Wish – Day 30 Inspirational People

Although I have not kept up with the 30 Days of Wishes in writing, I do think of them each day. However, this is a special wish for everyone.

I wish for each of you to experience one true inspirational person in your life.

I know of many people who are truly inspirational and even know some personally. One of them is Juanita Cosslett CPS. I have known Juanita since 2001, when I joined the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Man, was she intimidating! She knew parliamentary procedure, knew all about IAAP, and more. She mentored, cajoled, critiqued meetings, and touched many, many people. She was a Colorado-Wyoming-Montana Division President in 2000 and won a Distinguished President’s Award for increasing membership.

She truly believed that each member was unique and could do anything with the right guidance.

We traveled to several CWM Division meetings together for the last 9 years. One of the best trips was my first International Meeting in Albuquerque NM. They made the misguided assumption that I knew directions and let me drive part of the way home to Grand Junction, CO. Needless to say, we took an unintended side trip of about 100 miles – because I took a wrong turn. My friends now know that I get lost just going across the hallway to the bathroom.

She encouraged me to run for IAAP offices, including CWM Division President, a position I held from 2007-2009. The first virtual assistant to hold a division presidency. She loved IAAP and was strong in her belief that it was a member’s organization and not a business.

Juanita unexpectedly died on Christmas Eve, and I still expect her to jump up and say, “Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated!”

She touched so many people with her wisdom kindness and encouragement.

This is what Tish Neff says about Juanita:

“Juanita’s passing grieves me inexpressibly; I cannot hold back my tears. Her passing leaves a void in our hearts and in our organization.
Sorrow fills our hearts at this moment; a sorrow that is very deep and personal for many of us.

I shall always remember Juanita for her integrity, her boundless enthusiasm for whatever task she took in hand, and for the warm and glowing brightness and courage of her friendship. She was so generous with giving her knowledge and support to others.

May I join in extending to her family, her friends, and to the members who knew her my heartfelt sympathy, and my prayers…”

Nancy Upchurch CPS/CAP says:

“Juanita will be missed by so many because she touched so many lives. She was a very special lady and a great mentor to members in the CWM Division. I cherish the memories with her. One that stands out is the IAAP Road Warriors when she was Division President. We ventured to Cody and Gillette, Wyoming, in blizzard conditions to assist in their IMPACT meetings. We were often times in knee-deep snow and unable to see the edge of the roads…but we had great quality time together, helped build those two chapter, and had so much fun…just one of the memories that will last a lifetime. My heart goes out to her family at this difficult time. I know we have another angel to watch over us…a very special angel. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”

May you touch another person in some way today that inspires them!

Godspeed my friend!

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Wishes #4-7

Wow! Time flew by and already December 7 is almost done and in the books.

For my wishes to all (and all a good night) -

#4 – May you meditate, get in the flow, and have a miracle happen. The miracle does not have to be huge, but noticeable enough that makes you go ‘Whoa!”
# 5 – I wish everyone enjoys the kisses of a puppy.
# 6 – May you enjoy putting up decorations for Christmas. Even though you may be the only one in the house unpacking, unwrapping, and placing the decorations in just the right spot while others sit there and manage or just watch!
#7 – My wish is that everyone appreciates our service people, especially on December 7. Their sacrifice for our freedoms – freedom to disagree, freedom to believe what we want, freedom to walk where we want, and more – is without compare.

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Wish #3 – Random Acts of Kindness

I wish for everyone to experience a random act of kindness. Give someone an unexpected hug, smile, wave, open the door for them, pay for the coffee/tea/groceries for the person who is in line behind you, or just any random act of kindness that might show up.

It will do your heart good!

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Wish #2 – Be in the Flow

I wish for you to be in the flow as you go through your day. Do some day dreaming and feel the flow of energy and the Universe around you as you make your way through the day.

Day dreaming is very, very hard for me. My husband can do it so easily and I am, unfortunately, more a grounded (too grounded) realist. So day dreaming is work for me. But, I am getting better at it. I meditate, listen to awesome music and day dream while sending out good energy and feelings.

As I day dream, it helps focus on client work and being in the moment.

So – I wish for you a day dreamer’s moment today!

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31 Days of Wishes

The wonderful and talented individuals Stacy Brice and Heather Hinson have continued with the next logical step from their 30 Days of Thanks event with the 31 Days of Wishes.

My wish for today is for everyone to help themselves to a big dose of self-forgiveness.

Why? For some reason, I am a perfectionist. And, it drives me and others around me crazy. I cannot stand to make mistakes or be less than perfect. When I do make mistakes, because I am ‘so’ not perfect. I spend more time worrying about the affect of that mistake on others. And, as I fret about not making mistakes, it usually causes me to make another because I am so intense on not making one. It usually turns out really okay. And, I find that I am making a much bigger deal out of it than anyone else. In addition, if others were thinking that frequently about me — well, you get the idea!

So, with that leftover turkey, have a nice big helping of self-forgiveness.

“Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” Samuel Beckett

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