Monday, September 7, 2009

WHY ALL THE FUSS? & Giveaway UPDATE

A few people have pointed out that if we were REALLY interested in enlightenment, change, a new life, etc we wouldn’t be spending our time blogging, organising a public adventure and letting as many people know about it as possible!


I thought about this a lot and the truth is I have spent 20 years trying to break out of my rut. I have read everything under the sun, practiced many disciplines, been to more seminars and workshops than you can shake a stick at. Yet despite a huge and costly effort on my part something was always missing.

In the end the things that made the most difference to me was the inspiration and help of a few ‘angels’. People with a passion to help who, despite my rude resistance, sceptic’s indignation and manic depression in the early years never gave up on me.

These were not family- not even people I knew as friends in the typical sense. They were people who were just there. Sharing the wisdom they had in good times and bad.

Without them to bounce my thoughts off I may never have come out of the dark places my life was going into.

So you ask ‘WHY do we make such a public declaration of this ‘Life Change Experiment’ – two reasons.

1) Not everyone is lucky enough to have the angels we had. My hope is for a community of like minded people – Helping facilitate the old saying “When the student is ready the masters will appears”.

Books just don’t cut it on their own, but free, live, day by day, community, research, collective wisdom, inspiration and support can make all the difference.

2) This is after all an experiment and experiments need data. More people = more data and better results. Personally I want to learn as much as I can about how people improve their lives and overcome their hurdles. And I want to share that with as many people as want to know.

Finally the joy we are receiving from doing what is so out of our comfort zone is indescribably liberating and fun. So rather than worrying about WHY we are letting people know about it – Perhaps you should wonder why you AREN’T!

BIG GIVE AWAY FINAL OPEN DAY

On another note - Would you like to come along to our BIG GIVEAWAY final open day in Mona Vale Sydney.

We will be letting those who come rummage through the remainder of the substantial amount of stuff yet to be claimed and Today Tonight will be here to film some winners

We would love to see you and say hi. Email us if you would like details me@bessiebardot.com – This is invitation only so PLEASE don’t pass the details on to anyone but direct family.

7 comments:

  1. I'm really glad you wrote that... :)

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  2. You guys shouldn't have to justify what you are doing. If you feel it is right for you then do it and everyone can think what they like.

    Personally I like following this experiment and I really hope that it works out well and I can pick up some tips along the way.

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  3. i really commend your decision to have a new turning point to what could have been an easy flow life... just goes to show that not all people in the limelight live for the moment and bask in the glory of popularity and what it brings... congratulations to those that would have a piece of your momentos - i tried to email but three times my email bounced, i guess its not meant to be me ... take care and I hope in the future your pretty precious Blubell will also benefit from the changes that you made. Take care and our thoughts are with you guys.

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  4. I Love everything about "The Life Change Experiment". The blogs just everything!
    The greatest idea, I have nothing but admiration for Bessie & Geoff. Reading their websites I have learned so much.
    By making this public, as I have mentioned before -like so many others, it reminds me of the movie "Pay it forward", & also the Movie & book, "The magnificent Obsession".

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  5. If it feels right for you and your family ...GO FOR IT and don't worry about what others think...
    I made a huge life change about 2 years ago with the support of my family,(we Foster and run a Supported Accommodation Facility that supports people with life challenges).
    Some days I wonder WHY we ever did it, but knowing we make a difference to the people who need our support and to the world we live in makes it all worthwhile.I am not saying our choice has been a easy one, and some days and weeks are harder than others.Not everyone agreed with our decision either and I know about the questions of WHY ARE U DOING THIS? but remember this-
    IT IS BETTER TO LIVE YOUR DREAM THAN TO REGRET NEVER HAVING LIVED IT ,OR TO EVEN HAVE TRIED...

    We at the One Twenty Homestead, look forward to your updates...
    We wish you well, and hope that your life change is all that you want it to be and more.. I hope you find what your looking for....

    I know you have family in Brisbane, but if your ever in the area and looking for a meal, drop us a line,YOUR more than WECLOMED.

    Suzanne

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  6. Amazing- I think what you are doing is amazing and you inspired people when I wrote about your story on my blog. I love inspiring people and that is my vision for what I am doing on the web.
    I would love to interview you too for my blog.
    I look forward to meeting you and looks like it is Happy Birthday too
    Namaste
    Suzie
    http://abundancehighway.com
    "The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- E. Roosevelt

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