Catherine VanWetter

Inspirations of the Heart



Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

by Catherine VanWetter
To The Heart Of The Matter

For the last several months, twice a week I have had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing many of the authors from Overcomers, Inc., a book due out in mid October 2009, on my blogtalkradio show. It has been such an honor to be welcomed into the lives of these authors as they talk of their own struggles, trials and ultimate victories surrounding the unique challenges each faced in their life.

What I am most profoundly aware of is the resiliency of the human heart and spirit. During this time in history all of us, to some degree, are being challenged in areas of our lives, which create tremendous vulnerability and angst. How is it that some folks rise to the occasion, while others sink? It has a lot to do with resiliency, hope, courage and tremendous tenacity. Some folks are born with this internal strength, while others gain it through living life. Either way, the results are phenomenal.

I love hearing stories of hope, courage and inspiration because it reminds me that all of our stories of life are important to tell. They are especially powerful when we tell them in a way that is victorious and witnessed by others. Victorious in that, one is able to fully embrace the situation in a way that is empowering to the individual and also honors the gifts of the dilemma that are sometimes hidden.

The authors I have interviewed thus far have dealt with life threatening diseases, losses of a loved one or devastation from a divorce, to name just a few. All of them expressed the same learning's, though in different words, that when they lifted themselves up with an open, compassionate and loving heart embracing the adversity that tore apart their world, that that is where their true gift was.

I am so grateful and deeply blessed, with not only speaking with these amazing individuals but to be part of this incredible journey of "Overcomers" overcoming adversity with hope, courage and inspiration. Thank you all for your participation and dedication to help make this a better world.

I am still in the process of interviewing the authors and would invite you to take the time to listen. Be ready to be inspired! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inspirationsoftheheart

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