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NEWS FROM THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS
Volume 2 Issue 4
Young Living distributors revel in Caribbean during 2012 GLC Founder’s message
Essentially yours,
Australians Connie Hellbig and Kathleen Hamill joined hundreds of Young Living distributors for a week of relaxation and learning during Young Living’s Global Leadership Cruise in the Caribbean, March 2–10.
Nearly 500 Young Living distributors from around the world sailed the dreamlike Caribbean seas as participants in the company’s Global Leadership Cruise, held during the first week of March. Climbing aboard Royal Caribbean’s beautiful, international ship Serenade of the Seas, the accomplished distributors set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a week of revitalisation, transformation, and one-of-a-kind learning. For most, the stunningly blue water and foliage-covered islands of the Caribbean would typically be the attractions of such a getaway, but with Gary and Mary Young onboard, the greatest attractions were on the Serenade of the Seas. “Having Gary and Mary on the cruise with us—and educating us—is absolutely huge,” said Pamela Hunter, a Gold distributor from Illinois. “Also, it’s fun to be on the cruise with distributors from around the world because we have become such great friends.” During the cruise Gary and Mary spent hours teaching eager distributors about life, Young Living’s new products, and unique insights into building a powerful and successful Young Living business. “I am a relatively new member to Young Living, and I really appreciate and enjoy the opportunity that I have had here to personally get to know Gary and Mary and to learn from them,” said German distributor Ulrich Ziegler.
Because the Caribbean offers so much beauty and opportunity to recuperate from daily life, much of the training and activities took the distributors deep into the waters or far into the islands. During an excursion on the beautiful island of Grenada, distributors boarded more than 40 buses and took a delightful tour of the island’s scenic loop, which consisted of a stop at a nutmeg processing facility, where the facility’s employees described the process used to distill nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon oils and spices. In addition to Grenada, the cruise gave distributors the opportunity to shop,
snorkel, and sightsee on and around the breathtaking islands of Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Croix, and St. Thomas. “These trips broaden our perspective as to what is possible,” said Angela Shim, a Silver distributor from Canada. “It’s on these trips and at the convention where we really feel the heart of the company.” To register for upcoming events, including the 2012 International Grand Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, please visit www.youngliving.com.au
Silver distributors from Western Australia, Pauline and Robin Hall.
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I am often asked one very fundamental question pertaining to Young Living, which, when answered, usually leads to another, more important question. The original question—what distinguishes Young Living from other essential oil companies?—is one I thoroughly enjoy answering because it allows me to share my passion and vision for the company that Mary and I started nearly two decades ago. What separates Young Living from anybody else is my absolute commitment to providing the truest, purest essential oils—often through our own harvesting and distilling—in order to enhance life for those who use these precious gifts. This commitment has led to six farms on three continents. Knowing where these oils are coming from—knowing the soil and the seeds that generate them—and guaranteeing correct harvesting through hands-on participation is something to which no other essential oil company can lay claim. It is why Young Living is unique. And it is not just the oils. Everything I do—every product we release at Young Living—is a personal guarantee that we provide the best natural-health solutions. The next question I am asked is: “Why do you do this? What drives your commitment?” The answer is simple: I have made it my personal quest to do all I can to ensure that people obtain what is rightfully theirs—the realisation of true, intense happiness. For me, this is about much more than just oils or products or downlines or making a lot of money; this is about the ability to live a joyful, happy, influential life. The products and the business are simply the tools that help get us there. I encourage you to work hard to obtain the happiness that is rightfully yours.
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