Zebra Ink Magazine January 2024 issue

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The Million Dollar Soup JANET-LYNN MORRISON

Author, speaker, mindset expert, and professional risk-taker, Janet-Lynn Morrison is a writer who might take you to the edge of a heart-stopping cliff or to the point of falling into the deepest love. Or, maybe a bit of both. Janet-Lynn carries one fundamental belief with her everywhere she goes. It’s the reason she’s been able to experience the highest and lowest points of life, how she’s come to understand the power of love, and why you’re holding this book right now. She believes in living impossibly. When you live life without limits, the impossible starts to occur. And it all starts in the mind. Please visit http://janet-lynn.com/ 30

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n the whirlwind of our daily lives, it’s easy to lose sight of our true selves, forgetting the unique blend of ingredients that define our essence. In my groundbreaking new book, The Million Dollar Soup, I extend a personal invitation to you, urging you to embark on a transformative journey where culinary metaphor meets personal development, crafting a recipe for a life that feels like a million dollars. The concept of a $1,000,000 soup, with exotic ingredients dancing on your palate, serves as a powerful metaphor for a life rich in substance and fulfillment. The revelation is this: the secret to this culinary masterpiece isn’t found in a gourmet kitchen or a high-end grocery store – it lies within us.

As you navigate through the pages, you’ll encounter a series of culinarythemed chapters, each acting as a metaphorical ingredient in the grand recipe of personal development. It’s not just about making a million dollars; it’s about feeling like a million dollars, about crafting a life resonating with purpose and meaning. The journey kicks off with a call to embrace the transformative power within our minds. I encourage you to stir, simmer, and season your personal journey to perfection, using every lesson as a necessary ingredient in the grand scheme of life. From navigating adversities with a ‘grain of salt’ to understanding the potency of positive thinking and confident living, each chapter adds a unique flavor and depth to the understanding of a meaningful life. Now, let me share my story – a poignant example of the book’s teachings. At 40, my inner voice whispered that I wasn’t living the life I truly desired. Despite being a dedicated mother, I felt like a one-dimensional character, a bland pot of soup with run-of-the-mill ingredients, lacking the zest I craved. Realizing I was living like a can of soup - stifled and lacking passion - I took charge of my narrative, revisited my purpose, rekindled dormant passions, and embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The missing ingredients were within me; I just needed to stir the pot and add a dash of passion. My personal transformation, from a can of soup to a flavorful blend of talents and passions, involved reconnecting with my love for nature, writing, and music. It demanded introspection, a re-examination of goals, and a commitment to personal growth. The turning point came when I made a list of my true desires and took steps to achieve them. Completing my ARCT in Classical Piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, embracing physical activity, completing six triathlons, earning a black belt in kickboxing – these were just a few steps on my path. Along the way, I discovered new passions like writing and public speaking, even opening two kickboxing fitness gyms. Now, on a mission to inspire others to ‘live impossibly’ (my motto in life), I’ve found a life that feels like a million dollars. My story is a testament to the transformative power within each of us, a passion fueled by the loss of loved ones, teaching me the importance of living in the present moment. Some may think that their journey has gone beyond the point where they can turn things around...they’ve hit rock bottom. I understand rock bottom too. Rock bottom is different for all of us, you see. Sometimes hitting rock bottom is not always something that you can even feel; as sometimes you


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