Story of One Man Can

Asked by another to share my story about my company name, here it is:

I have been wrestling with much over the course of the past two years and the journey continues even now, hence my sporadic activity. You asked how I chose the name and this is part of that story.

Many years ago, as I journalled daily, I often wrote about the power we each have to impact our world, lives and relationships. After moving from one end of the country to another, still on-fire and believing in the truth of what I wrote, I endeavoured to find "my unique place" that met this value daily. Unfortunate events and my reactions in pain, misunderstanding my personal power, my spiritual nature, and many other family/life relationships, I succumbed to a place of weakness and disease. Essentially, this became a turning point in my spiritual growth.

Over the course of the next 7-8 years I survived:

• an illness that witnessed the loss of 50lbs in 2 weeks;
• the loss of personal identity connected with family and then the redefinition of the same within the new perspective of my family;
• a time period within a restrictive religious group that hindered and harmed more than it helped and healed;
• career chaos leaving many unmet goals unfulfilled;
• a marriage that ended as quickly as it started but no less painfully as I continue to love deeply;
• and the redefinition of who I AM and who I AM here to BE.

All of the pain and suffering, all of the relationship, career, life, and spiritual experiences brought me once again full-circle to the foundation of my belief; one man (one person) can make a difference.

In this journey, I witnessed from a first-person experience and from the relationships with others, much of the strife and illness that exists within our society today. There has been such enormous shifts in our values and community connections. Our workplaces have become more toxic and family life is breaking down. Spiritual life and connection is virtually non-existent even in those who participate in religion. The truth of who we are seems lost as the Western society has corrupted itself in the church of materialism and status.

Over the last year, I have stepped more courageously forward as a Professional Coach. In doing so, I also received the support of some amazing spiritual teachers. They taught me about my energy, my sensitivity to energy (that had been my downfall during that 8 year period), how to process, stay connected to source, grounding, etc. In the process, my writing has reawakened, and I have discovered my role as a spiritual teacher. We are powerful beings. We are lost. We must reclaim what is rightfully ours and our place in the universe. And still I say, "One Man Can make a difference" as my inspiration to continue to transform, not only my life, the lives of the others.

I'm not very familiar with Reiki, although one day soon I do plan on investigating it more closely. My initial concerns of sustainability are keeping my attention focused on my coaching profession. I write some great articles on my website and blogs, but these are all voluntary and unpaid. I am planning a book around helping people remember who they are; opening their eyes to the possibility that we are spiritual beings. My income is only gained through active coaching sessions with clients committed to their own personal growth; empowered change, overcoming fear. My passion is to see others inspired and owning their power and purpose in order to manifest the greatness that is possible in their lives. They too will make a difference once they do.

Thanks for the invitation to share my story.

Best wishes, Lee

Make a Difference