First of all, I want to acknowledge each and every one of you for your thoughtful, passionate, and earnest contest entries. My list of contenders was so long, that after having read your criteria suggestions, I went with this bit of advice from contributor Sir Clifford Alford: “Intellectually, you can consider what people have written as to why you should choose them, but the best would be to pray about (or muscle test about it) who would be the best person whose training would be for the highest good of the earth, and also who feels right for it. Trust your feelings above all else. That’s why you have them.” I couldn’t agree more – and since the lesson of my life (in my hands, too, of course!) is to always honor and express my heart, Sir Clifford had me pegged!

I’m also sorry I couldn’t announce our winner on Wednesday. Mark and I have been having comical technical issues that I could only interpret to mean that I was not to “yet” work as I normally do because my computer batteries for my lap-top (yes, both batteries) were dead, not a single outlet worked at the airport, our flight was delayed AND when we got home, the internet had been blown out temporarily by a monsoon. Okay, okay, I get it, I get it! Not yet!

But NOW, we’re back online and I’m happy to announce that our WINNER is…

Tracy Warren, who posted this comment on June 8th:

“Why I need this course.

Because I am up to something Big in the world. I have made a decision to surrender to my higher purpose and I want the clarity of knowing with certainty my life purpose so that I can create my life purpose vision and live that vision full out every day of my life. The prayer I have been saying everyday for the last year is this:

Universe, please use me for the highest good of myself and for the highest good of others; show me the way and help me to take all of who I am – my gifts, talents, passions, values, life experiences, knowledge, soul, essence, and purpose and put it to use, put it to use in loving service to others therefore manifesting the Divine Design of my life, Fulfilling my Soul Convenant, and Making My Unique Life Contribution; I now step into my sacred contract and I surrender to soul; I surrender to Love; I surrender to Truth; I surrender to the Universe. So Be it and so it is.

This Study course will be the greatest tool in answering that prayer and this is why I need this course.

Thank you for your consideration.

Blessings,
Tracy”

When I read this post, something deep in my soul stirrs – I FEEL Tracy’s connection to herself, to the invisible realms and to the world at large – the collective. For we are individuals AND we are all one, all connected. Life is a constant dance between these paradoxical, yet, intimately intertwined states of being and doing. This dance requires commitment – and surrender. That the Life Purpose Vision At-Home Retreat Study Course could be an answer to Tracy’s prayer – what a startling and beautiful discovery.

I asked my husband and business partner, Mark, to also read the posts and offer his suggestions. He did this independently from me at his own office and emailed me his choices. He also had a strong reaction to Tracy’s post. He said, “She is concise, to the point and from her heart and soul.” We read the post together and it made me cry again. We knew Tracy had hit a nerve.

How does one decide? After all is said and done, one must go with one’s gut. Isn’t that right, Sir Clifford? (I think Sir Clifford is now unofficially on the advisory board of this blog!)

So, Tracy, Congratulations! If you would please send us your picture and bio, we can share more about you with the other members of the community (support@handanalyst.com). The hard copy materials of the program will be mailed to you at the time of our LAUNCH DATE – which for everyone to know – is Thursday, July 10th at 4 PM Pacific.

Stay tuned for info on how to register for the PRODUCT LAUNCH call. I’m also going to post a video tomorrow or over the weekend – depending on my technology’s cooperation – to answer your questions about the program specifics: content, format, pricing, etc. as well as address any objections you may have to said content, format and pricing. There is limited space in the program since everyone receives a one-on-one hand analysis session and group coaching so be sure to keep an eye out for the Product Launch call details so you can claim your space in the program if it speaks to your soul’s agenda.

Again, thank you for your incredible entries. It was so, so, so close! The truth is, you are all deserving. The point of this contest was to engage our community and to help you all connect with each other and with us. I do hope you’ll continue on this Life Purpose Vision journey with us!

***SEE*** YOU soon!