The AWE Factor - How a Little bit of Wonder Can Change your Life

THE AWE FACTOR shows readers how a little bit of wonder can make a big difference in their life.  

 

For many people, 2020 was not a great year. The Awe Factor reveals why becoming more aware of the awe, wonder, and magic moments that surround us every day, can make 2021 a better year. 

 

Among other things the author will show you:

            —What awe is and why it is important. (A simple awe walk can help relieve depression & anxiety in seniors.)

            —Why viewing things like the Grand Canyon is only a tiny part of the awe experience. 

            —What is the leading generator of awe. (No, it’s not the birth of a child.)

            —Knock-your-socks-off inspirational awe-related stories. (Mini and Major awe moments) 

            —How your followers can take a test to determine their Awe-Score.

 

BTW…

Did you know that just looking at an awe-inspiring picture of nature can provide the same benefits as actually being in nature?

Failure is Never an Option

Allison Hill is an active blogger at Accidentally Allison. Allison's story is one that many people can relate to -- love lost.  She shares about her quest for a long lasting relationship which became a disaster -- more than once.

She wants women to understand relationships and how they affect our self-image and perception.

Listening to her story in the podcast below, one has to applaud her for overcoming many defeats yet she has an attitude of victory.




Allison has been proposed to seven times, married twice and divorced both times.  Her blog is a glimpse into a world that has consistent, unimaginable pain but shows that even in the face of love lost and the shredding of the heart, there can STILL be happiness, hope, and love.  

Failure is Never an Option - Falling Down is But Getting Back Up is a Necessity

Her story is one of Love, Marriage, Divorce, Single Parenthood, Homelessness, Penniless, Tragedy, and Teenage Mental Illness.  She shares her story to help people understand that they are not alone.  No matter what happens, you can overcome just about anything and find a way to laugh in the process.

Yes, You Can Laugh Your Way Through Cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer can be frightening, but it also gives you license to get away with a lot of things you wouldn't do otherwise. Laugh With Kathy takes you on a journey through breast cancer and finding humor in the diagnosis, treatment and survival of the disease. 

Kathy Lariviere uses humor to overcome any difficulties she encounters in life - including cancer.  Why? Crying gives her a headache. Therapy is expensive.  But...laughing always makes her feel better.

If you know anyone who is going through difficulty, especially with a cancer diagnosis, they will thoroughly enjoy this interview with Kathy. 

In her words: "Even though I didn't have a choice in the diagnosis I received, I did have a choice on how I got through it, and how I let my family and friends see me handle it."

She manages to find the humor in the worst of circumstances.  Here is her list of positives that came from her experience with cancer:

• I got to relocate my bustline (it has been moving south for years)
• I didn't have to shave my legs for months
• It took a lot less time getting ready in the morning
• I had a great excuse for buy new lingerie especially when all the pretty bras come in the smaller sizes
• I didn't have to buy any more expensive hair products - I didn't have ANY hair
• For the rest of my life, I got to blame forgetfulness on "chemo brain."
• You can shame bad drivers with your bald head

Laugh with Kathy as you listen to her humorous and inspiring

interview and why it is a GOOD to smash pumpkins and 

throw eggs:

I'm Not Stupid, Just Disabled -- How Society Sees Disabled People

Wolfgang Wolf was a freelance copywriter and co-founder of Ogilvy and Mather Direct as well as their Creative Director. 

In 1990, his life made a sharp turn.  He suffered a major stroke and should not have survived.  He shocked the doctors when not only did he survive but was able to do things they said he would never do again; walk, talk, and take care of himself. 




Since his stroke, he has founded a registered charity, got a Bachelors degree majoring in Counseling and is a guest lecturer.

His book, How to Survive (After) a Stroke, is NOT a book of rehabilitation techniques and medical advice.  Rather, it gives invaluable support by sharing stories of numerous stroke survivors about isolation, loneliness, stigma, fear, disability and pain. It is a book that addresses coping skills to move past these negatives.

He is an active blogger and would love to connect with you - especially if you have