 Editorial
By: Lisa Rosano, Owner and Publisher of Empowerment House, Life Coach and Mentor
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We Naturally Rise Above  Living on means turning trials and tribulations into great lessons, new beginnings, and hopefully a refreshed way of looking at life.
I lost a good friend this past month and it has surprisingly taught me to slow down and enjoy my life and friends more than I do. ;) This is the “living on” aspect of hard lessons and challenges in life. Living on is much harder when we think about it in advance. Many times, we do not know how strong we actually are until we are put to the test. In even the worst of times, the human spirit tends to rise above and find light within the darkness. It seems that it's when we’re at our best. I know of a family in Japan who has the opportunity to come to Canada, but choose to stay in Japan to honor their people and country. I remember offering a friend in New York a place to stay here in Canada moments after the towers were hit during 911, but I only offended him. “Nothing will drive me from my home,” he said with great conviction. The Story of the Rising Phoenix is representative of the power found in human beings. 
The Phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal. According to some legends, it has a 500 to 1000 year life cycle. When the Phoenix reaches the end of its life, it builds itself a nest of twigs that ignites and burns both nest and bird to ashes. From the ashes, a new, young phoenix rises, reborn to live again. |
Trails and tribulations make the world go-round and survival comes from how you choose to respond to life’s challenges. Do you dwindle in the darkness or do you fight each day to find the light within the darkness? Focus on that which is good, loving, inspirational, fulfilling, creative, insightful, empowering, nourishing or positive. Do what you can to give to others, the community, and maybe even globally. Knowing that you are part of the solution to life’s trials and tribulations rather than part of the problem can truly lighten the way for your life journey. I hope you enjoy April’s issue of Empowerment House and our Team of Empowerment writers,
Lisa To get updates, be part of our community, join contests, and more, please subscribe to the magazine (free) or follow us on Twitter/Facebook (links are in top banner).
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Rockin the House With Silver Linings February 2011 Issue:
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Facing Our Greatest Fears and Changing the World. December 2010 Issue:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays November 2010 Issue:
I Love Mentoring Young Adults October 2010 Issue:
Bodies be Well September 2010 Issue:
It's All About You!
December 2010 Issue:
Special Edition The 12 Days Till New Years Count-Up Friday, December 31, 2010
On the 12th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... twelve goals for New Years. (twelve drummers drumming) Thursday, December 30, 2010
On the 11th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... eleven ways of being. (eleven pipers piping) Wednesday, December 29, 2010
On the 10th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... ten ways to love you. (ten lords a-leaping) Tuesday, December 28, 2010
On the 9th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... nine tips for triumph. (nine ladies dancing) Monday, December 27, 2010
On the 8th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... eight acts of kindness. (eight maids a-milking) Sunday, December 26, 2010
On the 7th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... seven healing ways. (seven swans a-swimming) Merry Christmas
Saturday, December 25, 2010
On the 6th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... six Christmas presents. (six geese a-laying) Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 2010
On the 5th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... five golden keys. (five golden rings) Thursday, December 23, 2010
On the 4th day of New Years, the House gave to me ... four homemade gifts. (four calling birds) Wednesday, December 22, 2010
On the 3rd day of New Years, the House gave to me ... three cookies. (three French hens) Tuesday, December 21, 2010
On the 2nd day of New Years, the House gave to me ... two words of love. (two turtle doves) Monday, December 20, 2010
On the 1st day of New Years, the House gave to me ... a plan for holiday cheer. (a partridge in a pear tree)
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