Carol Orsborn - Keynotes & Workshops
The Art of Resilience

"Though not the master of one's fate, one may still be captain of one's soul."

    --Philip Brickman
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About the Keynote

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be terrifying. But for many women, it is also the initiation of an emotional and spiritual journey to new levels of wisdom and strength.

When Carol wrote her book "The Art of Resilience: One Hundred Paths to Wisdom and Strength in an Uncertain World", she had no idea how timely the wisdom she gathered together for the book would become to her personally. Her commitment throughout the writing process was to present spiritual and psychological approaches that would hold up under the the whole range of life's circumstances. Upon completion, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She now feels that she was guided to write the book in anticipation of her own need for healing and support, as well as to support others facing similar challenges.

In this keynote, businesswoman/author and scholar Carol Orsborn describes her own journey as a breast cancer initiate. Sharing her inspiring perspectives and techniques, Orsborn shows how it is possible to have an extraordinary life, whatever challenges come our way.

What is the keynote's core message?

You can't control everything that happens to you--but you can learn how to gain wisdom and strength even from life's most serious challenges. One of the keys is to get beyond conventional notions of success and look for deeper meaning. For Carol, what has proven to be most important is to be open to giving and receiving love.

Copyright 1998, 1999 Carol Orsborn   Contact Carol at:Corsborn@aol.com