Happy . . . → Read More: Spring Newsletter is here!]]>

Hooray – we did it!

Hello friends!  Spring has sprung and Reaching Higher is busier than ever!  We’re so honored to graduate 10 classes this spring, welcoming 250 young men and women into our circle of graduates!  Find out more in our Spring Newsletter here: Spring 2012 Newsletter.

Happy Reading!

Reserve your spot now! Call us at (810) 220-8812 or e-mail here info@reachinghigherinc.com.

Every day gives us opportunities to let go of our will and trust god.  Recently I went in for my annual “older-woman checkup.” Monday as I was leaving the office I received a call from the hospital: they needed me to come back for another scan.

All the blood left my . . . → Read More: A Note From Susie…]]> September 8, 2011

Every day gives us opportunities to let go of our will and trust god.  Recently I went in for my annual “older-woman checkup.” Monday as I was leaving the office I received a call from the hospital: they needed me to come back for another scan.

All the blood left my body and fear moved through my being like a dark cloud.  I didn’t even remember what I said to the nurse.  I canceled my plans for the evening and decided I was going to make a great healthy dinner for my husband and have a quiet night at home.

Suddenly, much of what I do every day seemed unimportant.  The “busy-ness” stopped as I rested in the simplicity of life.

The next day I was blessed to have clear scan and I walked out of that Doctor’s office with a renewed vision for my life.

The things I was worrying about fell to the wayside, and I felt excited just being alive.  I was happier – and grateful – just to be in my day.  Joy filled my being.  Nothing in my life had changed, I was just changed by my experience.

The fear I had faced gave me a great gift.  Every day, too, is a gift.  The way we unwrap it is our choice.  Something tells me we all should be having a lot more fun!!!  Make today count!

~Susie

August 26, 2011

This past weekend my husband and I saw “Ernie” at the City Theatre in Detroit, a play about Ernie Harwell, legendary announcer of the Detroit Tigers. This wonderful production involves Harwell and a young . . . → Read More: A Note From Susie…]]> Periodically, our Founder and Vision Keeper Susie Dahlmann will share her thoughts in this blog. Enjoy!

August 26, 2011

This past weekend my husband and I saw “Ernie” at the City Theatre in Detroit, a play about Ernie Harwell, legendary announcer of the Detroit Tigers. This wonderful production involves Harwell and a young boy who spent his entire life in a wheelchair, who comes back as Ernie’s “angel” to help recap the innings of his life.

As a small child, this boy had an opportunity to go see a game at Tiger stadium. Harwell took the time to personally escort him around the stadium in his wheelchair. He made sure that he received an autographed ball, and made extra effort to help him feel special any way that he could. This child never forgot his kindness, along with thousands of others who have loved and admired Harwell for generations.

As I left the play, Ernie Harwell’s example helped me to remember what is really important in life – the small acts of love that mean so much. Ernie Harwell was a simple man who loved god and people. Life sometimes goes so fast that we forget about what really matters. It isn’t about what we’ve achieved, how much money we make, or the things we’ve accumulated. Life is simply about love – and the opportunities are around us every day.

Love, Susie

Hello friends!  Reaching Higher is pleased to release our first professional newsletter.  We extend a sincere THANK YOU to Mary Letters, Neil Mackey, and Don Montgomery for making this dream a reality for us!  Newsletters were sent out the last week of June – if you did not . . . → Read More: Summer 2011 Newsletter Has Arrived!]]>

Hooray - we did it!

Hello friends!  Reaching Higher is pleased to release our first professional newsletter.  We extend a sincere THANK YOU to Mary Letters, Neil Mackey, and Don Montgomery for making this dream a reality for us!  Newsletters were sent out the last week of June – if you did not receive your copy please call our office at (810) 220-8812, or download the Summer 2011 Newsletter Here.  Happy reading!

I am good person.

I have integrity.

I do what is ethically right and good.

Whatever life puts before me will be useful experience that will make me stronger, wiser, & more tolerant.

I am strong enough to understand and make allowances for other people’s weaknesses, and their behavior towards me. . . . → Read More: I AM! (Positive Affirmations)]]>

I AM

I am good person.

I have integrity.

I do what is ethically right and good.

Whatever life puts before me will be useful experience that will make me stronger, wiser, & more tolerant.

I am strong enough to understand and make allowances for other people’s weaknesses, and their behavior towards me. Other people’s behavior is about them, not me.

I focus on the joy of living my life and helping others where and when I can.

I am what I eat and drink, so I eat and drink good things.

I am what I watch and play and listen, so I watch and play and listen to good positive things.

I take exercise which I enjoy. I walk when I don’t need to drive or take the bus or train.

I smile and laugh whenever I can – life is good – getting caught in the rain reminds me that it is good to be alive to feel it.

I forgive other people. Deep down everyone is a good person, just like me.

I am a compassionate and loving, caring person.

I am a good person.

I am.

Reaching Higher is pleased to be training a new crop of enthusiastic and supportive instructors that will soon be bringing the magic of . . . → Read More: Teacher Training Session!]]> A great way to re-energize yourself by once again experiencing the magic of the program – re-connect with fellow graduates – and reflect your experience to others through bringing a guest to the program.

Reaching Higher is pleased to be training a new crop of enthusiastic and supportive instructors that will soon be bringing the magic of the course to youth in our shared communities.  Help our trainees by participating in a “live” session of the course!

Friday June 10, 2011, 6-8pm, First National Bank Meeting Room.

The address is 8080 Challis Road, Brighton, MI 48116

There is no fee for the event. Space is limited however, so please call to reserve your spot, 810-220-8812 or email us at info@reachinghigherinc.com

We look forward to seeing you there!