Newsletter:Right Now! Coach

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LifeRhyme Notes
March 2002
By Rev. Rochelle Melander, Coach
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WELCOME!
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Welcome to all the new subscribers! I am glad to have you here! If something in this e-mail strikes a chord with you, pass the newsletter on to your friends, family, and colleagues.

NEWS!!!
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Check out the schedule for "Amazing Woman, Amazing World Day" in Milwaukee (see speaking engagements below). If you are a Milwaukee local -- it's a great opportunity to gather free life-tips!

IN THIS ISSUE...
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Creating Beauty
Single Step Challenge (TM)
Brief Book Reviews
Quote for the Journey

Creating Beauty
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In Barbara Cooney's lovely little book, "Miss Rumphius," Alice's grandfather charges her with this task: "You must do something to make the world more beautiful."

It's not a bad task for each of us. But how?

I'm a great believer in small actions. Our tiny actions, words, and gestures can create change and beauty. A quiet conversation with a stranger -- who walks away smiling. A kind word. A small gift. A warm handshake. All might plant the seeds for beauty to bloom.

A couple of weeks ago, exhausted from a night and day of caring for a sick baby, I collapsed on the bed in my office. The little one to slept -- finally -- on my chest! As I watched the Olympics, my six-year-old climbed up on the bed and snuggled in beside me. "Mom," he whispered into my ear. "Yes, Sam?" His little hand rubbed my cheek. "Mom. You are beautiful. You are so perfect." And in that moment, I was.

A holy moment is one that is set apart from ordinary life. In a holy moment we connect to God and to others in a way that is unique and not at all ordinary. And yet, small loving actions and words can transform the ordinary moment into something that is set apart, something holy, something of beauty. I read of a doctor who prays for his patients before each encounter. I know of a store that offers a gift of a fresh cut flower with each purchase. There's a woman at a church I attend who tells everyone she loves them. All holy moments.

What small action can you take to create beauty in your world?

SINGLE STEP CHALLENGE (TM)
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Do one thing each day this month to make your world beautiful!

BRIEF BOOK REVIEWS
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"Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney.
In this picture book, Alice discovers how she can best create beauty in her world.

"Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Trigiani.
In the midst of this sweet story (filled with all sorts of beautiful acts), the Reverend Elmo Gasper gives some amazing instructions about life ("Listen to one another, laugh, and see the great glory of God in each other.").

"Shrek."
Okay, it's a movie -- not a book, but we all need to stretch. It's also about beauty -- the kind that's on the inside.

QUOTE FOR THE JOURNEY
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"Mom, you're beautiful because of your love."
A friend's daughter said this to her and gave me permission to share it with you.

SPEAKING SCHEDULE
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March 9, 2002
Amazing Women Day
at Borders Book Store in Fox Point, WI
12:00 Dr. Bobbie Groth will discuss women's safety.
1:00 Barbara Wesson will demonstrate NIA.
2:00 Rev. Rochelle Melander will give tips and tools for developing a daily spiritual practice.
3:00 A panel of Milwaukee area coaches will tell you how to recognize and reveal your own personal power.
4:00 Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Success. A panel of extraordinary local women will talk about their success and share their secrets!

March 14, 2002
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, WI
What is God calling you to do with your life?

April 7, 2002
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, WI
Fiction for the Faithful

April 14, 2002
St. John's Lutheran in West Milwaukee, WI
Developing a Daily Spiritual Practice

May 5, 2002
Village Church in Milwaukee, WI
Topic TBA

June 6-8, 2002
Write-to-Publish Conference in Wheaton, IL
Reading for Writers and Establishing Good Writing Habits

July 28, 2002
Germanfest Worship Service in Milwaukee, WI

A FREEBIE
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+Needing to create the time, space, and energy to do what you love?
+Wanting some guidance as you discover what you want from life?
+Looking for someone to encourage you to stick to your goals? Newsletter recipients are welcome to a free coaching session, done by telephone, with Coach Rochelle Melander. Groups in the Milwaukee area are welcome to a free speaking session. Call 414-771-1408 or e-mail Rochelle at rochelle@liferhymecoaching.com for more information.

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