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Themed Dinner Parties are so much fun!
The ambiance, the spirit, and best of all the intention!
The smiles in this photo share so many stories. Stories of celebration and tragedy, but most of all friendship.
When we gather, we gather to commune, to share, and to uplift.
This is the mission of Intentional Gatherings with Origins of Peace.
“We are intentionally designing a convening that will capitalize on the fact that we have all of you — the experts — in one room. At the Summit we’ll connect across boundaries to ignite dual sparks of creativity and purpose. We will spend our time learning from one another and actively designing solutions for how we tackle some of our communities’ largest challenges, together”.
Last month, the Wellbeing Summit was held in Charlotte, NC. I had the honor of being invited as a local maker, to showcase my business and share my products with some of the nation’s most recognized thought leaders and change managers. It was an honor to be invited, since this was an invitation only event and it highlighted the fact that when one suffers, we all suffer, and when one has a well thought out solution……it should be shared!
Today as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., take a moment and check on your neighbor, your friend, you family member…..and get a better understanding of what they currently need. It could be as simple as an encouraging word or as detrimental as a nice hot meal.
Whatever it is, let’s do our part to bring the world a little closer together today.
Happy MLK Jr. Day and may his spirit live on forever.
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Origins of Peace, Melissa
Thank you for allowing Origins of Peace to serve you in 2022!
This year we’ve had a wonderful time making new connections, saying yes to new opportunities and becoming more intentional about the clients we serve and how we show up for them.
Each encounter has been amazing, and we expect greater in 2023.
In whatever way you are connected to Origins of Peace, we hope that we have made it easier for you to understand how creativity can bridge the gap to resolve a multitude of conflicts.
As we wind down for 2023, I would like to extend an offer for you to enhance your toolkit to resolve conflict in a more creative and wholistic way.
As you know our core focus areas are mental clarity, self-preservation, rejuvenation and service to others, that’s why I am offering you 25% off the following sessions through December 31st. All you need to do is text the word GRATITUDE to 704-388-5276.
Discounted services include Create! Resolve! and Socialize!
My calendar is closed through the end of this year but grab your discounted service now and you and I will work together to schedule the best date and time for you in 2023.
As an additional gift, you will receive weekly affirmations to help you stay focused and on task for the year.
Visit www.originsofpeace.com to check out these services and all we have to offer.
Happy Holidays to you and everyone that you love.
With Gratitude,
Melissa A. Rivers- Origins of Peace
Romans 12:18 is the founding scripture for Origins of Peace. The construction of the scripture allows for self-reflection, self-evaluation and self-actualization.
By being open to understanding who you are at your core, what you desire most and what you are capable of accomplishing allows you to challenge the way you handle and process information.
The first phrase of the verse, “if it is possible”, allows you to question your willingness to think, process and act.
The next phrase of the verse, “as far as it depends on me” provides the opportunity to align your thoughts and actions to ensure your personal belief system aligns with what you are putting out into the world.
The final phrase in the verse, “live at peace with everyone”, establishes the goal and objective to strive for.
To make the verse a little more prescriptive, I’ve rearranged it into an easy-to-follow formula:
As Far as it depends on me / If it is possible = live at peace with __________________.
My personal belief is that peace begins within each of us. If we expect to begin the process of living at peace with everyone, we first have to be at peace with ourselves in all areas. This is not a small task and takes quite a bit of evaluation and action.
We all experience some type of conflict within, but if there is a desire to move beyond the conflict, it is possible!
The last thing to understand is this: The word everyone is interchangeable with everything. This involves taking a deep dive into your 8 Wellness Dimensions to understand how you show up in each area.
Now put the formula to work – Take your effort, divide it by infinite possibility and receive the rewards of peace. Peace is available to you. Put your belief and effort to work in order to obtain it.
My intuitive nature reveals to me that God wants us to do everything within our power to live at peace, but he does not expect us to accomplish this without his help.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18, NIV
Our guide, “Pray with Ease!” is a free resource to help you feel confident and empowered in prayer.
Origins of Peace is a Conflict Resolution Consultant Company. To learn more about our company visit: http://www.originsofpeace.com
Join me for a dose of Spiritual Wellness…
Bible Study – Rahab: Developing a Growth Mindset
Tuesday, November 22nd
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Rise Up! From Adversity to Anointed. In 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵, you will learn how to recognize those “Crimson Soul Moments” of life where your current reality and desired future collide.
Together we will discover how Rahab shed the negative labels and embraced a new mindset.
TEXT: James 2:25 & Joshua 2:1-21
This event is open to the public. No RSVP required. Join us via Zoom.
On Friday, November 18th at 12pm, I am hosting a lunch and learn session, Authentic at Any Age.
This session will serve as the kick-off event for Peace by Design 2023.
During your lunch hour we will watch Bevy Smith’s 16-minute Ted Talk, How to Discover Your Authentic Self at Any Age, followed by discussion and Q&A.
Bevy’s talk is based on her book Bevelations.
Bevy ‘s Ted Talk invites viewers along on the route of her personal transformation to reveal how each of us can live our best lives with honesty and joy.
She discusses how she repossessed her bold childhood nature to become her own brand and envision her life’s next great destination.
After Bevy’s talk, we will spend the next 15 minutes discussing the importance of goal setting and how you and I can work together to curate your personal Peace by Design Session for yourself or your crew.
The last 15 minutes of our time together is designated for Q&A.
2023 isn’t wasting anytime getting here. Make sure you are ready to start it off right with Renewed Vision, Peace Goals and an Action Plan for Peace!
Click here to register.