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marcoujor: Creating Moments That Matter

4/2/2015

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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 Flatts

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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.

Maria link

4/1/2015 11:20:53 am

Thanks, Mike! Your visit and remarks mean a lot to me.

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.

Now I know why you love Mariah and her training so much. I can only imagine the strength of the emotions you go through when in her presence. Extremely powerful!

I have to tell you, I though of you and Miss Sammie when she spoke of driving her little sports car in the snow. You know, the kind that do pirouettes in the snow.... Miss Sammie is your co-pilot and precipitation - in any form - means it's going to be a good day.

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing woman with us, Mar. And Ron.... well, Ron's another angel on Earth.

So are you. I love you, my friend!

Maria link

4/1/2015 11:28:51 am

Dear Sha,

Thanks for your tender remarks. I know with my heart you would love Mariah (and Ron) as I do.

Yes, you are right about Miss Sammie being my co-pilot - good catch there, my friend!

Thanks to you for sharing this - so appreciated. Love and hugs, mar.

Martie Coetser Pozyn link

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.

Thanks for this heart-touching and most inspiring post.

Let me never complain again about my minor health issues!

Maria link

4/1/2015 11:41:53 am

Dear Martie,

I totally agree with your comments. While your health issues are not minor, I understand your point about complaining.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and look at these videos.
Love and hugs, mar

paula link

4/1/2015 10:49:53 am

Maria....THIS is for me, a very precious moment that matters. Thank you my friend for sharing this and for being such a special friend and loving woman. Bless you always.....Mariah is beyond an amazing inspiration. She is a beacon of light & hope.........Peace, Paula

Maria link

4/1/2015 11:44:49 am

Dear Paula,
I'm glad you had an opportunity to check these videos out as well and I agree with your impressions of Mariah.
Grateful to have your friendship in my life. Love and peace, Maria

Kim Thompson

4/1/2015 02:12:44 pm

Dear Mar
Mariah is definitely an inspiration to me and many others. The gift she carries in her heart is amazing. It made me look within and realize that we should be thankful for the lives we have been given but also reach out more... sharing what we have great or small with others. There is always a blessing to be shared somewhere or an encouraging word. Thank you for sharing this beautiful post with us. Truly a blessing to our hearts.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

Maria link

4/4/2015 02:09:13 pm

Dear Kimmie,
Thanks for your heartfelt reaction to 'meeting Mariah'. In fact you are one of the most sharing and giving women I know - so I'm not surprised you identified so closely with her.
Thinking of you on your special day and sending you love, Mar

Peg link

4/3/2015 01:40:53 am

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.
Peg

Maria link

4/4/2015 02:12:09 pm

Speaking of my knack, I found YOU, dear Peg...!
Thanks for stopping by and please let me know how you like the videos as you have time. Love and hugs, Maria

femmeflashpoint link

4/3/2015 07:07:58 am

Mar,

This lady is amazing. And tho she speaks with an ALS accent, Mariah's message is exceptional and applicable to so many situations most people will have to contend with sooner or later, be it a hardship endured themselves or by someone they care for.

Thanks so much for adding to Mariah's stage, providing her more room to move and places to speak, sending her message further and further.

femme

Maria link

4/4/2015 02:15:10 pm

Dear femme,
I thought you would find Mariah to be just as amazing as I do. And I thank you for your ongoing help to me and for sharing this as well.
Happy and blessed Easter to you and nee and all you love, mar

Sannel Larson link

4/3/2015 09:02:14 am

Dear Maria.
I've to admit, I read your blog post as soon as you had posted it, but after listening to Mariah's speech, it became very emotional so I had to step back for a few days.
I know how hard it was for my Mom to be able to speak. Even just a few words, so hearing Mariah Fenton Gladis speech left me in astonishment. How is it possible!!?? How could she possible speak for so long?? I'm just amazed. What an incredible, strong woman. I can only imagine the strength she had to have to go through with it.

Hearing her talk about the importance of our "moments" in our lives, had my heart skip a beat. I have the same philosophy. I've said something very similar years back on my Google profile page.
Thank you for this heartwarming and most inspirational post.
I'll be sharing her video everywhere.
Thank you, sweet friend.
Love you lots!
Hugs,
Sannel

Maria link

4/4/2015 02:22:25 pm

Dear Sannel,
I knew you would be profoundly touched by these videos - especially after reading Mariah's book.
It is a miracle to observe Mariah conducting her workshops where she leads one piece of hot seat work after another - going on tirelessly, when any of us would be needing breaks for both physical and emotional reasons.
I always bring you and your dear Mom with me to my workshops in my heart - I know you would thrive in one of Mariah's sessions.
Thank you for sharing this and love you too, Maria

Ruby link

4/3/2015 09:31:29 am

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..

Maria link

4/4/2015 02:27:47 pm

Sweet Ruby,
Promise not to feel shame when you visit "my place"...your shoulder pain is real and I am so sorry. Please take very good care of yourself.
Thanks for your powerful response to meeting Mariah and Ron.
Wishing you a peaceful and gentle Easter - Love and hugs, Mar

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