FROZEN

Good Morning everyone! How have you been? I'm well - just seriously de-thawing. I see it's been since JAN when I last wrote and I must say, my Go-Go Juice truly did freeze over. Crazy winter we've all had and I think I can say for us all, how nice it is to see some higher temps. (Well, for maybe not for those who live in California or Florida or other much warmer territories). We managed to get into the 50's until yesterday when the high went to 39 and it rained and oh - yea...it snowed. Really now? But I see 60's in the forecast the next couple weeks...hopefully it really happens. Since my last post, I've been swamped. Took on a new job that has kept me on my toes non-stop. Absolutely love it! Not a whole lot of time for myself, but then with the weather, not much to do anyway. Heck, it's been an ongoing challenge just to go shopping let alone doing anything fun. But to beat the "cabin-fever" mind set, my family has spent a great deal of time watching movies...we love family time. And of course, we recently watched Disney's Frozen. What a great film! Haven't seen it? Go get a copy! You'll fall in love with Olaf, the Snowman. We tend to watch a lot of movies together - Family Time is very important. Whether in a hotel room, our RV or snuggled up in the family room, we huddle around and pass the popcorn (or, Kit Kat bars, Maltballs, Raisenettes,or anything with chocolate and full of fattening calories!) It's fun to share and listen to my children giggle or share in frightening surprises or be awed by the wonders of movie magic. Once the weather truly warms up, our family will be looking to go places - places with water like a beach or a lake (that's our favorite). Although, we're not with our kids - two are grown up and living on their own. That's hard since one lives terribly far away, so we Skype frequently with her and one lives not too far, but her work schedule doesn't mesh with ours as well, but we keep trying. Life is too short to not have quality time with your family. So as our winter turns to spring and your Go-Go Juice thaws, start planning "us-time" with your family. Life is too short not too. Until my next post, may your Go-Go Juice inspire you to live life to its fullest.

Go-Go Juice in Prayer....Quite Powerful

Good evening, First, my apologies, work comes first and man, my Go-Go Juice began with "How did we do last night?" A typical hoteliers response from the weekend, looking at overall bookings, sales potentials and upcoming reservations. And while I'm quite happy with ongoing results....something more personal hit home...a friend who's wife is battling cancer. Ok...some folks immediately roll eyes and go onto Yahoo's most popular trends, or maybe a reader here says, "Really?"..."I've dealt with enough negativity.....so I'm moving onward...". Cancer no doubt is depressing, no doubt a tear jerker and no doubt, when we feel helpless...a topic avoider..." but my topic this week isn't about "Cancer" - the Leach and blood seeking sucker disease that makes victim's lives short and miserable, let a lone the lives of the successors, yet rather the topic of courage, bravery and amazing victory over what doctor's call the "odds" and most impossible, not to mention, the most improbably. Yep....when everyone in a very tight scientific community is ready to "write you off", "call it quits", or "Throw in the towel", there is one scientific method that seems to shed a little light on the topic...Faith! It would seem, no matter your religion, no matter your faith journey, no matter your beliefs, Faith and Prayer go a long way....a recent statement made by one of my close Facebook Friends from younger Secondary School Years wrote the following: "September she was given 3 months to live. (roughly 120 days ago) She fought back Leukemia. She overcame 3 serious infections. She was given 48 hours to live. She coded and was brought back to life. She managed through a surgery that was supposed to end her life. She held on through an accidental overdose of pain medications. She suffered 2 head injuries during her stay. (wrestled delirious to ground) She survived the poison of chemotherapy sessions 3 times. She pulled through being covered in ice during 3 severe fevers. She has been in bed throwing up, sick, weak, sweating, hurting and naked. She lost all her hair. She lost her weight. She has been so weak she cant stand. She has taken showers half wrapped in plastic sitting on a chair. She has been living with tubes connected to her heart, even at home. She fought her way back from life support within 5 days of her surgery. She beat the odds. All since the middle of September. As she began to whisper, she wanted to know what had happened the last few days. I pulled up a chair alongside her. I dimmed the light so she could see me easier. Her eyes still not adjusted. I slowly explained all that had transpired since last Monday. When I finished, she just lay there. I could see she was overwhelmed. Why did so many pray? Strangers, friends, family..... People gave their time, their thoughts, their prayers for her. People asked God, if their own faithfulness over 20 years had earned any favor, they asked God to use that grace on ______ (protected in this case) instead of themselves. (can you believe that???) How did she do it? The doctors said no. The Oncologist said no. The nurses said no. The best surgeon said no. Her body said no. Her lab results said no. The E.R. surgeon said no. The cancer said no. The odds said no. But then you guys prayed. And God said yes. That's how!" - written by a close friend in another social network site. This is what I woke up to this morning on Monday...talk about a major motivator! So...I would say, when the odds are against us in any day, our Go-Go Juice can in fact multiply and convert into some powerful energy drink...no matter our beliefs, religion or faith journey, the purest act of Prayer can be the best Go-Go Juice on Earth! Keep this in mind...when faced with diversity, challenges beyond comprehension, the odds of practicality....or even the improbable...turn to Prayer....it has amazing results and long term effects no matter the situation....what's in your Go-Go Juice this week? I wish each and every one of you enough spirit to follow your "mo-jo" and to see where Go-Go Juice truly impacts your day to day and on-going motivation to say "Yes I Can" when all other odds say "No"....love to all of you...until next week!

DISNEY On Go-Go Juice - Get's Put On Ice!

Good Frosty Morning to you.... Writing from Fairborn, OH on yet another chilly morning, sipping on some fully leaded delight. You know, I wanted to write about taking on a new job as I'm thrilled to join a great new company with an awesome new boss and discovered an amazing staff of talented hoteliers, but, something else crawled into my Go-Go Juice this last week and I decided the new job can wait. In fact, taking on a new job, one of the adjustments any individual has is realizing there are many differences out there - differences in opinion, character, skill sets, visions, etc. Adjusting to this shouldn't be so difficult as that's what makes America so great, right? I mean, we're built on a foundation that embraces differences hence the ole' saying, "America's a Melting Pot", right? Sadly, not so. Differences aren't embraced as easily as some of us would like and in recent public discussions, one icon got discovered for his differences that were in fact, negatively blasted. Mr. Walt Disney. Really? The one American Entrepreneur who's legend stands for just the opposite? Were Mickey and Minnie really founded on a platform of bigotry, sexism and antisemitism? Well, it seems with the help of Meryl Streep and Mr. Walt Disney's close relative confirming it, such accusations do have its merits. (http://laist.com/2014/01/08/meryl_streep_disses_walt_disney_for.php) Don't get me wrong - I love Meryl Streep as an actress and as a person. In fact, to speak out on a negative note publicly regarding the character of someone who is embraced by millions can have its challenges and takes quite a spine to do so. But, is the news really all that bad? In fact, in light of learning of Mr. Disney's not so charming character, enlightened me even more. Taking another sip of my juice, I reflect on Disneyland and the one ride that captures his vision that does in fact embrace the differences of people - It's a Small World. Then I reflect on the original cartoons and movies (that I remember during my childhood) such as Lady and The Tramp, Fantasia, Dumbo, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella...many of them touch the topic of negative differences and how the characters overcame such differences that became heroic, successful and won the hearts of many. Even after Mr. Walt Disney's death in 1966, his visions must have left a positive vibe throughout the company that helped to maintain the essential heartbeat of ensuring future stories and concepts continue to pursue good over evil and that differences in people are indeed a positive strength to carry on. So how does such a man who behind the scenes portrayed something he was not? It goes to show, he must have had to come out of his own skin and think and act beyond his own beliefs. This is not an easy task, but serves as proof that it is possible. Our world history displays many people in leadership roles who could not live beyond their beliefs - who were the center of tyranny, segregation and poor management that lead to much demise. And, no doubt, Mr. Disney lived during an era of many changes....So in the end, Mr. Walt Disney, no matter how "bad" he might have been, is proof to us that people can still impart a positive reaction onto others that benefits mankind - and that's pretty magical. So, this week, as you reach for your cup of Go-Go Juice, reflect on how you too, can reach beyond your beliefs and see how you too, can make a positive "difference", even in your little corner of the world. Until next week, be the awesome person that you are and keep that Go-Go Juice fresh and flowing!