One of the many reasons I get so excited about you attending a Women on Fire event is because I know you will walk away feeling “on fire” about your life.
And, how do I know this???
Women tell me all the time that they stay “on fire” for days, weeks, months afterward. And, then they tell me all the wonderful things that were “sparked” in their lives because they felt inspired and supported!
The joy and energy of fabulous women connecting with each other and sharing their hearts and their dreams and what they need to move forward (yes, it is OK to ask for help!) creates a magical experience.
After all these years, and countless Women on Fire gatherings, even I learn something new and walk away inspired after every single event.
Come with me inside the tea we held in New York City last week.
Women on Fire Tea in New York City — Janina Serden Sebesky, Holly Getty, Sophfronia Scott, Jen Madson, Maureen Wheeler, Lauren Possee, Terri Cole, Dawn Halkuff, Lara Licharowicz, Jodi Graber, Debbie Phillips, Wendy Lagstein, Ines Altemose, Ellen Wingard and Colleen Pero.
I want to give you a little flavor of the wisdom, the learning, the inspiration and the caring that takes place at a Women on Fire event.
Sophfronia Scott, founder of Done For You Writing, shared the lessons from a book I’d never heard of called The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success.
The premise of this spiritual parable is that there are so many good things waiting to be delivered to us, but do we cut them off before they have a chance to arrive?
We all took a big, deep breath … and listened deeply as Sophfronia shared her plans to claim all that is waiting for her. She inspired us to remember we all have gifts within reach …just waiting for us, too!
Leadership consultant Ellen Wingard told us of her recent travels to South Africa and an inspiring quote by Wendell Berry to describe where we sometimes find ourselves in life: “to be joyful, though you have considered all the facts.” We all laughed knowingly.
Wendy Lagstein, the Smile Director of a dental firm, had us in tears with what she was “on fire” about.
She told us of the Woman on Fire in her life — her daughter Farra who recently joined Wendy to run a 5K race. Enchanted that Wendy is a Woman on Fire, Farra claimed she is, too, and shared with Wendy a very long list of what she’s on fire about in her 7-year-old life!
Wendy Lagstein with our youngest Woman on Fire, 7-year-old Farra!
And, these snippets are but a fraction of the gifts offered, passions shared, friends made, plans propelled forward at a Women on Fire event.
Have you thought about the gifts waiting for you? They are your dreams and desires that may seem out of reach. What if they are only a hand away?
You are so welcome to share your thoughts about them on the Debbie Phillips blog.
In the meantime, I hope if you live anywhere close to upcoming Women on Fire teas in Cheboygan, Michigan; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Columbus, Ohio; or New York City, you’ll check out the calendar section below and register to attend.
You deserve the boost of moving closer to the life you dream of!
Or, as Woman on Fire Janina Serden Sebesky reminds us:“To keep a lamp burning, we have to put oil in it.” ~ Mother Teresa
