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Lee Dewyeze: Inspirational American Idol Story

American Idol Season 9 is starting to bring forth some talent and inspirational stories. Music always inspires and uplifts. What makes American Idol such a popular show is that it puts together music with inspirational stories of people who are overcoming odds to stand up for their dreams and live their life with purpose and passion. I love watching the growth of the contestants as they learn how to live their passion and inspire others in the process.

I am always overcome with emotion as I watch their stories and talents unfold. Last night I was particularly moved by Lee Dewyeze’s inspirational story. He talked of how he was kicked out of high school because of bad choices he made. Here is a young man who understands his own power and the power of choice. He revealed a profound statement.

I was kicked out of school, not because I was bad but because I made bad choices.

It was because Lee Dewyeze understood this that he could make a better choice. No matter what your past is or how bad it may seem, you can make a different choice. The mistakes and ghosts of your  past happened not because you are “bad” but because you made bad choices. If it happens because you are “bad”, then you have no power to make a change. You are not in control of your life. Understanding this difference will present you with a whole new world of opportunity. Understanding this gives you back your power. You are in control you can make a better choice.

Lee Dewyeze took back his power and understood that his future was in his hands and he decided to make it better. He decided to live his purpose and become a powerful instrument of inspiration and passion.  Lee’s power and love for his music purpose comes through his performances so magnetically that you don’t really even notice his slight pitch problems. The energy that comes from living the passion of his purpose instead locks on to you and inspires you to do the same.

Lee Dewyeze is a powerful, inspirational who knows and understands his own journey. About American Idol he says:

I know this is exactly what I’m supposed to do. There is no back up plan

And that is the power of choice and using your power to live your life’s purpose.

Thanks for the inspiration Lee Dewyeze. I’m so looking forward to watching you grow and see the inspirational, musical magic you create for years to come.

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Gold for Australia: Torah Bright’s Inspirational Story

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Gold at the winter Olympics is not something that happens often for Australia. Low snow levels and low population sort of sets us behind from the beginning. But that never stops the true Aussie spirit from shining through. Our first gold medal was back in 2002 with Steven Bradbury’s inspirational win in the speed skating. He sailed over the finish line in first place after all the other skiers fell over. His good natured view on his win was inspirational. He knew he did not deserve to win but he celebrated it with much gratitude and humbleness. He said

God smiles on you some days and this is my day!

Today we had another inspirational gold medal win for Australia with Torah Bright. Torah overcome many setbacks and hardships on her journey to gold in Australia. 4 concussions and a fractured jaw leading up to the Olympics and then 2 failed final runs before she nailed it with a move most men can’t make. This put her miles in front of her strong competitors to win Gold!

Torah knows the secret to success: If you just get up and keep moving forward with determination and your focus set clearly on your goal of victory then you cannot ever fail!

Good on ya Torah for carrying on Australia’s magic winter Olympic Gold medal wins!

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Joy and Love: The Place Where Magic Happens

Today’s free daily inspiration is about putting you in a space of joy and love as this is where the magic happens. There’s no better place to allow magic to happen then when you experience love and joy. Use every opportunity to place yourself in this space of inspiration. Raise your vibrational level and you will attract so much magic in your life.

Our song of the week Dream Catch me is a great song to put you in a space of joy and love and to remind you to be whoever you want and do anything you want to do. The song is put to video clips of our beautiful daughter Kalyra who always lives from a place of pure joy and love. She reminds us daily how to be free, joyful and just to be yourself.

Spend time with a child and live a truthful life is a post I wrote based on the lessons I’ve learned from my wise little teacher Kalyra.

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Luck: When Preparation meets Opportunity

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” Roman Philosopher

Welcome to Travel Thursday. Thursdays are going to be dedicated to sharing travel lessons and stories with you of all we learned when we were adventuring around the world. Today’s travel lesson is all about when  preparation meets opportunity and luck is created!

Luck is a dis-empowering word. When you look upon the achievements of others as just being lucky you are just giving yourself another excuse to not be a success story yourself. There is no such thing as luck- it’s all about desire, determination, being willing to make sacrifices and taking action.

This is the magic potion for achieving your dreams

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