Andy Andrews- Great Speaker, Author and now a Friend!

I had a nice surprise in the mail today... My Andy Andrew's books & CD came!! I had the chance to meet & heard Andy speak at the Eiro Launch a couple of Saturdays back. He is an awesome speaker (and author)!!

I have read the Noticer & the Travelers Gift so far. Andy talks about the Seven Decisions in the Traveler's Gift. These decisions are great life lessons ... so I thought I'd share them:

1. The Buck Stops Here

Adversity is preparation for greatness.


2. I will Seek Wisdom

I will choose my friends with care


3. I am a person of Action

I can make a decision and I can make it now.


4. I have a Decided Heart

My destiny is assured.


5. Today I will Choose To Be Happy

I am the possessor of a greatful heart.


6. I Will Greet This Day With a Forgiving Spirit

I will forgive myself.


7. I Will Persist Withou Exception

I will find a way where there is no way.

I loved his books The Noticer & The Travelers Gift so much I had to order one more. Island Saint- it says it's a story a of life, loss and reconciliation, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and the universal healing experience of letting go. I can't wait to get started with this one!!

Thanks Andy for sharing a portion of your life with us! I am recomending these books to all of you. Take the lessons to heart - learn them, practice them & share them with your friends. For more info check out Andy's website

Gain some Perspective!

PERSPECTIVE

Sometimes all a person needs is a little Perspective!! When things don’t seem to be going your way, or life is looking kind of gloomy – Perspective is just what you may need. I just finished reading a book called THE NOTICER by Andy Andrews. It’s about a little ocean community in Alabama. The people are a lot like you & I – good things & bad things are going on in their lives. A drifter named Jones is helping the folk’s gain a bit of perspective. You see Jones calls himself a Noticier. He would help the people to take a step back from their situation & see things from a different light.

Our friend,old Jones has even taught me a few things. He talked about 4 different Love dialects:

• Communication – spoken words of approval – like a Puppy; just wants spoken words of praise


• Physical contact – you know the touchy-feely kind of people – like a Cat; they just want to rub & scratch


• Favor & deeds – do something for me, trim the trees - like a Goldfish; just feed me & keep my water clean – you can’t really touch them


• Quality Time – just be with me – like a Canary; they don’t notice or care who gives them food- just happy if you sit & listen to them sing

Jones had said when you get good at spotting these dialects of love it will help you to communicate with the people close to you, your friends & even your co-workers. Jones didn’t create this wisdom.. he said he just noticed this over the years…just a different perspective on how we relate to one another. Through-out this book our friend Jones helped the people have a different perspective on their lives. I have leaned that when things are not going my way to take a step back & try to see it from a different perspective. I encourage you all to read this book – GREAT Book!!!

Check out Andy's project called the Noticer Project - here is the link! Who are the 5 most influencial people in your life???