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Going to The Gathering

An Opportunity-for-Possibility Campaign

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Going to The Gathering

An Opportunity-for-Possibility Campaign

An Opportunity-for-Possibility Campaign

An Opportunity-for-Possibility Campaign

An Opportunity-for-Possibility Campaign

Shannon Stafford
Shannon Stafford
Shannon Stafford
Shannon Stafford
1 Campaign |
Indianapolis, United States
$980 USD 14 backers
49% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Updates 10/19/11

Whew! This has been the most exhilarating week! We started off on Sunday with simply a vision that we decided would happen no matter what it would take. And only 3 days later we are so close to completing our vision of going to New York City for a phenomenal workshop for women - The Gathering. The hotel room and conference cost has been taken care of by generous donors!! Our last step is getting there. Our airfare will be about $500 each and we are half-way there thanks to the kind and generous contributions for our Opportunity for Possibility Campaign!! It is true that you can make your dreams come true!! I hope this is inspiration for anyone reading this and we are more than happy to help support your dreams, too!

With Love,

Shannon & Malissa

My Story

Who I am: Primarily, I'm a wife and mother of 4 young children (ages 12, 11, 6 and 4) who works full-time in a career that I enjoy while squeezing in part-time entreprenurial "stuff" to uncover my passion(s) as well as to earn some extra money!! :) I have many different roles; however, they all fit underneath the umbrella of "Shannon".

 

What I am doing: I'm being OUTRAGEOUS and UNREASONABLE by going to "The Gathering" - a workshop for women to be held in New York, NY this weekend, October 21-23, 2011!! Yes - only 4 days away!!

 

Why I am doing this: Earlier today (Sunday, Oct 16), I had a clear vision that I would be at The Gathering this weekend. I had no idea how it was going to happen but what I knew and now know for sure is that "if it is to be it is up to me." So here I am!

 

How I am doing this: With closed eyes, an open heart while standing in the midst of possibility.

 

At this time, my current household budget does not support a vision of this magnitude. I could tell you a story about how there's more month than money but we've all heard some version of that before. So I'm creating an opportunity-for-possibility campaign. I am often telling others how to focus on what they want, how they want it to look, smell, taste, etc. and not to think about what they don't want or how it can't happen. Now I'm just saying those words to myself (and believing it and making it happen!!).

 

I've been on a path to self discovery for many years and in the past 6 months, I've been able to really get clear about what I want and what I'm here to do in this world. At The Gathering, I'll get to continue to "connect to [my] core, be a part of something that matters, fall in love with [my] life again, and have fun sharing in the wisdom and joy of other conscious women." (That was right from the website - please check it out for yourself! www.gotothegathering.com)

 

The Impact

 

Many of us spend a lot of time shifting from one role to the next - wife, mother, daughter, friend, sister, co-worker, etc. My desire is to let go of the "shift" and just be ME in all situations and with all people! When I attend The Gathering, I'll gain the tools to discover, uncover, connect with myself and others and be able to come back home and share the gift of ME with my husband, our children, family, friends, our community and the world. Ghandi said "Be the change you want to see in the world." And that's exactly what I'm doing.

 

I was telling my sister about my vision and we talked about possibility. After a few  pauses, some "er...um...what-about's" she said "I want to play! I'm going, too!" Can you imagine my excitement that I get to share this amazing opportunity with her and the impact it will have?? She's an amazingly powerful and compassionate teacher who is dedicated to educating our youth!!

 

What We Need & What You Get


What we need: The cost of the conference and airfare. Thanks to a good friend and frequent traveler points, we have a place to stay. I get goosebumps thinking of how being in possibility has already started unfolding!!

 

Cost of the conference for me is $350 and for my sister it's $200 (because she's a K-12 teacher-YAY!!)

Cost of airfare for approx $700 each - from Indy and ATL to NYC

Approximate cost: $2000

 

What you get: Two hearts filled with gratitude that are committed to Paying It Forward with infinite possibilities for all of us, our children and future generations.

Thank you so much for your contribution and for asking your family and friends to be a part of this, too!!

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