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Discover self-help videos with David Sweet to empower yourself in achieving personal goals and gain deeper life coaching insights. BONUS: SELF-EMPOWERMENT - 31 Noticing the Aloof, Interrogator, Intimidator and "Woe is me," give new advantage. Ask the Janitor What's Really Real - Truth? "Spaghetti Deals" Notice and Avoid How to Gain Real Trust That Will Last... How NOT to Choose a New Business Partner Win With Honest, Heartfelt Compliments Stark Reality: Lending to a Relative??? Think Twice! Desperate People? Dig Deeper for the Real Truth. Poetry Welcomes and Asks for the Reader's Participation. Transform Faster! Win: Show Honesty and Trust; Restart Speaking Positive Assertion: "Right Timing Is Mine Today." "Empowering Language" is Amazing and Powerful "Think" VS "Believe" Choose Words to Gain Advantages! Your Real Power is in "Not Leading the Witness" You Win with Honesty and Integrity: Give Credit to Others! "Boxing": Anything You Can Name, You Can Limit! Create: (1) Mentally (2) Feel it. (3) Anchor it! Humiliation: A "Trip Wire" to Always Avoid! TEN MENTAL STATES to Create Your Success Anytime Forgive Yourself: Affirmations to Rid Mental or Physical Harm... Being New! How to Notice Negative Thoughts and Command New Awareness Mental Empowerment, to Notice Others Speech Send Positive Energy Ahead to Create and Empower Events and Yourself: Breakthrough! "Mental Wall" Finger to Palm; Easy to Anchor Goals (1) "Mental Wall:" Finger to Palm It's Easy to Anchor Goals (2) How to Get Your Attention Back - "Recenter" (Tongue Between Teeth - Boom!) Your Words Carry Energy: Empower Your Speech! "Fame is Hollow and So is Shame." Ponder... There's No Cost Spreading Positive Vibes to Others Rational Mind VS Emotional Mind: Secret is "Polarity." "Get REEAL" Self-Empowerment with Resonating, Echoing, Energizing Articulate Language! Means Free Self-Empowerment For You.

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Angels’ Keep By David W Sweet There was a black horse Who rode on the wind. Some said he belonged to the cowboys Who committed great sin. But others said, “No, He belongs to no one. The devil tried to ride him However, off he was spun.” .... Click here to view more Humiliation By David W Sweet From the edge of stillness the chill wind suddenly blows across the midsummer’s prairie. It’s an evil wind manifested in the past. It appears from nowhere suddenly and fleetingly. The past was once of freedom and wild herds, the native man’s peace with Earth, and solitude. .... Click here to view more Homework Help By David W Sweet Imagine jumping through windows of time. As you look back they no longer exist . . . it’s very peaceful. Each trap door leads to many others. There’s no free fall; you must pull yourself up. As you jump from the cliff, time accelerates— to a standstill. The fog bank surrounds and moves with you. Your area inside is clear; what to do? .... Click here to view more Time Darkness By David W Sweet Quiet please . . . Darkness has fallen on time; easy for darkness, difficult for time, not to mention the humans in three dimensions. The going is fine until you encounter it; others will leave you behind. Or perhaps a “separation” is better said; a minor change in your reality. .... Click here to view more

Discover effective stress management strategies to confront negative thoughts and improve mental well-being with David W. Sweet. AMAZING: CONFRONT MENTAL MALPRACTICE: HOW TO REDUCE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND STRESS WIN: CONFRONTING MENTAL PRACTICE Mental Malpractice Play Video Mental Malpractice Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close Malpractice used in this context is negative energy originating from thoughts of malice or ill will. It can be negative thoughts coming from within as self-talk, or it can originate from others who are conjuring up bad thoughts toward you. Either way, It's negativity aimed at the positive side of your mental well being. - Heart of Resilience , David W. Sweet

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Explore inspiring poetry about optimism, self-growth, and empowerment. Discover a beautiful poem about optimism and find your courage. Being New (You Can) By David W Sweet Walk softly; You’re not alone, Not even in the closet. Breathe softly; You’re never ignored, Not even in the dark. The sunrise releases Night in anticipation Of renewed optimism. .... Click here to view more Imposters & Orbits By David W Sweet Command these thoughts to go. Can you go back in time, relive the largest or smallest of any “let-down moments” and upon doing so, explain and vow to yourself that now, in this present time of your life, you’re only available for thoughts in your best interest? .... Click here to view more Leaving the Past: Affirmations By David W Sweet Nothing can stop me from leaving my past. I’m no longer available for mental conditioning— whether by myself or others—that is no longer in my best interest or supporting me. The past no longer has any hold on me; my inner quests cannot be denied. .... Click here to view more Commanding Thoughts By David W Sweet I choose to imagine and feel the success of coming opportunities. I’m not available for “something could go wrong” or the belief that something bad will happen. I’m only available for nourishing thoughts; nothing can stop me from seeing truth and worth in all. Nothing can interfere with my being joyful. I choose to be delighted and surprised at the outcome of ________. .... Click here to view more Centering By David W Sweet Clearing Bidding farewell to any Lingering Chains of Doubt, Baggage of Fear or Resentment, I claim Freedom. Fretting and Regretting, Shame and Blame Have no place in my life; I gather and lock them away. .... Click here to view more

Discover how to build resilience and embrace joy with 'Heart of Resilience'—a guide to coping with challenges effectively. “You’ll have the freedom to celebrate yourself and your joy anytime, and you’ll never again have to rely on someone else or what’s going on around you to feel good about yourself.” Heart of Resilience: Reader's Advantage 1. David Sweet has written an inspirational tutorial titled Heart of Resilience . 2. It is designed for readers to gain freedom to celebrate themselves and their joy any time and never again have to rely on someone else or what’s going on around them to feel good about themselves. 3. Heart of Resilience has three secrets: Your joy is yours, and no one can take it away from you. Readers can use what’s there right away, even if they don’t understand it. It teaches the mechanisms behind resilience. 4. Readers can go at their own pace on the way to noticing and adjusting their thoughts while building and gaining inner resilience. Who is this for . . . who will benefit? Everyone! This is life, and who doesn’t have a bad day or incoming negativity once in a while? This tutorial will give you the concepts, courage, and mastery to get back on track, back in the game, back to productivity, and enjoying your life again, faster and with less effort every time. It’s for individuals, staff members, and workers in all professions and crafts. It’s for doctors, cab drivers, first responders, stay-at-home moms and dads, those in service industries, and anyone feeling under the thumb of a tyrant. If someone is in an abusive relationship, it may give them that extra ounce of strength to break out of it. Maybe it brings your focus back for the next sales call, and you score big. Or, just maybe it helps you outlast your opponent, or gain the upper hand. Why is David the expert? What are his credentials? The first time David was asked this question in a challenging way it stopped him cold. And then he gave the answer as he thought it: “Because I did it myself!” David has been taught and/or used everything here. It can be learned. You can go at your own pace and record your thoughts, breakthroughs, and positive changes as they occur. It’s a ROAD MAP FOR LIFE and a journal for your own learning process. You ARE the master and commander of your destiny. What new advantages are there? You’ll find thoughts, concepts, how-to instructions, visualization to reach your goals faster, pop quizzes, and ways to reach clarity of thought and gut checks in those tougher times. Inspirational writings, affirmations, and My Choice are included to help you reach your goals and win in life. What’s JOY got to do with RESILIENCE anyway? According to David, “Your joy is part of your very fiber and so is your resilience. Recounting joy reminds you of your spirit, which is a vital part of who you really are. As you remember your joyful moments, plaster a ‘joy wall’ with them. Watch and notice the feelings that come to you as they add up. Hope and confidence will grow.” What’s the bottom line? One-way mental resilience empowers life is to be able to recover and adapt faster. To paraphrase Darwin, it’s not the strongest or fastest who survive, it’s those who c an adapt. Resilience IS inner power—confidence on fire. —Author © 2022 David W Sweet All Rights Reserved. HEART of RESILIENCE A Guide to Self-Reliance and Fin ding Your Way Heart of Res ilience is a result of the author's own life journey peeling away layers of his "mental onion", including panic attacks, sleep apnea, nicotine addiction, agoraphobia, and PTSD. This tutorial contains three secrets: 1. Your joy is yours- no one can take it away from you or keep you from it. 2. You can start to use what's here even if you don't know how it works. 3. Heart of Resilience teaches the mechanism behind mental resilience. Written and Published By DAVID SWEET, INC Tacoma, Washington, United States of America 61 Pages. Printed in the USA Book Design: Alice Briggs Text Editing: Leslie J. Heineman Cover: Robert Thompson ISBN-13: 978-0-9983392-1-4 Copyright 2018 by David Sweet Testimonials, Heart of Resilience “David’s Heart of Resilience is easy to read, easy to follow, and no BS. He lays it on the line; no tricks. It’s written in laymen’s terms and doesn’t talk down to you.” Denise M. Coyle, LMFT, CTS, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Trauma Specialist “After 30 years in the United States Marine Corps, I believed I had become quite accomplished in dealing with the problems life throws our way; however, I know that many of my brothers in arms have not fared as well. PTSD has been just one of many problems, and that, along with other issues, has taken so many from our ranks. Now retired, my wife and I devote much of our time to voluntary services. The partnership between the Marine Corps’s Toys for Tots and the Pierce County Crime Stoppers program, which, together in 2015, served more than 18,000 children in Pierce County alone, has been a natural fit. Every Christmas, we contract with the Washington State Department of Corrections for female inmates who assist at the Toys for Tots warehouse in distributing donated toys to deserving children. The ladies who come to us have not only had many diverse problems in their past, they must deal daily with stressful events and incidents inside the facility. Through a narrated discussion with David Sweet, and utilizing his book, Heart of Resilience , we were all able to learn how to deal better with problems in our past and the situations we deal with now. I’m sure the time we spent with David will continue to serve and improve our lives by enabling us to accept the past and better deal with the present to ensure a more successful future. One of the ladies put it simply: ‘ Heart of Resilience will enable me to put the past behind and better prepare myself for the challenges that lie ahead.’ Thank you, David. You have made a wonderful and measurable difference in many lives.” Semper Fi, George E. Hight, United States Marine Corps (Retired) Heart of Resilience has helped me deal successfully with anxiety and pressure as well as any old personal thoughts or current circumstances trying to derail my happiness. I found that I got to know myself better and am now able to achieve a peaceful and safe mindset faster! I’ve cleared the way to loving myself, forgiving myself, and valuing myself more! The more we love ourselves, the more we are available to love others.” Gina Schmidt, Store Manager, Design Consultant “Whether you find yourself being consumed by a high-stress work environment or experiencing unpleasant, resurfacing thoughts and memories from the past, Heart of Resilience addresses how to handle the day-to-day disruptive thoughts we all experience. Gina Schmidt, Store Manager, Design Consultant “Understandable, readable; everything is easy to comprehend. When I got to the part about remembering joy, I’d had such a bad last five to six years, I was a blank . . . nothing. When I went back to it later, my joy started coming back to me.” First Responder “Hey, David, I was going through some ‘stuff’ and didn’t know how to get through it. It was time to open your Heart of Resilience . I’m feeling better already!” Lisa Duval, 22 years as Senior Compliance Officer, Fortune 500 Company “We all get bent out of shape sometimes. Somebody or something triggers a reaction, and we do that Jeckyll-Hyde or Hulk-like transformation. David Sweet’s insightful Heart of Resilience spells out a reliable way to practice returning to our true nature and waking up quickly. There's not a wasted word in the book, so read slowly and let it sink in.” Jennifer Sumner, Retired Corporate Consultant, M.Ed., Ph.D. Psychology “Makes you think; I go deep into it. Joy Library brings back old joys and allows you to reflect, and your mind automatically goes to joy. The Awareness Exercise helps you notice who’s around you and what thoughts you have; reflections become more clear. I’m going through it slowly, and it goes with me everywhere. When in front of me, it’s more tangible. I’m looking at me from the inside.” Jeff Winne, District Sales Manager, BSH Home Appliances Corporation “Hi, David: Thank you for meeting with me and your kind, encouraging note! I continue working with your Heart of Resilience book as something comes to the surface. Right now, I find the Power Showers the most beneficial. The Joy section will need more concentrated time, but I find myself aware of it going through my day. It’s really easier to think of the negative stuff, so this is a great exercise! Hope all is well.” Sherry “David: Greetings from AFG! I've been digging through the Heart of Resilience book a lot and use some of the methods you wrote down. I even started sharing some of the techniques with other people. I hope all is well. Take care.” MSG Cory, Special Operations COSTCO CONNECTION ON RESILIENCE Navigating our hyperconnected and stress-filled lives requires increasing amounts of resilience - the ability to withstand emotional or physical difficulties. With practices, patience, and persistence, resilience can be learned. "David's Heart of Resilience is easy to read, easy to follow, and no BS. He lays it on the line; no tricks. It's written in laymen's terms and doesn't talk down to you." Denise M. Coyle, LMFT, CTS, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Trauma Specialist "Understandable, readable; everything is easy to comprehend. When I got to the part about remembering joy, I'd had such a bad last five to six years, I was a blank ... nothing. When I went back to it later, my joy started coming back to me." First Responder "If we say you're 'bouncing back,' the idea is that somehow, returning to normal. But nobody ever goes back to the same normal." - MICHAEL UNGAR, RESILIENCE EXPERT "Heart of Resilience has helped me deal successfully with anxiety and pressure as well as any old personal thoughts or current circumstances trying to derail my happiness. I found that I got to know myself better and am now able to achieve a peaceful and safe mindset faster! I've cleared the way to loving myself, forgiving myself, and valuing myself more! The more we love ourselves, the more we are available to others." Gina Schmidt, Store Manager, Design Consultant "One of the ladies put it simply: ' Heart of Resilience will enable me to put the past behind and better prepare myself for the challenges that lie ahead.' Thank you, David. You have made a wonderful and measurable difference in many lives." Semper Fi, George E. Hight, United States Marine Corps (Retired) "Hey David, I was going through some 'stuff' and didn't know how to get through it. It was time to open your Heart of Resilience. I'm feeling better already!" Lisa Duval Hole, 22 years as Senior Compliance Officer, Fortune 500 Company "Resilent people are good at recognizing when they're expriencing anxiety, anger, irritability, impatience and frustration." - JO BURRELL, CO-FOUNDER, ULTIMATE RESILIENCE "We all get bent out of shape sometimes. Somebody or something triggers a reaction, and we do that Jekyll-Hyde or Hulk-like transformation. David Sweet's insightful Heart of Resilience spells out a reliable way to practice returning to our true nature and waking up quickly. There's not a wasted word in the book, so read slowly and let it sink in." Jennifer Sumner, Retired Corporate Consultant, M. Ed., Ph.D. Psychology "Makes you think; I go deep into it. Joy Library brings back old joys and allows you to reflect, and your mind automatically goes to joy. The Awareness Exercise helps you notice who's around you and what thoughts you have; reflections become clearer. I'm going through it slowly, and it goes with me everywhere. When in front of me, it's more tangible. I'm looking at me from the inside." Jeff Winne, District Sales Manager, BSH Home Appliances Corporation

Eddies By David W Sweet .... In between are held The resilience learned, The courage found, The hope summoned, The sound of “I love you,” And the joys owned by those Moments of remembering The strength of the heart. .... Click here to view more Courage By David W Sweet Hold the sunrise as the First of all the goodness To come to you this day. Stand quietly and inhale to your soul. Slowly exhale, feeling the power left behind. Extend your hand And invite a bird to land. It comes from the heavens; Can you listen to it closely? It brings a message of goodness; Can you retain this for the day? Allow this messenger to go, Letting it choose its time to depart. It will sense your openness And your trust. .... Click here to view more Humbleness By David W Sweet Humbleness takes no prisoners, It doesn’t have to; .... Click here to view more

MORE ABOUT DAVID SWEET Bob Hough, Brother Bill, David Paula Vail Interviews David Sweet Paula Vail started her broadcast work with Voice America, hosting a radio show, "For the Love of Reiki" . Paula Vail is proud to be sharing the beautiful modality of Reiki and positive energy and quickly expanded to another show "Why Am I So Happy?" on the BBS Radio Network. When Paula Vail started "For the Love of Reiki" she never imagined it would grow to have so many followers! Today, Paula Vail hosts my radio show Choices: "Finding Your Joy" on the Seattle radio station 1150 AM KKNW and my channels on 5DTV! Paula Vail feels so blessed to share the world of Reiki, positive thinking, and tools for self-empowerment. By David W Sweet Go -K art Days This photo was taken on a quiet Sunday afternoon around or about 1956 at Villa Plaza, the original regional shopping mall in Lakewood, Washington. There’s no happy expression on David’s face; he’d been completely caught up in the sound, “fury,” and excitement of the day’s go-karting when it unraveled for him and others in a heartbeat. Minutes before he had sped out of the “designated” asphalt parking area his father had wisely instructed to use for the day’s shake-down runs. Feeling justified and certain for what he believed would be the “high-speed” run of the day, David’s goal had been derailed by an unexpected “whoosh” and a large black mass hurtling across his go-kart’s path a hair’s distance behind him. The math is easy; David came within inches and a nanosecond of being obliterated on the spot—the driver of the big black sedan never saw him. His parents, brother Bill, sister Dani, and a neighbor, Bob, had watched from a distance with no way to judge the closeness or foretell the outcome as they watched the two vehicles converge. A heart- stopping moment for all. David has never stopped embracing feelings of gratefulness and thanks. His question, “For how many reasons was my life spared that day?” can only remain unanswered. The Stark Reality David built this go-kart when he was 12-13 years old, when the craze was just starting and at a time when both money and parts were none too plentiful. Most of the components were scavenged and/or improvised. The angle-iron frame was bolted together, the clutch was barely up to the task, and the Clinton four-stroke lawn mower engine always seemed to have quirks of one sort or another. Still, he would take it to the local grade school—Park Avenue in Tacoma—and run it on the asphalt adjoining the back of the building. Luckily, David lived a short block away, so pushing it home (a common occurrence with often struggling equipment) was not too arduous, however embarrassing at times. Picture This: During those times (was it fate that they always seemed to be there at the same time?) some high school seniors, who lived several blocks away, had designed and constructed their own powerhouse go-kart (how did THEY accomplish that? David wondered). With an engine that roared and huge, super-traction tires, it screamed! Every time they would be running nonstop up and down the school’s dirt playing field throwing up gigantic dust clouds and rooster tails. While the roar of their powerful, tuned machine resonated and echoed off the school building, young David often watched in awe, lamenting his own futile efforts to coax a few more miles per hour out of a suspect clutch and a laboring, under-po wered engine . . . THIS WAS NOT FAIR! Books, Business and Life Lessons Failures? Yes, and flat-broke more than onc e - David Honing Selling Skills: The odds were ten to one: Picture two computer salesmen, including the author, up against an IBM sales team of twenty strong. “We gained by listening and probing until we knew the client’s real motivation and our advantages,” David says. “If we misse d a detail, assumed wrongly, or had not gained our clients’ total confidence, we would have lost.” Real Estate Success with Innovation David’s subsequent real estate career started with brokering raw land and ranches in Washington state. To excel, he developed and innovated extensive listening and probing skill sets for himself and as training for his agents. “All the hard work paid off,” David says. “The twenty-five or so men and women averaged greater incomes per person than any similar company in the state.” David’s tutorial Heart of Listening is a compilation of the author’s personal experiences and training in sales, listening, and life coaching. It’s dedicated to giving you advantage in real time and face to face: general discussions, sales, negotiating, finding hidden motives, third-party influences, and key points of concern. Listening IS the First Part of Real Advantage Davi d's Heart of Listening Creates an Epiphany - Su rprise! David recalls that “as with all my first tutorials/workbooks, I printed each and sold them to first be tried out. In the case of the Heart of Listening , the audience was, by no small chance as it turned out, to be quite successful, each within their own right; e.g., top-tier management in IT, a co-starter/creator of a national business, at least two people achieving eight-figure annual incomes, and a PhD with years of solid college administrative success, and more.” What was a common thread and a “personal life advantage” expressed amongst them? “The more you practice listening, the more you know about yourself.” Random, Growing Up Adventures I celebrate all art and enjoy artist friends. As a youngster, I made model planes and cars, did wood-burning projects, built with Erector Sets, Li onel model trains, Lincoln Logs, carved leatherand bars of soap, built model airplanes, played Army, built toys from scratch, i.e., carved rifle stocks to look real and used pipe for the barrel. My friends and I were “well armed” for playing Army and digging a fox hole, bunkers, etc. We even had real hand grenades (w/o powder), which I personally can attest were still lethal. In one of those episodes, I rounded the corner of our neighbor’s house just in time to be a split-second late for my brother Bill’s excellent throw toward the bunker area. (Bill was an excellent athlete and still is.) My head collided with the missile, which caused a lot of blood, a trip to the hospital, and a few stitches. We made firecracker cannons that shot large marbles down the alley at other neighborhood kids’ tree club house. We also devised smaller cannons using small firecrackers called “lady-fingers” that perfectly fired spent 22 ammunition brass obtained from our father’s shooting practice. Those little cannons worked really well with a small copper pipe. We plugged the back end and drilled an angle hole to insert the little “lady-finger” and then dropped the small spent 22 cartridge into the open end. Boom! It worked every time and was very accurate. So accurate that we found ourselves enjoying the precision as we shot from our back patio all the way to the neighbor’s home across the alley. It was great fun until the police came and took us for a ride downtown in their black and white. From then on we concentrated at shooting the regular marble cannons down the alley toward our neighborhood enemies’ treehouse. It was far enough that the accuracy was suspect, however, somehow it made us feel big. Later on it was go-karting and then cars. PS I built a lot of models with my brother, Bill, and our neighbor, Bob. Then we experimented on how best to destroy them with the most excitement: for example, firecrackers, gunpowder from our father’s 30-06 rounds (he never knew or let on), and various other concocted, destructive, and incendiary experiments, most of which failed. However, once in a while “the gods” were in our favor . . . and that was a good day for all of us. Celebration, and on to building more. The End David's Life Poems o f Reflection: Grave Dreams By David W Sweet How do you dream? Do the cobwebs of your life ever suck you in, grab hold, and attempt to take your mind? Imagine, like an ax falling, your blissful childhood dreams cease and suddenly you’re in a desperate place with no choice a pitch blackness with no sound, a space that becomes smaller and smaller as you spiral down through it—an evil trap. Your being can’t help; there’s no fight available . . . your very soul is seized and compressed in its vise. Your breath is squeezed until there’s no more air, and you awaken with a start— blood chilling, adrenaline coursing through your body like fire. Panicked and gasping for air, your breath will come back, however, the fear and shock stay, and stay, and stay. Your life continues; however, you never know when it’ll revisit to let you know your mind is still well within fear’s grasp. Your soul tries its best to cope however, here and there a puddle of black water appears with no reflection . . . this is your normal world. Hidden memories of abuse and panic die hard. Years pass and you begin to search back, “a simple digging up” of those old memories, or so you believe; only to discover your dreams were exactly what was happening in your very young life at that time. You were being stifled. You were being ripped off; plain and simple, beyond your control. Easy to say; hard to reset, to reverse. So you excavate the coffin shovel by shovel full, bit by bit, until there it is How dare you open me? We’re the adults. We know what’s best for you! Now it’s all yours: pry it open quickly, and stand back for your last look and feel as you release all the mental toxic waste. There, it’s done! The pit’s caved in and collapsing. The open coffin’s crumbling to dust. Bad times and mental torture exhumed! Burn the old thoughts, send them to exile. Go back to the child and give love, compassion, and understanding. The child has no blame. Have an uncle arrive to protect. Let the child know they’re never alone. Feel it all, and claim the new goodness. Turn to the blue sky, the towering maple looking down, birds on the wing; the harmony and support of Nature are alive. A warm breeze gently surrounds and welcomes you as a part of it, welcomes all of you . . . welcome back. Backstory The author had this recurring nightmare as a young child. It reflected what was happening in his life at that time — “ a young soul being squished.” © 2004-20 David W Sweet All rights reserved. Moments of Impact By David W Sweet I had a friend named Mel. The last time I visited him He couldn’t talk much. He sat on the side of the bed, And slowly extended his hand. As I completed the handshake, He squeezed my hand very tightly. I looked into his eyes And knew he was saying goodbye. The little dog knew it was Going to die soon. You could see it in the eyes. There is no learning to this look. I did a bad shot on a deer; It just lay there. I walked up to it to kill it. Before I did so, I looked Into its eyes. After that I stopped hunting. I hadn’t seen one of my oldest Friends for a few years; We’d grown apart. The last time we talked was On the phone. He called me "pal" in a flippant way, "See ya, pal," something like that. A few years later he died suddenly. Then I discovered how much That friendship meant to me, Recalling the adventures, It bubbles up. It still hurts . . . The missing. I had an uncle in the hospital. He could barely talk, However, I know he said, "I love you." He’d never said that before, However, as I think back, He’d shown it in lots of ways. Those words and that moment Are precious to me. We listened to the hunters Explain why the zebra Was one of the eight different species Of animals they paid to shoot on safari (Or rather for a sum of money They were allowed to kill One each of eight designated species). "Zebras can be really Dangerous when provoked. They’re really mean." One of the other animals designated Was a small deer-like creature. The world record for its horn length was (To the best of my recollection of this conversation) Maybe six or eight inches in length. As we all sat pondering this, No one asked how dangerous Those could be. I found myself looking At the rather small stuffed Alaskan bear Amazed at how much it had shrunk Since I first heard the hunting story. People really do good for others, Every day, Many times. © 2010 David W Sweet All rights reserved. How David Began Writing What’s behind the real story, the meat of it, that resonates with the reader’s soul? What about those reminders that life is short, that we can triumph and step over the crap shoveled at us, that we can find the silver linings and come out with positive attitude adjustments and hope? What starts it all? Whether it’s about a painting, a sculpture, a sacred piece of land, an endangered species, a memorial, a tribute, or a timeless love, David Sweet works hard to create verse that achieves the intended (conscious or otherwise) results—with no extra words. His intuition and life experiences add insight. David began as a writer of sales training manuals and advertising copy, as well as a personal life coach and consultant. One night in 1993, he was “awakened” by a muse and felt the need to write more; something was stirring deep in his soul. What he wrote that night was the first in a sixty-five piece collection of middle-of-the-night thoughts and reflections that became his first book, Stones Winds and Life . When he isn’t writing or engaged in real estate, David enjoys constructing, restoring, painting, and finishing. “I enjoy waxing a car or working with my hands anytime for inner satisfaction and mental release,” he says. In addition, David believes “there isn’t enough focus on art in our culture,” so he supports all of the arts, and other artists, whenever possible.

AVAILABLE NOW! ONLY $9.99 FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD The Wild, Wild West, June 2nd, 1899 . . . The Wild Bunch, including Butch Cassidy, robbed a Union Pacific Overland Flyer train near Wilcox, Wyoming on June 2,1899, using dynamite to blow up a safe and steal over $50,000. “The Rawlins Semi-Weekly Republican reported that after placing excessive charge on the safe, they wrecked the car, blowing the roof off and sides out, portions of the car being blown 150 yards.” Granted that there’s never been a proven connection, however, the excessive size of the second dynamite charge, may have ear-marked Dynamite Dan’s involvement or “influence” in one way or another. We’ll leave it to you, the reader . . . David Sweet creates a wonderfully light hearted tale told in such a fun and whimsical way that it's hard not to enjoy! Are You Prepared to Discover . . . Powerful, Amazing, Awe-Inspiring and Heart-Felt Combinations of Adventure, Introspections and Joy? The author, David Sweet, first invites you in to a rough and tumble world of the late 1890s, then on to questions of the heart and metaphors of the soul echoing empowerment, all within your mind’s easy reach. You’ll delight in discovering a soft cadence commanding different thoughts and asking questions of the soul. Each poem offers new horizons to absorb. Imagine commanding a growing inner freedom with an unspoken genius of assistance, gently tugging on your mind to build a greater awareness of self while raising the bar on inner courage. I leave it to you all, and thank you David. Anonymous THE DYNAMITE DAN EVOLUTION DYNAMITE DAN: A WORKBOOK TUTORIAL Once again David Sweet has compiled a collection of poems that guide and uplift your spirit on its path to enlightenment. Dynamite Dan takes you on an adventure and leaves you with the courage to reach out and achieve. Jon Cronk Author Watch David Sweet present Dynamite Dan to his youngest reader: Dynamite Dan, authored by David W. Sweet, is a captivating journey into the rugged terrains of the late 1890s Wild West. Set against the backdrop of June 2, 1899, the narrative draws inspiration from real historical events, such as the infamous robbery by Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch in Wilcox, Wyoming, where dynamite played a pivotal role. This tale introduces readers to four dynamic characters navigating the untamed West, each bringing a unique perspective to the adventures that unfold. The story masterfully intertwines action-packed sequences with profound introspections, offering readers both thrill and contemplation. Beyond the riveting storyline, Dynamite Dan serves as a metaphorical exploration of empowerment and self-discovery. David Sweet's poetic touch invites readers to reflect on their own journeys, encouraging a deeper connection with the narrative. This blend of historical fiction and introspective poetry and philosophy sets the book apart, making it multifaceted for any reader. The book has garnered attention not only for its content but also for its artistic presentation. Collaborations with artists have enriched the visual appeal of the book, enhancing the reader's immersion into the world of Dynamite Dan. Available now for digital download at an accessible price of $9.99, Dynamite Dan offers readers an opportunity to delve into a world where adventure meets introspection. To embark on this journey, visit the Edge of Courage website and secure your copy today. For a visual glimpse into the essence of Dynamite Dan, watch the author present the book to his youngest reader: Buy Now

I remain Grateful, Humbled, and Honored to have been personally given this Medallion by Leroy Petry—David.