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Impact, Empower and Achieve = Life EnhancerThe above formula pretty much says it all when it comes to who I am and how I live. I started out life in Las Vegas and as a military kid, traveling between my divorced parents I moved a lot, met a lot of very different people and matured pretty quickly in regards to the "real world". I have lived in Nevada, Hawaii, Texas, Japan and Florida. ..Each place and the people there, has offered something very significant in the shaping of my character. Starting with Nevada, a naturally hot, desolate uninhabitable place. But with sheer determination of the casino owners (of which I don't even go) they made an oasis, a tourist destination and a thriving economy in which in the last 10 years that I have lived here, the population has more than doubled! Las Vegas made an impact in creating the strip, got empowered through the success of a tourist economy and has achieved notoriety around the world. When I'm traveling, which I often do, people are always impressed that I live in Las Vegas! We always have something to talk about. .. The most beautiful place I have lived is, of course, Hawaii. As a child in the early 80s, I had the pleasure of attending school, going to the beach almost daily and endless festivals involving the amazing native Hawaiian culture. It amazed me that with the impact of volcanoes and flowing lava this virtual paradise was created. And from this hard black rock, the land mixed with the climate and became empowered to grow the most exotic, colorful and rich landscape; sea life; and birds. Again, another place that has achieved a household name status although many people will never have the privilege of going. .. Then off to Texas, the great Lone Star State. Known for fierce independence, fiery competition and fun times at barbecues,,,, I love Texas! It suits me best of all the places I have lived. If you have never been, you have to go! Unlike any other state I have been to, you KNOW that you're in Texas. They celebrate their state more than their union with the USA. Although deeply patriotic for the US, Texans know they make the USA great! The land and people are so diverse. The state by itself is larger than all of EUROPE and imagine how diverse that place is. Anything you are looking for in land you can find in Texas. Anything you are looking for in people, you can find in Texas. Any kind of recreation, business opportunity or advanced education institutions, you can find in Texas. As far as my formula goes... think of all the great US battles. And then think of the ALAMO. Everybody has heard of the Alamo.... and we didn't even win it! The Alamo impacts people's hearts in such a deep way... simply because the people laid down their lives for something they knew they would never experience. I believe their sacrifice empowered the rest of the inhabitants of Texas to defeat Santa Ana (a far superior general)and gain/achieve Texas' independence. Plus they have the best BARBECUES! .. Japan holds a special place in my heart. It was so foreign (different then Europe) and so quietly and gracefully beautiful. The people that live there are jovial, friendly and very warm. Elders are treated with respect and are an active part of the community while children are treated like treasures. Adults are honored to work to support their elders and their children. It is about as opposite to American culture as you can imagine. If you ever have the chance to go,,,, go in the Spring. It's as though, pink snow is falling from all the cherry blossom trees as far as the eye can see. My formula here of Impact, Empower and Achieve really comes clear in the family unit. A family with one focus can make an eternal impact, while empowering their future generations and achieving greatness. .. Finally, Florida. Florida stands for FUN in my book! I spent junior high through university in Florida and I love it. There is so much FREE activity to do outside in Florida. Beaches, rollar blading, canoeing, fishing etc the list goes on forever. I think and thank Florida for the impact it has made on me in shaping my lifestyle. Because of living in Florida I learned the fun of groups of people doing something together, like volleyball matches at the beach or free outdoor concerts.... and how much more fun those events are with people, then without. Florida empowered me to speak sincerely about having a meaningful purpose rather than the cliches I hear and read everywhere about living with purpose. .. I hope that you will reach out to me, if you want to friends. I look forward to getting to know you better. .. Happy Reading!
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