COURAGE OF THE ROSE

VALENTINE TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED MOTHER, ROSIE

My mother, Rosie, will be 88 years old on Valentines Day. Every year on this day of Love, our family gathers together to honor our most lovable mother.

Our huge family of her six children and 1 adopted child and their spouses; 16 grandchildren and their spouses; 14 great grand children, numerous godchildren and those who have adopted her as their mother too many to enumerate from many parts over the world are gathering together to celebrate this auspicious day for my Mom.

This year on February 14, we are organizing an online video teleconference family reunion, gathering the entire family together via cyberspace since we all live all over the world.

Her technologically savvy grandchildren are making sure that Mom can see her entire family network of love, since many of us could not physically make it home for the planned family reunion.

It is amazing to see the SPIRIT of love through modern technology, helping us transcend geographical and physical distance. We love how the Universe has cooperated to bring our world closer together, albeit virtually.

What’s the huge symbolism of the year we are celebrating with her? Did you know that 88 is the symbol of double infinity of Love.

Our Mom lives this.

She is always telling us that Love is beyond time and space.

She is our courageous center and our loving anchor on this earth that provides us with a family to

· To turn to,
· To grow from,
· To belong with,
· To have a net when life gives us falls,
· To see connections and our distinct selves from,
· To be nurtured and loved,
· To distance from,
· To ask and receive,
· To talk, share and listen,
· To struggle with and disagree,
· To want approval and to give approval,
· To celebrate with and reminisce,
· To laugh with and at ourselves,
· To confide and share secrets,
· To empathize with and feel sympathy for,
· To be reminded of the amazing power and value of love,
· To live responsibly and with integrity,
· To speak the truth,
· To face our faults,
· To have shame and guilt where it is appropriate,
· To know ourselves in the face of disapproval,
· To stand strong to opposition,
· To join together despite our differences,
· To make peace and forgive ourselves and each other, and
· To come home to for whatever reason and be welcomed.

We all have so many stories of Rosie, both us in our family and the many whom she has touched in her community. She is known to radiate love and courage, generosity and kindness, compassion and sacrifices, suffering and triumph, of honor and humor. We could fill pages and pages of her stories.

Throughout her life, she has turned rags and remnants into works of art, painstakingly focused in seeing God’s creation. She has given us wisdom, presence and beauty in the mundane routines of daily life to major events of global impact.

My Mom is the amazing recycling queen. She had the gift of making unique colorful clothes from pieces that others discard. She wears them with regal class to her monthly ballroom dances. Her fairy godmother magic leaves one wondering about the parts and pieces that went into her concoctions except to marvel at her creation. We are always astounded by her faith and her ability to enjoy the amazing blessings of joy coming from the Great Source of Nothingness and of All Things.

She looks at life abundantly, seeing the flow of grace and blessing from God for all her needs and more. She is a fountain of generosity and she credits her Father, Don Pepe, for his vision to raise his daughters to be responsible stewards of the prosperity that has blessed him and his heirs. Mom – a paradox of wealth and simplicity. Her greatest joy comes from her charitable endeavors.

More than the financial blessings is the foundation of JMV, whom mother has lovingly named in honor of her father. This is a legacy of Gratitude, Integrity, Trust and Love for one another and care for those less fortunate for God is within them too.

Rosie sees her life’s purpose to pass forward the blessings she has received in her life by:
· Beginning and ending the day with meditation and prayer, especially praying the Rosary.
· Loving one another.
· Being there with compassion when life is hard.
· Remembering and celebrating all birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, friendship with intangible gifts of heartfelt greetings, positive and prayerful intentions and if possible a gathering.
· Tithing generously and wisely to charity and receive from God all blessings, for she truly understands it is all a circle.
· Trusting that everything happens for a higher purpose and having Faith and trusting, even when it seems impossible.
· Lifting your sufferings to the Father.
· Turning ALL over to the Will of God and being in peace.
· Living courageously and following God’s guidance (through prayer, intuition, heart, gut) in all you do.
· Blessing each day as a Gift to be alive and of service in the present Moment.
· Being in Joy of Heart NOW.
· Savoring nourishment, eating slowly with delight and being merry.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom!

Today…February 14, 2010 you are the Double Infinity of Love.
88 resounding in heartbeats of LOVE all over the world multiplied.
Through your children, grand children, great grand children
Embrace you with love radiant in their hearts.
All are so blessed for your Life of Purpose and Grace
With your loving presence and generosity of heart
How amazingly you have touched all our lives
Leaving your legacy of LOVE, FAITH and COURAGE.

You make your Father, proud and we love you.

Lalei and Phil

www.tenpathwaysofhealinglove.com

www.phillalei.com

Can Your Partnership Sustain The Call Of Your Soul?

Mary, a woman in her 40’s, put aside her dreams of doing humanitarian work to be a wife and raise children in a stable, family home. Now at 46, with her youngest child in college, she began to feel a pull to give back to the world. Over time as she sat with these feelings, she realized she wanted to be a missionary in Ghana. She was moving into the phase of personal development where she wanted to discover herself, expand, go and reach out to the third world.

At the same time, her husband Bob turned 50. He felt he wanted to enjoy this time in his life by being home with Mary. He looked forward to the freedom of working and being at home, as most of his adult life he had traveled extensively for work. In his phase of personal development, he was ready to nurture and be a full, intimate partner-the very thing they had talked about all these years. Now, he did not need to be on the road for his work.

She saw that the children were grown now so she could have her freedom and follow her ‘dream’. From his vantage point, he said that now that the children were grown, it was time for them to be together. She said, “I’ve stayed home, I can’t do it anymore.” Now, he was ready to slow down and settle in their “nest”.

They felt the tension of their different wants and knew they did not want their struggle to poise a threat of divorce. In counseling, they felt their commitment to their marriage covenant and affirmed their love and respect for each other. They were surprised at the intensity of their present struggle and feared what it was bringing to the surface. We shared with them about the phases of the couples’ developmental journey and they began to understand where they were at individually in their own personal growth. As a couple, they looked and explored deeply within themselves the deeper purpose of what they were experiencing as a couple.

As a couple, they completed the first stage of development of their ‘Couple Identity’. Individually, she had fulfilled her part in the first phase of development (staying at home and nurturing the children) and now her soul was calling her back to her original love – to serve in a third world country. The call had become so compelling that as their youngest child was close to graduating from college, she felt a strong pull to discover its deeper purpose for her and for them together. It was equally important that their marriage partnership be sustained in following her call. Can her husband and their marriage take the risk for this discovery? How will their marriage develop if she did not follow this compelling call of her soul?

Individually, he too had fulfilled his career goals and experienced the support and autonomy provided by marriage. He had been questioning his dreams when a close call with a crisis at work made him evaluate what truly mattered. He wanted to be more connected and available to the love of his life and to his family.

Herein was their paradox. If he stopped her from being a missionary in Ghana and if she chastised him for finally wanting the togetherness she begged of him, they would co-create a polarization that would have wreak havoc in their marriage. This, they were very clear, they did not want.

The alternative was to consciously work out this phase in their couple’s soul development. They utilized a process of dialogue to delve into the heart, soul, fears, regrets and beliefs this phase of development brought to them.

So when they came to co-create their ‘growth agreement’ (as they called it) and realized what their experiment of separateness would mean, the paradox of their intimacy brought them energy and excitement. Their marriage was both strengthened and deepened. They also saw themselves individually living a purposeful life. They gave themselves a time frame of two years and three, six month intervals to check in with each other. She would fulfill her humanitarian goals in Ghana and he would take care of their home while fulfilling his passion for solar engineering research. Their friends and family expressed concern for their ‘complete flip-flop’ of roles and the long distance arrangement of their marriage. They both knew the depth, strength and risk of their courageous experiment.

It enriched them. They found ways to connect intimately using technologies that were available. While they shared their different worlds: her experiences living with, ministering to and learning from the natives, his growing appreciation of time with their children, their home and his research; they were amazed at their deepened love, passion for life, their differentiation and connection. Their inner world expanded.

They also knew many couples who would have divorced over this and would not have been able to tolerate the physical distance and the ‘dangers’ separation would pose.

A few times while she was traveling, her husband would come to us distraught and shaking because he hadn’t heard from his wife for awhile. We would reinforce for him how strong their connection was even when she was in a far away place. We would pray with him to help him radiate his love to her. During one session he got his confirmation. She called him on his cell phone to tell him that she was safe, happy and glad that she was finally able to find a way to reach him from the remote area where she was located. He expressed his worry and needed reassurance that she was safe. He felt their soulful connection as she expressed how she thought about him and wrote to him in her journals. They both talked of their plans to rendezvous as she invited him to visit Africa, if he was willing to visit.

That event, triggered for him, the fear of a final separation. “What if she never called? What if she is harmed and unsafe?” Such questions brought him to the depths of his soul journey and his love. “You know, I pray daily when I am fearful…that is what keeps me sane and in the present moment.”

After her two years of travel and humanitarian work and two visits, one of which was a difficult one, she returned home and they reunited. From the time they spent developing themselves, they realized together that they wanted to co-create their home in a community where people could live simply, consciously and purposefully. She contributed the knowledge and experience she gained in Ghana to this community and he brought all that he had developed in himself from studying solar energy and self-sustainable models.

As a couple, they exemplify how their loving included both of them authentically following the calling of their soul. They were willing to take risks and follow their souls’ call (one by going to Ghana and the other by staying home). They were able to trust each other to co-create an agreement and a process that no matter how uncomfortable or non-traditional it was, they had faith in their Highest Good and respect of their Higher Purpose individually and as a couple.

Please share with us how you are experiencing negotiating your soul call and your commitment to your intimate relationship!

Instead of Fighting, Fill Your Holidays with Non-Tangible Gifts

Couple’s fight like anything when the holidays approach about totally mundane issues, like how the toilet paper is rolled, who should take out the trash, whether the lights are turned on or off, etc. It’s not the big stuff they are fighting about, but small stuff. Their fights escalate because they don’t understand the undercurrents, pressure and stress they are dealing with.

It is such a paradox and we love helping couples move through their struggle into shedding the light.

Many couples can’t figure out why they keep fighting about the small stuff and why they make such a big deal about it. What they can’t see is that there are pressing expectations behind the small fights, needs that are not being met. Many couples are so focused on buying tangible gifts for each other that they forget that giving intangible gifts can be the richest, most cherished gifts given and received!

Here’s some ways you can begin to diffuse the energy when you are fighting so you can actually feel and experience the generosity of the season!

Tips for Holiday Giving:
When you are fighting breathe and slow down. This is how you begin to become attentive to what is behind the fight, the story and the tension.
Ask your partner, “I am interested in knowing why it matters to you that ____________ (i.e. I turn off the lights, I do the dishes that way, I leave the keys in your shoes etc)? Tell me your story.”
Begin to get curious about your partners perspective and be attentive.
Dialogue and discover the intangible gifts you both really desire and be willing to give and receive them.
Acknowledge when you have given your partner a gift and they’ve given to you. Notice the difference between offering it as gift verses meeting an expectation.
Remember you’ll need to continue to communicate your perspective and desires to your partner. Your partner will probably not remember what you’ve asked for. Gifts are requested and given in the present. Unarticulated expectations become the trigger for a fight.
Acknowledge the gift you’ve both given to your partner and the one you have received.
Broadcast with enthusiasm “I just gave you a gift, did you notice my gift? I just turned off the lights because I know it matters to you. Wow, right now, I gave you my ‘you matter to me’ gift.” Make it a big deal. Make the energy of your gifting bigger than the energy you put into your fight – make receiving of the gift broad and bigger than the energy you put into the fight. Celebrate giving and receiving your intangible gifts. Celebrate yourselves. Choose your intangible inner joy!
What Are Some Intangible Gifts You Can Give Your Loved One?
A week of neck and/or back rubs.
Cleaning up the kitchen.
Shampooing the carpet.
Taking out the trash.
Breakfast in bed
A poem, song, art work, and a collection of jokes you put together
Preparing their special dish or dessert

When are fighting with your loved one, we encourage you to look underneath the small stuff, attend and discover what you truly want to give, receive and share with each other.


Feel free to share here by posting your comment of some of the intangible gifts that you’d like to give the one you love.

5 Ways to Overcome the Holidays, Even if Your Life is Hard

If you have had a tough time this year, due to job loss, illness, the financial crisis, or other heartbreak, you may be dreading the holiday season. These tips from the authors of Overcomers, Inc: True stories of hope, courage, and inspiration will help you cope:

1. Make taking care of yourself and needs your number one priority this year. While it is good to care for others, in times of stress, it is easy to get overwhelmed by too much done on other’s behalf. You have permission to be giving of TLC to yourself and to receive from those who give to you.
2. Get enough rest. If you are feeling sad or stressed, those feelings will intensify if you don’t get enough rest. Be sure you have enough time to recharge your batteries.
3. Create some new traditions. If this is the first year that you’ll face the holidays after the death of a loved one or post layoff, don’t pretend that life is the same and force yourself to do all the things you’ve always done. Keep the traditions that feel good to you with at least one new thing that you will enjoy. New traditions bring more positive energy into the holiday season.
For example, a tradition that began when a family member was going through a lot of adversity was NO buying of material gifts more than $2. Better yet, creative presents from the heart is better. It was the most exciting Christmas day we had filled with gift wrapped containers made from recycled materials with heartfelt joy bursting to be discovered. Our children "shopped" in their own closets, made cards, drawings...and the most important was discovering how much joy, love and thoughtfulness went into the present.
4. Ask for help. If you’ve always entertained people with a full course dinner but just don’t feel up to it or can’t afford it, let your loved ones know. Suggest a pot luck meal, let another family member host the event this year, or have a movie nut with simple snacks. Match your energy level and your budget to what you can do, not what you’ve always done. You'll be amazed at the Spirit of sharing that gets created.
5. Reach out to others in need. No matter how awful you may feel your life is, there are folks in a more difficult situation. Sending an afternoon visiting a nursing home, volunteering in a food pantry, or sending a care package to a member of the military will lift your spirits and help you feel needed.

Overcomers Inc.: Authors Blog Tour Interview of Phil and Lalei

October 24, 2009 Overcomers Authors Blog Tour Interview

Philip R. Belzunce, Ph.D., ND, LSMFT, RPE, CPC, MH and
Lalei E Gutierrez-Belzunce Ph.D., LSMFT, RPE, CPC

Philip Belzunce Ph.D., ND, LSMFT, RPE, CPC, MH, integrative psychologist, naturopath, holistic life/relationship coach, marriage/family therapist, diversity consultant, international lecturer, energetic bodyworker, hypnotherapist, iridologist, martial artist, Taoist teacher, married priest, is an eternal student of life. He authored What Really Matters is the Heart, and Heart Shadows. He derives great satisfaction in serving with a Higher Purpose, facilitating individuals, couples, families and groups through life transitions and transformations for growth, healing, and well-being, . To know more of his collaborative teamwork with his wife/partner, go to www.tenpathwaysofhealinglove.com, www.phillalei.com to find out how to reconnect with your body-emotion-energy-mind-soul-spirit (BEEMSS) Life Journey.

Lalei E. Gutierrez Ph.D., LSMFT, RPE, CPC is a holistic psychologist, life/relationship and spiritual coach, couples system and diversity consultant whose practice reflects her love and gratitude to serve with a Higher Purpose, individuals, couples, families, groups and the world community through their life journeys, transitions, aspirations, transformative process and well-being. She integrates Gestalt therapy, energy body process work, couples and family systems process, diversity, imagery, dreamwork, EFT, EMDR, TaiChiChiKung, polarity, soulwork and spirituality in her work To learn of her collaborative body-emotion-energy-mind-spirit process and practice (BEEMSS) method, check www.PhilLalei.com, and their e-book for Healing Love relationships www.TenPathwaysofHealingLove.com

1. How did you get started writing?
Phil: I started writing for my soul’s journey in a journal during grieving my mother’s death in 1994. I shared my journal a year later with Lalei, who encouraged me to publish “What Really Matters is the Heart”. Another book, “Heart Shadows” began upon my father’s death in 1998. Both books were spiritually moved and flowed. It was a healing process to write them. When Spirit gifted us a dog, a process on its own, Lalei and I co-authored a children’s book, “Once upon a Doggie” which we completed one Sunday morning, when we had a joyful collective dream.
Lalei: writing for me was professional for workshops and classes we teach. But the stirrings and encouragements to write our stories and what we can contribute had been there coming as a sense of restlessness, a message from Spirit knocking in our dreams and comments from people. The time has when we said ‘YES”, a writing coach and editor(s) showed up in 2008, and an email from Lynne to write for Overcomers INC came in bold PRINT…no more to be postponed.

2. What do you do when you are not writing?
Phil: professionally, Lalei and I have our holistic and integral private practices individually and together, wherein we coach individuals, couples, groups, families. We are energetic body process and polarity practitioners. We also train and consult with health care practitioners, teach diversity professionals, coach, lead workshops in diversity, ten pathways of healing love for individuals and couples, facilitate holistic growth groups for individuals and couples and consult and coach with small family businesses. We are faculty of the Gestalt Institute, Diversity Management Program at Cleveland State University and with the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies and Bodywork. I also practice as a naturopath. Lalei co-leads women’s Goddess groups.

Lalei: Personally, we are now grandparents of 4 of our own and 9 from our siblings. We value living and practicing a holistic and integral life and relationship style of being. We practice what we teach and see ourselves as a healing partnership of love, transforming our world by first transforming ourselves. Our day involves daily meditation, prayer, fitness, wellness and healing exercises as yoga, chi kung, pilates, movement. We are choiceful in preparing mostly living raw foods and foster health awareness for ourselves, our community and our environment. We are involved in the service of health, healing and wellness and supporting others to have options for their empowerment, growth and freedom.

3. What would readers like to know about you?
We are a conscious marrying (use present tense vs past tense in ‘married’) couple,
passionate about our healing partnership, being the microcosm in a macrocosm of the world’s pattern of relations. We see our contribution as being choicefully transformative in our process, and how that may impact generations to come, starting with our family to be healing presences of love, overcoming adversities that strengthen individuals, couples, families, groups, communities in harnessing co-creatively and collaboratively.

4. What inspired you to be a contributing author in Overcomers, Inc.,
Phil: When we were invited by Lynne, we knew that it was time to share our stories of Overcoming Adversity…and from which we draw our Soul’s Higher Purposes and our Spiritual Journey in this earth.
Lalei: I am inspired to be a contributing author of Overcomers, Inc. and join other overcomers at a time when the current world situation in almost every level of society and our country is undergoing massive adversities shaking all levels of system and the world as we know. I am honored to be part of this endeavor and contribute to bring Light and Healing Love in our world community.

5. Why is the topic of Overcoming important to you?
Lalei: Overcoming is important to me as a process of Coming Over to the Call of Spirit to live authentically and with integrity. Adversities present themselves in our lives as opportunities for us to hear the Call– to face our fears, de-structure and heal unhealthy beliefs, connect within deeply, to learn forgiveness of ourselves and of others, to touch our spiritual essences, to connect with our Higher Purpose of Love and know the Links of our unique Being-ness to our ONEness as a Global humanity. Overcoming renews our relationship with the Divine Love that embraces us all and see us through to discover the miracles of the ever-Present moment. Through overcoming adversity, I come close to God. As Mother Teresa has said, “she meets God in every human soul being she serves.”

6. Why are you specially qualified to write about this topic?
We, individually and as a couple, have Overcome adversities that spanned, familial, cultural, religious, diversity, social, political, economic, personal, relational realms. Perhaps destiny has trained us by the circumstances we each have faced in our lives, we have also taken these adversities to propel us in fields of study, taking the opportunities for understanding the soul, studying human behavior, in psychology, family therapy, relational and group dynamics, energetic studies, metaphysics, hypnosis, holistic health, healing therapies. We have been in combined practice for more than 50 years…and have help so many overcome adversities.

7. How many books have you written?
1. our dissertations (unpublished)
2. Choices of the Heart (unpublished)
3. Pairs Polarity in Significant Relationships: Becoming Aware of our Interpersonal Elements (manuscripts)
4. 2 published: Heart Shadows, and What Really Matters is the Heart
5. 1 E-book
6. Chapters of Phil and Lalei in Overcomers are just the tip of the ice-berg.
We are encouraged by many to write our personal couple story…we have
chapters here and there.
7. BEEMSS

8. What are the titles of your books and what genres are they?
Belzunce, Phil, What Really Matters is the Heart (hard copy) translated to e-book
In this heartfelt and life-affirming novel, Phil Belzunce, relationship psychologist share with us his journey of grieving the death of his mother. He tenderly shares his passage along the pathways of healing, laying out for the reader the profound impact of our primal ties to our mothers. Here we are guided into the windows of healing in the depths of our soul, teaching us when we can embrace the grieving process, we actually join with the forces of life.
Belzunce, Phil, Heart Shadows, (hard copy) novel translated to e-book
Heart Shadow’s takes us on the journey of a couple’s struggle facing and moving through life’s challenges. Here we discover how thiscouple receives the news of the wife’s medical diagnosis and their journey of healing. The author, Phil Belzunce beautifully weaves for us real-life recollections of his own healing journey breathtakingly laying out for us our own levels of insight, awareness and forgiveness on our own paths of discovery.
Belzunce, Phil & Gutierrez, Lalei, Once Upon a Doggie, (hard copy) translated to e-book
This refreshing children’s novel is a puppy’s lively journey to discover both who he is and how he gives back to our world.
Once Upon a Doggie teaches us to be ourselves, exactly as we are and that is our greatest gift and our contribution.
Belzunce, Phil & Gutierrez, Lalei, Ten Pathways of Healing Love: A Journey of Transformation (e book) www.tenpathwaysofhealinglove.com.
Imagine having a guidebook for your intimate relationship, one that will help you gracefully move through the challenges in your partnership

9. How do you manage to keep yourself focused and on track when you’re writing a book?
We have an editor-word designer who keeps us on track. We meet regularly. We share what is present and what is in our minds-heart-spirit regarding the pathway on hand, she records what we are saying, and send it back to us in an email. It stimulates our us to write and send it back to her. The process has been going on for a year now and we hope to see this process soon complete and on line.

10. Do you write to make money, for the love of writing or both?
We write for Love and Passing on Forward. We write to share and inspire others and as Spirit moves us. We would welcome the energetic flow of money to fund the cause of Healing Love for couples and families and the co-creation of Healing Love for the transformation of our world to one of peace and love where love can hold the diversity of life and the global heart beats for All.

11. What makes you proud about your involvement with Overcomers, Inc.?
Being part of an international group of authors who are making a difference in the world, through Overcoming Adversity with Grace and Transforming our world.

12. Will you write more books? YES Definitely.

13. What does the future hold for you and your books?
We would like to see a book written by couples and families who have overcome adversity together. There are special dynamics involved in couples that lend themselves to overcoming adversity in their journey of love and transformation.
(Lynne and Kathleen – we would love to do this with you).

14. What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?
It is uplifting and inspiring. It is a companion for those going through their dark night of the soul. It comforts to know that in adversity is the possibility for one’s calling. It is a support to know that other have made it through and we are not alone.

15. What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
- search for meaning
- different perspectives…seeing out of the box
- creative ideas
- soulful moments
- silent retreats
- compassionate understanding
- inspiration
- empowering encouragement
- supports

16. What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity?
Movement, music, play, silence, meditation, nature, out of the box, haiku,
Brainstorming, laughter, dialogical process in groups, calling upon my spirit guides,
Listening to my Dreams. Etc

17. What do you think motivates people to become authors? What motivated you to get into this unusual industry?
People like Lynne, Kathleen --- supports

18. Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote any books?
We brought our dog to signings…and he knew how to attract folks.

19. If a potential reader thinks that your book wouldn't interest them, what would you say to convince them to buy? I'm thinking something better than "Its the greatest book ever." Give me something more specific :)
We usually tell a story as to what brought us to write the book and our energy and excitement…and how we were moved and touched.

20. What is your final message to our readers?
May you find the blessings of higher purpose, love, joy, growth, healing, well-being, gratitude and peace in overcoming the adversities that grace your life journey. May you truly know in your tissues, cells, in your bones and in your soulful spirit, that All the Universe is truly here on your side with Love.

To get your own copy of Overcomers, Inc.,True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiring AND enjoy dozens of wonderful gifts with your purchase go to

http://phillalei.com

Miracle of Love:

Our Journey with Overcomers, Inc.
Lalei E. Gutierrez and Philip R. Belzunce

When we were invited by Lynne Klippel to contribute each of our chapters to the newly published book, Overcomers, Inc.: True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration, we had no idea what was in store for us! We never thought we would embark into yet another process of overcoming. This had been for us an exciting, reflective, opening, co-creating and celebrative experience. All this has happened for us at the same time we have been writing our e-book -- The Ten Pathways of Healing Love: a Journey of Transformation.

During this time of writing, we have found ourselves reviewing our personal life journeys and our relationship journey as a couple. We have also been exploring and reflecting on the evolution of humanity's consciousness and spirituality evolution --the relationships between people, communities, cultures and countries.

We stand in awe of the mysteries and miracles of life. We are astounded at the polarities of experiences, as well as, the adversities and challenges that have led us into amazing discoveries, learning, and growth. We are honored to contribute to the heart-mind-spirit of our world.

Now, more than ever, we are feeling the shifts in consciousness, inviting us into open fields of conversation, sharing and connection.

We are finding that courage is no longer a lonely and secret process, where one blazes through a treacherous trail to survive, to seek one’s higher purpose, to reclaim one’s health, soul or spirit, and/or to answer a call of grace. Courage or lack of it is no longer a virtue to be affirmed upon a person’s demise.

What has stood out for us the most when reading all of the stories in Overcomers is the courage it takes to share one’s story. Did you know that the root of the word COURAGE in French comes from “couer” which means heart?

We all know that it takes heart to have courage. Let’s look at what courage really means.

C - Challenge or Crisis occurs when human beings have some kind of
challenge or crisis caused by either an internal or an external situation or
event.
O – Obstacles will be experienced including feelings of fear, shame,
rejection,criticism.
U – In their Uncertainty they will Uncover an Underlying
mystery.
R – Risk, Resources, Reflection and a Review of patterned
Reactions will occur.
A – Abilities (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) will be unearthed.
G – Grace will be Given through others kindness, support,
synchronicities, and the unexpected.
E - Exploring new horizons and the Embracing of new discoveries
appears.


Such courage, propelled by HOPE, inspires others (38 authors stories) to know that through it all, one has to:

• Let go,
• Surrender to the moment,
• Seek and find,
• Listen to one’s intuition,
• Answer to the call of their heart,
• Breathe,
• Trust,
• Believe,
• Reclaim oneself, and
• Let God do the driving.

We honor all our amazing co-authors that we have joined together with in this project and process. Though we may not know each other in person, we have all connected with the global HEART call and have been brought together for a Higher Purpose.

Together, we co-created with COURAGE to LOVE.

Overcomers is chock full of stories of hope, courage and inspiration. We see this book as an example of co-creating in the higher purpose of Healing Love, to inspire everyone to know that adversity can be overcome and transformed.

With Love and Gratitude,
Lalei and Phil


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Overcomer's Inc: 3 Book Reviews/endorsements

“Overcomers, Inc. crosses all borders of life. It doesn't matter where you live, the color of your skin, or the state of your physical health. There are times when life throws you a curve ball and you feel all alone. Overcomers, Inc. is your companion during those tough times. Reading these stories will inspire you and offer you hope - hope that you'll overcome your tough time in life. This is one of those books I strongly recommend to all my patients.” ~ Dr. Michael Kaye, DrMichaelKaye.com.

“Overcomers, Inc. is an eminently readable series of true tales, written by people of all ages and backgrounds. All have confronted adversity in one form or another and prevailed. While deceptively simple, this volume contains deep truths about how to rise above calamity, seeing the good instead of the bad, maintaining hope despite despair, and recognizing that gratitude and forgiveness are truly empowering. Read this book! You will not only enjoy it, but will find yourself empowered to go beyond some crushing realities which hold you down or bring you low. These tales, depicting the impact of faith in God’s goodness, coupled with a belief in one’s innate human resilience, will inspire you and enable you to overcome perennial overwhelm. Instead, these memorable, heartwarming vignettes will help you attain your dreams in ways you never thought possible.”

~Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, Ed.D., D.D. Author of Conquer Prostate Cancer: How Medicine, Faith, Love and Sex Can Renew Your Life ConquerProstateCancer.com

“At the end of reading the beautiful poignant stories, the first word that came to my mind was “Wow!” These are extraordinary and brave stories….not only inspiring, but soul stirring. Each one of these narratives is proof that there is a choice to co-create with Source that will inevitably bring healing. All the authors had the trust, willingness, and courage to make that choice, and surrender to the mystery of life’s unfolding, demonstrating how tragedies, illness, disappointment and betrayal can be shape-shifted into miracles. It is a noble book not only for these unprecedented turbulent times, and serves as a beacon of hope for all of us in the human condition.” ~ Max Wellspring, TheWellSpringSolution.com.

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