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Author’s Favorites Begin Backstory Written as a method to center, calm, clear all of the mind, focus, and use an open heart. The bottom line is calling in real power to find the truths and honor yourself and any others involved. Other’s will notice your approach, and feel the positive difference. Heart of Resilience Mission Statement Backstory So, what’s this all about? There’s a lot here, so I leave it to you. There’s time dimensions, Honoring God, Nature, the Universe, and us as Humans searching for enlightenment. Have those in this poem found it? If not, what have they besides freedom and belief? Heart of Resilience Credo Backstory Would you, or could you put forth that this is a “companion” to Begin? How does it feel to choose what’s here for your inner self—for your spirit? How big a part does your heart play in this empowerment scenario? Anything else? How might you feel after using it? Heart of Resilience Personal Backstory Noticing, real noticing, with as much quiet inside that you can muster, is an art and a blessing. Catching details small and large goes hand and hand with the feelings coming. What’s more important? How heavy is “personal” in this story for you? Anything else? Stones Winds and Life Black Ops Backstory Deny . . . Drown it out. Conceal. Who do you believe? How dare you ask? Not a trace . . . Day Starters The Pond Backstory How connected are hope and joy? Do disruptions of life and joy offer choices on how to proceed—how to hold it all? How easy is it to give up? Or is it? What can stand in the way of giving up? Where’s the real “spoiler?” © 2022 David W Sweet All rights reserved. EdgeOf Courage.com Begin By David W Sweet I empty myself of everything I know about them, Including all opinions, All thought forms, And all belifs. I open this spigot; Feeling it run to empty. .... Click here to view more Mission Statement By David W Sweet We energize in our mountain surround, Experience cleansing energy from the sea, Overcome hesitation challenging our rapids, Gain endurance trekking desert sands And feel absolute power amongst the forest Of Giants . .... Click here to view more Credo By David W Sweet No person or no event Can affect or diminish The essential me. I am Clear, Courageous, Versatile, and Caring. I reward myself with Positive, Affirming Thoughts. .... Click here to view more Personal By David W Sweet It was thunder and lighting at the Black Gulch Saloon. Thelma and Zeke were playing that tune. The cowboy came in and strode to the bar. The grizzled beard, the rain-soaked clothes... said to all he'd come far. "Whiskey," he said, in a low, gravelly voice, .... Click here to view more Black Ops By David W Sweet Whitewash Deny Spin Blame Rename Resell Repeal Discredit Distort Ignore the facts Drum it up .... Click here to view more The Pond By David W Sweet Our pond was beautiful; crystal clear water flowed carelessly into it from the spring emerging above and somehow making its way through the ancient lava flow. Just right for swimming; we all had great memories of joy, frolicking and diving into the crystal clear water. Always renewing. .... Click here to view more Can David Sweet Write?? Here are testimonials mentioning personal impacts, inspiration, introspection, and sincere thank you’s in regard to David as a person and his writings, including his first book Stones Winds and Life. Bob Fassl Paintings and drawings Dear David; I wanted to let you know that your collection of poems and stories, "Stones, Winds and Life," moved my wife and I. From one page to the next, your thoughts gave a voice to an overall way-of-life which we’ve held so dear: optimism, and the identification of the "silver linings" within everything, however seemingly negative. Trying to cope within the framework that is our modern, technological society all-the-while retaining focus upon the aspects of life that are truly important; feeding our souls as much as we fulfill our other hungers; realizing the futility and self-defeating nature of striving for the material . . . it was heart warming to hear these lessons of living put so simply and eloquently. You have reminded us of how truly important it is to retain that "child within the parent it came" and embrace the virtues of innocence and wonder. Growing- up and growing describe two very different things to me . . . I’ve always preferred to grow, just not necessarily "up." Thanks again for reminding us to look beyond "society’s mold!" Warmest Regards; Bob Fassl BobFassl.com Cordell H. Bahn, M.D. Re: "Stones, Winds and Life" by David Sweet From dark corners of death, steel and despair, in the No Man’s Land of "Generals and Pawns" to the joyful sneezes-yes, sneezes- of "Missiles," David Sweet’s beautiful collection is about love and the places I’ve never thought to look for it. "Clues" and "Welcome Back To Ego World!" just won’t leave me alone! Cordell Bahn Tacoma, WA David Sweet’s book, "Stone, Winds and Life," is a unique, thought-provoking collection of work. The variety of writings and topics makes you curious to find what is on the next turning of the page. The following are a few selections that particularly stood out to me: In "Last Call," I like how David chooses of a very routine act of nature, such as falling of the leaves in autumn, and explores it, finding a way to meaningfully apply it to your life. "Clues" is a proverbial poem that explores man’s soul, nature, and the idea of seeking truth. It left me with a smile on my face. "Fortunes" also lends itself to a proverbial style. I enjoy the pictures David paints as he encourages us through this poem, to take one day at a time . . . that life’s riches and fortunes are not necessarily those things that are tangible. Kim Walling Singer, songwriter Nashville www.kimwalling.com hello mr. sweet my name is micheal williams i am from tacoma washington and i just received one of your books and i just wanted to let you know that i believe that you did a wonderful job i love your poems and stories! i really liked welcome to ego world i think you captured a great image of something wonderful!!!! i really like your poem electric parents, it is a sad but true poem and hopefully it will affect people to not grow their children in that kind of world!!! i myself an a young writer i enjoy writing poetry stories and music!!!!!!! i have a couple of my poems published and i hope to one day have a book out! actually i know one day i will have a book out!!!! writing is my life i enjoy it very much!!! Thank you for writing such a wonderful book i enjoy it very much and i love sharing it with my friends! sincerely, micheal williams Very Inspirational!! Calming, Thoughtful, and Easy to Embrace. Tom Nemec, owner Tom's West Side Automotive, Tacoma. WA Dear David -- Opening your book after having not read it for sometime, I was pleased to find its power and wisdom still very captivating. My favorite poems, just to name a few, are "Thought Forms," "Life is on Time," "Dirty Feast," "In the Moment," "Masks," and "Let the Children Be." There is an energy that is present through out the book, however, those poems speak of truth and life. They are about the lessons I strive to learn and keep close at heart daily. It has always seemed important to listen in life for those little "nuggets" of wisdom -- in fact, I often search for them. I am more than impressed to find the source of such nuggets to be within arms distance. Thank you for sharing your heart and mind with us. Sincerely, Krista Hitz Tacoma, WA “Magic happens when the brushwork redefines the function of the canvas beyond mere subject matter. David's written words redefine content beyond mere meaning – to understanding.” Stan Wanlass, Artist and Sculpture Sandy, Utah Stanleywanlass.com “An art gallery of stories painted with words. Enjoy your tour!” Harold James Cleworth, Painter Venice, California Cleworthart.com Sincerely Amazing ! A must have for your inspiration library. I keep David's book right on my kitchen table always. Each time I open it and read from his book, it seems to relate to what ever it is that's parallel to my life at that moment. David truly has a way of capturing words that open the eyesight of the mind, spirit. Eileen Christiansen Hair stylist, Permanent Make-up, Tattoo and Sketch Artist Tacoma, WA Hi David, It's so difficult for me to write a review of a book because I've never done one before. So, here goes. Stones Winds and Life is not your ordinary book. The kaleidoscope known as David Sweet shines brilliantly in this ever diverse gathering of his poems, plays, short stories, and tales. Each new poem or story brings a new pattern of thoughts, words, colors, images, rhythms to transport you to another world. Cowboys, pollen, Kings, trees, horses, a lake, and more are all arranged into new patterns that only David can imagine, bring to life, and share with us. How's that? Love, K Kathy Wilson Anderson Hi David, It was so nice to talk with you yesterday. You have a really wonderful way of approaching things. I do enjoy using Stones Wind and Life as it sits here on my desk. I can use it like an oracle and just open to a page when I am thinking about something. I will be in touch with you on the stickers as well. I truly hope you have a lovely morning. Cheers, Chanda Spalding www.lithtexnw.com 360-676-1977 To those who want to know, I keep David Sweet's book “Stones” handy. When I'm lead to it, I open it at random and take in the story and philosophy. It always helps with what's bothering me or answers questions for me. Lisa Stokke Dec 2019 Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I have forgotten to get in touch with you about the poem for Sierra!!! She was so incredibly appreciative and loved the poem. She even put it up on her wall. I took a picture to show you. Her eyes lit up and she told me it really inspired her and she loved it and looked forward to reading it again and again. I have so many friends fighting for their health and lives right now, I feel overwhelmed and am losing track of things. I’m sorry it took me so long to tell you how much Sierra loved the poem. I hope you have a fabulous day. Thank you again !!!!! So appreciative. Happy Holidays ; ) I always look forward to my visits with David. Always inspiring, warm, and dear to me. What a friend! What will he do next? Love, -:) Tonietta

To My Love By David W Sweet To the one I love: whose eyes tell me truth, whose heart wraps around me on its generous way to others, .... Click here to view more Key Moments By David W Sweet I had a locket for my soul, And I misplaced the key. Inside this small jewel A precious part of me. Always near my heart, That I cherished so close Vanished with no trace. Emptiness gave a toast. .... Click here to view more God’s Angel By David W Sweet Dark clouds surrounded Beckoning me in. A ray of sunlight appeared Followed by others; .... Click here to view more Her Time By David W Sweet Her glances warm me. Stepping into time, She’s gone to a whisper, “You did her wrong.” Clutching her pillow Grasping the air . . . Dancing with memories Going to nowhere. .... Click here to view more Always By David W Sweet Is it the past Catching up? Is it Time Bending unto itself? .... Click here to view more

What Do I Know? (about suicide) – Kurt Webb What do I know about suicide? Nothing, but the emptiness of a slow death, one drink at a time. Nothing, but the wail of grief from a mother who will never get to console her son again. Nothing, but the empty cry of a child who will never be enough to bring her father back. Nothing, but the despair of holding your child and wondering how fucked up she will be because of you. .... Click here to view more Knowing By David W Sweet You can slip to the edge of darkness, and believe you’re losing to the despair. However, no matter what and at any time, you have the power to call in the light— to stare darkness in the eye. .... Click here to view more Hope (#2) By David W Sweet Can you remember the smallest feeling of having faith that all will be okay? Can you choose to search past the “last straw” to recall an act of kindness or a fragment of past joy? .... Click here to view more Hope (#1) By David W Sweet Hope is a thread. Hope is an open door. Hope is a sound. Hope is a sunrise, a sunset, or maybe solid ground noticed in the last moment. Hope is a glance, a nod, a sign of knowing, a hand extended to help. .... Click here to view more Please . . . Not Today By David W Sweet If only for a brief moment, these events are all mine . . . All me, all mine, and today I’m not letting go . . . I claim all this good for myself. I’m staying, and thanking my heart and soul for never giving up—at least for now, for one more time . . . Today. .... Click here to view more

In a world overflowing with noise, the most impactful voices are often the ones that speak with intention. The message above is a reminder that our words are more than sounds — they are instruments that shape connection, clarity, and consequence. “I think before I speak” calls us back to mindfulness. It challenges us to pause long enough to understand not only what we’re saying, but why we’re saying it. Thoughtful communication isn’t about hesitation — it’s about purpose. “I speak the heart of it” encourages honesty without excess. When we strip away pretense and get to the essence of what matters, our words land with authenticity. People don’t remember rambling; they remember truth delivered simply and directly. “Anything you can name you can limit” reminds us that labels create boundaries. When we define something too quickly, we shrink its possibilities. This line invites us to speak with awareness, knowing that naming can empower — but also confine. And finally: “How will what I say affect someone in the next five minutes?” It’s a question that brings everything into focus. Our words have immediate impact. They can lift or wound, open or close, connect or divide. When we hold this question before speaking, we shift from reaction to responsibility. This short passage is more than advice — it’s a communication philosophy. A practice. A discipline. A reminder that every conversation is a chance to shape the world around us with clarity, compassion, and care. PURPOSE, PROCESS, PAYOFF A ND SUCCESS! *

CLIENT WINS I always look forward to my visits with David, always inspiring, interesting and warm and dear to me. What will he do next? Dear David, Just a short note to voice my appreciation and make some observations about the Marketing Consulting you provided me. As I am a graduate of both the Phil Broyles Top-producer System and the Xerox Sales training I can honestly say you provided a unique approach to my business. Your emphasis on the "building of credibility" from outside sources, target marketing and the help in managing and training my assistant was invaluable. I feel your ongoing input as a both client and a consultant was one of the reasons I reached the Associate Vice President Title last year. Your extensive experience in marketing and as a business owner was evident in your good ideas which have influenced my success. I am this year focusing on the markets you outlined and look for another 40% jump in revenue and assets next year. Backstory The gold was already there. A successful person, however, like all of us once in a while, there comes a time to get a fresh look over the landscape and a bit of introspection: pathfinding, clarifying, and facilitating. Inner growth. Dear Mr. Sweet, I’m writing this letter to thank you for the time you spent with me this spring. As you remember, I was faced with a number of tough choices as to what direction I should take my real estate business. Your review of my choices proved to be very insightful and now looking back proved to be very helpful in choosing the right path of action. Sometimes we are just too close to the issues and it helps to have someone who can look everything over and give you a fresh look especially at things you hadn’t considered. Because of your review and recommendations, I now have 3 new contracts to develop real estate both in Washington state and most recently in New Hampshire. Thanks again. Backstory Business owner, real estate broker facing management decisions not unlike those any owner comes up against. Production up, mission accomplished: Lynn Di Nino, Artist 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!

INTRODUCING COACHING OPTIONS 1. REBOOT YOUR LIFE 2. STIRRING AWAKENING DISCOVER THE EXPLANATIONS BY NUMBER BELOW 3. SELF-LOVE WINS 4. FREEDOM JOY 5. FULFILLMENT GROWTH 7. MASTER LISTENING 6. BUSINESS STRATEGIES 8. DISCOVERY SELF-AWARE 9. REAL POWER MENTAL SHIFT ONE: TWO: 10. INNER PEACE 11. HOPE CONFIDENCE 12. GAIN BALANCE / WELL-BEING High Powered: A NO B.S., START ANYWHERE WORKBOOK REBOOT YOUR LIFE acts as an oracle and tutorial for creating the life you choose. It presents tactical solutions. STIRRING / AWAKENING Your old belief systems are crumbling. You know it's hard and hurts, however, worth the effort. THREE: SELF-LOVE WINS Proven! Self-Love, Joy, Confidence, Reclaim Self-Respect, Reignite Hope, Live again. You deserve it! FREEDOM / JOY FOUR: You've started life changes. You're done with the ego stuff and are exchanging material things for what feels more real. A new inner peace and spirituality are calling. FULFILMENT / GROWTH FIVE: You're on a path to find out who you really are. You've tasted inner growth and greater conciousness. To forge a new roadmap for your life, choose HEART OF RESILIENCE . "ON-CALL COACHING:" BUSINESS STRATEGY, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS SIX: You're using your intuition, however , unexpected challenges are here and a crossroad is coming up fast. You're looking for training, mental tools, and strategy to leapfrog, circumvent , surround, or embrace. The bottom line is awareness, options and growth-powerful, right timing is essential to turn challenges into successes. AMAZING SKILLS: EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS, LISTENING, NEGOTIATING, AND WINNING SEVEN: Do heads of state text or email when the subject, strategy, or goals are important? Mastering empowering language, and advanced listening techniques will empower you to the best results for all concerned. Expect remarkable improvement. ( HEART OF LISTENING - now edited and expanded from the successful prototype.) DISCOVERING YOURSELF: FEEDING YOUR SOUL EIGHT: You know what it's like being in the "zone." As an artist, writer or other, you're knocking down old mental walls. You know that feeling the change an living it feeds your soul. "REAL POWER:" POSITIVE MENTAL SHIFTS, AWAKENING NINE: You've discovered the "real power" is internal and you've experienced positive changes from subtle mental shifts. You're choosing powerful changes and awakening. CLEARING: BUILDING NEW ENERGY, INNER PEACE TEN: You're no longer buying the "drama." Being in the "now," fully present and at peace is quieting, rejuvenating, and giving you energy. You know it's your right, and your time. Carpe' Diem! "A BRIDGE TO HOPE AND CONFIDENCE" ELEVEN: "To whom it may concern, David's book STONES WINDS AND LIFE will help you redefine what's really important. It unclogs - It's Draino® for the brain ." *Kim Andressen OBLITERATE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS: GAIN NEW BALANCE, WELL-BEING TWELVE: (Psst... ever been to counseling and the feeling comes that, while the person may still be speaking, they're "gone" and not "all present" for you anymore?) DAY STARTERS will support you as a daily oracle, workbook, and a true tactical organizer to facilitate and achieve amazing and healthy results in life. COACHING FLEXIBILITY 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! Lighting/Leaving Darkness David, Why Coaching? Multiple Choice for Life Changes and Positive Rehab How can you help me? How can Life Coaching help me? Where’s my options, my support? How do I start? Darkness closing in? I’m fighting the darkness. What’s wrong with me? I’ve got to move on. I feel all alone always "put down" nobody cares feeling trapped. I can’t shake feeling lost. I have no one to turn to. I have no hope stressed. desperate for change. tired of it all. no joy There’s no options left. mental malpractice lost. is happening to me. I’m anxious. always bullied no way out, no help. there’s no escape depressed, tired of it all. abandoned, ashamed, discarded, my fault I’m desperate. can’t concentrate negative thoughts Every Life Coaching / Co nsulting Moment Cou nts H ave you ever been to counseling or a similar situation and the feeling comes that, while the person may still be speaking, they’re mental ly “gone”, “checked out”, and not “all present” for you anymore? That’s not going to happen. — David

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Discover leadership development training with David Sweet's expertise and empowering strategies for personal and professional growth. In 2020 David Sweet, a leadership development expert, spoke on topics such as "Re-Boot, Empower and Change: Overcoming anxiety-filled situations with positive self-talk and vision" at the Mountain View Community Center. Other speakers included Pamela Denny, a certified Integrative Wellness coach and Tara Doyle-Enneking, President and CEO of the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Click here for Life Coaching Wins David Sweet has CRACKED THE CODE with his new, ground breaking tutorial Day Starters . His unique approach will support, guide and empower you to greater success, confidence and joy in your life. Poetry reading at a crowded art gallery. Proctor Art Gallery. Art lovers and artists assembled around one of the most creative times of the year. Halloween. Certification of Completion earning 12 CCEU's Per ICF Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Policy & Procedures section 2.3.5. Adria Trowhill is one of the best group coaches in the world. -Author During 2001 to 2003 David Sweet attended life coaching specific training courses at the Academy for Coach Training, now InviteCHANGE Life Coaching Training and Talent Solutions located in Edmonds, WA. All instruction was and is International Coach Federation accredited. Janet Harvery, ICF Master Certified Coach, is CEO & Director of Training and International Coach Federation Past President. Take an opportunity, something as small as starting with selling cell phones, and expand it with the right listening, coaching and marketing experience. Hone and evolve your skills into the Product Marketing Manager for a Fortune 500 company! Successful real estate investments. The purpose, process, payoff. Stina worked in the United Way 2-1-1 Program program while the ' Heart of Resilience' books were being utilized for support. David was asked to speak and train for the Seattle's Professional Writers 'Free Lances' Association. David took notes over several meetings in regard to asking members what they really needed. The results speak for themselves. "Focused Empowerment". Commander Forbes sat with David and chose the Heart of Resilience content specific to each individual situation as well as empowerment of resilience and community. David receives a roster of all veterans on each flight, and individually signs each Missing poem to everyone on that roster. Laurie Strickland is one of the best agents for homes and land. Laurie has worked with David regarding property sales and properties owned by family. Laurie is inventive, consciousness and skillful in all aspects regarding land sales from start to finish including working with builders. She has a depth of knowledge not easily found. About Sloan Hunter P ersonable, quick witted, astute, and creative, high level of compassion —driven to facilitate others to grow and to succeed. Thinks out of the box with a talent for presenting with grace and no extra words. Loyal to a fault—never gives up and owns a steadfast resilience. Now she is following her inner passion with a lifestyle change from successful realtor—hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring professionals for more than three decades—to Hunter Consulting —a reflection of her passion to champion female-owned businesses as proven by her part in the reality television series Undercover Billionaire. No surprise here again, Sloan Hunter is also on her third chapter of a true-life screenplay, Pacific Sisters . Stand by . . . David W Sweet Hunter Consulting “Strategize to Be Wise” Coach & Consultant www.sloanhunter.com

Soul Begging By David W Sweet Like lightning your memory explodes through my mind, always unplanned. In a moment or less you are through me. I weep. I cry. I teeter on the edge. .... Click here to view more Quiet Love By David W Sweet I’m feeling what you’re thinking But won’t give a second thought Because it goes too deep. I can’t fight the pain So I choose to turn And show my love again. ... Click here to view more Goodbye Eyes By David W Sweet Marshmallow oceans And rock candy creams; The truth has dissolved, Her memory turned to a dream. Hair tossed against the wind, Her laugh to reappear, Etching my soul As it circled too near. .... Click here to view more Love Lost By David W Sweet I once loved a woman who was soft And kind to me. .... Click here to view more Dancing with Hope By David W Sweet I'd been waiting for you, But time was slipping by. I wanted to thank you, But couldn't find you. So I went inside And recalled you. .... Click here to view more