C.H.A.N.G.E, by Dr. Ogi Ressel

Sunday, February 22nd 2009

Warm hellos to everyone!

Let's talk about C.H.A.N.G.E. for a moment.

For some, the word "change" is a cause of great discomfort - it makes people cringe.

Why?

Because it means that the complacency they have been accustomed to will
be swept away!

That they will expose themselves to R.I.S.K! Oh my!
That they will feel uncomfortable.
That they may loose what they have.
That they may face fear,
And that change may bring about some level of ineptitude.
To all that I say; Absolutely!

But let's look at the other side of the coin:
If you are not changing, you are dying - there is no such thing as coasting through life.
Change is a dynamic process. A process by which you shed old habits,
old attitudes,outdated ideas, constipated thinking, and the rubble of
ancient assumptions.

It often heralds a new beginning, a brand new start, a new and exciting c
hapter in your life.
It expands your horizons, initiates self growth, wipes out your outdated
comfort zones, and expands your vision!
Is it painful?
That depends on your perspective. The process of change does need not be painful.

It can be exciting and joyful - like self discovery.

Here's an interesting thought: people only change when the pain of staying the
same is greater than the pain of change.

I personally love change and welcome it. I hate being stagnant.

Change can be initiated by you. If you won't, then Innate will do it for you, eve
n if you don't much care for it!

In order to have a positive change in your life, you must keep your eye on your
goal. It must be a burning desire in your heart. It must be something that permeates
every fibre of your being.
You must be able to taste it, to touch it, and to caress it!

Let me illustrate:
A few months ago, there was a young man in Toronto who was so poorly off that
he lived in the downtown distillery area of the city in his rusty, beat up '91 Nissan Sentra.
That was his home. His dream was to one day be the lead singer of a rock band.
At that same time, the well-known Australian band, INXS, held auditions all over the
world for a lead singer. This young man won their audition. At a press conference,
he was asked if he ever dreamed that this would ever happen to him. He said, "All day,
every day. That's all I ever dreamed about." His name is JD Fortune.

Change.
It's the only thing we can count on in life.

So...help Innate out in this process. Dream big and your dreams will become reality.
Don't focus on lack, few new patients, not enough visits, little income, missed appoimntments, etc.
Why? Because what you think about most will become your reality - lack.

Instead, dream and focus on your ideal practice. The one you will have shortly - and
establish a deadline for it.

Invite change into your life and stand up and cheer when it happens. It is a good thing!

With that in mind, I'd like to tell you about a change that is happening in my life:
Linda and I are moving. Yes!
We purchased a small inn in the prettiest town in Canada. Niagara-on-the-Lake.
It is at the mouth of the Niagara River, is very close to Niagara Falls, across the river from
the United States, and is in the middle of the best wine country in Canada. The inn will
feature rooms with a romantic theme - hence the name we gave it:  "Romance-on-the-Lake."

This is a dream we have had for years - as a matter of fact, a few years ago, we
both took a formal course in Cape Cod, MA, on running a small inn. |
Linda will run and manage the inn - something she has always wanted to do.

My dream has always been to teach doctors how to reach and help as many people
in their lifetime as they can - especially children. My PEP office will be located on the 
3rd floor of the building. In the next few years I plan to teach my Program Modules
in Niagara-on-the-Lake only. I plan to give my Program a different flavor and a
different flair. This is a very romantic area with first class accomodations. So... we
plan to offer our Program with wine tours, gourmet meals, and outstanding accomodations
at any of the delightfull and charming inns and hotels in Town.

And of course, you will be very welcome to stay with us. I have to tell you that I am
in charge of breakfast on Sundays. ..and I make an awesome breakfast!
You'll have an absolute ball!

Please make note of our new address and contact numbers as of February 20th:

The Practice Evolution Program
163 John St. W.
P.O. Box 1419
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
L0S 1J0
Phone: (toll free)  800-353-3082 (has not changed)
            (direct)     905-468-0036
Fax:                     905-468-8341
My e-mail address is the same: drogi@practiceevolution.com, OR ogiressel@bellnet.ca

I also have to tell you that our present phone system is being disconnected on Wednesday,

February 15th, and will be reconnected at our new location on Monday Feb 20th.
So....I'll be non-comunicato for 5 days. If you need to reach me during that time,
please call my cell phone.

Thank you for your understanding,

Warmest wishes,
Dr. Ogi Ressel