Who would have thought that in a year alone I will be able to meet and share conversations with some of the world’s best, brightest and most inspiring minds? As a life-long learner, my list of “teachers” and “mentors” whom I would like to learn from never ends, and I’ve met 11 in 2010 – imagine! My cup just runs over and for these blessings I am truly grateful.

Take a few minutes to meditate on some of their most powerful quotes and I am sure you will be inspired as I am. And please do click on their names to check in to their websites or previous blog entries and interviews I had with them.

(In photo from top, left to right: The author with Dr. Wayne Dyer, Barbara de Angelis, Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield and John Calub, Jim Bunch and Inga Canfield, and Alex Mandossian)

1. Dr. Wayne Dyer - internationally renowned author and speaker who taught me how to harness the power of intention. http://waynedyer.com/

“A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.”

2. Brian Tracy - a renowned teacher on how to achieve our success goals faster.  http://www.briantracy.com

“All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.”

3. Barbara de Angelis – a great speaker on the field of personal relationships and personal growth. http://www.barbaradeangelis.com/

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”

4. Liza Nichols – one of the mentors featured in The Secret, Lisa is truly a breakthrough specialist. http://www.lisa-nichols.com/

“Inside relationships, it’s important to first understand who’s coming into the relationship. And I don’t mean about your partner, I mean about you.”

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Irreplaceable, indescribable, incredible! The year 2010 saw me hopping around the world, making conversations with the world’s most inspiring minds, and learning valuable lessons that only experience can genuinely teach. I could literally write a book for the past 365 days! But that’s another project. For now allow me to share you the highlights of 2010 which I aptly cut in three parts. And so the Tale of Juliet, my tale, continues:

14 amazing destinations! Exploring the world with deep gratitude and child-like fascination.

1. Went to the land down-under and explored the beautiful places in Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns in Australia. Oh the Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef and the world’s smallest penguins are my favorite!

2. Visited the limitless wonders of Oregon, Arizona and California in the United States of America.

3. Danced to the beat of tango and awakened my senses in the rich and passionate culture of Argentina. (Read blog post here.)

4. Felt the thrilling and sizzling sports, traditions and customs of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador Brazil. (Watch video blog.)

5. Traversed the amazing Amazon jungle, crossed the Amazon river from Brazil to Colombia and trekked in its lost city “Ciudad Perdita.” (Watch video blog.)

6. Fell in love with the beach, the people, and country of the beauty queens Venezuela.

7. Rekindled the fire of love between me and my husband Ted when I surprised him at his birthday party in Holland, his place of birth!

8. Stood in awe at the grand man-made structures in the open city of Dubai.

9. Experienced the heat, the cold, and the calm of the deserts of Abu Dhabi.

10. Overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of the second most populous city in the world Mumbai, India.

11. Visited the temples and rode the mighty giant elephant in the striking beach community of Phuket, Thailand.

12. Made a short and sweet visit to the cleanest country in the world, Singapore.

13. Came home to my country of birth, reconnected with family and friends and found time to trek in the majestic 2000+ years old mountain communities of Banaue and Sagada, Philippines.

14. Experienced the cold, snowy winter in Seoul, Korea but the company, the culture, and the great food made my stay all warm and memorable.

Living life to the fullest and enjoying the best of the world. I am truly grateful!

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