I am woman.

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009:

I am changed.Yes, tonight has changed my life.

My heart is soaring. God has blessed me beyond imagination. I've been shedding tears of gratitude and joy since the moment I walked in the door. What has moved me so? Women.



Tonight I had the absolute pleasure of keeping company with, and singing for, 60 fascinating women. We gathered in the name of love, good will, and respect. We came together to listen and learn from 6 amazing women who have changed the world and the role women play in it.

The women of honor who came to share the story of their lives and offer their wisdom were:

*Susan Sullivan ~ Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, spokesperson for the National Hospice Foundation, founding member of Celebrity Action Council

*Joyce Rey ~ legendary Hollywood real estate pioneer, executive director of Coldwell Banker's Previews division, advocate for the American Cancer Society

*Margaret Tante Burk ~ first president of the Wilshire Chamber of Commerce, first female admitted into the Lions Club, considered for the position of Treasure for the United States

*Sandy Frances ~ actress, writer, dedicated mother

*Bobi Leonard ~ founder of the Women Helping Women in the World foundation, founder of Bobi Leonard Interiors

*Pauline Tangiora ~a Maori elder from New Zealand, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, member of the World Future Council.

These eloquent, beautiful, talented woman have made a lasting impression upon me. All of them were so different, yet they all had one thing in common ~ a radiant, positive attitude.

Along with their tales of success and achievement, they shared stories of heartbreak, of loss, of death, yet not one of them spoke with the voice of a victim. In their own way, each said the exact same thing: Love life!

Here is the advise I'm taking from this unforgettable experience:

1) Know Yourself - You have to be honest with yourself about what you want in life. You have to own what really makes you happy and who you are.

2) Your Attitude Creates Your Life - If you choose to see the world as a happy, safe, abundant, loving place, it will be!

3) Have the Courage to be Uncomfortable! - Growth can be a difficult process, but its the willingness to stick with it and make it to the other side that determines your success. Don't run from the challenges life throws at you - these are your opportunities for greatness!

4) Stay Feminine - Rejoice in being a woman! Femininity is needed in the world today. Who are you? A strong, empowered woman!

5) Mr. Right Will Show Up When You Know Yourself! - You will find the "right" man when you are in tune with your desires, your needs, your goals, and when you feel satisfied all by yourself! You will no longer be looking for someone to "complete" you, you will be open to someone who will create with you.

6) Age Is Just A Number! - We do not have to buy into what our society has taught us about aging. As women we become more beautiful, more wise, more loving with every year. Celebrate your age! Celebrate life!

I have been blessed beyond measure to share circle with these woman.
This experience will sing in my heart for eternity.