantum Power Sessions product launch in June could only be described as the biggest failure in the history of personal growth (kidding) — yet, on the heels of that “failure,” I had my biggest month ever. This solidified my belief that your history is not a predictor of your future, unless you perpetuate the same thoughts, actions and beliefs.

* As a journalist, I had the privilege of interviewing some amazing people this year, including Jennifer McLean, Marci Shimoff, Mariel Hemingway, Mike Robbins and Noah St. John. Through these interviews, I learned more than I did through all of the books I’ve ever read.

* A brilliant author, coach and performer, Cindy Ashton, came into my life, and together we helped almost 100 people shift their relationship with money through our Wealth Consciousness Boot Camp program.

* I’ve had the privilege of helping dozens of private coachees make huge strides by learning to live in harmony with the universe and shifting their thoughts and core beliefs – and I’m proud of each and every one of them.

I was blessed with the help and support of so many colleagues and other folks this year. They patiently shared their wisdom, gifts and techniques and with me, and generously informed people about what I do. Among those angels on earth are:

* Lydia Proschinger
* Michelle O’Connell
* Sandra Gardner
* Dawn Maree
* Auriela McCarthy
* Robin Hoch
* Cindy Ashton
* Pamela Grant-Sassman
* Amy Kolln
* Si Dawson
* Debbie Friedman
* Denise Cassino
* Natalie Kalmar
* Cathy Brennan
* Melanie Yost
* Christy Whitman
* Dr. Joe Rubino
* Sonia Ricotti
* Marci Shimoff
* Jen Blackert
* Larry Hochman
* Nancy Barry-Jansson
* Lee Pound, and
* Victoria Moran.

(And that’s just the short list — if I listed them all, you’d be reading this all day! You can see how blessed I am.)

Even if you and I haven’t yet emailed back and forth, talked on the phone or interacted online, I am well aware that it is because of YOU that I am here and have the privilege of doing work I enjoy. Thank you!

You may have heard I’m taking my coaching in a new direction in 2010. Well, actually, for me, it’s an old direction — back to the roots of my life purpose of inspiring people to live their dreams. After Christmas, I’ll send you more info about what I have planned — get ready for an exciting year! (For now, save this date on your calendar.)

Today I simply want to wish you a happy holiday season (if you’re Jewish, I’m a little late … my apologies).

I also want to tell you “thank you” from the bottom of my heart for being in my life, for blessing me with your business and for taking the time to read my emails and come on my calls. It is truly an honor to interact with you and be a part of your life.

Here are my wishes for you this holiday season and all year long. Take a moment and allow each wish to be received in your heart:

I wish you perfect health.

I wish you endless prosperity.

I wish you peace of mind.

I wish you strength of presence and the perspective that comes with awareness.

I wish you a full heart.

I wish you courage to be the real you.

I wish you safety and security.

I wish you ease of life.

Blessings to you,

Beth

(My friends call me Beth … so please do.)

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What we can learn from Brittany Murphy

If you haven’t heard, yesterday actress Brittany Murphy died suddenly at age 32, apparently from natural causes.

We can learn a lot from this woman’s short life. Parents can learn a lot, too, about the messages they send to their children about their dreams.

As a teen, Brittany was clear what her dream was — to become a successful actress. When she told her mother she wanted to move to the hub of the acting world — Hollywood — her mother said, of all things, yes.

Brittany said of the exchange, “When I asked my mom to move to California, she sold everything and moved out here for me. I was really grateful to have grown up in an environment that was conducive to creating and didn’t stifle any of that. She always believed in me.”

You’ll hear similar stories by people like Hillary Swank and Celine Dion, whose entire family (and that’s a BIG family) said upon learning she wanted to be a singer, “How can we help Celine live her dream?”

I want you to take just a moment and think about that — to think about how Celine Dion’s life would have been different had her family said, “Yes, honey, but let’s be practical.” Really think about how that conversation altered the course of her entire life — and every person she has touched through sharing her gifts with the world.

How many times do people say, “I wish the best for you, but the chances that you’ll actually make it are pretty slim, you know?” Robin Williams’ father suggested he learn to weld “just in case.” (Good thing he didn’t listen as The Dead Poets Society just wouldn’t have been the same without him.)

How many of us even by age 32 have found the courage to launch our dreams — to take that first step — let alone make them come true? How many of us get started, only to fizzle out in a few days or weeks, going back to our old ho-hum routine? I did the start-and-stop routine for years before I took my leap and became a writer, singer and songwriter. When the pain of living the status quo outweighs the pain of the fear of regret, we finally have the motivation we need.

Let’s learn from Brittany Murphy’s shining example … at the end of our lives, whenever that day comes, may we have followed her example, living lives that are true to ourselves, so we, too, can have no regrets.

As you may have heard, I’m devoting my ENTIRE year in 2010 to helping 160 people launch their dreams and get from “here” to “there.” I’m calling it Dreaming Big!, and I’m launching it because I DID find the courage to launch my dream several years ago of becoming a freelance writer. In doing so, I learned a lot about what happens in life when you’re living a life that’s 100% you. (Hint: it’s a magical way to live.)

Save the date — on Thursday, January 7, hundreds of us are going to come together in a conference call and talk about how you can make your dream come true in 2010! Reserve your spot now!

PPS If you’re short on time and long on enthusiasm, you can skip the seminar and check out the Dreaming Big! program here.

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Thank you!

As a way of saying THANK YOU to my readers, I’ve arranged for a very special sale with my colleague and friend Dr. Joe Rubino. I chose Dr. Joe because his work in the area of self-esteem is needed by so many right now.

Until midnight on December 21, 2009, I have arranged for you to get any of the life-changing Self-esteem System Packages by Dr. Joe Rubino for 50% OFF. Dr. Joe has never before made his work available for such a steep discount, so I feel honored to share this with you!

Dr. Joe’s work has personally impacted my life in a big way (see below for details), helping me identify self-worth issues and move past them for an amazing breakthrough some time ago. Recently he sent me a copy of The Self-Esteem Book: The Ultimate Guide to Boost the Most Underrated Ingredient for Success and Happiness in Life for review. I’m so impressed that I’m going to invite Dr. Joe on my radio show in 2010 to talk about it. It has already sold well over 103,000 copies in a very short time. In addition, it has been translated into 6 languages (and more are in the works) because of the extreme demand from all over the world.

Here’s where you can grab yours for 50% off:

www.theSelfEsteemSystem.com

****Make sure you use the coupon code 50percent upon checkout to receive your discount!****

How do you know if this program is right for you?

Well, you can ask yourself a few simple questions, as a start:

* When someone compliments you, how do you react? Do you deflect it or do you truly accept it?

* When you make a mistake, what goes through your mind? Is your self-talk forgiving, or do you beat yourself up?

* When you look in the mirror, do you notice your “flaws” or notice your beauty?

* Do you show those who love you why they should by giving too much, draining yourself of energy? Or do you believe you deserve to be loved just because you were born (you do!)?

These are just a few questions you can ask yourself to determine whether this program can benefit you.

My Story
When I examined the root of my self-worth issue through Dr. Joe’s program, I realized that my entire self-worth issue came down to one conversation years before. In that conversation, a well-meaning person told me they didn’t think I would ever be able to take care of myself financially. Silly me … I believed them! In doing Dr. Joe’s self-esteem work, I realized that the conversation that day was a turning point. My self-worth plummeted as I took on someone else’s belief, rather than staying in my own power and believing in myself. Over the next decade, my outer life reflected back to me my new belief, and if you know my story, you know things got a lot worse before I finally broke through.

How I wish I’d known Dr. Joe back then!

To sweeten the offer even further, Dr. Joe has also partnered with many leading experts in the personal development and business success arena to offer you dozens of complimentary gifts when you purchase any of the life-altering Self-Esteem System Packages.

Don’t delay … I know how it goes … you get sidetracked and move on to something else and lose the opportunity. If you know you could use higher self-esteem, do yourself the favor of taking two minutes right now to claim your program. You deserve to feel worthy of great things and good about yourself – and when you do, your outer life reflects this back to you. You are incredible person and I want you to realize that through and through!

www.theSelfEsteemSystem.com

Don’t forget to use the coupon code 50percent upon checkout to receive your discount!

P.S. This special 50% off opportunity ends at midnight on December 21st and is not valid on previous orders. If you’d like to get the life-changing self-esteem elevating program that has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives so far …and save 50%, then go here now: www.theSelfEsteemSystem.com
(Remember to enter coupon code 50percent.)

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What is YOUR dream? + A recent revelation about mine …

A few weeks ago I had a revelation that kind of had me saying, “Duh!” to myself.

I’m going to share this with you so you can perhaps avoid going through a similar struggle. Many people say to me, “Your work has such meaning. That must be wonderful!”

In reality, I have been telling myself that it’s supposed to be wonderful for over a year! But something inside hasn’t felt quite right.

Three years ago, I developed a clear life purpose: To entertain people and inspire them to live their dreams. Within this purpose, I can do all kinds of things … write humor, fiction, screenplays, songs, sing, and coach people.

Last December, I left my freelance writing gig to take my coaching business full time. If only I had stopped and said, “How does this fit in with my life purpose; with who I AM?” I thought switching to coaching full time would fund my other passions and pursuits much more easily than the other way around. Meanwhile, I focused on helping people integrate quantum concepts day to day.

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of coaching and teaching over 100 people. But all year, something felt off. It’s not that I’m not good at what I do; I’ve been told by clients and even coaches who’ve turned to me that they experienced profound changes and insights working with me. I’ve had colleagues tell me I’m one of the best coaches in North America. So when you’re told that, you keep going, right? It’s kind of like when you’re engaged to someone and everyone tells you how wonderful it must be to have such a great partner. The only problem is your intuitive voice is telling you he or she isn’t the one.

See, it’s not enough that work is purposeful or your partner is an amazing person. It has to be right for YOU – an extension of your being.

A few weeks ago, I went to a cocktail party and saw a friend of a friend. She asked me, “So, what writing have you been doing lately?” I felt irritated inside. Doesn’t she know I am a coach now? But as I let her question sink in, I realized (to my horror) that an entire year has gone by and I hadn’t written anything. Yet, that was the reason I took my coaching full time – so I could write! I also haven’t written a new song or had any other creative outlet. In fact, I haven’t engaged in any of my passions this entire time!

I thought, “Oh yeah! I’m a writer.” (That was my “Duh” moment.) I realized I miss that part of me. I miss loving what I do.

A few days later, I woke up with tremendous clarity about where to take my coaching business in 2010. I’m having a new Web site built and will be focusing on my true purpose … to inspire you to live your dreams!

The feeling inside after this revelation was SO different than the day before. It’s hard to explain, but when your divine will and your personal will are in sync, it just feels so fabulous. Kind of the absence of anything wrong, I guess. A calm, free feeling.

I marked off one day a week as creative time. Those days will be spent on writing or music projects for the sake of self-expression. (I have a great idea for another screenplay and can’t wait to get started!)

I also set some clear goals having to do with my coaching business and will be launching a new program in early January called Dreaming Big 2010. I can’t wait! (I’m actually in the first phase of the launch right now, focusing on direct sellers and network marketers. Soon I’ll be expanding the program to anyone with a dream and the will to make it come true!)

What is your dream? I mean, the thing that comes from deep within you, the thing that would bring up painful regret if you didn’t do it in this lifetime?

I’d love to hear what it is! Feel free to post a comment below sharing yours. Hey, life isn’t a dress rehearsal, and I’ve come to believe that anything is possible. Might as well dream big!

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