 marcoujor How exciting to open my e-mail this past week to receive this message from the PA Gestalt Center that ended in the following manner: PS...And please forward Mariah’s talk to anyone who you think might be interested in her work. It would be great if you let us know what you feel about this topic and Mariah’s speech. And, thank you for your continuing support of our work. I've had more than one friend request information, even a picture of Mariah and her soul mate Ron Gladis. This e-mail could not have come at a better time and I am hoping to share her inspirational thoughts far and wide - starting with you... here goes:  Mariah Fenton Gladis Mariah Fenton Gladis was recently invited to give a TIM Talk (Together In Mission) by the Lutheran Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod. This TED-like talk series is an event with multiple speakers about the best idea they have for the future. Mariah's topic, Creating Moments That Matter, is about the power that moments, large or small, spontaneous or planned, can have in your life. Moments that can transform, connect, elevate, and sometimes heal. Mariah believes that as moment makers and receivers, we all have the opportunity to make positive changes in the lives of others and ourselves. During her talk, Mariah is also self-revealing of some moments that have changed her life. To watch the video of Mariah’s talk, Creating Moments That Matter, click on this link: http://www.mfgfoundation.org/events To see a link to a three-minute trailer for the film, “Mariah”, their son, Cole, is currently making about Mariah’s life, please check out: http://www.mariahmovie.com As far as how I feel about Mariah and her message - both in the TIM talk and the trailer from "Mariah" - I am both humbled and blessed to learn from her. She has taken ALS and stared it in the face, refusing to be daunted by it - in fact, growing even more determined and intuitive because of it. Her compassion towards herself and others knows no bounds. She makes those in her presence believe that goodness, healing and moving on is possible even in the most dire of circumstances. You may need to strain to hear the videos - I did and I really had to focus. For me, it was worth every moment and I hope that it is for you as well. Bless the Broken Road by Rascal FlattsBefore you go...
Thank you for your visit and wishing you a peaceful week.
Hugs, mar
18 Comments
Mike
4/1/2015 07:28:31 am
Mariah Fenton Gladis sounds like she has faced her share of adversity and through her first hand knowledge has dedicated herself to pass on her learning to others. I wish her much success.
Shauna
4/1/2015 07:32:47 am
Oh my God, Maria! What a beautiful soul! I could feel the love she pours forth when I was watching the videos. She had me in tears, but they were good tears. When she asked the audience to say to each other "I'm really glad you're here" I was struck with emotion. Then she asked if they were more empowered by giving or receiving. I was pulled right in. I swear her love and conviction to "create moments" is so powerful I felt it travelling through cyber space into my soul. 4/1/2015 07:59:57 am
Maria, I am overwhelmed with respect and admiration for Mariah. Those videos are eye-openers with so many lessons for all of us to learn. I am actually speechless with too many thoughts in my mind. Let me just give Mariah a standing applause (while I am crying my heart out because a wonderful woman like she has to live with such a devastating disease.) Also a standing applause to her loving and supportive husband and children.
Kim Thompson
4/1/2015 02:12:44 pm
Dear Mar
Maria, you have such a knack for finding people who share warmth and exude love. Just from reading your recap of these sessions, I can tell that this person has had a major impact on you. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us. I look forward to watching and hearing the videos. 4/3/2015 07:07:58 am
Mar, 4/3/2015 09:02:14 am
Dear Maria.
Dear Sannel, Oh Mar, I can barely respond. The video, so sad, now, ' Bless the broken road. ' is almost too much at one sitting. Right now I'm feeling shame because of pain in my shoulders and I've been whining because I can't be on the computer as much as I'd like. God bless Mariah. I had no idea that a twitch in the thumb and hand could be the first sign of ALS. Her husband is precious. Thank you for sharing this story. Lots of love my friend..
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