Five years ago, in a presentation to a 700-person leadership team, the CEO devoted an entire slide to the following quote:
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present.”
“What is THAT doing in there?” I thought. “Has he lost his ever-loving mind?” Two years later, I got it. What John was telling us was that we should appreciate each moment that we're “gifted” because it's the only time we have choices. What happened in the past can't be changed nor can the future predicted. It's a shame to waste today trying to do either, and this applies to running a business or living one's life.
Our True Story this month demonstrates how making conscious choices in the present moment, even in difficult times, can restore the “gift” of today, and impact what will become the past, forever. Definitely a lesson worth learning.
Warmest Regards,
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde
Thirty Questions for Thirty Years
For the past several years my boyfriend has battled depression. During bouts with the disease, he has pushed away many of us with misplaced anger. It has been very hard to watch him go through this and I often felt helpless to do anything…until I had what turned out to be a BRILLIANT idea!
Bill’s 30th birthday was last month and I organized a surprise party and a pseudo intervention – using one of your albums! I invited his friends and family; and even the ones who had been on the receiving end of his tirades agreed to come, once they understood what we were trying to do.
On each page of the Adesso Album I wrote a question designed to prompt a heart-centered response from both the guest who would answer it, and at the same time, engage Bill. Each guest picked a question, like “Why is Bill important in your life?”, wrote a supportive response and put their picture in the page. There was a visible shift in everyone as this process went on, until at last, Bill realized that these people were not the problem, they were the solution. That night marked the beginning of his journey back, and the Adesso Album reminds him of where he’s headed, every day.
- Linda, NY
Craft Corner Death Match
It's Martha Stewart Living meets Iron Chef meets ... Gladiator! The Style Network is pitting domestic artisans against each other in various craft making challenges. Projects are critiqued by a panel of expert judges based on technique, utility and creativity and contestants all receive Adesso Albums! This sure to be hit series debuts on The Style Network on Wednesday, March 9, at 10:00 PM ET/PT. Be sure and tune in!
Join Club Now (Not A Disco)
Are you an event planner, photographer (amateur or professional), a retail store, (on-line or brick & mortar), someone who would like to make some extra cash in your spare time, a retired person with more energy than tasks to do, a seasoned sales person in need of a product to sell or want to raise money for your kid’s school or a church fundraiser? Do you “get” the Adesso concept of living in the “now”? Well then, join the club! Start earning some extra cash for yourself or something you care about. Click here for details.
Who Wrote The Book Of Love?
Adesso Albums are featured in the premier issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine. The publication focuses on (what else!) destination weddings and honeymoons, as well as offering expert advice and new ideas, like the Adesso Album! Say the editors of the “Bride Ideas” section of the issue: "You already have the names and addresses of your guests. So who needs a traditional guest book? …let your guests create an instant masterpiece of words and photos that capture the moment forever.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
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