[private][private]On Wednesday, June 23rd, we’re interviewing Sandy Harper who is first and foremost a Mommy.  She is blessed to be the Creator & Coach of ‘Gratitude Boot Camp’, which affords her the opportunity to help others to live in Gratitude and create a life of happiness, peace, love, success, and abundance. She can be reached at www.GratitudeBootCamp.com.

Dial in live at 347-205-9038 or via streaming radio at 9am PST at www.blogtalkradio.com/passionsandpossibilties.

Sandy’s Passioneer Q&A

SO: What’s your definition of “passion?” Passion is what drives you to be your best self; to work through the challenges that arise; and makes you excited that you’ve been given the gift of a new day.

SO: What are your biggest passions for serving others, and how are you expressing them (also include hobbies and volunteering)? Since losing my parents as a teenager, I am often asked how I remain so strong and positive.  It is my passion to inspire and empower others to make the choice to live in Gratitude and Positivity, no matter what circumstances arise in their life.  I created Gratitude Boot Camp to coach people on how to accomplish that.  I also contributed a Chapter in a forth-coming book “Visionaries with Guts”; am writing my first book; and speak to organizations and groups about living in Gratitude.  Since giving birth to my son three years ago (as a single Mom), I have not had a chance to do much in the way of hobbies or to volunteer.

SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in leaping into your passions for serving others, and how you have addressed them? My biggest challenges are the time and money necessary to launch a new career while raising a child alone.  I address them by having a daily routine that includes counting my blessings & reciting positive affirmations; by sticking to a schedule that helps me to focus on my priorities; and by surrounding myself with positive, like-minded individuals.

SO: What have been the key factors in your success? Maintaining a positive attitude; expressing Gratitude; striving to serve others; a strong sense of humor; being a self-starter; studying self-development; and having successful associations.

SO: What one word/quality best describes your journey? Strength

SO: Your experience of “prosperity,” as you define it, in making the leap? I have made plenty of bad decisions and have, at times, become complacent even while doing well financially in real estate (my career for 20+ years).  Whenever my child was born (which was my “later in life” miracle) and with my 50^th birthday approaching, I decided to pursue my lifelong passion of being a writer and speaker; which is leading to a type of prosperity that I’ve never experienced before…a type that encompasses every aspect of my life.

SO: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in making the leap? That, when challenges arise, you need to pause…take some deep breaths & count your blessings…and then take the time to access the situation or crises and decide the best course of action to take, with a clear head instead of reacting hastily.

SO: What’s your support system look like; how did you create it? I am blessed to be surrounded by a great group of friends…some have been with me since childhood and some are newer & yet give me such encouragement that I feel that I can accomplish anything!  I learned a long, long time ago that true friends are more precious than gold and that to have great friends; you must be a great friend.

Take it one day at a time.  Surround yourself with positive people who applaud your successes and who encourage you to hang in there.  And, know that it is okay (and necessary) to end toxic relationships.  Learn to forgive quickly (including yourself).  And…always remember to count your blessings and express Gratitude every chance that you get.[/private][/private]