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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I am choosing to give because I believe when we give - we truly do receive. Looking for different ways to give is always a fun way to help others while helping ourselves.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I would like to receive what the universe has to offer without me putting obstacles in the way. To learn better ways to show love for my fellow human beings and have compassion for myself for not being perfect.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- IMOW.org
- About me:
- I am just now realizing my own human potential as a woman. Health issues combined with an emotionally destructive divorce left me paralyzed. Fear of the unknown - who am I without someone to love. How will I raise my son's as a single parent? So many doubts, questions and fears to sort through one by one. My assumption was that I was worthless and useless without the love of my spouse/mate/lover. Thank goodness father time does heal all wounds.
I believe true change comes from within. I try daily to exhibit the changes I have found positive and productive through a series of communication channels, beginning with my own thoughts & words. Taking judgment out of my vocabulary and working to find solutions for destructive behavioral patterns.
I'm passionate about:
Change – Growth – Independence – Interdependence - Oneness I believe, as those before me that “love” is the answer. Love thyself through: ! Healthy lifestyle changes --> YOGA ! Continued Mental/Physical/Spiritual Growth ! An Openness - Fearlessness to Sharing & Receiving ! Reviewing/Exploring/Implementing/Discarding what each day brings with a childlike innocence gently shaped with increased & timeless wisdom. Love thy Neighbor through: ! Seeing through a mother eyes-those of non-judgmental, faith filled, loving eyes! ! Prayerfully doing what needs to be done. Life provides the opportunities, we make the choices, and the wind carries it away. ! Share yourself with the universe – don’t be stingy. The world needs LOVE.
Now the rest of the story...
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PERSONAL:
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I am a human, daughter, woman, sister, mother, friend, lover. I have traveled and been stationary. Teacher & student simultaneously. I have lived, loved, laughed, cried, screamed, been alone and had the pleasure of feeling the molecular universal hug from God and the universe and KNOWING I am never alone!
As a breast cancer survivor, I was forced to confront the enemy - and to my own amazement, it was ME! Re-evaluation on my entire life began with the introduction of Yoga and its philosophies and a reconnection with the GO(o)D. From that discovery point I have begun taking my infant steps back into the arms of a "welcoming humanity!"
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PROFESSIONAL
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April 2008 - Present
Friends of Fall Creek Falls, Pikeville TN
A non-profit org dedicated to the preservation of natural resources through an effort to CARE program. Conservation | Awareness | Recreation | Education
Duties Include but are not limited to
>Complete management duties of Book & Gift Store Sales Area
>Daily - Monthly - Yearly Accounting (State / Federal)
>Marketing | Advertising | Design for Friends Organization & State Park
>Volunteer Programs
>Special Events Project Coordinator
>Yoga Instructor
>Team Building Lead
>Training Supervisor
August 2005 -March 2007
Breast Cancer & Divorce Litigation Pro Se
March 2004 - July 2005
>Yoga student/instructor at OrangeCarbon Studios, Seattle Wa
>Private settings and/or outdoor Classes Available
>Independent deKombucha Distributor - Seattle, Wa
>Worked with a team to design, brand and market the kombucha locally as well as, performed sample / test market for the deKombucha label
September 2003 - February 2004
Temp Staffing for Design & Art Professionals, Seattle, Wa
January 2002 - August 2003
MyNeighborhood Agent.com
Bellevue, WA
Duties Include but are not limited to
>Art Director: trained all art staff, coordinated efforts with local colleges
>Graphic Designer: Direct mail cards, flyers, posters, web design, company re-design & branding, business cabinet, banners, packaging and product design
>Projects Management: Lead graphic team to implement new strategies for increasing revenue while keeping costs minimal
374th Services Marketing Department
Yokota AB, Japan
April 1995 - March 2000
Skills Development Center & Recreation
Experience in the following departments - Ceramics, pottery, frame shop, plaque shop, t-shirt screens, sales store.
Marketing Department
>Purchasing / Front Office
Responsibilities included but are not limited to: monthly newsletter, all office purchases, special events coordination, greeting & assisting internal and external customers
Designer / Team Lead / Art Director
Responsibilities included:
>Re-design of monthly published magazine
>Advertising campaigns for internal/external customers in magazine, newspaper and online mediums
>Branding
>Consulting
>Design
>Created time saving recycled poster program to streamline monthly re-occurring advertising and save printing costs
>Training for Art Department
>Initiated and maintained first MAC network for marketing department
> Project Management - assisting other departments and coordination of marketing efforts
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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AIGA | GAG | VBC Chamber of Commerce
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
>American Cancer Society - Mission Development Chair / Relay for Life
>Burritt Memorial Library - Secretary, Board of Directors
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- http://www.fallcreekfalls.org
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- http://www.mycreativeintent.com/profile/deZengo
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Day 14: An ONLINE Thank YOU
How do you thank someone or a group of people who are making a difference and helping co-create and change the world? Hmmmm....I decided that today I would take a moment out of my busy "giving" day.. ( wink ) and properly thank some individuals for providing a safe environment to learn how to lose fear and embrace the world again with loving arms. How they did it? When I was going through cancer, I was pretty much isolated from the world. Physically, I was sick, weak and unable to fight sickness… Continue
Posted on November 5, 2008 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
Day 13: Give a Small Idea - but BIG if we all did it.
Today when driving to work I charged my cell phone without giving it a second thought. Then I imagined if everyone decided to ONLY charge their phones via car chargers for a day. Would that make a difference. What about a week? What about a month, a year or forever.
Oh, then it got exciting for me. I thought, what if our public transportation system provided that option for each seated position. Charge the phones from something that was already using and generating it's own electricity. (you'd… Continue
Oh, then it got exciting for me. I thought, what if our public transportation system provided that option for each seated position. Charge the phones from something that was already using and generating it's own electricity. (you'd… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2008 at 5:41am — 2 Comments
Day 12: Gave to Elysia
I just posted a challenge and asked everyone who has not donated to make me look bad! I could only afford to donate $20 - but I know the competitive spirit of the online communities could take that challenge and do some thing good with it. I is my hope that enough folks (us last minute shoppers) will dig deep (er) and skip the latte's or treats for a week or even a month.
Good luck & God Bless to Ms. Die from laughter NOT cancer, Elysia Skye.
Good luck & God Bless to Ms. Die from laughter NOT cancer, Elysia Skye.
Posted on November 2, 2008 at 3:09pm — 1 Comment
Day 11: Gift of Music
This was my first purchase from an independant record label and I LOVE it. Great music to relax, do yoga, and generally uplift the spirit. ShimShai
I hope you each enjoy listening to this FREE song as much as I have enjoyed the entire CD.
Love & Light
I hope you each enjoy listening to this FREE song as much as I have enjoyed the entire CD.
Love & Light
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 9:06am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (25 comments)
- At 12:20pm on February 10, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 6:14am on February 10, 2009,
Ruth said… 
- At 5:57am on January 8, 2009,
Peter said… - Hi deZengo,
I hope you are realising your dreams and goals for this new year.
namaste
- At 7:26am on January 4, 2009,
Sabriyah Fatimah said… - Thanks - its good to have a kindred spirit. This year I hope to continue growing through giving, using yoga to stay calm and focused and develop my body awareness/self-image, and express myself through art and writing (not just blogging). I hope to have touched the world a little during this journey and to affect a greater change with God's help (and a little help and encouragement from my friends.) Thanks for being there with your positive friendship - today was one of those days that I needed it most. My wish for you is that you will always find encouragement when you need it most.
- At 10:15am on January 1, 2009,
Sabriyah Fatimah said…
New Year - Glitter Graphics
Glitter Graphics for Hi5, Orkut, Myspace, Friendster Best wishes for a happier, more prosperous, successful, peaceful, and abundantly gracious new year! Namaste.
- At 4:59am on December 17, 2008,
Peter said…
- Hi deZengo,
I hope your days are being filled with living, loving and peaceful reflection this holiday season.
namaste
- At 2:42pm on December 14, 2008,
Elly Rose said…
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- At 7:13am on December 12, 2008,
Brandi said… - Have a wonderful Holiday Season! Hope it brings lots of great memories!
- At 11:28am on December 11, 2008,
Stacey S. said… - Sending you some holiday cheer
Hoping this finds you near
to the ones you hold dear
Happy Holidays!
Stacey
- At 5:16am on December 8, 2008,
Peter said…
- Howdy deZengo,
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season.
namaste
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