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Are you CERTAIN deep inside that you CAN do better but just don't know how?

Dear Colleague,

Are you frustrated with the results you're getting in your business?

Are you stressed and disillusioned about the direction your business is taking you?

Are you CERTAIN deep inside that you CAN do better but just don't know how?

Your business should be creating a more prosperous life for you and your family; so why after tons of time and lots of hard work do you feel like you're going in circles and getting nowhere?

Maybe it's time to take a step back and look at the whole picture. You can't keep doing the same things over and over and expect to see prosperous change. If you want more out of your business, you have to learn as many money and time saving techniques as possible.

Are you...

  • Making enough money?
  • Looking for new clients?
  • Running your business, or is it running you?
  • Looking to be more organized?
  • Wanting to do more marketing to make your business grow?
  • Needing some fresh new marketing ideas for your business?
  • Wanting to use your time more wisely during the day than you already are?
  • Are you a new hypnotist or someone getting ready to start a hypnosis business?
  • Looking at a to-do list that keeps growing?
  • Wanting more profit from your business?
  • Building a website and need online advice?
  • Looking for a great resource on hypnosis?
  • Someone who loves hypnosis but doesn't know how to brand and sell?
  • Getting enough done during the business day?

These are just some of the questions plaguing business owners today, what if there was a system you could ACTUALLY use to improve or increase your profits as a hypnotist.

  • How to utilize the media - gain massive exposure without spending a single cent on advertisements.
  • How to use Guerilla marketing tactics - save a lot of money by using these free and inexpensive ways to spread the word about your business.
  • How to build solid referral streams - I discovered a virtual goldmine from the medical community, easily attract new clients and convert previous clients into raving advocates.
  • How to use social networks - Build your brand and increase your visibility
  • How to apply specific social media strategies and article marketing to direct potential clients to your website and attract clients from the internet.
  • How to harness the power of YouTube to inform the world about your business and transform your business using viral videos.
  • How to improve your communication skills - Learn the proper techniques of closing a sale, following up on leads and develop the confidence to face your clients.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg because you'll get every strategy, trick, technique and short cut guaranteed to turn you into a SUPER-LEARNER ... and a SUPER-ENTREPRENEUR!

Why am I telling you all this?

Simple. I am the LIVING EXAMPLE this stuff works under the most unusual, demanding and excruciating circumstances.

I could never have achieved those outcomes without tried and tested, bulletproof strategies that produce exponential results-BOTH as a student (learner) and business person (entrepreneur).

I went full-time in the profession of hypnosis when I was 19 years old. Before getting certified, I was working at a nutrition store and delivering pizzas to support myself.

I didn't have any business or management experience, I never took any business classes in college, or have the financial resources to run a traditional marketing campaign...

...my education came the good old fashioned way through trial and error, reading lots of books, listening to a lot of audio programs, and making a major investment of time and energy.

I can relate to the ups and downs as well as the fears and worries a self-employed person experiences, like how am I going to pay my bills and where is my next client going to come from.

Eventually, I figured out all kinds of strategies that didn't work and then a few things that were proving to be effective over and over again. Once I figured out the blueprint to getting clients I focused all of my energy in these areas and watched as my practice grew to great heights.

Best of all, these business was growing without me spending lots of money and most of the strategies I was using were free.

I am not talking about free as in passing out flyers, I am talking about getting half page write ups about my business in the newspaper which would cost thousands of dollars if it was ad space, being a featured guest on radio shows, and creating massive exposure in my community.

I learned how to turn the medical community into my free sales force and transform my clients into raving fans. On the internet, my website became #1 on 60 search engines and was the top 3-5 listed pages on searches for a local hypnotist.

This all occurred not due to savvy SEO but through simple ways like selecting a powerful domain name. These strategies enabled me to build a successful hypnosis business for 8 years and then sell it to a colleague as my practice expanded to working across the United States.

My work was not only featured on all major media outlets in my area, I was also selected to be on the National Guild of Hypnotists Platinum Success Panel in 2009 and 2011 and asked to discuss my methods of growing and sustaining a successful hypnosis business.

After many years of trial and error, learning from many great minds, focusing on this business blueprint has enabled me to live the life of my dreams. I am helping people from all around the world and traveling to beautiful places to do what I love.

Then I teamed up with Social Media Coach and Hypnotist, Bob Bicknell and the final piece of the puzzle came into place. By learning more about the internet strategies he teaches I am now saving tons of time and making money everywhere I go. Life couldn't be better.

"If I could go from pizza boy to running a successful business anybody can. When you know what to do everything becomes easy. I wish that I had this course when I was first starting out. It would have saved lots of time, energy, and money."

Now Bob and I are ready to share our experiences and help YOU develop and run your own prosperous business using these powerful proven strategies...

  • 6 proven effective marketing strategies taught step by step that is specific to the niche market of hypnosis and coaching. No fluff, it is all value content and methods that have been tried and tested for years.
  • 14 Hypno-booster Sessions: Short and powerful hypnosis sessions designed to help the hypnotist who wants to succeed. These sessions are designed to take you deep into hypnosis, give the subconscious mind suggestions to help you in your day, and then get you on your way. Get a massive positive energy boost flowing into you. Overcome self-sabotage, increase motivation, and get more enjoyment out of growing your business.
  • 7 Complete, Easy-to-follow Resource Guides that list the key websites for social networking, article marketing, press releases, step by step processes, action plans, lesson supplements, and more.
  • This course provides the most content and value in both the marketing methods taught and in the hypno-booster sessions than any other program on the market.
  • Two Coaches that have proven experience running successful businesses and have combined their years of experience in this program. John Weir in the field of hypnosis and Bob Bicknell in the financial world and as social media coach.

I have loved working with John Weir and Bob Bicknell and have found their Guerrilla Marketing course to be both motivating and strategic in marketing the Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute. It has given me direction and organization to better present our hypnosis office, Dave Elman's book "Hypnotherapy" and our educational DVD's on how to use the Dave Elman methods. It includes a kaleidoscope of venues including the press and social media and does not require an enormous advertising budget. John's weekly hypnosis sessions have been instrumental in creating a positive increase in my work flow and consistent completion of tasks. Want to get a burst of positive energy in promoting your business and yourself? This course is a must! Thanks John & Bob.

Cheryl J. Elman
Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute


Starting up my business a new, this course has been a Godsend. John Weir and Bob Bicknell are great teachers. John with ten years of a very successful hypnosis practice at a very young age and Bob with many years of experience in the financial world have put together a very informative and up to date program that I am so happy to have signed up for. I will be forever grateful. Thank You John and Bob.

Jerry Doucette
Chino Valley, AZ


John Weir and Bob Bicknell are amazing coaches with a true gift to serve and assist others to succeed in all areas of one's life. It is a remarkable blessing to be learning so much from such talented and enthusiastic men who are truly dedicated to serving others. I am gaining so much from this course. The marketing strategies we are learning are incredible assets. The hypnosis sessions are inspirational and wonderful in every way. Never before have I felt this sense of motivation and joy in my business practices. The teleconference calls are very focused and personal. As I watch my self-limiting beliefs melt away I feel a new, profound sense of excitement evolving to help others attain their goals and succeed in my own business as well. It is so exciting! Say YES to this course! It will change your life.

Jessica Legere
Healing Spaces NH
Pembroke NH


It's been such an amazing opportunity to have this kind of attention from, and access to, John and Bob to build my business success. They are so generous with their ideas and provide a lot of time for individual questions and feedback. The participants have also built a wonderful networking Mastermind group that is now a network we have to support each other, as we move forward and take action with so much excitement and enthusiasm in our powerful work.

Samuel Lurie, MEd, CHt
Transform and Grow Hypnosis,
Burlington, VT


The Hypnosis Business Coaching Course taught by John Weir and Bob Bicknell is spectacular! It is dynamic and inspirational. I found it so refreshing to be in direct communication with these very skilled and knowledgeable gentlemen. It is great to have an open forum via conference call where the group can share ideas, thoughts, and inspiration! What a sweet ending to participate in John's hypnosis sessions at the end of each lesson. I found it to be so powerful! My missing link has been my need to step it up and fire up my business. John and Bob have generously given me those tools. I now have the knowledge, the fire, and the tools to open up that treasure chest...that success of inspiring others to change their lives! Thank you John and Bob from my very receptive subconscious mind.

Jan Lee CH, RN
Natrona Heights, PA

If They Can Do It, So Can You...
...You Just Have To Take The Plunge!

7 Coaching Lessons with John Weir and Bob Bicknell

  • How to get in the media for free massive exposure
  • How to use Guerilla marketing tactics: discover many free and inexpensive ways to spread the word about your business.
  • How to build solid referral streams from the medical community and convert previous clients into raving advocates.
  • How to use social networks to grow your business online
  • Specific social media strategies and article marketing to direct potential clients to your website
  • The Secrets of using YouTube to benefit your business
  • Communication Skills - Art of closing sales

7 Complete and Easy To Follow PDF Resource Guides

  • Simple strategies to get doctor referrals
  • 11 Successful Tips for Growing Your Hypnosis Practice
  • Press Release Resource List
  • Online Article Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • 3 Simple ways to stay motivated
  • Plan of Action Guide

14 Hypno-Booster Sessions

  • Abundance Meditation
  • Communication Confidence
  • The Confident Hypnotist
  • Focus Enhancement
  • Hypno-Business Success
  • Hypnotist Empowerment
  • Live Your Purpose with Enjoyment
  • Manifestation Session
  • Increase Level of Organization
  • Persistence and Motivation
  • Self-Empowerment/ Self-Worth
  • Take Action Now
  • Success Generator
  • Coping With Stress

Bonus #1

Press Release Power for Hypnotists Program by John Weir
Includes:

Audio Program
Ebook
3 Prewritten Press Releases for Immediate Use

Bonus #2

The Crash Course in Selling Hypnosis ebook by John Weir
This book will teach you how to...

Effectively sell the value of your services and get more clients
Simple closing strategies that turn potential clients into paying ones.
Inside secrets to selling this niche and ways to increase your conversion rates.
Much More

Bonus #3

133 Page Hypnosis Script - Ebook by John Weir
This script book that's jam packed with materials will provide you...

Proven effective hypno-motivational scripts for a variety of issues including weight reduction, smoke cessation, better sleep, study habits, and more
Unique and effective induction methods for guiding clients into a deep state of hypnosis.
Multiple lists of powerful direct suggestions that can be used when developing your own scripts or as a reference for suggestions during a session.

Enter your email address in the box below to get instant and free access to over 8 hours of interviews with 11 master hypnotists. Increase your knowledge and understanding of the field of hypnosis as these leading experts discuss their proven techniques, approaches, and methods.

The Experts Include:

Beverly Keyes Taylor (Expert on Brain Chemistry and Hypnosis)

  • Director of Easy Key to Life™ Institute
  • Creator of "Brain Chemistry: The Key to Client Success!™", Easy Key to Life™ Method, Clutter to Clarity: HypnoClutter™, and more
  • Featured on ABC's "View From the Bay" and on TLC's "Help I'm A Hoarder"

What's explored in this discussion...

Beverly Keyes Taylor reveals how an understanding of brain chemistry can increase your level of success working with clients. Discover the differences in the brain chemistry of a female versus a male client, and what shifts in communication need to be made to maximize results. Find out more on how an understanding in brain chemistry can improve your success with clients, increase the effectiveness of your marketing, and so much more by listening to this insightful interview with Beverly Keyes Taylor.


Devin Hastings (Expert on Diabetes and Hypnosis)

  • President of the state licensed school The Minnesota Institute of Advanced Communication Skills
  • 24 years of experience and author of 4 books including "21st Century Medicine: Clinical Evidence for the Healing Power of the Mind," "Control Your Diabetes With Hypnosis," and "Anxiety, OCD and Hypnosis: New Answers for Those Who Suffer In Silence"
  • Recipient of the National Guild of Hypnotist's Ormond McGill Award and Hypnosis Research Award

Explored in this discussion...

Diabetes is a major epidemic in America that affects millions of people every day and Devin Hastings in on a mission to help. After battling diabetes in his own life, Devin shares his personal and professional insights into the nature of diabetes and how hypnosis can be used as a powerful tool to overcome the symptoms. During this passionate interview with Devin, you will learn strategies you can immediately use to improve conditions, the truth about diabetes, and how hypnosis can help. This information can change lives be sure to listen to this interview with Devin Hastings.


Marilyn Gordon (Life Transformation Teacher)

  • Founder and Director of the California state licensed The Center for Hypnotherapy Certification
  • Over 30 years of experience as a life transformation teacher, speaker, healer, board certified hypnotherapist.
  • Author of many books, CD's, Home Study Courses and much more including her latest book "The Wise Mind: The Brilliant Key to Life Transformation and Healing"

Explored in this discussion...

Marilyn Gordon shares in her interview the wisdom and insights gained from 30 years of experience as a transformational teacher. In this interview, Marilyn discusses the difference between change and transformation and how accessing the client's "Wise Mind" can bring about a life transformation. Marilyn reveals the details about her client centered approach and teaches listener's how to begin utilizing "The Wise Mind" immediately. Discover more about this powerful process when you listen to this interview with transformational teacher, Marilyn Gordon.


Sean Michael Andrews (The World's Fastest Hypnotist)

  • Leading authority in field of instant and rapid inductions and known as "The World's Fastest Hypnotist"
  • Director and Senior Instructor for the Atlantic Hypnosis Institute as well as Supervising Instructor for the Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute
  • Sought after trainer around the globe for his insights into instant and rapid inductions

Explored in this discussion...

Known as the world's fastest hypnotist, Sean Michael Andrews unveils his secrets to successfully using instant and rapid inductions. Sean has been mystifying people around the world with his instant inductions and teaches listeners the essential ingredients to success. He shares how instant inductions and an incredible way to increase therapeutic time with clients in the office, gain credibility in your hypnosis demonstrations, and increase your confidence as a hypnotist. Tap into these secrets and more from the world fastest hypnotist Sean Michael Andrews.


Catherine Poole (Medical Intuitive and Color Expert)

  • Renowned Color Expert, Medical Intuitive, Keynote Speaker, and Hypnotist
  • 2010 National Spokesperson for The FreshAire Choice Brand paint, carried exclusively at Home Depot
  • Interviewed and Quoted in magazines such as Women's Day, Redbook, Woman's World, and House Beautiful

Explored in this discussion...

The undisputed "Queen of Color" Catherine Poole will captivate you as she shares her unique discoveries into healing based on her experiences as a hypnotist, medical intuitive, and color expert. Catherine teaches how color can reveal valuable information about your client and the nature of their presenting issues, how it can make dramatic differences in the healing process, and how you can use color to begin transforming your own life. Bring more color into your life by listening to this interview with Catherine Poole.


Larry Elman:

  • Director of The Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute and son of legendary hypnotist, Dave Elman.
  • Author of the book "Blueprint for the Elman Induction," and creator of the DVD trainings including "The Best Practices of Dave Elman."
  • International speaker and trainer on the subject of hypnosis and Elman's hypnotic methods

Explored in this discussion...

Gather a unique glimpse into the life and work of the legendary Dave Elman directly from his son and hypnosis instructor Larry Elman. This interview reveals more than just the famous Elman Induction, Larry provides insights into Dave Elman's hypnotic strategies that have over 60 years of proven success, Dave's work teaching the medical community, and the applications of hypnosis in the medical field. Take a stroll through the history of a legendary hypnotist and learn about his proven hypnotic strategies during this interview with Larry Elman.


Joane Goulding:

  • Creator of the Goulding SleepTalk™ process developed in 1970
  • Author of numerous books and international keynote speaker
  • Recognized by peers for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to the profession of clinical hypnotherapy

Explored in this discussion...

Parents discover how to transform your child's life as Joane Goulding shares her moving personal story and how it led to the development of Goulding SleepTalk™. The Goulding SleepTalk™ method provides parents the tools to improve their child's life through positive programming during their sleep. Joane gives parents insights intothe best way to talk to a child, and how to condition their mind at night for happiness, love, and success. Discover how to help the children in your life by listening to the expert Joane Goulding.


Randy Shaw:

  • Director of Advanced Hypnotherapy of Utah
  • One of the leading Regression Expert and Co-creator on "Regression Boot Camp" that is taught world wide
  • Co-director of Results Beyond Expectation Incorporated

Explored in this discussion...

Age regression authority, Randy Shaw, takes listeners through the rabbit hole as he discusses his unique age regression strategies for personal breakthroughs. Randy provides details into his discoveries of the nature of problems and how to transform using age regression. Learn how to overcome emotional blocks of the past, re-contextualize past experiences, and bring about long lasting changes in your clients. Randy has worked with cases that most shy away from and was successful with regression. Discover Randy's insights by listening to his interview.


Renee Sakr:

  • Creator of Virtual Lap Band™ Hypnosis Process
  • Founder and Director of Goldlite Hypnosis Institute
  • Served as president on the Hypnosis Education Association in Orlando, Florida for 4 years

Explored in this discussion...

Renee Sakr, creator of Virtual Lap Band™ hypnosis discusses this amazing process that utilizes virtual surgery for weight reduction. Virtual Lap Band™ has been seen on NBC for its ability to provide clients the weight loss benefits of a lap band procedure naturally without having to go through evasive surgery. In this interview, Renee discusses how the process works, how hypnosis can add another element that surgery can't, and success stories. Learn more about the revolutionary weight reduction process Virtual Lap Band™ by listening to this interview with the creator Renee Sakr.


David S. Prudhomme:

  • Founder and Director of Mederi Wellness LLC
  • Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Expert
  • Innovator of Unique Wellness Strategies combining hypnosis with the MBTI and more.

Ruth E Schneider:

  • Over 25 years of experience as a manager, educator, and consultant
  • MBTI Expert
  • MS in Organizational Science

Explored in this discussion...

When you know the hardwiring of your client's personality, creating long lasting success and transformation becomes an easy thing to do. This highly informative interview with David S. Prudhomme and Ruth E. Schneider provides insights into their groundbreaking discovery of the MBTI and its application to the field of hypnosis. These experts share how to use MBTI report to create highly personalized sessions and tailor suggestions to the custom hardwiring of each clients mind. This revolutionary information may change the field of hypnosis so be sure to listen to this interview with David S Prudhomme and Ruth E Schneider.

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Chiropractic Philosophy

I am a 3rd quarter chiropractic student at Life University in Marietta, GA. Before I started school, I was a chiropractic assistant for 4 and a half years for a wonderful doctor in the Athens, GA area. I learned a lot from him about chiropractic, but my main motivation for pursuing this profession is because I feel in love with the patients. I am a people's person....I am very social, I enjoy being around all kinds of people, I am able to empathize with them, I show concern and understanding for each one. And I believe that is what made me good at my job! My biggest heartbreak was to leave all of those wonderful people behind and I miss them dearly. Just by seeing them each time they came in for a visit, I formed close relationships with many of them, even the ones that were kind of difficult at first.

 

That was my main motivation for becoming a chiropractor...I want to help people! What a noble idea?! I grew up in former Yugoslavia in a family primarily run by very strong women, who did not always put all of their faith in medical doctors. Growing up all over Europe, we always used a number of home remedies, teas, ointments, and such, so going to the medical doctors was for major problems. I even remember my Grandma going to a chiropractor when I was a kid. As you can see, alternative medicine has always been present in my life. I am interested in other forms of alternative medicine, such as accupuncture, accupressure, massage therapy, Chinese medicine, etc. Any which way you look at it, my purpose is to help as many people get healthy and stay healthy without medication and surgery.

 

The following paper I wrote with a couple of my classmates Katie B. and Rob E. for our Modern Chiropractic Principles class. We had to answer a question and elaborate on it, so this is our take:

 

 

Question: Should the chiropractic profession remain a separate and distinct profession from the medical profession?  If so, in what ways should the chiropractic and medical professions properly interact as separate professions?  In what ways should they remain apart?

            We agree that chiropractic should remain a separate and distinct profession from the medical profession because chiropractic is based on a vitalistic philosophy of life. Vitalism is considered to be a doctrine that goes beyond the simple physical and chemical make-up of matter. The innate intelligence is what transcends vitalism into a non-mechanistic philosophy. On the other hand, the medical profession bases their ideology solely on mechanistic practices. Its primary focus is on treating the symptoms through pharmaceuticals and surgical repair, for which they receive financial incentives from the pharmaceutical and surgical equipment manufacturers. As such, there is not an overwhelming amount of desire on the doctors’ part to reach out and figure out the cause of the underlying condition of their patients. The chiropractic approach is to find the primary origin of the symptoms and initiate the body’s own innate intelligence to help correct itself.

            There is a common misconception about what a chiropractor does to help a patient. It is often considered that the adjustic thrust is in actuality what makes the pain go away. However, the adjustic thrust is only the mode of facilitation to commence the body’s innate intelligence. The chiropractor serves as the facilitator of the said adjustment by aiding the body in removing the interference. The chiropractic’s core principle is that the body is a dynamic, self-regulating and self-healing entity, and any obstruction creates interference with the body’s ability to fulfill its potential to the fullest. The optimal health of an individual is contingent on the proper alignment of the spine, which houses the majority of the nervous system. Since the body relies on the nervous system to execute all of its functions, it is vital that the spine offers no obstruction hindering the natural process of the body, such as a vertebral subluxation.

            There seems to be a major disagreement with the definition of “health” between the chiropractic and medical profession, primarily based on what type of care each provide to their patients. Chiropractic promotes the notion of health in the sense of restoring and maintaining it through natural means without medication and surgery; whereas medical doctors pursue treatment through the alleviation of symptoms via artificial means of medication and surgery. Both professions approach preventative care from different angles.  The medical perspective of prevention does not actually prevent a condition or a disease, it only checks for early detection; for example, breast cancer self-exams and mammograms or testing for a genetic predisposition before the development of a disease. The chiropractic approach focuses on actual prevention of the disease by maintaining the body’s ability to heal itself without artificial utilities, so that when it comes in contact with a pathogen, the body’s immune system has the capability of defending itself. Chiropractic promotes a substantial focus on maintenance of lifetime health versus short-term symptom relief.

The public as a whole is responsible for a more proactive attitude in the maintenance of health for each individual person. And it is of vital importance to take into account this role the patient plays in his or her own health care because it has increasingly encouraged patients to seek  less invasive methods of treatment. A methodology that chiropractic has utilized is appropriate and versatile education on health improvement, wellness, and maintenance to keep the patients as well as the overall public informed of the choices that are available, including rehabilitation, supportive exercises, and nutritional recommendations. These have been accomplished through health talks in chiropractic offices and community outreach efforts around the county that target a multitude of audiences from children in schools, workplaces, and elderly in retirement homes.

Chiropractic and medical professions should remain separate scopes of practice; however, there is some common ground that must remain recognized, which is the patients’ health and well-being. Chiropractors as well as medical doctors need to acknowledge the need for the other’s profession and develop a system of mutual collaboration and integration in patients’ care management. Chiropractic utilizes individualized patient care to be able to accommodate diverse populations regardless of cultural, social, and environmental factors that may influence the well-being of these individuals. There is a plea for global intervention by providing the appropriate patient care and education in a challenging attempt to bridge the gap between “sickness” and “health” through promotion of wellness. Chiropractors around the world have the opportunity to reclaim the leadership in this important matter by dedicating their time and efforts to spark a change in the medical paradigm that has been instilled in the minds of the majority. As chiropractors, it is our purpose to fulfill our optimum potential in ourselves and as members of society by supporting our patients in the ability to initiate their own innate intelligence in order for them to heal and adapt to the dynamic environment in which we live. Given that change is the only constant in our existence, we have to engage our aptitude for adaptation, innovation, and excellence in our profession by firmly grounding it in our knowledge of the modern chiropractic science, art, and philosophy. As a whole, chiropractic works!

 

 
 
 

   
The calling: When you knew you wanted to be a teacher


Teaching, like other professions of total mind, body, and spirit dedication, is often referred to as a profession of calling. I've heard many teachers say "I had my calling to be a teacher when..." "I knew teaching was my true calling in life when..."

My calling came when I was eighteen. I was volunteering at a group home (which used to be referred to as orphanages) for boys between the ages of four and fourteen who had been taken out of their homes by the state. The reasons for removal varied everywhere from neglect to physical and sexual abuse. I was placed to volunteer in the home for ages 10-12 as a way to earn my forty "experience with children 'different' than you'" hours that were required for entrance into my secondary education major.

Most of the boys were tyrants - little beasts with very little consciences and very little self control. However, there were two boys, two poor, tormented children, with whom I connected. They were the outcasts of of the house. The other sneakier boys knew, who had learned how to work the system, tortured the two boys for being loners. They poked fun at them and started fights with them. Many times, the teasing was intitiated by staff members who didn't know how to handle the two lonely boys who wouldn't play with the other kids.

The boys were uninhibited with me. Because I was a volunteer, I could not discipline them, and when I was around, they ran wild. They acted like themselves. They cursed, they were nasty, and they fought. They called me bitch, cunt, whore, slut, ugly and every other possible foul word they could remember from their parents. And then, they acted like angels when the staff reappeared.

But not the loners. The loners sat with me and played with their toys, talking to themselves and telling me stories about the games they played when alone in their rooms. "I collect these cards," one of the boys told me one time, showing me a stack of ten, vey colorful trading cards. "Here, you can have this one." He handed me a card. It sparkled. I gave it back to him. I couldn't take one of the only possessions he had. But he insisted. I put it in my wallet, where it has remained.

After that experience, I realized I wanted to work with children more than ever. Where before, teaching had been a "Yeah, I suppose I could go into teaching" profession, now it can become "This is what I really want to dedicate my life to." I learned I couldn't help or touch all the children I worked with, but maybe, just maybe, I could reach a handful of them. For that handful, I had to teach.

Every experience since this one has only reiterated to me that this is what I was born to do. Teaching isn't a profession you do because it merely fits into your schedule or into your scheme of life. Teaching is something you do because you must. It is not a job you do because "It sounds like it might be interesting" or it is near where you live. You know it was your purpose - why you were brought to Earth.


When was your calling? When did you know for certain this is what you were supposed to do with your life?

 
 
   
 

 
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