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NEWS OF THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS
January 2015
WORLD PEACE CARAVAN
THE UNSHAKABLE DREAM THREE SEPARATE TIMES, D. Gary Young dreamed of leading a caravan of camels through the desert. The camels, ridden by people of all faiths, came from every direction and merged into one united stream. After the third dream, so vivid it was almost jarring, Gary decided to tell his wife, Mary, and two of his closest friends about it. Their responses were identical: “You must do this.” Gary recognised the trail that the caravan had traveled in his dreams as being part of the ancient Frankincense Trail, since he had often explored the storied trail while researching frankincense in Arabia and had written about it in his historical novel, The One Gift. Three thousand years ago, the Queen of Sheba journeyed 1,400 miles with 750 camels on that very trail to bring peace offerings to King Solomon in Jerusalem. Inspired by his dreams, Gary decided to create a modern-day journey for peace. Countless hours of preparation are now making Gary’s dream a reality. The World Peace Caravan will depart Petra, Jordan, on December 15 2015, and will travel to Jerusalem on a 12-day camel caravan for peace. Gary is inviting people everywhere to join in this amazing journey.
Kim Langbecker, World Peace Conference producer; Susan Johnson, World Peace Caravan director of operations; His Holiness, the Dalai Lama; and D. Gary Young. THE CARAVAN CELEBRATION
After a prelaunch celebration in Petra on December 15, participants will caravan through Jordan, exploring historical and religious sites along the way and exchanging multicultural activities by campfire at night. Arriving on the shore of the Dead Sea on December 20, the World Peace Caravan will break for a two-day World Peace and Health Conference that will focus on the role of women, youth and health in peacemaking. Currently, international peace advocates Vandana Shiva, Mariel Hemingway, Essrea Cherin, Karambu Ringera, Rev. Patrick McCollum, Nathan Otto and Ambassador Mildred Espinoza are among the conference’s roster of illustrious speakers. Invitations have been extended to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama; Bill Clinton; Shimon Peres; and other global peacekeepers and dignitaries. On December 23, the caravan will cross into the Palestine Authority for a visit to Jericho and a two-day trek through the Judean desert, arriving in Bethlehem on December 25. On December 26, the caravan will culminate with a Peace Walk into Jerusalem and a blockbuster Concert for Peace. Internationally-renowned musical artists will take the stage for a night of once-in-a-lifetime performances at the state-ofthe art Jerusalem Arena. Because Gary strongly believes that the world’s youth are our best hope for change, 12 youth ambassadors, aged 16– 24, are being selected from a worldwide pool of candidates to spearhead the caravan with their optimism, ingenuity and dynamism. The World Peace Caravan has received numerous exceptional submissions, and 10 of the 12 ambassadors— two from the U.S. and one each from Dubai, Ecuador, Kenya, Uganda, Turkey, Pakistan, Nepal, and Australia—are close to being confirmed. For more information, please visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org.
FOUNDER’S MESSAGE “THE YOUNG BOY said to his grandfather, ‘I have two wolves barking inside of me. The first wolf is filled with anger, hatred, bitterness, and mostly revenge. The second wolf inside of me is filled with love, kindness, compassion, and mostly forgiveness. Which wolf do you think will win?’ “The grandfather responded, ‘Whichever one you feed.’” —Dr. Wayne Dyer I love this metaphor! The grandfather really has life figured out: we are what we feed our minds and bodies. I don’t need to give you a lesson on which wolf we should feed; it’s obvious. However, there are two other wolves within us that so many of us fight with every day: the wolf of fear and the wolf of courage. The Greek philosopher Epictetus said: “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” It is critically important to know what we want to be, but it is just as important to actually see ourselves becoming what we want to be and then do what we have to do to realise our desires. Too many of us live our lives in paralysing fear, unwilling to move because we put so much weight on the opinions of others. Have you ever tried to pay your bills with somebody else’s opinion? It doesn’t work. Then why do we give up on our dreams because of what someone says or thinks? We constantly need to be feeding the wolf of courage. Be true to your grand visions of yourself. The best way I know how to do this is by taking action. Move. Talk. Be uncomfortable. Nothing extinguishes the fire of a dream like comfort. Make 2015 the year you see yourself as what you can be and then work to become that beautiful, amazing you.
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SPREADING
MASTER COURSE SERIES
Monique McLean
AWESOMENESS
Young Living Royal Crown Diamond
New audio, video series features Gary and Mary Young; all proceeds directly benefit the World Peace Caravan. IMAGINE HAVING AN up-close-and-personal conversation with Gary and Mary Young. They would share about success, give advice to members, offer tips for sharing essential oils, describe how they hire corporate executives, discuss the future of Young Living, and even reveal their favourite oils!
Kick your social media savvy into high gear this year to propel your business to extraordinary heights!
How interesting would that be? What kind of tidbits might you learn that could help you share Young Living with even more passion and knowledge? We recently had the opportunity to interview Gary and Mary. From these interviews, we created an enlightening and entertaining four-part series called, “The Gary and Mary Series on Wellness, Purpose, and Abundance.” All proceeds from this series will go directly to support the World Peace Caravan.
This is a picture of a few friends I reconnected with over social media; who will it be for you? IT’S THE BEGINNING of a new year, and I can’t think of a better time to start using new, creative approaches to sharing Young Living. Let’s talk social media, shall we? Some think that social media leads to the loss of personal connections with the people you are enrolling, but this is so far from the truth! Social media is a fantastic way to reconnect with so many people with whom you have already built personal relationships. Let’s face it, most of us have stalked, um, I mean “checked up” on others we have known from our past over social media; and people who follow you on social media are interested in what you are doing. We aren’t fearful to share the latest movie we loved, what we ate for dinner, or what character we are based on in the most recent FB quiz results that are floating around. You know I’m right! So if that’s the case, why are we afraid to share our love for Young Living? If you aren’t talking about it, people have no clue you are using it, which means they have no clue they can get it from you, which means they are missing out on a lot of awesomeness in their lives. So how do you use social media without sounding like a big, huge infomercial? Glad you asked. First, I believe you just be you. Talk like you. Share your stories and your pictures. People want to know your story. Were you skeptical at first? Share that. Be real, upfront, and honest. The next important thing is to keep some variety going in your posts. Don’t quit talking about the other things you love. Finally, be consistent. People are listening, I promise. When they finally come around and decide to try the oils, they will know right where to go. In 2015 my prayer is that social media will be a way to reconnect with many individuals with whom you have made relationships over the years. It’s going to be a fantastic year—I just know it!
Choose from one of the following options: 1. Purchase unlimited access to the video series on the World Peace Caravan website for $9.95. 2. Download the audio series for $7.95. 3. Buy both the video and audio for $14.95. Choose this option and your name will also be entered into a random drawing for the chance to win one of four great gifts!* • Registration for two with VIP seating at Young Living’s 2015 International Grand Convention • A 5-ml bottle of Hope™ essential oil blend • A 15-ml bottle of JuvaCleanse® essential oil blend • A bottle of ParaFree™ softgels To purchase this series and support the World Peace Caravan, please visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org. *Four winners will be chosen on February 1, 2015. See official rules for more details.
CANADA
ION G E R RE U T FEA
EARLY IN 2014 Young Living Canada celebrated its one-year anniversary with a big event in Toronto—more than 2,000 miles and two time zones away from the corporate office in Calgary. We had close to 1,000 attendees come to celebrate the great successes of the market over the past year. Since our official opening in 2013, YL Canada has grown extremely fast, as Canadians have caught fire with the enthusiasm of Young Living. The market has more than doubled in size from our first year! The leadership in the market is a huge part of this growth, as our dedicated member leaders diligently support their organisations.
Young Living Canada members celebrate their achievements during the International Grand Convention.
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• Young Living’s second-largest market • Top 5 products: NingXia Red®, Thieves®, Lavender, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils
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In 2015 we look forward to a bright year with exciting events and promotions to support our members. We look forward to having a number of large, Super Saturday-style events featuring fantastic speakers and newly formatted training events. These will take place in major cities across Canada, giving members greater access to Young Living culture and improved product training. The Introduction to Young Living tour will also continue throughout Canada. In addition, we look forward to opening our local warehouse, which will process and ship all Canadian-registered product orders to our Canada members. The new warehouse will greatly improve member service and order speed. To see our upcoming events, please visit YoungLiving.com/en_CA/company/media. We look forward to seeing you in 2015!
R E C O G N I T I O N November 2014 A big congratulations to the following members on their recent leadership rank advancements! AROMAAKADEMIE CHURFUERST HANZAL OG
Crown Diamond
NORA-SOPHIE HANIKA
Executive
DIETFRIED WRUSS
Crown Diamond
ILSE HERL
Executive
WEGE ZUR LEBENSKRAFT ANGELIS
Gold
ROSMARIE HOLTERMAN
Executive
KARIN BERNHARDT
Silver
MIRJA ITÄNIEMI
Executive
CHARLOTTE BRÜN
Silver
RENATE JUNG
Executive
DANIELA SAUSENG
Silver
NATASCHA KALINA
Executive
GESUND.FIT.SCHLANK.
Silver
ELFRIEDE KANIK
Executive
EVA HADERER
Silver
ELLEN KARSTENS
Executive
NICOLE HOFMANN
Silver
ROBERT KORTHOVEN
Executive
ASIA TAMERA ARBOLANTE KIEFFER
Silver
BEATE KROTTENTHALER
Executive
ELISA PENI
Silver
GABRIELE I.C. KÜHNELT
Executive
ANTONELLA RODARI
Silver
MARIA ANGELES MARIN
Executive
SABINE LEOPOLD
Silver
LANDKAUFHAUS MAYER GMBH
Executive
ANJA MARIA SIVULA
Silver
SILVIO MEYER
Executive
LARRY S. THORNBURG
Silver
JEANNINE MINIKUS
Executive
WELLNESS GARTEN
Silver
NATURHEILPRAXIS DIRK REICHEL
Executive
WELLNESS- UND ENERGIEZENTRUM
Silver
SARIANNA NISSINEN
Executive
RALF BERMOND
Executive
AINEE ONG
Executive
BODY & SOUL
Executive
MASSAGEINSTITUT PETER
Executive
EVA BRUCKMUELLER
Executive
SANDRA PÜRSTINGER
Executive
UTE BRZEZINSKI
Executive
KATHRYN RAWLINGS
Executive
MARIA BURZEL
Executive
STEPHAN RICHTER
Executive
DIANA ESTHER BUSTAMANTE
Executive
HANNELORE SCHUSTER
Executive
CARMEN POBASCHNIG
Executive
SABINE THIEL
Executive
CHRISTINE LEHRNER
Executive
PENTCHO HRISTOV TIHOV
Executive
II V.ANDRIULIENES DEKOR.MENO IMONE
Executive
JAANA TURTIO
Executive
DORIS & HELMUT DORFNER
Executive
SAULIUS URBONAS
Executive
DANIELA ECKER
Executive
ANNE VESIVALO
Executive
ELISABETH JAUERNIG
Executive
ELFI WIEDER
Executive
BRIGITTE GANTER
Executive
Z. HD. FRAU ELISABETH SCHIESSL
Executive
GOEL S.R.O.
Executive
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on achieving Crown Diamond! Here is some more information about these inspiring individuals: DIETFRIED WRUSS, Young Living Crown Diamond, a top ranking distributor and remarkable leader, who has in just a few years built up a large and growing downline and is one of our leading and prestigious distributors in Europe. His ability to inspire people to a better life is admirable and his involvement through business building, as well as product knowledge, has meant that many have completely changed their lifestyle for the better as a result. Listening to Dietfried will spark your imagination and ignite your desire to do better and overcome what has held you back until now. ULRIKE CHURFUERST & VIJAY CHURFUERST HANZAL got to know Young Living in 2002 and since then have
NOW DISTILLING AT
NORTHERN LIGHTS AGAINST THE RECENT odds of snow, ice, frigid temperatures that average -4°F (-20°C), with some extremes dipping to -40°F (-40°C), and the immense task of finding and trucking in equipment, Gary forged ahead with the new distillery at the Northern Lights farm. As a testament to Gary’s dedication and passion, the new boiler will soon be fired up to distill, bringing the favourite blend of Valor® back into production with an unlimited supply of Black Spruce oil.
worked tirelessly to share the oils and the company’s philosophy with as many people as possible. Among other valued members, Ulrike and Vijay helped bring Young Living into Europe and especially Austria, which in the early days was more than a challenge. Believing in the power of essential oils, they never gave up and Young Living has become a great part of their lives. Both are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to visit the global farms, meet and become friends with wonderful people, and truly be free. The one message Ulrike and Vijay would like to share is that you should not dream your life, but live your dream!
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RAPIDLY GROWING THE
UTAH ECONOMY Vast growth to spur 445 jobs in Utah over seven years. YL receives $9 million tax-incentive award from governor. IN EARLY DECEMBER Young Living, in tandem with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, revealed plans to increase its Utah presence and create 445 jobs over seven years. “The success experienced by Young Living Essential Oils is a testament to the friendly business environment the state offers to homegrown businesses,” said Governor Gary R. Herbert. “More than two decades ago, the business started because of a demand for essential oils. Now it is growing not just regionally or nationally but also internationally.” In addition to the 445 new jobs that Young Living will be creating over the next seven years in Utah, Young Living accepted an award from the state for nearly $9 million in tax incentives to build a new campus and make Utah the company’s longterm home. “Young Living has deep roots in Utah,” said Travis Ogden, Young Living’s chief operating officer. “As the birthplace and headquarters of Young Living, Utah has always been our company’s home; and we are excited to continue growing here and creating hundreds of new jobs.” “I attribute much of our growth to our firm commitment to the quality of our products,” continued Ogden. “Young Living’s unwavering Seed to Seal® purity standard is what people around the world have come to expect from us.”
NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS! Start working towards qualifying for the 2016 European Leadership Seminar (ELS) now. With workshops, key-note speakers, recognition, and more, the 2016 ELS will equip you with the support and skills you need to further grow as a leader! Here’s how to qualify: Qualification period January 2015 – December 2015 The European Leadership Seminar is open to Gold++ members only. Members may attend the seminar with all expenses paid if they have achieved Gold for three months during the qualification period.
How to participate in the European Leadership Seminar for three years in a row Year 1 - Rank advance to first time new Gold and maintain it for 3 months or rank advance in 2015 Year 2 - Maintain Gold for 6 months or rank advance in 2016 Year 3 - Maintain Gold for 12 months or rank advance in 2017
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