**Golden Opportunities this Summer: Cherishing Moments with Loved Ones**
Ah, summer! The season where the days stretch longer, the sun shines brighter, and the air is filled with the promise of adventure and relaxation. As the warmth of summer unfolds, it brings with it golden opportunities to create unforgettable memories with the people you love most. Amid the flurry of outdoor activities, family gatherings, and lazy afternoons, it’s vital to pause and savor these precious moments.

First and foremost, make it a point to take pictures and videos. While living in the moment is essential, a photograph or video can capture the essence of a special time and allow you to relive it for years to come. Snap candid photos of your children playing in the pool, record a heartfelt conversation with a loved one, or film the laughter echoing around a picnic blanket. These visual keepsakes help immortalize the golden days of summer and become treasured family heirlooms.

As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle, gather your family together for an evening of memories. Share stories from the day, or even from years gone by. Create a tradition of reminiscing during these cozy summer nights. Bring out old photo albums, watch home videos, or simply sit around a fire pit and swap tales. These shared moments of reflection strengthen your family bonds and deepen your appreciation for one another.

In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget the power of simple acts of love. Make a conscious effort this summer to truly listen when your loved ones speak. Put away the distractions and give them your full attention. Extend a warm hug every chance you get – physical affection can speak volumes.

And most importantly, don’t let a day go by without saying "I love you" to those who matter most. These three little words can have a profound impact, reminding your family members just how cherished they are. As we all know, time is fleeting, and these expressions of love create lasting impressions.


Summer is not just a season – it's a state of mind. It’s about embracing the warmth, seizing every chance to be with loved ones, and appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Be deliberate in your actions; go on adventures, have meaningful conversations, and make room for love and laughter. 

Take this summer to explore the notion of 'golden opportunities.' Embrace each day as a blank canvas ready to be filled with the hues of joy, love, and connection. Remember, the small moments often become the most significant. So, relax, enjoy, and make the summer of 2024 a season your family will remember for generations to come.

Here’s to a summer filled with golden opportunities and treasured memories!




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How I started to Live Differently

 
I was at a crossroad in my life when I learned to Live Differently.

It was several years ago that I was an investment advisor for a large regional bank.  I loved my position, my clients, the work. I was sure I was going to retire from this position.  Then one day the bank changed it's business model, didn't need as many investment advisors and my position was cut.  I was let go!

I did not have a plan B and felt like I was stuck in the muck.  What was I going to do now?  I knew that I didn't want to stay in the financial industry.  I didn't want to have my friends, income and career taken from me again.  I wanted to Live Differently.

For many years I was interested in natural products and how nature can help to support my bodily systems.  I completed a master herbalist certificate. I completed several master Reiki certificates and I knew that this was a direction I wanted to go in.

That's when I discover the essential oils of Young Living and their Seed to Seal promise.  Knowing about herbs and natural products I was thrilled to finally find a company that got it!  The products are only as good as the way the plants are grown, treated and processed to get the best results.  That is what Young Living does.  I also was very impressed with the way they combine essential oils into a wide variety of products for home, personal care, immune system, and event pets!  I had never discovered a company that does all of this and give you the opportunity to create an income simply by sharing the products.  I was hooked!

But that just started my journey to Live Differently.  I knew I wanted to get my Reiki practice started and there were so many internal stories I was telling myself about why this was not going to work!  I felt defeated until my good friend handed me the Aroma Freedom Technique book and asked me to join the certification class.  This technique blew me out of the water!  It helped me to turn around my internal narrative and self doubt I had to changing the way I saw myself and the world around me.  It showed me a way to use the essential oils I loved to improve my overall mental state.

So I was on my way.  Still I felt like I didn't have enough traction to really make a difference and that is when I found Oola.
Finding balance in an unbalanced world is exactly how I felt and that is what the Oola book talked about.  It showed me a simple framework to change the lifestyle I had to the life I really wanted to live.  It also is a whole community of like minded people that want to continually improve themselves and the world they live in. Now I had all the pieces that I needed to Live Differently.   

The best part is I get to share this with everyone who wants to Live Differently.

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