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The Reboot Your Life Program is your gateway to personal transformation and empowerment. It offers paths to rediscover inner strength, renew courage, and embrace a vibrant, fulfilling life. Through guided tutorials and practical strategies, you'll learn to overcome challenges, foster self-discovery, and achieve mental clarity. Experience the benefits of a program designed to inspire hope and joy, tailored for those ready to take charge of their destiny. Start Your Transformation Now REBOOT Your Life REBOOT Your Life* Seven Paths to Health, Hope, and Happiness 1. Amazing: Four Easy Steps to Calm, Center your life 2. Discover: Break Free of Addictions and Reclaim Yourself: Fe el Again! Who you really are matters. 3. Free Yourself: Releasing Resentment and be blessed with the remarkable advantages in Mental Forgiveness 4. Hard-Core Clearing: Powerful steps for challenging and releasing any negative thinking that’s crept in 5. Rebooting, Re-Energizing : Your personal tutorial 6. Thought-provoking: Facilitating Self-Discovery and Inner Change 7. Trust My Choice for easy, extraordinary results Bonus Concepts: I. Preparatory By Stanley Wanlass II. Ten Insights for Understanding, Support, and Advantage, plus Skipping Stones III. Quick: Previews of Content You WILL Prevail . . . Believe! You’ll command the proven skills and insights to harness greater inner well-being, renew courage, feel new confidence, and enjoy the mental freedom to create the life you want. *(A tutorial inspired by those who have lived through it.) REBOOT Your Life Previews Preparatory By Stanley Wanlass Searching In your searching, don’t always be too quick at finding or expecting answers; they may be too rigid or certain and possibly too soon. Perhaps, (sometimes) it’s better not to find the answers immediately; let it brew for a while and blow in the wind. Not only is there a chance that you may not be ready for the satisfaction of just knowing, but the answer may not be complete and may even be destructive, not worthy of even a cursory search. Generally, I believe that knowledge is better than ignorance, but timing, the where and when can enhance the flavor of discovery. It may be preferable not to touch your dreams fully. The above is the opening paragraph of a strong, insightful writing prepared to support what’s here for you. —Author Backstory Stanley Wanlass, Professor Emeritus, BFA/MA/AFAS, has taught at numerous universities in the United States, Canada, and abroad, including the European Art Academy in Paris and the Université de Grenoble, France. He’s an internationally known sculptor, designer, and painter. He also creates heroic bronze historical monuments. www.stanleywanlass.com Previews of Content Perspective “Feel all your cares being taken by the sea.” It’s within your power to go there in your mind; to imagine, feel, and “watch” your success as if it were real time. “Each pass, each wave” is a time of learning and a reflection of your courage. Heart . . . A reminder to listen to your heart . . . You Are “Your heart your wealth Your dreams your reward” Thank You An example of the advantages won by taking those words that speak to you further inside and noticing how they impact you. And accepting the results without self-judgment when they suggest expanding thoughts deeper. Introduction Trust your intuition and instincts to choose your feelings, the desired results, and what to read for success. It’s a process; genuine change is created in its own time. Hope Proverb: “It is human nature always to find fresh cause for optimism.” However, sometimes even the boldest, bravest, and most fearless must look again to re-discover their threads to hope, search deep inside their gut, reclaim their faith, and recall their courage, willpower, and inner love—who they really are. The Poet “Thank you for your courage, For seizing the moments, facing the turmoils, And coming to stronger.” Insights: Ten Insights for Understanding, Support, and Advantage Ten insights and an introduction ; each designed to combine and expand greater mental advantage, broader insights, and deeper understandings to support your choices for new inner growth. They're building blocks to renewed hope, joy and celebrating yourself. Excerpt: Skipping Stones Imagine skipping stones across the water. First you choose the best stone you believe is right for the job, or you pick one at random. Next, you throw it in a direction and in a way that you also choose. The stone skips once, a few times, or it’s the “winner” with many skips over the waves before it dives in. Task completed. Success comes after one or many tries; regardless, you don’t give up. Being New “The power to be new: Scratch for it, dig for it. Nothing can stop you. Who said, you can’t.? Your wholeness awaits with all your truths.” Who Cares? Who could care less on another given day or time? However, for today, which thought or question gets your attention, draws you in, and grabs you for more? Which writings cause you to rethink old beliefs or start a new course of action? Excerpt: Who Cares? By David W Sweet What does it take to notice thoughts? What thoughts are obscure, while others fleeting? Which are stubborn, nagging, or non-supporting? What thoughts are felt with ease, at your command anytime? Which bring inner smiles, joy, and awakening? Where does caring start? Is there a price to pay for caring? In regard to noticing our reactions, is that caring? When we choose caring, what happens? Edge of Courage The edge of your courage is defined by you. There are six more paragraphs; which reflect your feelings and thoughts? Which could be catalysts to find your truths? Pete Grignon, CFO, United Way Pierce County: “When I find myself scattered and needing to center myself, the poem Edge of Courage brings me back in focus and gives me the strength to move forward.” Badlands Bob Badlands Bob, his own man, is thrown several “curveballs” by Nell, his neighbor across the gulch. It’s a “bad night” for Bob . . . how does he hold onto his survival? Always Can our hearts ever hide? How do love poems strike a cord? Is it only those times when we remember that the human heart is about more than just pumping blood? Faith Darkness, Courage, Hope, Expectancy, and Celebration . . . which raises your curiosity to explore, to question what you’ve read, or to expand your thoughts? All the while, hold the thought in your mind that your answers will come. Excerpt: Darkness If your light side isn’t present Or feels beyond reach, Allow yourself the darkness. However, you have the power to notice And to hold this condition as temporary, Knowing deep down that it will pass. Courage Inside, you are all–powerful. Take notice of anyone speaking to Or treating you in the negative. No matter how hard they try, Stand unavailable for any abuse. Miracles and Hope Where do miracles start, i.e., before or after hope? In your memory, how close at hand are your times of hope? Do miracles lead to joy? Does hope? Anything else? Life Is on Time You can read this two ways: 1. Go down the left column, then down the right. 2. Read the left paragraph then the corresponding right paragraph. How would it feel to erase all outdated beliefs and thoughts? Rafting Mind What circumstances and beliefs must be available for us to forgive? How does forgiving work; i.e., how much energy does it take not to forgive? Excerpt: Rafting Mind By David W Sweet Though it’s peaceful, my mind grasps little. I see a life raft gently floating in the ocean; up and down, sometimes sideways, going with the waves. The view takes in part of the raft; the rest is just ocean. It’s not rough today, just rolling; continuously. You Can! How does it feel to mentally picture the flame? What thoughts or beliefs surface to be burned? How do joy and laughter circulate within you? It’s your power! Who’s to Say? Does paragraph eight say it all? What’s the scheme, the labyrinth that you’re seeing for yourself? For the life you choose to create, what thoughts give support? White Noise What’s real? What’s not? What’s in between mental smoke screens and mirrors? How does intuition work? What brought a response? What’s telling, mirrored? Focus The author once spent time with a veteran who had PTSD. The veteran explained that, no matter how hard he tried, as a result of the drugs prescribed in his recent past, “I couldn’t find the bottom of my mind no matter how hard I tried.” Addictions In the Preface, David didn’t explain his past chemical addiction to nicotine. He recounts that “at 36 years old, and having tried to quit several times, the seriousness of it began to sink in. I realized I had no choice. So, I dedicated quiet times each day imagining, picturing how I’d look and feel to myself not smoking, and how I’d look and feel being in the world being free of the addiction. I felt and imagined the smallest details that would be changed for the better. I was owning it and anchoring it to my very soul, to be a new part of my being and my existence. Fear is a great motivator. It took perseverance and a lot of noticing, and it always came down to a conscious rejection of what my body was wanting. The more you notice, the faster you’ll notice . . . that’s building real, inner power!” Excerpt: Addictions, Breaking Free, Reclaim Yourself Premise I: “People avoid their own fears because they believe that their fears will swallow them up.”* Addictions They unlock the fog, and pound nonstop at you in the void. They take the light, the lead, and run away with your mind. They mask what they do and hide the consequences so well. A carefree numbness plays with your attention. The shadows call in darkness: gray goes black, and thoughts arrive under wet blankets. Hard-Core, Clearing and Releasing In regard to the concept of mental Malpractice Explained, self-empowerment and prevention don’t ever get more basic to achieve and gain advantage. You can accomplish this and set results in motion in sixty seconds or less! World leaders and CEOs, as example, may tend to age quickly; they’re lightning rods for hate and other ill thoughts promoted by their opponents and enemies. What does it take to practice this concept each day and keep yourself “clean”? What would it take for this practice to become a habit? Trial and error? Commitment? Promises to self? Intuition championing you? Writing goals down? Four Easy Steps to Calm, Center There are known variations of this concept. However, the author spent time with a Qigong master, which is the origin of the tongue placement in this breathing technique. He explained that “it’s just like turning on a light switch.” Inner Peace Excerpt: “Hand to Heart” Try this when feeling stressed and off balance. Use it when you want to slow, calm, or center yourself, and experience more inner peace. 1. Place your hand over your heart. Threads to Hope and Joy What supports you to imagine and feel yourself climbing out of a dark mental hole? Believe you can! Recall your blessings, joys, celebrate hope, and anticipate! Rebooting, Re-Energizing How big is the test of willpower to dig deep, to find answers? Which questions come easiest, and which surface past hurts dodging behind practiced avoidance? What thoughts stand in the way? Will facing the tough ones overwhelm? Baby steps . . . and behold! You are human. Excerpt: Piercing the fog to re-energize Impatience and living in disappointment are bedfellows; they dance together. If we’re not in charge of the blackness, what allows us to walk through it or to turn our backs on it? However, assuming we are in charge, is there a toll to pay, or is escaping free? Is anything ever left behind? How powerful is choice in these matters? What does hope look like? Winter How many ways can we look to Nature for inspiration? For truth? How does Nature provide the metaphors and support for our challenges and discoveries? Releasing Resentment, Mental Forgiveness How much of life is about learning? The author manifested painful sciatica as a result of negative self-talk in regard to resentment. While being tasked with a specific job and being the only one qualified at the time,“I repeatedly thought to myself and held the task as ‘a pain in the a _ _! As a result, over a period of months, my body had heard all the negative self-speak, felt how I was holding it, and obliged by making the pain very real. Living proof that what you say and think to yourself will manifest metaphorically.” David went on to say, “It took me a while to search my mind and connect the ‘power’ of my thoughts to the real condition I had created within my body. This writing was created to assist in the process of healing for anyone harboring resentment for whatever reason.” Excerpt: Releasing Resentment, Mental Forgiveness By David W Sweet Thoughts Options: run away and start over vs. manage our thoughts and energy. We may not be in charge of the dark or hard times, however, we can entrust ourselves to face it, and walk through, past, or over it. Hope is always there, sometimes we just can’t hear it or feel it. Choose hope: anticipate, expect, and allow it. Facilitating Self-Discovery and Change: A Tutorial By David W Sweet Here are concepts, methods, scenarios, and mental tools to get down to it, to break mental logjams, and checkmate any outdated thoughts on the way to self- discovery and a new self-assurance. Welcome, feel, and celebrate the difference you’ve made. Right Timing The open door to the mind may seem unattainable unless you knock hard and often; however, the slightest touch to the “right lever” can open to a wealth of hidden blessings. — David Sweet Excerpt: Concepts Choosing to inquire includes searching for the reasoning behind a belief; pursuing deeper, broader introspection and inner self-observation; or just looking for insights and ideas—brainstorming within yourself. The methods explained below will assist you to expand and deepen self-discovery. You’ll be allowing and watching your intellect and intuition at work. The Goal The goal is to achieve greater self-awareness—to discover what belief systems you operate from. Ask yourself: How does my belief system process? What beliefs that I act on are no longer in my best interest? What belief systems do support me? Examine your judgments, reactions, fears, feelings, logic, and discernments. Peel it all back and question. Take your time. Affirmations and Assertions (page xxx) will assist. Advantages You can discover how you’re mentally processing internal thoughts, including what’s behind how you perceive yourself or what’s driving you to act a certain way. In addition, you can focus on how you’re processing or interpreting external events. Advantages of Affirmations and Assertions Hint: Hitting the ground running each day with a quick reading or recital of any of these, or as example, “I’m grateful!” doesn’t do it, period. Center yourself, quiet inside, say them (or whatever you choose to create) to yourself, think them, use prayer, then picture how the results look and feel. This combined process both anchors it within and calls in whatever you choose for yourself. It’s not a casual walk in the park; however, anticipate and expect in your heart and soul that you will succeed. There’s no getting around it; you must make it as real for yourself as possible. There are no shortcuts to laying bare your soul and going for it. Who you are with your feelings and inner visualization is a display of real power. No one can package what you have and resell it to you; it’s all yours already. It’s your choice to harness your courage and fortitude, to persevere toward achieving. Affirmations and Assertions Categories Starting, Truth, Allowing, Clearing, Goodness, Joy, and Resilience . . . you choose. Mix and match or create your own. With prayer or without . . . go! Instructions for My Choice Step by step instructions on creating for yourself, inner and outer. Soul-searching first, then articulate and follow the process. You can manifest it all here. Clearing Gratitude, Courage, Complete, Losing Time, Statement, What’s Real?: All options of how one can hold life’s events. How will having real advantage feel? Excerpt: Gratitude A part of gratitude is noticing the essence of that which presents itself to each of us. What determines the timing? What's Real? If someone is trying hard to sell you on being fearful, ask yourself if it’s intended to divert your attention or cloud your awareness. The Sea How does the sea lift our spirits, diminish our heartaches, and leave itself deep in our beings? Does it start with us or with its power? Which feels right? Or . . . ? The End

Discover 'Igniting Hope Book' by Edge of Courage in Tacoma, WA. Start your journey to transformation today. Edge Of Coura ge* To Discover To Inspire To Gain To Heal Introducing an Amazing Kaleidoscope of Inspiring, Thought-Provoking, Proven and Healing Philosophies, Poems, and Concepts that Combine to Gain Your Trust and Champion You to Facilitate Forging Depression, Anxiety and Fear into Hope, Confidence, and Cal m. *What's here is inspired by those have lived through it. “Pray to God; howev er, ro w to shore.” Wh at’s here will sup po rt and c hampion your “rowing to shore.” PTSD David W. Sweet 00:00 / 01:25 How much of the struggle creates empowerment? - David Sweet Author's Healing Backstory Consider Overcoming: Panic attacks and paper bags Valium and fuzzy-morning drugs Nicotine addiction Agoraphobia: and“don’t go too far” Sleep apnea and adrenalin rushes PTSD . . . Was it a heart attack? Luckily, David Sweet was only a few blocks from the hospital. The nurse came close, looked him square in the eye, and said, “Mr. Sweet, you should take a few days off.” “A fitting comment,” David says now, “topping years of battling stuff rattling around inside. I’d had little success hiding ‘it’ and had found no real, lasting solutions, whether spiritual, professional, or medical-wise.” Soon thereafter, David began working with a Fortune 500 life coach practiced at “listening for guidance” (as David now does for his clients). This listening greatly facilitates the coaching process. “During each of my coaching sessions,” David says, “my needs were met even though they may not have been self-evident or spoken aloud. I trusted the process.” For David, it’s been twenty-plus years of taking notes, rebooting, learning, practicing, rewiring, and rebooting again. “You don’t have to give up anything to have your joy,” David says. “You, too, can learn to manage your thoughts, and take command of the skills to create your own positive life experiences.” Introducing Facilitating Self-discovery and Change and Instructions for My Choice; created out of David’s first-hand experiences. Powerful and dedicated to break-through successes, the magnitude of substance herein will support you to renewed mental strength and confidence. No matter what life throws at you, you’ll have the courage and freedom to re-energize yourself and celebrate the joy of feeling free. Hope is here YOU’RE NOT A BASKET CASE You CAN Create the Life You Want and You WILL Win! ❒ Stones Winds and Life ❒ Day Starters ❒ Heart of Resilience ❒ Reboot Your Life ❒ Consider Inquiring ❒ Being New ❒ Heart of listening ❒ Pat h to Gratitude ❒ My Choice: New goals now! Hi David, People often tell me,"I know this sounds crazy" or something to that eff ect, not only when they talk about their problems, but also when they tell me about that which is extraordinary. You're not a basket case captures that. If I'm not a basket case I can face problems, I can also embrace my light. Thanks again! Steve Franks Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist YOU ARE Worth It By David W Sweet When it’s all over, and all is said and done, and you’re reflecting back; take moments to thank yourself, to tell yourself that you love yourself, and to celebrate all that you are. Now you know just how good you can be and how good you are. Claim all of it, who you really are, for the rest of your life. © 2021 David W Sweet All rights reserved. (10:10 pm, 12-1-21) You CAN Prevail... Believe! Igniting Hope By David W Sweet Hope Flickering? Power: Imagining and Feeling Who hasn’t been there: fading hope? There's no back away, whether with No energy left? Depressed? Fearful? baby steps or going all in. Want it. Feel it. Feeling alone and lost; no one listens? Choose to go on against all odds. Claim it all. Ready to give it up; pack it in? Wait. Fight to imagine the feelings of your coming We’re all human and all here to learn. successes and breakthroughs. Live it inside. Imagining and feeling are the powers to create. Smoke Screens and Falsehoods What will support fighting back against Claim Your Victories the smoke screens fueled by false beliefs Claim any victory, regardless of how small doing their best to obscure your hope, and how often. Baby steps. You will grow on your heart, your will, and your chances? each noticing of a breakthrough, no matter What falsehoods are trying to seduce how quick, fleeting, or subtle. Your real power your soul to buy into “celebrating” and is being manifested; it will expand and bring choosing to extinguish the final flicker of mastery to your efforts. "I claim empowerment." your life’s flame? Tell the negative to go. Call out those thoughts. Pick them off. In your darkest hour,* “I’m no longer available for ______.” Can you light a candle And watch the flame? Truth and Heart What would it take for you to fight back However small, it exists against the weight of the mental fog However fleeting, it was. that creeps in to obscure what’s real Will the flame light again? and tries to suffocate your very soul? Can you recall and feel what’s lost or laying For stepped-on souls low just out of your “grasp” somewhere Burdened by untruths, between truth and what’s in your heart? Old hurts burn at the base. “I choose truth. I choose to see clearly.” The middle is robust: Test Your Willpower Spreading joy, laughter, Searching and finding forgotten hope, And thanks for being. reigniting inner peace, and recounting all your past joys—one by one—requires raw courage The top flicker breathes: and introspection. Can you call forth the grit Growing in the moment, you may have forgotten or lost touch with, Dancing with the future. through the clever workings of the theater of the mind; i.e., distorted mental focus? Can you hug yourself? Your efforts here, these tests of willpower, You are part of it all, are the ultimate, raw summoning of a true And can light it anytime. reflection into your heart, mind, and soul. “Nothing can stop me from my inner peace.” You are powerful that is who you are Positive Hope Affirmations And you can... Ignite hope! “No matter what, I choose hope. No person, no event, no circumstance How Much of the Struggle can keep my rekindled hope from me. Creates the Empowerment? I’m expectant, assuming, allowing, and I know that renewed hope will find me. ©2022 David W Sweet, My heart is open, and I’m ready to All rights reserved. recall all my past hopes, and joys . . . *Excerpt: "You Can" poem Regardless of how small or fleeting any from Heart of Resilience memory is, all my hopes and joys are mine to reclaim—to reignite. I will prevail.” The Sea . . . “a cleansing of the soul” By David W Sweet The sea is quiet . . . between tides. It’s a good time to visit. The winds are still, The smell of freshness will fill your lungs; These are the times to lift your spirit. The sea is willing and, for this purpose, Will take your burdens and diminish your heartaches. It asks nothing. You can easily feel its power on days of high winds, strong tides and crashing breakers, but that is physical power . . . a presence of overt and easily seen forces. Visit the sea in its entirety, accept all of its existence. You’ll feel it deep in your being. Strain with a cocked ear to better hear. Once you’re quiet you’ll meet it one on one. Simply immense. So huge that to cleanse you in spirit leaves not a wake in its vastness. Beyond the physical . . . a clearing of mind and thoughts, a cleansing of the soul. Come closer and take advantage, there’s no cost. Clarity, A lingering stillness. If you reach out to the sea there’ll be a matching of energies when you arrive. Pools and eddies to soothe remorse and grief. Outgoing tides to explore and expand. Waves and breakers to lift you in awareness and thought. Smells to stimulate Anytime, to replenish. Gifts. Thank you. © 2000-20 David W Sweet All rights reserved. from Stones Winds and Life Edge of Courage By David W Sweet The edge of your courage is defined by you. No one knows better who you believe you are at this time. Choosing to grow; to have more of a sense of who you really are, to be enlightened, and wanting answers to questions deep inside . . . That is the edge of courage. To make the decision to call forth change in your life, your thoughts, and your consciousness . . . That is the edge of courage. To be willing to disregard old thoughts, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you . . . That is the edge of courage. Finding yourself in conflict with the old holding onto you; tired thoughts and beliefs pulling at you from places you never again want your mind to go, and not giving up—continuing to stand firm and wanting to know . . . That is the edge of courage. When change has yet to come and youʼre feeling all alone inside and wondering what caused you to start this quest for yourself, and you donʼt let go, and wonʼt back up; clinging to the hope that you can . . . That is the edge of courage. When youʼre alone with your mind feeling old thoughts, directions, and inspirations crashing in, dismantling, and mixing with the pain of not knowing your future . . . That is the edge of courage. © 2012-18 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Heart of Resilience David Sweet Newsletter Sign up and get 10% off I accept terms & conditions Submit Thanks for Joining 2005 70th Ave W., Tacoma, WA., 98466 DavidSweetInc@gmail.com Voice (253) 565-7355 © 2023 by JOSIE DAY. Proudly created with Wix.com 2020-2021 All Rights Reserved. This publication contains the original work of the author, some of which may have been published by the author elsewhere. All work is protected under the copyright and no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without prior consent of the author. 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Explore the soul begging meaning in David W Sweet's transformative poetry collection. Find inspiration and tools to renew your life. Hope, Self-Confidence, Courage, and No Wasted Words: Why Poetry By David W Sweet These poems, all written by the author of this book, are meant to support your quest for re-energizing by providing thoughts, inspiration, and powerful mental tools to rethink, assess, and rebuild your life. No two readers will ever have the same reasoning, logic, or reactions to what’s here. And that echoes the power of poetry for each of us, asking for and challenging participation from the reader. It’s all on your, the reader’s, terms and conditions. It’s your choice: take the challenge, follow the threads, or devise your own commentary in the spaces provided. Who’s to say? You can remake your own roadmap for life. Prepare to search, grow, and celebrate the learning and insights that come to you, resonating for your advantage, benefit, and lasting success. All are a reflection of your mental power. There are no wasted words . . . so get started and prepare yourself for lots of ahas, inner smiles, and joy. © 2020 David W Sweet All rights reserved The Poet By David W Sweet I’m called “the poet.” I write for one, I write for many, I write for my peace. My due comes into question: Is it that which is dismissed, That which is a kind echo, Or that which is circling, taunting, Never letting go? The endings come and go. In between there’s heart, And deep, silent pauses Balanced by awakenings And reflections of joy. Consciousness for others? There are no reminders; No “flags” made to appear, No shouts written to startle, Or empathies silenced. Does the mind ever rest? For some . . . an ending; For others . . . a reminder; In between, disguised fear Hiding behind for naught? What you take in is all yours. Thank you for your courage, For seizing the moments, Facing inner turmoils, And coming out stronger. Here’s to those searching, Calling on their resilience And having the patience To observe, feel, and face Their own theaters of the mind. Bravo! © 2020 by David W Sweet All rights reserved. From David’s book on “Rebooting” Joy: Finding Yours By David W Sweet Your Best Day Describe to someone what your very best day would look like. Imagine all the feelings of satisfaction and joy you would experience on that day. Note it all below. Joy Library Begin compiling your own library of joyful past events and mentally catalog all the joy you felt during each. Can you go back, wrap your arms and memory around those times, and claim all the joy you experienced? It’s yours; choose it and anchor (i.e., own) it. Hint: Don’t expect to do it all at once or in one sitting. Take your time and let these past events add up as the memories come back; you’ll use this list later and expand both it and your skills in Part Two: Joy and the Imaginary Wall. Note: There’s no judgment or contest here. Make your list as long or as short as you choose. Backstory The above is an excerpt from David’s Heart of Resilience tutorial/workbook. The truth is that your joy is yours and no one, no event, can ever take it from you. Edge of Courage By David W Sweet The edge of your courage is defined by you. No one knows better who you believe you are at this time. Choosing to grow; to have more of a sense of who you really are, to be enlightened, and wanting answers to questions deep inside . . . That is the edge of courage. To make the decision to call forth change in your life, your thoughts, and your consciousness . . . That is the edge of courage. To be willing to disregard old thoughts, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you . . . That is the edge of courage. Finding yourself in conflict with the old holding onto you; tired thoughts and beliefs pulling at you from places you never again want your mind to go, and not giving up—continuing to stand firm and wanting to know . . . That is the edge of courage. When change has yet to come and youʼre feeling all alone inside and wondering what caused you to start this quest for yourself, and you donʼt let go, and wonʼt back up; clinging to the hope that you can . . . That is the edge of courage. When youʼre alone with your mind feeling old thoughts, directions, and inspirations crashing in, dismantling, and mixing with the pain of not knowing your future . . . That is the edge of courage. © 2012-18 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Heart of Resilience At One* By David W Sweet Today we choose to create and enter a golden bubble of energy. A wonderful space where we agree to open our hearts to absolute Trust and to honor and share with one another. Upon entering we are cleansed of all ego: All judgment is suspended, All fears left behind, Being critical and reactive have no place. We welcome and embrace our higher selves. We are surrounded by all the Universal Powers of Love, Freedom, Joy, Good Health, and Fulfillment. We have the power to see clearly the present And to visualize and articulate the steps and pathways For the highest and best evolvement of each individual. We claim all our individual gifts and empowerments. With gratitude and thankfulness; So be it. *A Coach’s Prayer © 2001-21 David W Sweet All rights reserved. Backstory Written to provide a solid, grounded basis for clarity, resolve, and an anchored beginning for any coaching session or meeting, whether group or one-on-one. YOU ARE POWERFUL By David W Sweet In your darkest hour, Can you light a candle, And watch the flame? However small, it exists. However fleeting, it was. Will the flame light again? For stepped-on souls Burdened by untruths, Old hurts burn at the base. The middle is robust: Spreading joy, laughter, And thanks for being. The top flicker breathes: Growing in the moment, Dancing with the future. Can you hug yourself? You are part of it all, And can light it anytime. You are powerful. That is who you are, And, you can! © 2011-20 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Heart of Resilience Hope By David W Sweet H olding O ptimistic P ositive E xpectations I claim that part of me that is hope. Nothing can stop me from claiming my hope; Nothing can keep me from it. Passing through time, hope never leaves And does not move when being sought out. More powerful than any given moment; It’s always there—waiting. Embracing it again, I allow it to expand. Feeling its power, I remember it well. I stand renewed, Optimistic, And expectant. So be it! © 2013 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Heart of Resilience, Day Starters Miracles and Hope By David W Sweet Does hope shadow miracles, i.e., if there is no hope, miracles don't exist? Are small miracles equal to "big" ones? Do miracles noticed mean there is hope? What defines a miracle anyway? Is it our noticing that makes miracles, or our hope that first pulls the miracle out to be? © 2016 David W Sweet All rights reserved. Gratitude the Gift By David W Sweet Gratitude comes from the heart, Spilling over and radiating. It doesn't stop at the floor and Doesn't stop at the door. It's there for all to see and feel; Our grace and blessings as one. Salute. © 2011-20 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Heart of Resilience Pondering By David W Sweet Believing in miracles large and small . . . Can you pause to look around and feel beyond yourself to your surroundings, to the land, to the entire earth? Can you hold yourself as part of it, knowing there is a rhythm, a timing, and a purpose for it all? Can you picture being everywhere: a part of it all and, at the same time, standing as one? Can you imagine having the modesty to speak softly or the audacity and power to shout and be heard, not only by the earth but through all space and time? Can you hold as a miracle the smallest rain drop, the babbling of the brook, the power and clarity of the sea, or the scent of rain? What power trusts the old growths, rages with the tides, or silently announces spring with the first bud? Can you stand quietly, go deep inside, and hold yourself as a miracle regardless of your circumstances? Then you know peace and love; you know yourself. Bravo! © 2015 David W Sweet All rights reserved. Perspective . . . Resilience By David W Sweet Being close to the edge of the surf on a white, sandy beach blessed by a warm tropical breeze is a place our minds can go anytime. Imagine standing barefoot, the sand between your toes, and the surf slowly changing the sand, and your foothold, as it laps back and forth over your feet. Can you feel yourself minutely adjusting your balance with each pass of the surf? When you’re by the sea, take all the so-called “missed” goals, hard times, mental have-tos, and life confusion and release them all. Let them drop to join the sand pebbles, to be cleansed and washed away. Feel all your cares being taken by the sea. There’s no cost, no charge, no debt—you’re just there, letting go, expecting success, and being thankful. Having been renewed, picture the rest of your life as surfing the waves, mastering balance, falling and getting up again—a celebration every time! It’s a reflection of your courage to try, to know yourself, and to honor and grow your resilience; to take each pass, each wave, as a time of learning. Not knowing when the big one might roll in or how, you pay no mind to the unknown and choose to go ahead. © 2016 David W Sweet All rights reserved. From Day Starters

Taps By David W Sweet It’s a sunny day in the jungle. The animals are gathering for an important meeting. A truce has been called for the betterment of all. Lookouts have been posted on the perimeters. Signals will be given should the man-hunters approach. It’s not a happy day. .... Click here to view more Spirit Diamond Belle Ranch By David W Sweet Nature is abundant: the birds are obvious. The rest is a feeling pouring in, surrounding, comforting, and nurturing. How is it that this place so opens the heart? How gently the spirit attaches and soothes . . . What power calls forth such pure goodness? .... Click here to view more Forests By David W Sweet Walk through this forest slowly, softly; Like giant mushrooms the trees dot the landscape. The stalks are long, Somewhere toward the sky are the tops. It is as if we, the humans, are the tiny creatures. Keep walking, quietly now, take it all in. .... Click here to view more The Sea . . . “a cleansing of the soul” By David W Sweet The sea is quiet . . . between tides. It’s a good time to visit. The winds are still, The smell of freshness will fill your lungs; These are the times to lift your spirit. The sea is willing and, for this purpose, Will take your burdens and diminish your heartaches. It asks nothing. .... Click here to view more Omen—30° By David W Sweet As I came at once to the beginning of the great sand, I stood where giant trees did once stand. For bitterness and hatred and stubborn conviction to unsettle, the Earth had been torn by violent man’s mettle. .... Click here to view more Reminder By David W Sweet Imagine you’re on the trail—carefree and at one with nature—and with every step comes a growing sense of peace. The sun is bathing the forest, showering it with warmth as if to signal your arrival and to welcome your journey. The air is clear and clean, and your breath comes with ease as you start taking it all in. .... Click here to view more Fall Thoughts By David W Sweet The last leaves are holding on Way beyond the others. The winds come, The rain, They’re still there, Beautiful reds and golds Hanging on to the very end Almost beyond their time. Isn’t Nature supposed to know? .... Click here to view more

Pondering life by David W Sweet at Edge of Courage Perspective By David W Sweet ..... Imagine standing barefoot, the sand between your toes, and the surf slowly changing the sand, and your foothold, as it laps back and forth over your feet. Can you feel yourself minutely adjusting your balance with each pass of the surf? Click here to view more Little Things By David W Sweet So, what are the “little things?” Are they glances? Are they nods? Are they hugs? Are they, “I love you?” Where do they start? Where do they end? What’s in between? .... Click here to view more Random By David W Sweet What if you were a part Of all existence? Imagine that you are. Would you search for more; Following the echo’s reach Until it bounces off time? .... Click here to view more

No Cost By David W Sweet There’s no cost. What clouds your mind: Promises to “share,” Motivations to compare, Words designed to scare? Kindness, generosity, Civility you hail? No real success here— “You’ll fall and fail.” How do you compare? Are the important near? “Individuality is stagnation! Success is accumulation!” .... Click here to view more AHEAD OF THE GAME HOW TO PUT UP A GREAT FIGHT AGAINST A CLUELESS WORLD AND WIN: ENERGIZE YOURSELF NOW AND SAY GOODBYE ONCE AND FOR ALL TO THOSE SELLING THEIR OUTDATED “MOTIVATIONAL” GARBAGE! .... Click here to view more S M E L L S By David W Sweet Our house of cards will not collapse. We have the power of venues to creep into your consciousness. To distort realities is our calling, backed by our many tools for persuasion. We are nothing new. We are part of history, however, now we are the best ever at it, and you are . . . easy prey. Thank you for listening. End of Part One. (9:33 pm) .... Click here to view more How to "Fix" Pschitt.* By David W Sweet Library closed, whole towns closed. No electricity. “We’re sorry they burned.” Landslides, island sinks, volcano explodes—lava covers and burns it all. Recurring nightmares? Unable to find the bottom of your mind? Not thanking anyone or anything for the dream state? .... Click here to view more World Games (2003) By David W Sweet PLAYING FIELDS and STADIUMS Take your pick. How about mine fields? Let's keep score, Is anybody? How many soldiers vs. How many innocents And those who clear the mines? Who's ahead today? Are mines for free? Does the mine industry employ many? Maybe the mine makers also Make artificial limbs. They can't lose. .... Click here to view more Nice Try By David W Sweet You play with your power, your minions, and your false strength. You forget about the Mother Earth. You forget her history. You are seen; she notices. .... Click here to view more

There was a moment that stood out in David Sweet’s career—one that reminded him why he writes in the first place. After sharing a heartfelt poem with a client, David later received an unexpected thank-you note, handwritten on the back of a Hallmark card. The client expressed how deeply the poem resonated with her, explaining that she felt personally connected to every line. She shared that she cherished the piece and knew she would return to read it throughout her life, especially in the moments when she needed grounding or inspiration. For David, that simple card became a powerful reminder of the lasting impact meaningful words can have. The thank you letter expresses deep gratitude to David Sweet, sharing how rare and refreshing his voice feels in today’s world. The letter also reflects that individuals like David seem to be in short supply, which makes receiving his book all the more meaningful. They describe frequently marking passages to return to later, knowing the words will continue to offer guidance and perspective over time. The book has already become a valued reference and a lasting source of encouragement. This thank you is from a broker who specializes in unique properties such as farms, ranches and properties involving multiple acres. A thank you letter to David Sweet for poetry about grief! "Down the Stretch". A unique program designed to utilize retired racehorses to rehabilitate veterans with PTSD. A special thank you from Wolf Thompson's, a Las Vegas attorney, four-year-old son little Eli. Eli is one of David Sweet's youngest readers and reached out with a birthday poem! Coaching, especially when needed most, will always involve trust, consistency and sincerity. These are some of the most important qualities that create life changing experiences. Right person right timing! A beautiful group thank you! These thank you notes were provided out of gratitude from a variety of poems and various coaching. Jennifer; a life coach for 22 years and Mark Green of carsyeah.com Profit. Pride. Proven. A Land Dynamics Seminar devised by David Sweet to grow and enhance earning power covering a plethora of beneficial topics from mineral rights to even sales. You can have coaching designed to enhance your earning power! Joe Maxwell: Designated Broker from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Pacific Commons provided this letter of support for David Sweet recommending him as an instructor and coach for Real Estate Licensing Classes. This certification provides completion demonstrating that David Sweet understands the differences in learning abilities between specific age and background groups. This requires patience and specific skills to effectively and assist retention with the student. This is an example of the ' Missing ' poem by David Sweet. This is a thank you poem, always personally signed by David. Provided to all of those who have served. 1 hour with David Sweet, save $20,000 annually. ROI: You do the math... Great Thank Yous Extended and Appreciated In 2005, $4,000 was helped raised in support for the Realtors Ride for Freedom. This included the Welcoming Our Wounded Soldiers under Operation Homefront at Madigan Hospital on Ft. Lewis for battle wounded soldiers. This also included providing much needed necessities to these very same wounded veterans as well as care packages for our soldiers to give to the children of Iraq. Finally, and of course Operation Baby Love which provides much needed support to active-duty new mothers and/or the spouses of a deployed soldier. During various times in our lives, we find ourselves in tough situations. Coaching can assist you finding your purpose to get you back on your feet. Coaching can also help you find hope and a pathway out of your situation. These are just a few thank Yous from those who have experienced these up and downs. The power the 'Missing Poem' can have. NO FURTHER WORDS NECESSARY . Believe! Coaching will keep you on track! Kassidy, put the 'close' on David Sweet, the smartest most adorable seven-year-old you could ever meet! Right Timing. Right Gifts. Right Inspiration. Many more thank you letters from individuals who have benefited from coaching. Sue and Will thanking for the gift of Stones, Winds and Life. Many more thank you notes from those who became friends after coaching! Especially those in real estate, referrals given to a deserving professional agent. A very special thank you from Kortney for a birthday present to a hard working and hard studying grand child of a good friend! A memorial poem. To a life-long great friend, Bill, who passed on. A very special thank you letter from the wife of a soldier!

A personal thank you for "Stones, Winds, and Life"

CaFFeiNE POLKA By David W Sweet I went to the coffee shop to unwind; Now I got the buzz, I’m feelin’ fine. Two lattes, A double tall mocha, On my head I can do the polka. Rockin’ and rollin’, Too soon to tell, .... Click here to view more

Why coaching with David Sweet WHY COACHING? REMARKABLE Discoveries POWERFUL Improvement AMAZING Results $50k $50k $50k $50k This certification provides completion demonstrating that David Sweet understands the differences in learning abilities between specific age and background groups. This requires patience and specific skills to effectively and assist retention with the student. Coaching, especially when needed most, will always involve trust, consistency and sincerity. These are some of the most important qualities that create life changing experiences. Right person right timing! Chef Robert Teddy When Food Network invited me to compete on season five of their popular show Halloween Wars, I knew I was in deep! Five teams of three contestants would each battle over five episodes for a grand prize of $50,000. (There was no prize for finishing second.) When my team met for the first time the night before the first episode, you could have literally sliced our combined anxiety with a chef’s knife! “Focus on your teammates . . . no one else exists,” I explained. I asked my team simply to not look at any of the other competitors, and then asked them to do something special for me. Just as they awoke, while still in bed, I urged each of them to list all the wonderful things in their life that made them feel grateful, and to thank the universe out loud. Then I directed them to visualize us winning, as if it had already happened. There could be no question of our team going to the finale, winning the grand prize, and celebrating all the dreams that the prize represented! WE WON! We actually surged to the finale and then won! Those steps we took to focus our energ y and suggest the outcome to the universe I credit to David Sweet and the life strategies that he teaches. As David says, focusing on success and telling the universe what you want leads all those distracting negative worries and anxieties to fade away. His techniques solve life’s endless stream of problems and enhance the chances of getting the answers to our conflicts, problems, and challenges, and ultimately, the results we seek . After experiencing this in real time, I am a true believer! Chef Robert Teddy Executive Pastry Chef, Las Vegas, NV One hour with David Sweet, saved $20,000 annually . ROI: You do the math. . . We own a small manufactured facility that ships to clients all over the world. We spent one hour with David Sweet touring, discussing, laying problems out, and brainstorming. As a direct result, we will save a minimum of 20K per year. ROI: You do the math . . . We intend to use him again. Thanks David, GWS, client David, Thank you for everything. I sincerely wish you the things and experiences that are best for you. I believe you have done much good to help others (me included) and your world. You are a visionary, and I believe there are many others awaiting your wisdom. Regards, Koni Backstory By “coincidence”, I had met this client several months prior. Sometimes, and for whatever reason, our whole world caves in. Upon query, this client-to-be was, at that time, “down to the last thread.” Lynn Di Nino, Artist Tacoma, WA July 18th, 2011 Dear prospective client of David Sweet, In 2007 I approached David for help regarding my art business. Although I’d been a professional artist earning a living by commissions and gallery work for over 30 years, the work had dried up and I needed guidance from someone I’d heard had a good reputation. We met twice, first in order to establish my vision for what I needed to accomplish and to acknowledge my skill set for a possible career shift, and then for the practical hammering out of new direction. David helped me focus on steps to create a slightly different approach. He was insightful, knowledgeable, creative and efficient. I really appreciated his balance of listening and suggestions of options. I needed his outside perspective and for an independent person like me he approached my challenges with exactly the right tone. I recommend him! Sincerely, Lynn Di Nino Backstory: Lynn Di Nino Telling Lynn Di Nino that anything could not be accomplished would be like trying to block out the sun. Coming to Tacoma in 2001, she has been a tour de force in the growth of the art community and public awareness. Lynn has been directly responsible for creating, organizing, and facilitating more than a few city-wide events for the benefit of the arts, participants, and onlookers—a good time had by all! Her creativity never stops! El Gaucho 8-3-03 For any individual or group seeking the guidance and perspective of an individual or team coach I would recommend the service of David Sweet. In a recent quarterly meeting with my staff of 50 people David brought to the surface some important topics that related to the quality of the service we provide our customers, and at the same time struck a cord with many of my staff on a more personal level. As a testimonial it is difficult to articulate how important David’s presentation was, but the most tangible attribute is the establishment of a healthy culture in and out of the work place. I have also been taking advantage of David’s calm guidance and perspective in a one-on-one coaching program he has devised, and have had great success in my communication with my staff and my supervisor. All in all I would highly endorse David as a capable and valuable coach. Respectfully, Troy Christian General Manager El Gaucho Tacoma 12-9-2003 To Whom It May Concern: This letter shall serve as an outstanding reference for David Sweet as a mentor and personal coach. David has been my personal coach for the past six months, and in that time has helped me to recognize many new opportunities in both my personal and professional life. David and I have only begun to scratch the surface of thought forms and their impact on all of our lives. With patience and David’s continued perspective, I am confident to unlock more powerful tools in my quest for personal happiness. Without sounding too ethereal and euphoric, I can say that as a business professional David’s insight has been very centering and refreshing. I can see outside of the box that I did not realize I was in. I fell very confident in recommending David’s service in any endeavor he pursues. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions at : El Gaucho (253)272-1510 Sincerely, Troy Christian General Manager El Gaucho Tacoma B ackstory: El Gaucho Troy Christian was the manager at the El Gaucho restaurant when it opened in Tacoma. The El Gaucho reputation was one of being at the top of the very best for fine dining in the Pacific Northwest. Troy first hired me to speak to his employees at an annual event he held for his staff. Prior to doing so, and as part of how I see my job, I interviewed his “captains”, wine stewards, cooks and some of the waits staff to find out which subjects would bring them real substance to take away. I decided on a few appropriate readings from Stones, Winds and Life, spoke on the advantages of empowering language and used metaphors familiar to them to introduce change and empowerment. Subsequently: The correspondence above speaks for itself One of Troy's goals was to start and own a successful restaurant. He soon accomplished that and has gone on further to greater success. To those considering working with David: “One of the reasons David’s coaching can be so effective so quickly is his ability to trace a current issue or stuck place to the underlying thought that no longer serves a helpful function. For example, a thought that was protective at an earlier stage is now restrictive and limiting. David crafts an affirmation, a new affirming thought, to practice and replace the outgrown one. Th ese insightful affirmations support breakthrough, creative action and continued growth . ” Jennifer M. Sumner, M.Ed.,Ph.D. Organization Effectiveness Consultant and Executive Coach Backstory Jennifer worked for a Fortune 500 company. The company flew her to assist in trouble shooting and general coaching of various world wide teams. She worked with this author weekly for over twenty two years. This author still works with her every three months or so for learning, strategies, and once in a while, a “check-up.” David, I have not forgotten the request to describe my experiences working with you to date. This morning I was finally able to start to put my feelings about it into words. This my be random – hope it helps As an FYI - I had a strong urge to buy your poetry book that day in your office – However did not open it until the morning we were scheduled to meet for coffee. I immediately felt a connection to you . . . and somehow at coffee that morning this began. Working with you is Empowering! You don’t provide me with answers – you ask me the right questions . . . . I feel a confidence I have not felt before. I feel a clarity. I tend to be going a lot of directions at one time and I am feeling more focused. I am at a major crossroads of my life and I feel that working with you is amplifying the possibility. All for now. . . . Karen Orr Backstory Karen is a success in the mortgage business and actively engaged to help people succeed whenever possible. Subsequently I also worked with her on a project for a local rotary club that was undergoing no small transformation. With Karen, it is always heartfelt. Thank You David, You know . . . I do remember that day some time ago (2 years??) when I mentioned to my sister that I was feeling really low, about my job, my boss's treatment of me and just generally me.. I still have my four statement (I called it a mantra) done in multiples of 3 every day at different times in my personal kitchen drawer just in case I sink again. Truly that 10 minutes in your kitchen made a most positive difference in my life. I will always be grateful. Kathy Kern Backstory Kathy was in charge of the emergency ward shift at one of the areas largest and best hospitals. To compound the general tone of it, emergencies came in from all over Washington State and Alaska for serious trauma, add to that the homeless and destitute. To those with soul awareness: I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with David over the past 2.5 years. Our partnership began on a business level, where I worked directly with him in creating research and strategic marketing plans for his condominium project in Tacoma, Washington. Over time, our dealings grew into a positive exchange of life, love, spiritual healing and self-growth. I made a life move from Seattle to San Diego, California. David has played a consistent role in assisting me in remaining grounded and open in my time of transition. He is an enlightened, insightful, calming influence, who is able to see me objectively and allow me to see myself clearly. He continues to provide a soulful approach to my life and I am grateful and happy to convey this to others. I know, feel and believe he is a kind, intelligent, spiritual, and objective counsel who can provide others with gentle support, healing, and guidance in their life adventures. May you be blessed to encounter David on your path. Kelly Berger Backstory Kelly moved to California and subsequently, “retired” from advertising and marketing. She now owns and operates a successful (yes, very!) dog walking enterprise. Kris, Referral Thank you for all your thoughts, energy and encouragement to life! You have helped me through some very difficult times! May this be a start of our new life to become!! Backstory Kris was an accomplished business woman who went back to college at over sixty years old and now has a PhD. in Artificial Intelligence. (Bravo Kris!) Thank You! Hi David: I copied the lines below from Hard-Core, Clearing and Releasing. from: Reboot Your Life These are the ones that really spoke to me. Thank you for writing them! Life can be so hard sometimes; it’s good to be reminded of our intrinsic worth and our right to be whole and healthy no matter what others think or say or do—not to mention what we think, say, or do to ourselves! Leslie I release all thoughts and beliefs no longer in my best interest or not supporting me. I’m not available for “something could go wrong” or “something bad will happen.” I release all thoughts that I could have done better or that I failed. I release all thoughts that something’s wrong with me. I let go of any shame for who I am, what happened, or that I survived. I am not available for victim stance. I’m not available for blame. I’m only available for nourishing thoughts that support me. Nothing can stop me from seeing the truth and listening with my heart. I choose that for today and every day, right timing is mine. I choose to know and accept who I am. I love myself. I welcome good health and community, I’m thankful, and I stand in gratitude! I know that I’m never alone. Leslie Heineman Backstory Leslie is trained in and has a degree in journalism, writing, and editing. She’s top notch, accomplished in her field, and no small part of editing this author’s work for over eleven years to date. Thank you Leslie. D “Do you think about the energy of the people you surround yourself with? I know I do...enhancers and neutrals are in, no drainers allowed. David Sweet: A fabulous mentor, and now friend. As a result of my work with David I've embarked on a new, exciting, personal journey--starting my own business. David’s wisdom, encouragement and ideas flow through his positive energy, enthusiasm, engaging personality and witty sense of humor! I encourage you to tap into David’s insight and guidance...discover and develop creative solutions AND YOUR FULL POTENTIAL!” --Lisa Duval Backstory Twenty plus years with a Fortune 500, sold them for a dealership and rides a Harley Davidson, owned her own stock brokerage company and was always top tier in the nation . . . And it goes on. David “Reality” A Backstory of Amazing Success This client had two jobs and was on his way to achieving a major in music with a minor in business at the University of Puget Sound. The task at hand was to sharpen skills and mental preparedness for the door-to door, cold-calling necessary to sell mobil “flip” phones. (Back then, the “big players” were not yet into mobil phones. The “little guy” still had a chance, and it would be very lucrative for a student working his way through college if he could master the skills to “hit the bricks” and sell 10-15 phones per month.) As part of this specific coaching/training, I required that recaps be written. “Reality” is one such write-up covering sales tools, techniques, and philosophies, honoring self and others, ways to hold thoughts, including that “thoughts are things,” the importance of listening to intuition, and taking the time to reflect. Later, the client sent his quote as a thank you: “Thoughts are like a rudder. Our direction is directly impacted by the ones we choose to keep.” This client continues to achieve success, by all standards, in several fields including business, technical, and music. Current position is developing National Marketing— from concepts, to code, to implementation and training—for a Fortune 500 company. Foreword - f rom Being New “No person, no thoughts, no event can affect or diminish the essential me!” — David W Sweet I don’t know about you, however, during the last few years, I have tried my best to avoid conversations that include dramatic words such as victim, despair, or malpractice. Even empowering words such as resilience, faith, or growth were at times avoided. Over the past twenty-two years I’ve had many meaningful conversations with David. We check in with each other sometimes weekly, and then maybe not for months. We hammer out our recent challenges or share our latest passions; we have become reliable and true friends. David is a straight, yet mindful, shooter, who is never afraid to offer something you may not like, whether a “sharp angle” observation or a life-coaching philosophy. It requires trust and bravery to go into deep dive with David. Warning! This book provides poems; yep, good ol’ real-life, heartfelt, and meaningful poetry. This compilation of David’s work will give you, or someone you care about, permission to carve out the time to learn forgiveness for yourself and/or for others. Or, to have the courage to empathize with those you may not know and extend them grace when others cannot. To make time for these actions is not easy. It requires stamina, tolerance of pain, efforts to tweak here and leaps to pivot there—all to get on a fresh track. These hard-hitting poems are coming to us all in real time, the right time! Open this book when the inspiration hits you. It doesn’t require you to soak it in all at once; just read wherever you open it to. There’ll be one that is meaty and some that are tricky; expect to find that special page that really resonates. Let the words burn parts of your past into new energy. You have full permission to use them as alternatives to self- medicating!! What? you say. Yeah . . . how about allowing powerful words on the next few pages to warm you up, to give you some feeling back in your heart, fingers, and toes? Let’s get that tingle of inspiration back so you’re manifesting new beginnings. No more day by day, but more of a shift by shift out of and away from the past that serves you no more. David’s poems are a modern boost of elixir; they’re antioxidants for the heart and soul. These poems are made for you; they’re made for your family; they’re made for your friends or that coworker you just don’t understand. Let them be a phoenix to another so the rebirth may happen. Our culture is ready for deep reckoning to clear the negative energy and make room for love, peace, and new sh*t. I hope my brother from another mother provides you relief and a newfound freedom! Sloan Hunter Backstory Written ahead for a coming tutorial; appropriate here as well. Thank you Sloan. —David Dear David, I just wanted to share some thoughts we have had while reflecting on our time here at Diamond Belle so far. Initially, of course, we had no idea what to expect. The unknown is always a little scary. However, working with you has been a very enjoyable experience. You have made it easy for us to communicate with you and brainstorm on projects and express ideas. It has been fun to sort of pencil out ideas and plans and put many of them in to place! It’s fantastic to see all those hours of brainstorming and planning come to fruition and how it’s all benefiting the lodge and it’s guests. The work that you and Matt have put in to the new website is amazing! It is so much better than the old one and people are really enjoying browsing though it and seeing all the wonderful pictures. Also, I appreciate knowing I can always call and get a hold of you at any time if I need to. There is a great comfort in knowing you are available to help. So, I just wanted to say thank you. The organized way we work together really makes this job so much easier. Sincerely, Trisha and Steve Pomeroy, Caretakers Backstory Trisha and Steve Pomeroy where a great team at the right time with multiple skillsets to manage the Diamond Belle guest ranch for eleven years, right up to the day it was sold by the partnership/LLC on December 31, 2020.The partnership was blessed on all levels to have them. Great people! Backstory Artist Michael Tieman's bronze sculpture “The Poet” Being familiar with each other's philosophy and work, when Michael Tieman asked me to create a writing for “The Poet”, his third sculpture in his series Hands of the Artists, I accepted—A classic “no brainer.” The Universe has its own timing and for both our creating, this was to become poignant. Every so often we checked with the other on progress. At about nine months into it, Michael had had his sculpture done for awhile, however, “she wasn't quite right.” Then one day, he “cocked her head to the side and she was done! A poet with attitude!” During this same period I played with the verbiage, let it sit, went back to it, mused on it, rewrote, paused, edited, however, wasn't satisfied. Finally at about a year, the end result came and the poem “The Poet” was done—Solid! Finished! Our much-longer-to- create-than-usual-period was over. I sent it to Michael, he agreed, and the rest is history. Attached is the brochure for “The Poet” sculpture picturing the finished sculpture and showing the book The Poet . About David David Sweet is one of those writers whose poetry spills out of him constantly, in his work and in his private life. Which is why I asked him to provide feedback for some of my written work. He has offered helpful suggestions that opened creative doors for me, and showed me new possibilities for my writing. Val Dumond Author / Editor / Playwright Backstory Val Dumond has done much to promote equality in written content, and she has done a whole lot to teach, help, and inspire writers whether just they are/were just beginning or seasoned. Thank you Val! “SPOT ON” David Sweet has been an instrumental building block in the success of my personal journey, and financial success of my thriving business. Drawing from his arsenal of keen insight and personal integrity, David has provided me with a clear vision for overcoming the challenges of financial stagnation and individual development. Recommending David Sweet is an opportunity to shout out loud the need for others to hear the calling and consider David as a guide to “spot on" clear understanding. Wendy Edwards Backstory Wendy had started her own decorating company and it was going well. In regard to her genius and hard work, the above speaks for itself. 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