This is a very special week.
It marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of New Insights Life Coach Training in South and southern Africa as well as the first anniversary of my appointment as master licensee for New Insights Life Coach Training in the United Kingdom.
Through the committed efforts of hundreds of life coach trainees and certified coaches together with the uniquely effective New Insights life coach training programme and life coaching system, many thousands of people around the world have been introduced to lives of greater personal freedom, self confidence and growth.
I\’m truly proud that New Insights has become a force for good in the world. This is indeed something to celebrate on our birthday.
But any company that aims to be a force for good, relies on constant inspiration – and this is where you come in, as the loyal and valued readers of Life Coaching Insights who have made this site so popular.
This week\’s post is dedicated to you.
I\’ve chosen a short poem written by a gentleman called Colin McCarthy to mark this milestone. I hope you enjoy it:
Your presence is a present to the world.
You\’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You\’ll make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don\’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don\’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot…goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life\’s treasures are people…together.
Realize that it\’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don\’t ever forget…for even a day…how very Special you are!
– With my thanks to Colin McCarthy –
Little belated … Congratulations Bill on your decision to make a definite choice to change to what YOU wanted for yourself (and of course for the benefit of your family as well), and therefor helping each one of us to take courage to do the same by enrolling to your New Insights Life Coaching Program. You were truly blessed to bless others.
Thank you Mimi!
Hi Bill,
thanks for the poem and all the inspiration that comes with it- (it’s a mounth full). Congratulations to you and the team on this milestone!!
I am sincerely thankfull to be a trainee, and feel part of your organisation and the work you do. Many blessings are still to come – buckle up and enjoy every moment .
Thanks Corne – we’re proud to have you as a trainee!
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Only 5 and look at you Bill! New Insights is amazing because of you, you bring so many of your own delightful and inspiring values to your work and that is what makes New Insights so wonderful to be part of. If this is you at 5 , then boy, i can’t wait to see you all grown up!
Ha, ha Tania – thanks for the laugh. You know what Walt Disney said: “Too many people grow up. That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up!”
You are living proof of what one can do if you live your life on purpose. What was your reward for your mile stone?
Great question Chris – New Insights Africa was launched on the same day as my wife, Jenni’s, birthday (she’s a bit older than 5 mind you) so we held a joint celebration with some good friends! As for New Insights UK – I judged it too early for that young upstart to celebrate. But watch this space…
What a beautiful poem to start my day this morning although in tears of Gratitude,sadness,happiness???
Thank you
… or trepidation? (Friday 13th 🙂 )
Congratulations Bill on your achievements its really a milestone indeed and wishing you many more blessings for the future. We are really learning and growing from this space and thank you very much for the poem it has touched my heart.
Thanks Thembi!
Hi Bill, congratulations on your personal achievement. It is wonderful to be part of such a wonderful team.
Thanks Jenny!
What a blessing to be part of such a great life. NIA has become a life to me and hopefully to many others. I am positive that in the next 5 years South Africa and the world will be talking the same language in terms of self growth and building a positive and fulfilling life for each and so contributing to the universe positively.
Thank you Bill and the team as well as everyone else who always takes time to share this space, it realy means a lot to a lot of people.
Congratulations on your appointment Bill!
Beautiful words Brenda – thank you!
Hi Bill Firstly, congratulations on your personal milestone, and secondly on that of New Insights. Any leader who begins by acknowledging the contribution made by his or her members rather than seeking personal glory (as most of our leaders do today), is to be commended. I feel so proud to be part of this organization, albeit on the periphery as a novice coach in training. As for your choice of poem- what a priceless gift to us all! How much more valuable are words than material gifts, especially when woven together into such a perfect masterpiece of wisdom, inspiration and encouragement. This is certainly a piece worth keeping!
Thank you Karen. You have reminded me of a quote that I used recently on our Facebook page: “Learn the language of your heart and say the words – they mean more to someone than you’ll ever know” (Anonymous)
Thank you for this warm and very welcoming poem. The words are truly wonderful. Thank you for this contribution. Brian
You’re most welcome Brian.
Dear Bill, a most inspiring gift comes from you this week. I am moved by the poem, as much as I feel happy and fulfilled to be associated with New Insights. Congratulations on both this fifth anniversary and on the first anniversary of your appointment. It is said that everyone’s task is as unique as one’s specific opportunity to implement it. You made that real in your way.
Thanks Arjan – and congratulations again on your recent certification 🙂
Great Great Great,!!!!!! Its amazing and am starting to count the years I started looking for you in Cape Town to discus what this Life Coaching Training was all about, and today I am proud of your commitment, I have finished the training and am a VIP and in the process of preparing to launch New Insights Zimbabwe. Trained, Inspired and ready for it, I want to say Bill thank you for the inspiration, there will be learning process and I am ready for the challenge. Happy birthday New Insights wish you to make a huge impact in people lives world wide.
Great to hear from you Jeph – and thank you!
Being reminded of positive possibilities and being encouraged to do good its an inspiration. many thanks to the TEAM that makes it visible to me that life needs good coaching skills and it will turnout being positive. thanks Life Coaching insights
You’re very welcome!
A lovely and uplifting poem – thank you I will share it with my clients and friends.
Thanks Sarah – I think it is worthy of being shared 🙂
A perfectly fitting poem, thank you. Congrats on your fifth year, I have all the confidence that you and your business will continue growing to amazing heights
Your kind wishes are greatly appreciated Lenny!
its a privilidge to be associated with New Insights- thank you and Happy birthday and here’s to many more years together.
I love the poem – I t’s good to be reminded just how special we are and especially our clients!
Take Care
Charmaine
Thanks Charmaine!
Thank you very much this is really inspiring. I like it when Im reminded that I am special.
🙂
Thank you so much for the acknowledgment and beautiful poem….it has such wonderful words and sentiments. I have often wanted to say such similiar things to others ….so I am keeping this and willing be forwarding it as an inspirations for friends, client and family…….
Thank you so much Bill for acknowledging us with such powerful and profound poem.I find it very important to understand the purpose of my existence and the reason why I’m unique. That I need to focus more on my blessings and that I don’t have a RIGHT to limit myself. Wow , what about living a free life with no sorrows and worries, life full of joy and happiness. To Love a Lot and Laugh more often.
Thanks once more for inspiring and encouraging us to love life.
It came at a right time for me as I am enjoying and celebrating my Birthday!!!!
Have a fantastic birthday Mumsy!
That’s wonderful – it deserves to be forwarded!
Thank you Bill for the wonderful poem. Studying with your organization has opened my eyes to great possibilities and made me achieve milestones that were only dreams in the past.
I’m delighted – thank you.