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When I set out to write the inspirational stories, poems and maxims featured in “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”, one thought above all others was paramount in my mind. The single most important purpose of the book and all the effort and time ultimately required to produce and promote it – was, and is, the opportunities that it would foster very much individual, yet fundamentally meaningful, changes in people’s perspectives… their paradigms… their choices… their lives. As a result, it is immensely gratifying, humbling and inspiring each time I am fortunate enough to hear the stories and perspectives of readers touched, inspired and/or motivated by the book – and the impact, growth and altered mindsets that result. This is an effort to compile a collection of those stories so others might be compelled to more readily subscribe to and pursue a similarly enlightening, uplifting and fulfilling path. So enjoy... And by all means, if you've already experienced "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", please take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts and feelings about the book. Click here to share your experiences. We would love to hear how reading the book has impacted you.
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Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"
Name: Teey 1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why? I recently was a victim of identity theft and my prayer was not to let this experience change the core of who I was. I did not want this experience to break me. My prayer went something like this, “Please God don’t let me shy away from the unknown out of fear. Please don’t let me look at all new people as a potential thief. Allow my heart to remain open and not bitter. Please just keep negative individuals away from me and/or make them show me who they really are. Please give me the power of discernment”. I never knew how powerful that prayer would be. Oh my goodness, people really started showing me who they were (good and bad). At first I was a bit hurt and maybe even a bit angry but after some time passed, I had to laugh and say “be careful what you ask for, you might just get it”. In the Chapter “How’re You Looking”, I read a passage that really helped me to see this situation with a whole new perspective.
I now realize how easy it is to remove negative situations and people from my life and not feel like I have to fix it. I was ultimately put in a situation that I felt I could not take one more negative thing on my plate without cracking up and you know what, that was what ultimately made me say no more madness. It took this extreme situation to teach me how to just say no. The one thing I know now is that I am so much stronger than I thought I was and I am still standing!!!
2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you? How much a positive attitude can change your life…look at the glass half full instead of half empty. I thought I was always good at that but I do find myself sometimes getting negative. Now I say to myself, “don’t go there” and I consciously change the direction of my thoughts. I never knew I could do that. Before I would just let my emotions take control of my thoughts. I never knew I could take over the energy of my thoughts. I know it sounds like a simple thing but if you never knew this before, no matter how old you are, it is huge!!!
3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by? It has made me more conscious of making “me” a priority. I now do at least one thing a day for me!!! Wow, you wouldn’t believe the difference this has made in my life. It could be simple things like making a doctors appointment or putting my car in the shop. It could be reaching out to a friend I haven’t talked to in a while or just taking a walk. Every time I make “me” a priority, it makes me feel fantastic!
4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life? I am now trying daily to consistently prioritize my life base on what is important to me, not work, not society and not extended family. This is a challenge as I am one of those “people pleasers”. My goal is to one day not care about any outside influences…what others think or say…be able to brush that off. Every time I think I have this beat, someone else hurts my feelings or disappoints me. I want to get to the point where I can say “who cares” and move on. I am better because I don’t stay in the hurt stage as long as I use to but my goal is not to go to that stage at all…one day!
5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share? I was recently reminded of a time I was sitting on the beach in Puerto Rico on vacation with my brother and his family (his wife, son and daughter which are my 2 God children) relaxing and reading “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once”. I starting reading the Chapter, “Meeting Time” and had to really stop a whole heartedly appreciate my time with family. My brother and his family did not have to invite me to join them on their family vacation, but they did. I think that everyone wants to feel loved, wanted and appreciated and I can’t even articulate how much reading the Chapter “Meeting Time” made me realize I have all this and more. There were weather issues that caused some events to be cancelled that were planned, however, all that did was allow for more quality family time without a schedule. Nature was our schedule and we truly were forced to have a “Moken” vacation. It was the best blessing we could have ever received. “To quote the book “Whenever feasible, especially on weekends and vacation days, we must endeavor to simply enjoy ourselves, our life, nature, and the people around us.”
6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial? Anything, anything at all!!! This book can be enjoyed by anyone, anytime. As a matter of fact, depending on what I am going though, I can read the same passage over and over again and get something totally different out of it each time.
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Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once" Name: M. Mangini 1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why? There were many parts of the book that I thoroughly enjoyed and stories that I will remember. My favorite however, was about standing in the rain without an umbrella and allowing the raindrops to fall on his face. I think that many times we have opportunities to see and experience things like a soft wind, or a rainbow and we just don’t take the time to stop and enjoy these special gifts. This story made me think of these things and now when I’m caught by surprise by one of these special “gifts” I try to take the time to enjoy them.
2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you? In my opinion, the real message behind this book is one of inspiration to get the most out of life. To take a moment and enjoy and appreciate the experiences and opportunities that life offers us. Too many times today we are in a hurry. This book has motivated me to stop and enjoy the moments of my like more.
3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by? This book has absolutely rekindled an aspiration of mine from many years ago. I have always wanted to write a children’s book and thanks to this book, I have started to make that dream come true. I can’t believe it!
4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life? The most important lesson that this book has re-enforced for me is to incorporate time to enjoy life in to my every day schedule. To make it as important in my day as my work schedule and my health.
5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share? I’d like to share this thought. If you would like to brighten your day and lighten your emotional load then this is the book for you. If you need to be motivated to do the things that you keep telling yourself that one do you will do, that this book is for you.
6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial? I would suggest that anyone who needs to just smile or feel good about life should read this book. It will give you a new perspective on life in general and it will give you that motivational “feel good” feeling that we all need to get through some of the tougher days.
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Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once" Name: S. Robinson 1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why? My favorite - Back to Normal. Because after my second bout with Cancer last year, I went through some depression. I talked to the psychologist, and one of the things I said was I wanted to get back to normal. When I read this story, I realized that back to normal was not such a good thing. Back to normal meant being so far out of touch with my feelings that I would be putting myself in stressful situations again. I don't want to go back there.
2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you? The SomethingToShare Daily Affirmation. I read this every night and it puts things in perspective. It reminds me to take time to enjoy the small things, and enjoy each day, to be the best person I can be.
3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by? New priorities. Enjoy life... Not to put too many demands on myself... Now when I have a weekend, I set aside time for fun things, and I try to laugh at least once a day.
4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life? To enjoy each day and never take it for granted. I always tell my family, it may be my sons, or sister, or brothers that I love them... when I see them or talk to them. Because you never know when it may be the last time. I always want them to know how important they are to me.
5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share? Every evening about an hour before bedtime, I go to my guest room and read one of the stories in the book - then do my relaxation exercises and write in my journal. This helps me relax and get a better night's sleep.
6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial? In need of hope... Whether it is because of illness and you are trying to understand why, or because your faith has slipped and you need to be reminded there is a greater force out there, or you are trying to find your purpose in life.
One of the Truly Inspirational Books - Each Day, Be Inspired - Then Aspire To More...
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