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BE INSPIRED This month’s edition is about optimization. The definition of optimization is the action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

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WHAT IS EPIGENETICS? Epigenetics literally means "above" or "on top of" genetics. (Epi-genetics) It refers to external modifications to DNA that turn genes "on" or "off." These modifications do not change the DNA sequence, but instead, they affect how cells "read" genes. Each one of our cells, from skin cells to neurons, contains an identical DNA blueprint, yet they perform vastly different functions.

The Human Genome Project was an international, collaborative research project that identified and mapped all of the known human genes. It specified where these genes are in the sequence and their purpose from a physical and functional standpoint. This project has completely revolutionized the way we understand genes, health, and medicine.

WHAT DO DNA TESTS TELL US?

you’ll be more efficient and respond better to endurance sports such as

DNA tests do more than tell you

running and cycling. Whereas, those

where your ancestors were from.

with the CC variant are more

They offer an opportunity for you to

responsive to power training, for

take control of your health and live

example lifting weights. This can

an optimized life. These kits provide

then be taken into your fitness plans.

a way for you to optimize your health

An athlete looking to build muscle

based on your own genetic makeup,

will be more responsive to one

and take preventative measures to

method of training than another. If

transform and optimize your health.

they carried the GG variant of the

With your own INDIVIDUALIZED plan.

gene, then there would likely benefit

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more from doing lighter sets of

you to expertly tailor your exercise,

weights over a longer period of time.

sleep, diet, and overall routine based

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on the specific results of your DNA.

variant, would benefit more from heavier weights with a smaller

Now that technology allows anyone

number of reps.

makeup, this information can provide

This explains why one person does

insights into your health that would

well with a fitness plan and another

have seemed impossible only a few

may not.

years ago. The key to DNA testing

however, is interpretation! That’s an

Now, how might this apply to

important point to say twice. The key

nutrition and weight loss?

to DNA testing however, is

Genetic factors influence how your

interpretation!

body processes certain nutrients. This

may have a direct or indirect effect

One gene does not equal one

on weight loss or weight gain. For

outcome. The human body is a

instance, the gene “Apolipoprotein

complex system and many factors

A2” (APOA2) is involved in the

contribute: diet, sleep, hormones,

production of a particular protein

thoughts, nutrition, environment,

which affects how your body

toxins, and more. This is something

responds to saturated fats. If you

an AI generated report cannot fully

happen to be one who possesses a

synthesize.

variant of this particular gene, no

matter how much you control your

What can we learn from our

calorie-intake, you could still be

genetics? Let’s look at two

gaining weight.

examples. Fitness and nutrition.

saturated fat from your diet, weight

loss may finally happen for you!

Wouldn't it be great if you knew the

It may not always be this

exercise best suited for you?

straightforward. It is important to

Yet, if you cut down

note that, there are other genes, For example. If you have the GG

variables and lifestyle habits that

variant of the PPARA gene, then

impact your weight.

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A bit deep into the science here…

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So how do you optimize your gene

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potential of the human system

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by everaging genomic and

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DNA has different proteins or

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Movement creating a new paradigm

instructions to carry out its particular

in precision epigenetic programming,

function. This process is called gene regulation. The expression of those genes can change over the course of

Understanding your genetics is your path to an optimized life.

your life based on your lifestyle and other environmental factors. Genetic DNA tests are just the first step.

Did you know? Studies show that people are more likely to stick to a custom eating plan based on nutrigenetic reports because they

one that leaves sick care and even

are more likely to adhere to the

wellness far behind to create an

eating plan.

optimized and enhanced state of

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coaching styles. They connect on

takes it one step further to

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understand exactly what that data is

live discussions to have Q & A time

trying to tell you about your health.

and share what they have learned to

Understanding your genetics is your

contribute to everyone’s success in a

path to an optimized life.

greater way.

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thriving human performance and Where can I get my genetic data?

Working out for just

20 minutes

a day can affect the expression of overÂ

7000 genes

EFT

(Tapping) produced changes in the expression of

72 genes

Fun Facts:

Science shows that mindfulness and meditation turn genes on and off to reduce inflammation. Because excessive inflammation causes disease, a reduction in excessive inflammation translates into health benefits. A study published in 2014 shows that the anti-inflammatory effect of mindfulness happens quite rapidly. In this study, a group of expert meditators underwent eight hours of intensive mindfulness.

Researchers performed a gene analysis comparing the expert meditators to a control group who underwent eight hours of quiet non-meditative activities. What they found was that an intensive day of mindfulness in expert meditators is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Apeiron coaches are recognized as experts in epigenetic coaching and gain access to proprietary genetic templates that have been validated through scientific research and translated into evidence-based clinical use over the past eleven years. An Apeiron coach receives the epigenetic human performance coaching manual and template guides to make genetics and epigenetic translation easy to understand and implement.

About Leann Spofford, Epigenetics Lifestyle Coach (Apeiron Center for Human Potential Certified Epigenetics Coach) Leann Spofford has been in the healthcare industry for 25 years. She is passionate about health and wellness and takes a nature-based approach to her own lifestyle and with her clients.

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THE ART OF

PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP WRITTEN BY DAVE KAUFFMAN

In your role as a leader who is tasked with producing results through leading others in any sized organization, you will be most effective if you focus on the growth of your people, as they in turn generate the growth of the operation.

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The key to sustainable success as a leader is

In my work with business owners across

to move your leadership strategy from

industries I have noted some of the ways

wherever it is now up the scale towards

they make their employees feel more

people-centered leadership. Focus on what

appreciated.

helps those in your organization to be more confident and effective as people, not just

1. Let employees acknowledge one another

as employees.

with symbolic kudos, awards, and rewards.

Appreciation, Recognition, and Trust: The

2. Offer opportunities to be heard; to

ART of People-Centered Leadership

contribute their tips, solutions and lessons

New policies and actions will come to you as

learned.

you think about the three areas which indicate a company has people-centered

3. Include your people in important

leadership at its core: Appreciation,

decisions.

Recognition, Trust. There’s an “ART” to leading with these at the forefront of

4. Change up your rewards so they don’t

decisions, policies, and actions. In the real

lose potency.

world, what do these look like? Yes, they are noble goals, but how do you, in concrete

5. Be specific with praise.

terms, instill these in the very fabric of your organization?

6. Give employees extra time off.

APPRECIATION

7. Give positive attention, stopping by

gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed

someone’s desk or inviting them to lunch.

their appreciation by giving him a gold 8. Improve office ergonomics, making the

the act of estimating the qualities of things

workplace more comfortable and

and giving them their proper value.

supportive.

clear perception or recognition, especially

of aesthetic quality: a course in art

RECOGNITION

appreciation

The “ART” of people-centered leadership

requires more than just appreciation, it also

In the very first instance, we see that

requires recognition. Recognition goes

appreciation is something that can be

beyond saying “thank you” by

shown, as in the example of a gift of a gold

acknowledging the reason for the “thank

watch. So, giving a tangible gift is one

you.” Let’s review the definition:

symbolic action to show appreciation, but

the acknowledgment of something as valid

certainly not the only way to say “thank you”

or as entitled to consideration: the

or “good job.”

recognition of a claim.

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watch.

The expression of this in the form of some token

incorrectly view trust in the workplace as a

of appreciation: This promotion constitutes our

one-way street. Right now you may be

recognition of her exceptional ability.

thinking to yourself, I have trust. I trust my

Both appreciation and recognition can be

employees to come to work, to do their jobs,

directly correlated, but it is possible to have one

and to do them well. The truth is, when it

and not the other. (If you don’t recognize it, your

comes to people-centered leadership, it is

employees certainly will). Have you ever found

just as valuable, if not more so, that your

yourself in a situation where someone asks how

employees have trust in YOU.

you are doing, but then doesn’t seem to be

paying attention to or caring about your

There are many methods for conveying

response? Perhaps they were attempting to fill

respect to your employees, and subsequently

awkward silence with small talk, but their lack of

establishing trust. For example, tell them

acknowledgement makes the entire interaction

your name, not your title. Don’t be known as

seem disingenuous. This, to me, is what it’s like to

just the “boss” or “manager.” Let your

work in an environment where recognition is

people know that you are a person first and

lacking.

a boss, second.

When one is assessing trustworthiness, there

employees has become company-run reward

is always more than one way to gauge it. For

programs, but even these should be given careful

example, a child may earn trust by always

thought and consideration. According to a

telling the truth. On the other hand, he may

research study conducted by Maritz Motivation

not yet be dependable to do his chores

Solutions, which offers rewards and recognition

when he is supposed to show up and do

services to companies, more than 1,000

them. Not that I was ever guilty of that!

employees in various industries across the U.S.

were surveyed. Fewer than half of the employees

There are four major components of trust.

said they felt rewarded and recognized by the

Think about how these show up in your

reward program their company offered. Those

business:

who did not feel adequately rewarded reported

1. Being honest

being “less engaged and productive at work.”

2. Being dependable

Understanding your people and their

3. Exercising judgment

predominant values, and tailoring a reward and

4. Generating partnership

recognition program to fit those values? Sounds a

lot like people-centered leadership!

A good place to start to maximize the four

components of trust is to take an honest look

TRUST

at what is going on right now in your

The pièce de résistance in the “ART” of people-

business. Are there behaviors you have been

centered leadership is trust. Many leaders

unintentionally exhibiting that erode trust?

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One of the most common methods of recognizing

Not just your own behaviors, but also question

Respect your employees enough to prepare

yourself if you have been allowing/putting up

them to do the best work of which they are

with dicey employee behavior. Just because

capable.

someone isn’t stealing from you doesn’t mean

.

they are trusted among their coworkers. Do not

Finally, always be kind, no matter the

underestimate the damage that this can do over

circumstances. Each of us is faced with our

time to your business environment, reputation,

own set of challenges and successes. Offer

and bottom line.

praise and support where warranted. By

building your people up, you’ll build trust.

To go beyond simply maintaining trust to

When appreciation, recognition, and trust

deepening it, one must be willing to be

are present, the company is operating with

vulnerable and authentic. Many times you have to

people-centered leadership principles.

stand on principles, not popularity. A high level of trust means that you pursue the truth even when

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it’s uncomfortable to do so, and that you confront

issues directly and openly.

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“Being dependable” of course means that one

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consistently delivers on his or her promises. We

love being able to trust someone to always show

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up—physically (like being on time) but also with

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the right attitude and willingness to really apply

People-Centered Leadership (2018)

themselves at work.

Freedom to Succeed (2016) Master Certified DISC consultant (one of ten

Dependability requires communication skills.

world-wide)

Importantly, if there must be a change in the time

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or deliverable of the promise, this must be communicated ahead of time. Even with good communication, if someone changes their promises too frequently, their dependability is called into question.

that you be impeccably reliable. The standard must be clear.

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As the leader in your organization, it is crucial

ESSENTIAL STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME When you sell your home, here is a guideline

Have data on what is selling.

on all the steps and processes involved.

9. Research data to price home right.

10. Price your home appropriately. (All data on the internet can be wrong and cost you

1. Discuss your goal in selling and how

money.)

quick.

11. Have your house measured.

2. Write out your list of questions,

12. Verify legal description.

desires, and goals you have.

13. Disclose lawsuit(s) if applicable.

3. Create a plan for next dream home or

14. Gather history of permits on the home.

what to do with funds received.

15. Have land use coding, deed restrictions

4. Research real estate professional(s) to and zoning documents together. see who matches what you desire.

16. Survey information.

5. Select real estate professional(s) you

17. Verify if city water or septic. (Record of

want to meet with.

maintenance if septic.)

6. Interview real estate professional(s).

18. Lead based paint disclosure if

7. Preview houses online and offline that

applicable.

are comparable to yours.

19. Electric bills gathered.

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20. Homeowners association rules and fees

44. Create a net seller sheet.

45. If the home rented have all data

documentation.

including leases available.

21. CDD data.

22. Evaluate areas to improve the home and maximize profit; inside and outside.

(Word of caution. Be careful of investing too much time and money.)

23. Keep items of value, medications, and photos of family out of sight.

24. Verify school zones.

25. Discuss home warranty options.

26. Create a marketing plan.

27. Select magazine the home be featured

46. Get sales contract ready.

62. Follow up on feedback from showings.

63. Review all offers.

64. Obtain pre-approval letter.

65. Communicate with the lender.

66. Accept the right offer.

67. Keep track of dates from the contract.

68. Place earnest money funds with title company within a certain timeframe.

69. Review title paperwork.

70. Evaluate home inspection and requests.

in.

28. Evaluate what social media advertising

71. Schedule of when to follow up with the lender

will be utilized.

29. Select right professional photographer.

30. Hire videographer.

31. Have a professional flyer created.

32. Have a home stager come in to give

52. Write out the right story to sell your home online.

53. List your home on MLS. 54. Create an open house plan. (Note to have a safe plan since there are people who

suggestions.

33. Hire an organizer to have the home

have bad intentions when entering a home for sale.)

together.

34. Select process of showing the home, including who shows the home and hours.

35. Have a plan on when the home is shown where to go and what to do.

36. Select the right title company for you.

37. Talk with a lender on financing options

55. Conduct open house on selected dates and times.

56. Have professional postcards made and mailed out.

57. Gather homeowner association data.

58. Get a list of repairs that need to be done.

for your home.

38. Water source and maintenance is

59. Schedule repairs.

60. Schedule showings.

applicable.

39. Verify security system.

40. Discuss what will stay in the home in

61. Game plan if house not sold by a certain time and price reduction scenarios.

62. Follow up on feedback from showings.

the sale.

41. Records of any termite or pest control.

42. List of yard maintenance plan.

43. Have mortgage information ready.

63. Review all offers.

64. Obtain pre-approval letter.

65. Communicate with the lender.

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66. Accept the right offer.

67. Keep track of dates from the contract.

68. Place earnest money funds with title company within a certain timeframe.

69. Review title paperwork.

70. Evaluate home inspection and requests.

71. Schedule of when to follow up with the lender.

72. Follow up with lender on deadlines.

73. Get home warranty if applicable.

74. Review closing and HUD documents.

75. Release funds appropriately. Beware of fraud!

76. For sale sign removed.

77. Celebrate!

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The wind and the water give way to the type of day it will be for those beautiful vessels

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with their billowing sails that reach to the sky and speed across the water.

Sailing.

It is

the word that is synchronous with the feelings of excitement, gratification, peace and tranquility.

To describe the pleasure that one encounters during the moments of sailing

would be deficient in its full meaning. Once the boat is boarded and the crew begins to hoist the sails, the wind sweeps into the crevices and begins to propel the vessel out

| to sea.

There is no other experience in the world than that of being on a waterway

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THE JOYS OF SAILING with the breezes whispering up and over

a little sigh while glancing at each other

your being while pulling you out across the

with

gentle waves as you observe the dolphins

the secrets to the joys in life. Personally, I

frolicking about.

know there is no experience like it in the

admiration,

world. are Sarasota

is

home

to

one

of

the

largest

as

if

they

knew

one

of

Jacki Booker and Linda Schwartz

seasoned

these

sailors,

waters

for

having

almost

treaded

ten

years;

sailing communities in the country. There

whereas Linda Green is a newbie, having

are world class sailors living in and visiting

just gone through the ladies’ Introduction

the beautiful city.

to

competed around

and

the

These individuals have

won

international

world.

The

races

environment

is

Sailing

Course

this

past

fall.

Linda

Schwartz who is a retired Chief Warrant Officer

4

in

the

United

States

Army

friendly, offering year-round weather and

explained, “When I drive to the squadron,

waterways

and I cross over the Sarasota Bay on the

conducive

to

the

sport.

I

moved here a little over three years ago

John

and took beginning sailing lessons that led

looking at the wave of the palm trees and

me to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

the

It

Ringling

ripples

was there where I met Brenda Scanlon of

direction.

the Luffing Lassies.

which

come

She

invited

back

and

check-out

club

was

all

ladies’

changed. sailboat

about.

me

to the

currently

My

life

President

Learning to sail using a sunfish with

the

pretense

of

racing

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Bridge,

water

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for

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wind

I look for holes on the water,

helps

what

Causeway

indicate

holds of

Association

the

the

wind.”

position

Florida

of

Women’s

(FWSA).

The

She Vice

Sailing

organization

governs ten women’s sailing clubs along

around the Sarasota Bay and other spots

the

up

was

maintenance team for the Luffing Lassies.

same

Those Maintenance Mommas call her Mrs.

and

intriguing

down but

the

Gulf

frightening

coast at

the

time.

gulf

coast.

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also

heads

up

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MacGyver.

Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at

Getting your vessel ready for passage is

Hyde

crucial

Park

Steakhouse

with

three

of

our

to

a

successful

day

of

sailing.

dedicated Luffing Lassies: Linda Schwartz,

There are many parts to a boat such as

Jacki

the mainsail, tiller, rudder, gooseneck, and

Booker,

discussed asked

the

them

if

and

Linda

love

of

sailing

Green.

sailing. was

their

We

When

I

halyard, just to name a few. I didn’t know

happy

what any of those parts were except that

place, they each smiled broadly and gave

they were terms used for sailboats and I

had to understand their function in order

and

to survive on the water. Rigging the boat

and feel for the wind to gain momentum

is

that will advance the boats.

basically

putting

it

all

together.

It’s

pull

the

mainsheets

as

they

watch

This is the

work getting the boat ready for launching

time when they will execute the use of the

into the water, but worth every second in

terms they learned in class, like tacking,

payback.

whether it be starboard or port and jibing.

Any given Thursday morning from October

The

through the month of May, the squadron is

weighted, brightly colored buoys floating

bustling

out on the water.

with

themselves

women

for

a

who

day

are

of

readying

racing

their

course

marked

is

as

set

they

as

they

to

maneuver back and forth.

the

before

paved

parking

area

and

start

time

see

the

The start/finish line is

begin

sailboats on Sarasota Bay. They arrive on gravel

can

and

line

up

and

It’s five minutes

there

is

a

class

proceed to the yard where they each grab

warning with one horn blast and the class

a dolly to maneuver their sailboat over to

flag is up. One minute later, another horn

the beach where it will be launched for

blast

race time. The boats are rigged. It’s time!

minute until start time.

The

the blue flag is down.

boatyard

bell

rings

loud

and

clear.

Hearts leap at the excitement of hearing the news of what’s to come.

They quickly

down.

on

the

their

around

as

meeting.

they

The

giggle

and

ladies laugh

look while

teasing each other if they haven’t already during

rig

time.

racecourse safety

Announcements

details

committee

consists

of

the

are is

given

blue

flag

up.

It

is

one

Another blast and The class flag is

There is one horn blast and they

the

water

best.

watching

Linda

these

Schwartz

women

at

commented,

“There is nothing more empowering than controlling your own boat.”

with

out.

The

introduced,

“Starboard

the

are off and racing! It’s exciting to be out

gather in the shade next to the lockers for Skipper’s

with

which

When

those

maneuver their boats back to the beach.

Studs,”

the

race

is

over,

the

women

men who volunteer their time to run the

Now is the real work.

safety

rig, wash down, and put everything away,

boats

committee. is

racing

and

help

with

the

race

It’s not a do or die race, but it at

its

best.

The

kind

that

including

the

lose; it’s invigorating and fun!

ability

their

sacred

shine,

be

sun. to

As

Jacki

Booker

command

a

explains,

vessel

tests your physical abilities.

by

“The

yourself

And when you

day, sometimes it can be a difficult task

no

to drag through the mud and trudge over

need

to

it’s

must

day and they will be there to race or help; tasks

or

that

are bringing your boat in at the end of the

what

rain

sail

their

matter

day;

There is a Thursday is

huge

placed in its sail bag after it has dried in

includes camaraderie whether you win or

code amongst these women.

the

Each lady must de-

be

done,

they show up.

the sea shells to maneuver your boat close to shore as it has to be guided onto the dolly

As

soon

as

the

boat

is

afloat,

the

dolly

and

beach.

pulled

up

and

out

It’s work, hard work.”

career,

she

District Commander for the Illinois State

to

maneuver

her

vessel

to

worked

as

a

the

gets brought back up onto the beach and begins

Jacki

onto

During her

Captain

and

waist deep water, then pulls her body up

Police.

and forward to climb aboard.

she paused, looked at me and proclaimed,

time!

Crisp,

white

sails

It’s show

amongst

a

few

brightly colored ones hover close to the docks as they begin to venture outward onto the bay.

They maneuver their tillers

After she took a sip of her drink,

“Its a cool feeling of being able to sail on the

beautiful

waters

of

Sarasota

There is nothing else like it.”

Bay.

Maintenance boat

means

which

taking

includes

care

repairing,

your

extended off the edge of the boat and

cleaning

of

into the wind, as she gripped the mainsail

and polishing. The Lassies are women of

tight,

motivation and commitment to each other

wondrously

and the sport.

through

Whatever it takes, they will

while

her

glide

the

across

the

Sailing

is

and

wonderful

the way.

limits. When you are involved with a group

They enjoy camaraderie on the

luncheons

or

amongst

each

other

for

a

ladies’

night

out.

festive

They are about helping each other.

When

and

are

learn,

willing

there

is

than

to

teach

no

greater

to work hard and to compete in a healthy

acquiring

way.

passed on to others.

a

sail, and the Luffing Lassies offer sunfish,

of

420’s and flying scots.

connection.

As

Jacki

Booker

to

push

your

of people that enjoy what they are doing

you are a sailor, you understand what it is

There are many types of vessels to

you

water

a

to

sport

and

challenges

seemed

do it as they encourage each other along

water

that

air.

vessel

other

conquering lifetime

involvement

and

skill

help

you

gratification a

fear

that

and

can

be

Sailing is that type

offering

an

outside

explained, “There is great teamwork on a 420 boat, but she also likes the solitude of a sunfish.”

I enjoy my time with these ladies and have appreciated

the

life

lessons

that

I

have

learned with them. There is a loyalty and There was joy and laughter at our table

dedication

that

our

unspoken friendship that goes beyond the

chocolate dessert, I asked each of them

sport of sailing. It reaches into our desire

their best moment. Their faces lit up even

to belong, and to help each other achieve

more,

and

our goals.

again

as

evening.

the

they

with me.

While

wide shared

enjoying

smiles their

appeared

joyful

amongst

each

other,

an

times

Linda Green explained, “I was

thrilled one time when my husband and my daughter showed up to see me sail. the

group

of

ladies

where they were.

and

sailed

I left

over

to

I was proud of myself

and thrilled that they came to see me.”

She

continued

the

conversation

as

she

explained how she won the final race with her

Learn

detailed flying

to

her

scot

Sail

class.

experience

boat

in

a

Jacki of

Booker

skippering

Rainbow

a

Regatta

race for two hours but had to cut the race short due to thunder.

After the weather

subsided, she went back out and they won the race.

Linda Schwartz chimed in her answer with excitement,

“When

I

won

the

Rainbow

Katheryn

Ericksen

resides

in

sunny

Regatta! It was last year, the 2018 race.”

Sarasota, Florida.

She is an author and

I was happy to hear her response which

holds

of

prompted me to remember an image of a

business administration.

photograph

life is spending time with her four children,

of

her.

She

was

sunfish sailboat with her body fully

on

her

a

bachelor's

science

degree

in

Katheryn's joy in

daughter-in-law and grandson.

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