The Wings of Harmony
Soaring Toward More Meaningful & Satisfying Relationships with Others
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The scene was so lovely it took her breath away. It was simply celestial. For a moment, she thought she might be in heaven. There truly was no place like this on earth. It was time to investigate and find out exactly where she was. She went to the door in her room. She noticed a pretty little picture with writing on it, surrounded by various purple-shaded bubbles. As she came closer, she read what it said. "Do not forget to use ‘SOAP’."
"How interesting," she thought to herself. "I wonder why that picture is hanging by the door. Seems to me the obvious place is in the bathroom. Oh, well." Then, she very slowly turned the knob, a little apprehensive over what she might find on the other side. She pulled open the door and peeked around the corner. She saw a large room with chairs scattered about, and in the center stood a round dining table. All the furniture was made out of pine branches, the same as the chairs in her room. Several of the Sudsy creatures were sitting around the table quietly conversing. They were all different. Some had red bubbly hair, wearing red feather tunics. Some had white feather tunics and white bubbly hair. Some had skin that was olive colored, others had skin with a pinkish hue to it, and some had white skin like the Sudsy she had met in the woodland. But, what was most surprising was the fact that they were now the same size as she. Being a little overwhelmed, she decided to stay in her room for a while longer and sort things out. However, just as she was about to retreat, she heard, "Oh! I see you are awake. Come on in and join us for some refreshments. You must be a little hungry after such a long rest." She peeked around the door and saw a Sudsy standing by the table, gesturing her to come and sit in one of the chairs. She took a deep breath and decided to join them. She stood by the chair and looked over at the Sudsy who spoke to her. He had a friendly and commanding presence. His bubbly hair was glistening bright white, and he was wearing a coat of white, silver-tipped feathers. Also, he was the only one in the room with a bubbly beard. "Please have a seat and relax. Mazalie (Ma-ZA-lee) will bring you something to drink and eat. Don’t be afraid to sample our refreshments. They won’t hurt you," he said as Mazalie, a very pretty little Sudsy, came over and placed a beverage and a plate full of wonderful looking food before her. "I am Athos (A-thos), Leader of the Sudsys, and you are an honored guest in my home, as part of our gift to you for helping my son, Skylar. You have come to the Village of Bubbles where all Sudsys live. We are great soap makers. We not only make soap, but we live by the principles of ‘SOAP’. Our soap making is a constant reminder of our need to clean our inner-selves so that we may evolve toward a high level of being. We believe once we attain such a level, we find true success and happiness. My words will become more meaningful to you as you experience our way of life. Skylar will be your guide and confidant during your stay. This will give you both an opportunity to learn from each other." Surprised by his words, realizing she was not leaving soon, she anxiously responded, "I thank you for your hospitality; however, I am ready to go back home now." He smiled once again and said, "We will return you to your world once you have the gift of ‘SOAP’. The length of your stay will depend on your willingness to receive our gift."
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About the Book
As all studies attest, the secret to a successful
and satisfying life journey is one’s ability to cultivate positive
relationships along the way. And, in part, this becomes our ultimate treasure
–the support, camaraderie, affection and pleasure others contribute to our own
well being.
Written as a delightful interactive parable, The Wings of Harmony: Soaring Toward more
Meaningful & Satisfying Relationships With Others is a story of a young
woman who does not value these treasures people around her have to offer. She
has chosen a different path in life where hard work, perseverance and
dedication are her primary driving force –all attributes she can control.
However, her path is full of obstacles and dead ends, for which she is more
than willing to blame on others.
She does not realize her mistake in taking such a
path until she magically enters the land of the Sudsys. The mystically little Sudsys bestow upon her
the gift of S.O.A.P. – four simple communication principles –she must accept
and put into practice before she is able to return home.
By reading this charming thought provoking little
story; you will experience the trials and tribulations in making life changes. You will come to understand the powerful
communication principles and their benefits.
You will delight in the wisdom of the charming little Sudsys. And, most of all you will learn how to
incorporate S.O.A.P. into your daily life!
About the Author
L. Lee Paulson is president of Roots to Wings Leadership Institute, LLC, a leadership consulting firm committed to growing cohesive and vital relationships within organizations for small businesses, large corporations, non-profit corporations, and associations. Over the past twenty years, L. Lee Paulson has put on numerous creative and animated training seminars, in customer service, interpersonal and workforce communications and total quality management. In addition, she has written easy-reading policy and procedure staff guides, and has facilitated sessions in supporting the organizational culture and creating workplace behavior agreements for an array of businesses in the Greater Portland area. Staying true to her passion of cultivating positive relationships, L. Lee Paulson is dedicated to helping people adopt her "tried and true" principles of SOAP into their daily lives. By offering "SOAP-Up" workshops, she provides people with an entertaining hands-on opportunity to understand and practice using the various techniques that support the SOAP principles. She holds B.A. degree in human development from the University of Washington and a M.A. degree in organizational training and development from Oregon State University. Presently, She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband Bruce, to whom she has been married to for 24 years, and their daughters Marissa and Erika. Her belief: "The greatest gift of all... Her motto: "So, don’t forget to use ‘SOAP’!"
... is the gift to listen and to understand!"