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My "pater" was also a teacher by example. The last few months of his life, my father reinforced that object lesson, by never giving up and by always maintaining his dignity, his smile, his wave of encouragement, and even his sense of humor. How ironic, even laughable, was
vote that he received in camp!
Joanne Yelenik, daughter of Harry Jackson, one of my father's favorite cousins, talks about a wise woman who commented that when a great person dies we should go out and grab sparks that his soul gives off, once he is finally freed from constraints of illness. My Dad would want you to grab enthusiasm that he felt toward each of us, potential in each of us. He would want us to grab his sense of commitment and run, but like a true teacher, in end he would leave you alone to discover that although this faith and connection to each of us is with us forever, your success is your own!
Remember dear Enchanted Self readers—the ball is in your court. Go and run with it, keeping your capacity for a positive attitude alive and strong by remembering:
·The glass is half full. ·You are unique. ·You have untapped potential. ·The world needs your gifts. ·The Joy Ride is waiting for you.
Dr. Holstein is the originator of The Enchanted Self and a psychologist since 1981. She is the author of two books: The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy and Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU! Dr. Holstein speaks on radio, and appears on television in NY and NJ. She gives lectures, seminars, retreats and audio interviews on LadybugLive.com and is in private practice in Long Branch, NJ with her husband, Dr. Russell Holstein.
