As Jeff was writing his blog entitled “Can a Negative Experience be Positive?” a couple weeks ago, I was busy creating a new design for T-shirts, bags, etc.  I didn’t see it at the time, but now realize our topics are intertwined.

I am a graphic artist and designed a line of inspirational greeting cards in 2009.  Although they are usually purchased and given to someone, several of them contain phrases that deeply touch my heart.  I used to choose one of the cards,  place it on my desk and allow the peaceful picture and words to inspire me throughout the day.  

One of those days, I gazed at my card entitled “Journey", which reads: 

Have no worries if you don’t see where your journey is taking you.
Each day take one step toward
what you want your life
to look like
to feel like
to become.

An invisible lightbulb flickered above my head showing me my sayings printed onto plaques.  That was what I wanted for my next creative endeavor.  

Unfortunately, it didn’t work out.  The cost to print, stock and sell the products was not an option for me at that time.

Well, it’s 9 years later and technology has evolved tenfold!  In fact, an out of town friend asked about purchasing my greeting cards last month so I decided to look into online selling options.  Walah!  I found a website that would allow me to upload my own designs, they would print and ship them and I would get a percentage of the sale.  Although the royalty amount is nominal, this option enables me to offer my creative works to a greater audience without the inventory component.  

I uploaded my holiday greeting cards first, then noticed their variety of products offered.  I scrolled through the website until my stomach jumped—they had plaques!  I could print whatever I wanted onto a plaque!  Oh my, I remembered my vision from many years ago.  Within 24 hours, I designed three plaques!

Next, I noticed t-shirts.  Although I’m not a big wearer of them, I do like zen quotes on sleeveless workout gear for Pilates class or the gym.  That light bulb appeared again, showing me that I could create my own design for printing.  Wow!  But what would it say?  Or look like?

The next morning during our 20 minute HU contemplation, I got the words: "I am here for the experience".  I knew this was to be on my first t-shirt design.  I picked up my phone to jot down those exact words in my writing app.  Back to the HU, I tried to envision how it would look.  What font?  All the words on one line?  Two lines?  All words the same size?  What if there was a symbol added?  What could it be?  What had meaning to me?

Then I “saw” the completed design.  It was to include the tree of life symbol which I have always resonated with because it reflects a connection in all things above and below, “I am here for the” above the symbol and “experience” below it.  I continued with the HU very excited for the assistance I had received.

by Pam Terrell

I was excited at the idea of moving away from food topics and toward  spiritual ones. I worked on our book, On the Path of Love, feverishly editing each story to ensure the spiritual principles were highlighted.  There was no talk about food, menus, macros, or recipes, which was a complete shift for me. Emotionally, the writing and editing was much more intense, yet so rewarding that the pain was soon forgotten.

Jeff and I exhibited at a Psychic Fair a few months ago and took along my line of inspirational greeting cards and the first version of Raw Done Right from 2011, that I had left. I was trepidatious because my name printed on the cover was not current (it was from before I married Jeff) but decided the information was valid and useful.

We knew we would have a valuable experience at the event -- but what we learned was quite surprising. There was so much interest in Raw Done Right that we actually sold more copies of it than On the Path of Love!   

Shocking!  But what a wake-up call.

People are seeking spirituality and health ... just like I was ... and Jeff was. The connection between the two is undeniable and from my years of searching I've encountered many, many (and I mean MANY) other seekers that are trying to find balance in their life. To be spiritually healthy. Physically healthy. Both! It was evident it was time to update Raw Done Right, starting with my name! 

Jeff and I are thankful to see this connection much clearer, being reminded that becoming physically healthy enhanced our spiritual connection. We are proud to offer you our two books (yes, we're working on another one so stay tuned) in hopes they can help you as you take the next step in creating your healthy life!

I love Spring time in Florida. As Jeff and I bicycle along one of our favorite routes, jasmine fills the salty ocean air with the most magical scent! It reminds us of our first months together.

Speaking of meeting, we wrote a book about it. Yes, we've mentioned it a time or two but we're getting really close to launch time now. We're in the final stages of editing and hope to go to print within a month or so.  

The process has been filled with so many emotions. Writing our stories offered us a deeper look into the spiritual lessons being presented by the experiences, ones we never would have had the benefit of learning if not for our book project. We're thankful for every moment and look forward to sharing the final product, On the Path of Love, How to Recognize Divine Guidance in Your Life, with you! We'll let you know about the book launch party and book signings as details become available.

So, for now we wish you much love and a Happy Spring! 

Happy Summer!  We hope you're enjoying the nicer weather and getting outside in the beautiful sunshine.  We're enjoying long walks along the beach, bike rides, and editing stories for our book.  

It's not as if life stops because we're working on the book.  Actually, the more "in touch" we are, the more stories happen around us every day. Or perhaps we're noticing more of them.  Making time to journal what's happening daily is very important.  One aspect of writing this book that we couldn't have known ahead of time is that by writing our stories from a different level of consciousness than they originally happened in, we're learning additional lessons from them. 

We are literally writing a book, while writing a book, while living a spiritual dream.  And we're loving the process!

Today we've put together our new website!  We're excited about this site because we're also able to Blog along so you can stay abreast of our progress on the book.

We will also let you know about upcoming speaking engagements we have.  We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you.

Thank you for your love and support!
Jeff & Pam