The Plight of Chickenhood

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Transition Coaching & Event Planning, LLC Newsletter
The Plight of Being a Chicken
mid-May 2005
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in this issue
-- The Plight of Chickenhood
-- I'm Teaching at the Learning Connection: Register Now!
-- Spreading the Word


"If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate." ~ Tom Watson


The Plight of Chickenhood
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Of the entire animal kingdom, the animal I would least like to be is a chicken. From my perspective, there is no sadder, crueler existence than having tiny little legs, and wings that don't enable flying. While other birds, like the duck, turkey, and emu, are in a similar predicament, emu (I've learned) flap their wings as a mating call, turkeys have legs that at least lift them a little further off the ground, and ducks can swim. Chickens certainly have been dealt the lesser hand.

As you can see, I've given more thought to this topic than most would care to admit to hundreds of readers. But bear with me please, because these poor, underprivileged chickens have a story to tell...May their misfortune not be completely in vain. No doubt, there's a lesson here!

Questions to consider:

* Do you have "wings" that you don't use? (Metaphorically speaking, of course.)

* What tremendous potential lies dormant within you?

* What's preventing you from learning to "fly"?

* How many of these reasons are due to your fear? How many are due to circumstance?

* If you weren't afraid, what would you change?

Momma birds push their babies out of the nest to teach them how to fly. Rest assured, there is not one among us who is without neglected wings. Know any chickens who need a push? If so, why not take me up on a complimentary coaching session this month? This is a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of the coaching experience and gain a clearer sense of how one-on-one coaching will help propel you forward towards the life you want. Since most of my coaching is done by telephone, you don't have to live locally for us to work together.

Call or write to schedule a time that works for you.

The fine print: Do NOT attempt to fly. Said 'Life Coach' is not liable for any injuries that may result from attempts at flying. This includes any and all behavior related to the enactment of dormant superhero fantasies that may resurface as a result of this newsletter. :)



I'm Teaching at the Learning Connection: Register Now!
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Life transitions come in many forms, new job, marriage, divorce, starting a business, or more. Making the transition successful can be one of life's challenges. Learn to look at your transition as an opportunity. This workshop provides you with tools to find clarity and purpose.

Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; August 03, 2005, Space is limited!

Non-members $45, Members $35, Materials Fee $5

Instructor: Tara Gross, Location: Providence

Register @ www.learnconnect.com


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