I AM ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE!

Headlines from today’s

• Amid Criticism on Downgrade, S.&P. Hits Back With Warnings
• Verizon Workers Threaten Strike
• Copter Downed by Taliban Fire; Elite U.S. Unit Killed
• Shops and Cars Burn in London Riot

I have been accused by some of my peers as being too positive. I would like to plead, “GUILTY!”

We live in a world surrounded by NEGATIVITY. It’s raining tonight and there are homeless people that can’t find a dry place to rest; there are children that will wake in the morning without a morsel of food for breakfast. I am very much aware of the negative side of life. I choose to focus on the positive things in my life and share that positivity where I can.

I am very fortunate to have several forums to share my positive thoughts. I have my bariatric support group, LIPO (Long Island Post Ops), a few Facebook pages, www.obesityhelp.com and this blog; and I try to offer continuous positive support to my friends, family and LIPO members.

In order to raise funds for my support group, I contacted two friends whom embody the belief of “paying it forward” and they have generously offered to stage an event on, Friday August 19th.

Jim Fargiano is one of the MOST positive people I have met in my life; a man that watched and lived with a very successful business go down in ruins as “big Box” competition took over his business territory. Does he wallow in self pity? No, exactly the opposite, he spends every day, spreading his version of positive proof of life. Listen to him speak, read his daily quotes, and see life as he does. Jim is a well respected psychic/medium as well as a bestselling author.

 I am not asking you to believe in his amazing powers, rather, come experience his positivity for an evening.

Some of his recent daily quotes:

·       The universe always brings us what we put into it. This is why it is vital to remember that our thoughts and wishes for others must be of good intentions. Otherwise you leave yourself open to the things you are trying to cast on another. Send them respect and kindness and watch as the things in your life improve. Love conquers all, but anger and hatred inflate problems for one and all.–Jim Fargiano

·       You are loved beyond the limits you have had put on you. At some point in your life, someone probably told you there was something you couldn’t do. Perhaps you were advised not to try something a little risky or outside of your comfort zone. Whatever the negative messages might have been, it is now your turn to eradicate them! Prove to the world what you are capable of!

–Jim Fargiano

·       Success is the outcome of attitude. If you expect failure, you will be rewarded with it. If you choose to be in a mindset of positive expectations, more of that will come to you. When you start each day, you should be thanking the universe for a chance to change what you do not like and expand on what you do. Fortunately, when a setback happens you do can restart your attitude on the spot. Empower yourself!–Jim Fargiano

These are the messages I copy and paste. These are the thoughts I want to keep in my mind before and after I read the newspapers. Does it help me? I AM ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE! One of my “bestest friends” and co-leaders in all things LIPO, attended a recent event featuring Jim Fargiano and Steve Maraboli, and both he and his wife were astounded as to how “recharged and self motivated” they felt after a few hours of listening to the presentation

Steve Maraboli is a self made man that will share his practical, no nonsense approach to Life, the Truth, and Being Free. (the title of one of his bestselling books). Steve is an internationally sought after motivational speaker, author, host of the number one internet radio show in the country and not afraid to share the story of why his license plate reads, “SAYPOP”. Steve also posts daily quotes that remind us the secret to our own happiness dwells in each of us:

·       “The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is learning to let go. Stop allowing anyone or anything control, limit, repress, or discourage you from being your true self! Be unapologetically you. Today is YOURS to shape – own it – break free from people and things that poison or dilute your spirit – make it a great day!”

- Steve Maraboli

·       “This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving. I choose to live life this way. I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, ‘aw shit, he’s up!’” – Steve Maraboli

Steve will start the evening by sharing his thoughts on everyday living and act as the Emcee the remainder of the event.

Have I stacked the deck in favor of “positivity” for the evening?

Again, I must plead GUILTY!

Will it change your life? PERHAPS!

Will it be an evening you long remember? I AM ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE!

For details and ticket information follow this link to:

LIPO Presents an Evening with Jim Fargiano and Steve Maraboli

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