What truly Matters in Life

The other day, a friend gave to me a clip out of a local paper with the following quotation:
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong - because someday you will have been all of these." - George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver,
* Born: c. 1860
* Birthplace: Diamond Grove, Missouri
* Died: 5 January 1943
* Best Known As: America's great peanut innovator"

"a celebrated botanist and inventor at a time when it was still rare for African-Americans to reach those heights. The son of a Missouri slave, Carver grew up to attend Iowa State University, earning a bachelor's degree in 1894 and a master's in 1896. He then joined the faculty of Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee Institute. His attempts to find crop alternatives to cotton led him to the peanut; eventually he created more than 325 products from the humble legume, helping to create demand for the plant and establish it as a major American crop. Carver also worked with sweet potatoes, soybeans and pecans, among other plants, and is often credited with changing the face of agriculture in the American south."- Answers.com

Team Shaklee Athletes

Team Shaklee Athletes
 

Just Chew It!

At the October 2009 pre-launch party of Shaklee Energy™ the top names in the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding talked about why they like Shaklee Energy™ and how they use it to get the edge and keep it when they train and perform.*

Safe, natural energy with ingredients that deliver performance every time is absolutely key to our athlete’s performance to help keep them alert, energized and focused, and our “little chew with a big future” gives our elite athletes the healthy edge they need.*

But, Shaklee Energy™ is not just for athletes, it’s for anyone. So, share this video clip from the 2010 Action ! DVD with everyone who could use a Healthy Edge.

“Little acts of kindness can add up to a lifetime of happiness.”

“Little acts of kindness can add up to a lifetime of happiness.”

Where do you think I found this quote? If you did not have lunch at my house today you’ll never know. I smiled and thought to myself that putting this quotation on the foil seal of a sour cream container is really a fresh idea. It was my favorite brand all along, but now I am even happier to have chosen the company, since, apparently, they have a good sense of humor in their marketing department.

Don’t we all encounter some “sour cream surprises” in our life once in a while? Does not the most mundane and difficult day become a bit brighter and happier just because someone chose to be kind to us as if “out of the blue (e.g. from under the lid of a sour cream container :-) ?”

You may be curious to know which company came up with this charming idea: appealing to our minds and hearts while we are concerned just about filling up our stomach. That leads me to another point I want to make here. Don’t we all share our likes and dislikes with our friends? Not one movie would become a blockbuster without viewers telling their friends to go see it. Being it a movie, a book, a favorite vacationing spot, a store, a favorite brand, etc., etc. We are marketing to each other just about everything every day. Yesterday I was at a meeting, where a group of people shared their knowledge of certain equipment necessary for their hobby. Perhaps a dozen brands and company names were being mentioned in the discussion and were greeted with approving nods. And people shared their knowledge of products because they wanted what’s best for their teammates. Those were people who were sharing some common interests and all were striving for excellence in their work.

Let’s face it, we are promoters already. What do we receive in return? Appreciation from our friends is invaluable, since, of course, everyone wants to have access to the best and the most interesting things and they might return the favor. That’s human nature. And what do we receive from the companies that we are constantly promoting to each other? Well, with the modern marketing approaches, we could count on some temporary perks, but not much more.

SHAKLEE Company also has a “novel” idea, to pay Shaklee Independent

 Distributors for sharing personal product experiences with everyone, thus expanding the circle of people with similar interests. Getting healthier by helping 

your friends do the same – now that is a fresh idea.

Who is in Charge of Our Wellness?

"But if you let go and let the universe drive the big car, you might be surprised at how well the whole thing turns out."

Wow! That's the daily horoscope talk.

On the contrary, I can not let "the big universe" take care of my well being today. I take my Shaklee Soy protein, Cinch® Energy Tea and enjoy Shaklee Nutrition for breakfast every morning.

Who is responsible for our own health? I am sure there are as many responses as many people in this world... I do not believe that anyone, and I mean, anyone in the world should care for my own health as much as I do. Isn't it my responsibility to be as healthy as possible? Then again, this kind of thinking perhaps familiar only to those, who have people who depend on them... My biggest fear is not to be able to take care of those who love me and who need me in their life.

I have individuals in my circle who are challenging me all the time, questioning about the price and the value of these products. They get a month's supply, take it one or two days (lesser portion that that suggestion on the labels of the supplements), and then quit. Afterward, they tell me that "this thing does not work." My understanding is that the reason why Shaklee has a 30-day return policy is because their products are not harsh, and they do make a significant impact on general wellness over at least a month, if taken as indicated on the label. Of course, some products, like Optiflora, Defend and Resist, Pain Relief Cream and many other Shaklee products (especially cosmetics, Shaklee Nutrition Therapy Skin Care) provide good results instantly. My family knows it first-hand.

Ever since I discovered Shaklee Co., what impresses me most is how many health professionals have "discovered" Shaklee opportunity. And they do share their professional knowledge with the rest of us by providing training, and giving lectures on specifics of Shaklee products. Natural resources harnessed by top notch science. That is really really good enough for me. It was a good enough reason for me to make Shaklee products my favorite brand and to open up my own online Shaklee store. Thus, I am purchasing from my own store and enjoy 15% off the retail price. If you are interested in a Shaklee store of your own, drop me a note. I will help you.

Join me in the discussion "who is in charge of our own wellness" on my new Facebook page.


Meanwhile,

Live and Let Live Well Today!
D.S.

Diet and Nutrition Formum about SHAKLEE nutrition

SHAKLEE nutrition consumers share their personal experiences:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/nutrition/a,proddetail/prod_id,167/

My Health Insurance - NutriFeron® (Caplets)

NutriFeron® (Caplets)

Size: 60 Caplets

A Powerful Breakthrough in Immune System Science!

A Shaklee exclusive, NutriFeron is a patented, clinically proven blend of immune-strengthening plant extracts. When used daily, it increases the production of your body’s natural interferon, a critical activator of the immune system. NutriFeron works at the cellular level, by rapidly activating your immune system’s defenses*

My Personal Experience

 

First time I saw NutriFeron® at the International Convention in Chicago several years ago. The product was just introduced, and we, conference attendees, received a bottle as a gift. Just like many suspicious people, I "sat" on this bottle for several months before I started using it. Meanwhile, I was experiencing all the "joys" of seasonal flu that winter. A breakthrough in my thinking and habits came after I listened to medical professionals introduce this product again at a local conference.

Currently, NutriFeron® is a staple in our household. Even while working in the environment where everyone was sneezing and coughing openly, for the past five years I did not have any flu symptoms. Neither did my mom, and she is of very respectable age. That's what is so impressive about the SAKLE. All company products deliver on the promises given to the customers.

It was not so difficult to readjust our budget to spend $1 a day for the sake of good health, especially since SHAKLE products are the only health "insurance plan" that I currently have.

Passion

"It’s all about impulse. And intensity. And passion. So no matter what it is or when it strikes your fancy, if you want it, you’ll go after it — and you’ll get it, too. You know how you get when you’re even remotely interested in something ..."