Heart Book Series

TIP: How to Have a Successful New Year
25 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN

NEW YEAR’S HOT TIP from Dr. Pierce: 
Visualize your best possible outcome for the new year. When you make a New Year’s resolution, see it!  Draw a picture, compile photographs from magazines, newspapers, etc, and put together your own, personal, goal oriented scrapbook that you can reference for inspiration throughout the year.

Blogger Deb Simpson wrote a beautiful post about Sheryl Roush and the Heart of the Holidays book. Her post was picked up by The San Diego Special Edition on December 17 and posted for Human Interest posted on The San Diego Beat front page. Click here to view entire post.

Sheryl Roush Releases Heart of the Holidays Book is presented by Debra Simpson at North San Diego Business@Large. Debra says, “San Diego native Sheryl Roush has lead an interesting life and reflects that in the books she publishes.”

Sheryl Roush’s rise in professional speaking, and now as a published author is inspiring. Her early years were hard, filled with tragedy. Yet, she overcame those obstacles and now, with unbridled enthusiasm for life, she uplifts and motivates the best in others.

Sheryl owned several businesses, since age 16, before becoming a full-time inspirational, motivational keynote speaker. Her current business, Sparkle Presentations, an international seminar and training company, offering inspirational programs that rekindle the spirit, raise the bar, and create excitement.

A few years ago, Sheryl came up with an idea to reach out to the women’s community and ask for contributions which she complied into Heart of a Woman, her first book in the Heart Book Series.  It was followed by Heart of a Mother, recounting stories, poems and thoughts about motherhood.

Her current book, Heart of the Holidays, has just been released. To celebrate the release, and give readers a taste of the stories, poems and memories, Sheryl held a book signing event at two Borders this past week.

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One of the remarkable things about Sheryl is the ease with which she creates information products. She’s the author of over 40 resources, including audiotapes, CDs, video, CD-Rom, and DVDs. It’s been amazing over the years to watch as she pours her heart into her products. She’s a shining example of how a professional speaker should run a business.

Her other books include Sparkle-Tudes! (scripture plus quotations by and for women), and Heart of a Woman (stories and poems celebrating our inner strength, wisdom and faith). Sheryl is also a contributor to The Princess Principle: Women Helping Women Discovering their Royal Spirit.

She’s coached many in public speaking, training, marketing, business and is the creator of the Olympic Training Center Speakers Bureau, the AIDS/Foundation-San Diego Speakers Bureau, and the Director of Training, US/Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA, volunteer position coaching 30 Olympians and volunteers in public speaking. She’s coached international officers and candidates, and World Champions of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International. Her clients include celebrities from Babylon 5, Stargate SG-1 and the Star Trek series.

Twice honored for her service to women in the community, Sheryl was crowned “Ms. Heart of San Diego” and is this year’s “Queen of Hope.” She’s a remarkable woman, someone I’m proud to all a friend. Now you know her too!

Watch "Local Color" an independent film of "stunning original paintings and reflections with inspirational quotations, set to magnificent music that brings joy to your Heart. You will be positively moved." – Sheryl Roush

Mattel Toys – Donating to Needy Children

For charitable giving only– getting toys to donate to needy kids for the holidays.

Mattel runs seven retail toy stores in Southern California, Wisconsin and Texas, as well as two seasonal stores. For store locations and information, please log onto www.matteltoystore.com.

Additionally, for any interested groups who do not live near one of these stores, Mattel has a list available with special charity pricing. Customers can review the list and photos and for a nominal shipping fee, Mattel can mail the toy order to any destination of your choice in the US. This list is not published on Mattel’s website, but staff is happy to provide it should anyone like to see it. Contact Trish Procectto directly.

Trish Procetto, Charity Sales Manager, Mattel Toy Store
333 Continental Boulevard M1-0604
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone 310.252.4236
Fax 310.252.2174
www.matteltoystore. com

Contributors Autographed Dec. 6 at Borders San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter

UNIQUE MULTI-AUTHOR EVENT!

Sheryl Roush and contributors to the Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother and Heart of the Holidays books  autographed copies of the book series on Thursday, December 6 from 7:00-10:00pm at BORDERS bookstore  in the heart of San Diego, on 6th Avenue, downtown in the historical Gaslamp Quarter.

Creating quite a BUZZ in the store, contributors read THEIR original STORIES and POEMS non-stop for 2 1/2 hours to the holiday shoppers, and those enjoying Peppermint Mochas at Seattle’s Best Coffee!

Contributors were: Carolle Jean-Murat, MD, (Holidays), Darlene Fahl-Brittian (Mother, Holidays), Linda Ferber (Mother, Holidays), Shenay Kloss (Mother, Holidays), Adria Manary (Mother), Selena Parker (Mother, Holidays), Deb Simpson (Mother, Woman), James Tucker (Mother, Holidays), and series originator Sheryl Roush (Holidays, Woman, Mother). Deb Simpson, Magic in Words, video podcast the authors reading the contributions which will be available on YouTube.com.

One of the things that I love about living from the heart is the deeper connection it has given me with animals. Our words can lie. Our energy never lies. Like animals, the heart is authentic. Animals respond authentically to the energy of things, because rarely do they speak our words. Without the distraction of verbal communication and mental chatter, they can be free to see things more as they actually are. From this presence and direct relationship, we receive their bottomless unconditional love and forgiveness!

Unless, that is, they feel threatened. In which case animals can balk at the slightest motion, even if it is not an attack. And in this, they are beautiful mirrors from our own hearts, showing us where the antiquated survival strategies in our own animal nervous systems and lower brains have taken us over. Like my cat, who will forgive me in an instant if I accidentally step on his tail or land on him when doing yoga by mistake, but has an absolute war of terror going on with the sound of any innocent plastic bag rustling as groceries are taken from it. There is no question that animals are mirrors of our own consciousness. Like other events in life but perhaps more immediately obvious, animals reflect back to us whether we are at peace, insecure, predatory, aggressive. In some ways, animals are a feedback device like the emWave biofeedback technology, which reflects our heart rhythms in real time, showing us whether we are truly in a state of internal order and happiness or just deluding ourselves in our denial and chronic stress.

–Sheva Carr, Fyera

I grew up with practical grandparents who had been frightened by the Great Depression in the 1930’s. A grandmother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a Name for it.. A grandfather who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones. Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Grandpa in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Grandma in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other. It was the time for fixing things: a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep. It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that repairing, eating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there’d always be more.

I received this from someone who thinks I am a ‘keeper,’ so I’ve sent it to the people I think of in the same way. Good friends are like stars . . . you don’t always see them, but you know they are always there.
 
-Author Unknown

Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace
St. Francis of Assisi

Message of Gratitude from Rhonda Byrne, creator of The Secret

Rhonda Byrne
The Secret… bringing joy to billions.

Heart Book Trilogy Contributors Autograph Dec. 6 at Borders San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter

UNIQUE MULTI-AUTHOR EVENT!

Sheryl Roush and ALL contributors to the Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother and Heart of the Holidays books will be autographing copies on Thursday, December 6 at 7:00pm at BORDERS bookstore  in the heart of San Diego, on 6th Avenue, downtown in the historical Gaslamp Quarter.

More than a book signing, contributors will READ THEIR original STORY or POEM to the holiday shoppers! Contributors present will include: Carolle Jean-Murat, MD, (Holidays), Darlene Fahl-Brittian (Mother, Holidays), Linda Ferber (Mother, Holidays), Rev. Uki MacIsaac (Holidays),  Adria Manary (Mother), Selena Parker (Mother, Holidays), Debra Simpson (Mother, Woman), James Tucker (Mother, Holidays), and series originator Sheryl Roush (Holidays, Woman, Mother).

Twice awarded the "Ms. Heart of San Diego" crown for service to her community, Sheryl is a proud native San Diegan, born and raised.

Deb Simpson, Magic in Words, is podcast recording the authors reading the contributions in their own voice!

Borders, 668 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, Store Phone: 619.702.4200

All in One Chocolate Pie (Low Carb!)

RECIPE CREDIT: low-carb-motivation.com

This pie has no crust, requires no baking and is only 5 grams of Carbs per serving.
Number of servings: 8
Effort:  Easy
 
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
3-4 TBSP unsweetened cocoa (depending on how chocolaty you like it)
3/4 cup artificial sweetener
1 tsp vanilla
8 ounces of low fat cream cheese
 
Tip all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until velvety smooth.
Pour into a fluted quiche dish, or similar, and refrigerate to set.
Serve with some fresh strawberries and raspberries for a colorful finish!

Recipe submitted by Mary Gay Roush, RN, CDE

When you need to take a break from the doing-ness of your day, holiday shopping, or ANY time of the year… pause for a moment – take a couple of minutes for yourself – recenter yourself and rekindle your spirit. Turn up your speakers or plug in your earphones, and treat yourself to this visual therapy for the soul..

The first movie in the Cherished Blessings Series, by Kate Nowak and Live More Abundantly Productions, the therapeutic presentation immediately moves the viewer away from the petty concerns of the day to a place filled with hope and love and blessing. Soothing, meditative music combined with inspirational photographs and words that reach out to touch the soul, May You Be Blessed has been viewed over three million times and is at the core of the Blessing Experiment.

VIEW MAY YOU BE BLESSED.

Princess Diaries-

My brother and I decided to enter the acting business when he was twelve and I was ten. After countless auditions and tiring drives to San Francisco, a mere hour and fifteen minutes from our hometown of Modesto, we finally landed a role as extras in the Disney movie, The Princess Diaries. I was a freshman in high school and my brother was a sophomore. We were cast to be students at the prep school the main character, Mia, attended.

I was excited to be able to miss a whole week of school but I didn’t realize how much work I would be getting myself into. My brother, mother, and I had to get up before dawn each morning to get to the parking lot in San Francisco and load into the bus that would take us to a holding area for the extras. We were two uniformed child extras amidst a crowd of about 100 other kids, all with the dream of getting on camera. I had always been the “tag-along” child. My brother had wild expectations of landing a movie role and making it big. I just wanted to come along so I could get out of school early. In fact, I couldn’t even act! I only had taken one acting class in my short lifetime, as opposed to the weekly classes my brother attended. I never wanted to play someone else. I always wondered, why do I need to be a character when I like to just be myself?

The experience was a long day mainly full of waiting. When we finally did get picked to get sent up to set, my brother, mother, and I would load onto the bus and get dropped off feet from the set. The woman immediately chose my brother and I to stand in front of the camera and pretend we were talking. After what seemed like thirty shots later, my brother and I ran out of things to talk about. We decided to just “lip-sync” the conversation.

I was dressed in a schoolgirl skirt with knee socks and in the frigid San Francisco weather, I was standing there shaking after what felt like an hour or two. Also, my legs were tired and I just wanted to sit. I knew that if I asked the director for a break, he would put someone else in my spot and I would miss my chance at getting on screen so I just sucked it up. Being minors, we got mandatory meals, breaks, and study periods. My mother also accompanied us everywhere. Looking back, I think of all the sacrifices she made to get us a split second in a movie. She had constantly taken off work to drive back and forth to San Francisco. All she wanted was for us to be happy and as soon as we got sick of it, she would stop taking us. I never felt pushed, prodded, or manipulated into auditioning for a part by my parents. They were the perfect supporters.

The other extras were interesting folks. Most of them were cocky and certain their big break was just around the corner. They tried almost anything to get close to the stars of the movie, Anne Hathaway, Mandy Moore, and Julie Andrews. Luckily, the three stars were down to earth and very inviting. I remember one boy in particular was almost positive he was Mandy Moore’s new best friend. Any chance he had, he would inch closer and closer to her in a scene and brag that they were going out for drinks once the day had wrapped. My brother and I simply laughed at this kid.

Overall, I’m glad I experienced this opportunity because it made me realize this business is not for me. I can’t stand around all day repeating the same thing over and over. I also realized that for only $100 dollars a day, I’d rather stay in school and get a job that will make me more than that. I have fond memories of the experience and I even have the proof on DVD so I can show my friends I was in a movie. I know exactly where I am in every school scene, even if it’s not on the screen. I know that there are many people out there more enthusiastic about acting and getting their big break. My best advice is to not give up but also be careful not to get too discouraged if you don’t get a part right away. Don’t beat yourself up for not getting a part. There is nothing you can do because they are looking for someone different than you. Your part will come, just be patient. Don’t change just because they needed a blonde or someone skinnier. Don’t compromise the person God made you into; because He made the perfect role for you, you just have to figure it out.

 – Jennifer Wirowek

www.DailyOm.com November 15, 2007
Woman: Embracing Womanhood

There are many ways and myriad reasons for women to honor and embrace all that they are. And when any individual woman chooses to do so, all women collectively move closer to becoming what they are truly capable of being. By honoring her experience and being willing to share it with others—both male and female—she teaches as she learns. When she can trust herself and her inner voice, she teaches those around her to trust her as well. Clasping hands with family members and friends, coworkers and strangers in a shared walk through the journey of life, she allows all to see the self-respect she possesses and accepts their respect, too, that is offered through look, word, and deed.

When a woman can look back into her past, doing so without regret and instead seeing only lessons that brought her to her current strength and wisdom, she embraces the fullness of her experience. She helps those around her to build upon the past as she does. And when she chooses to create her desires, she places her power in the present and moves forward with life into the future.

Seeing her own divinity, a woman learns to recognize the divinity in all women. She then can see her body as a temple, appreciating its feminine form and function, regardless of what age or stage of life she finds herself. She can enjoy all that it brings to her experience and appreciate other women and their experiences as well. Rather than seeing other women as competition, she can look around her to see the cycle of life reflected in the beauty of her sisters, reminding her of her own radiance should she ever forget. She can then celebrate all the many aspects that make her a being worthy of praise, dancing to express the physical, speaking proudly to express her intellect, sharing her emotions, and leading the way with her spiritual guidance. Embracing her womanhood, she reveals the facets that allow her to shine with the beauty and strength of a diamond to illuminate her world.

Your Heart Will Be Opened

November 5, 2007

By	Darlene Fahl-Brittian ""The Tea Lady"" (El Cajon, CA)

I just ordered several of Sheryl’s new book. I have watched the gestation of this book, I have contributed to this book, and I recommend it highly because I know the gems it contains. If you are ready to have your heart opened, and then, to let it overflow with love, this is the book for you or the perfect gift to send to someone else just in time for the holidays. Let their hearts be opened, too. You just may have to change the sticker that says, "Do not open until Christmas" to now say, "Do not wait until Christmas." Enjoy.

Trilogy Contributors Autograph Dec. 4 at Borders Chula Vista/Eastlake

UNIQUE MULTI-AUTHOR EVENT!

All contributors to the Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother and Heart of the Holidays are invited to AUTOGRAPH their books at BORDERS bookstore in Eastlake (in San Diego County, CA) on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00pm. More than a book signing, contributors will be able to READ THEIR original STORY or POEM to the holiday shoppers! Contributors to be present include: Maria Carter (Mother), Jane Cohen (Woman and Mother), Darlene Fahl-Brittian (Mother, Holidays), Terri Hall  flying out with her daughter from Iowa (Mother and Holidays), Shenay Kloss age 14 (Mother, Holidays), Debbi McGill  (Mother),  Teresa Kuffel (Holidays), Adria Manary (Woman, Mother), Debra Simpson (Mother, Woman), James Tucker (Mother, Holidays), Rev. Uki MacIsaac (Holidays),  Michelle Weisser (Holidays), Carlee Westbrook (Holidays), and series originator native Chula Vista resident Sheryl Roush (Holidays, Woman, Mother). Making a guest appearance is Beverly Roush, resident of the area and mother of Sheryl Roush.

Deb Simpson, Magic in Words, is podcast recording the authors reading the contributions in their own voice!

Borders, 878 Eastlake Parkway, Suite 210, Chula Vista, CA 91914, Store Phone: 619.482.9883
Located east of I-125 and I-805, off Otay Lakes Road.

Helice Bridges, the "Who I Am Makes a Difference" blue ribbon acknowledgment lady, made famous by her original story in the very first Chicken Soup for the Soul book, hosted "A Salute to Our Blue Ribbon Champions" last night at University San Diego’s Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. Operation for Hope honored San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept. Deputy Chief Perry Peake and Fire Engine 25 firefighters for their heroics in our devastating Firestorm 2007.

Others acknowledged on the evening’s program included Heart Book Series authors Adria Manary (author of More Mommy Magic) and Sheryl Roush (Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays, Sparkle-Tudes!), who autographed books, donating 50% of the proceeds to Difference Makers International.

In addition to Chicken Soup for the Soul, Helice is published in both Sparkle-Tudes! and Heart of a Woman.

In 1983, Helice “Sparky” Bridges quit her successful real estate business and founded Difference Makers International non-profit so that every child would grow up in a safe, supportive, nurturing environment in which they would know that who they are makes a difference. Today the “Who I Am Makes A Difference” Blue Ribbon Programs have impacted the lives of over 26 million people throughout the world. The self-esteem building Blue Ribbons are printed in 10 languages.

Thank you again, this has been a great opportunity and experience for me to be published in Heart of the Holidays. A professor in college once asked me if I had ever considered a career in writing science. I hadn’t, didn’t even know it existed. Not sure who I thought wrote  those text books and magazine articles. 🙂 Anyway, it was one of those pivotal moments in my life that I’ve never forgotten. When someone you admire thinks you can do something, you believe you can do it. Thirty years later I still wonder do I have any talent for writing, could I do this?
 
Let me know the next time you write a book, I’d love to contribute if you’ll have me. I’ve even started a list!!
 
Take care and have a wonderful holiday season!
 
God bless,
Carlee Westbrook

Noted authors in the adored Chicken Soup for the Soul book series have written features for the Heart of the Holidays: Yuletide Treasures & Traditions book.

Virgina A. Ellis, Poetry by Ginny, famous Christian poet, published in Chicken Soup for the Grandparent’s Soul, wrote the title opening poem for Holidays, and has eight additional poems published, including "The Lord’s Birthday Party," "Christmas Here All Year," "Dear Santa Claus," and  "Magic of a Winter Night."

Cynthia Brian, published in Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, shares "The Gift of Magic" in Holidays.

Kay Presto from Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Coffeelover’s Soul, shares "Midnight Mass," from her youth in Erie, PA.

Accepted original stories and poems for the Heart of a Woman book include: Dilip Abayasekara, Penny Abshire, Eln Albert, James Alburger, Patrice Baker, Debbie Barnett, Lee A. Barron, Lydia Boyd, Natalie Brecher, Cynthia Brian, Helice Bridges, Heather Brittany, Linda Cammarata, Colette Carlson, Renee Carter, Jane Ilene Cohen, Betty Colston, Jo Condrill, Margaret Connery, Mel Creighton, Barbara DeAngelis, Lisa Delman, Emily DeShazo, Cath Kachur DeStefano, Becky Fartash, Linda Ferber, Anne Frodsham, Barbara Glanz, Gregory Godek, Nikki Goldman, Judith Parker Harris, Lesa Heebner, Hein Heinlich, Blanche Katz, Cynthia Kersey, Christine Kloser, Rosalie Ferrer Kramer, Lynn Gahman Marshall, Sharon McCarthy, Jan Mills, Stephanie Moles, Mona Moon, Catherine Ann Nary, Jack Nichols, Cassandra Northington, Becky Palmer, Debra Pestrak, Leland Pound, William Remsen, Marcia Reynolds, Kurt Rightmyer, Alison Roush, Joanne Roush, Julia Roush, Mary Gay Roush, Michelle Roush, Serina Roush, Sheryl Roush, Laura Rubinstein, Sydney Salt, Barb Sanfilippo, Sandra Schrift, Jennifer Rousseau Sedlock, Debra Simpson, Marilyn Sprague-Smith, Jana Stanfield, Terry Sweeney, Judy Tejwani, Carol Copeland Thomas, Catherine Tilley, Linda Ulrich, Gloria VanDam, Christie Ward, Francine Ward, Rheba Lindsey Washington, Joni Wilson, and Connie Yambert. The opening poems were penned by Rosalie Ferrer Kramer, and Catherine Tilley.