New Year, New Everything!
Happy New Year to the most incredibly loyal and supportive community on the planet! I am beside myself with excitement and anticipation to see what 2012 holds for all of us, and I’m blessed beyond words that we get to be on this journey of life together.
Before we go any further, I want to thank you from the bottom of my deeply humbled heart for your priceless words of overflowing love and support after my last edition of Digging Deeper in November. I sat for hours and cried through each one, and for the first time in a reaaallllllly long time I actually felt OK – even good – about sitting down to have a nice cry! Somehow your words of encouragement became like a big group hug to me at a time when I’ve never felt so alone in my life. I also want to share my gratitude for your patience and loyalty over the past few months while I took a much-needed cocooning season. Your “permission†allowed me to go off-grid for a little while without guilt or worry, and it gave me freedom to focus on a critical time of discovery, awareness, and healing. I’m thrilled to say that I’m finally able to see the light on the other side.  I know I still have a long way to go, but this is quickly turning into the richest, albeit toughest adventure of my entire life. But most importantly, I’m ready to call 2011 complete and invite you with me into the wild and crazy ride of a brand new beginning! So, for this edition of Digging Deeper, out of fairness to you, I’d like to merely share what you can expect from me as we embark on 2012 together.
First, I must warn you: I may speak, sound, look, operate, and communicate differently than I have in the past. That’s simply because I’m thinking, feeling, and behaving differently than I ever have before! For several months, I seriously considered closing the doors of Digging Deeper and http://www.allisonlamarronline.com/. No matter how I tried, I couldn’t seem to get motivated to jump back in and tackle it all again. Then it finally dawned on me that I was no longer passionate about it because it represented an old, outdated version of me! In order for me to truly embrace this platform and serve you with conviction, I must have the freedom to bring my message up to speed with who I am today instead of constantly replaying an old record of who I used to be.  I realized that I was living in fear of alienating some of our group members because they may no longer resonate with my message. But guess what?? That’s OK! I’d much rather us be a smaller, more tight-knit community of like-minded women than a sea of confused souls who have no clear, unified purpose and objective. So, if our paths need to take different directions from this point forward, please know that I love you deeply, I will always treasure our time together, and I pray for life’s richest blessings on wherever your road may travel. And for those of you who want to stick around…buckle up, cuz this is going be a fun trip!
Alright…enough of the warm, fuzzy stuff…let’s get down to business. (By the way, how am I doing?!? Many of you know that ‘warm & fuzzy’ is new for me, but I’ve been experimenting with it over the past few months, and I actually kinda like it…ha!) Perhaps I should begin by sharing what I won’t be doing this year. As of now, I have no plans to create new programs. I spent the past 4 years creating the existing ones I have in place. I’m very passionate about the unique message in each of them, I still believe in them fully, and they share everything I need to say about those areas of life. (Sharpen Your Edge, Digging Deeper for Success Coaching Program, and the 90-Day Transformation all share different pieces of my story and pass along what I believe are critical elements to creating a life of personal and professional victories.) My other CDs, DVDs, and online programs address specific skillsets and will continue to remain available for your use.
And, since I won’t be creating new programs in the foreseeable future, I will be pouring most of my energy into two areas: my Private Mentor Program and the Digging Deeper Community.  Both have been completely overhauled and revamped, and I’m thrilled to share both of them with you. I will resume sending out this Digging Deeper eColumn twice per month as a free resource to you, and on the alternating weeks I’ll publish some other version of support. In fact, earlier this week I held a “Clean Slate†Video Conference for the members of my Digging Deeper Community, and as a special New Year’s gift to you, I’m giving all readers of this column exclusive FREE access to that video for the next seven days! Just click here for the video conference.
In addition to Allison LaMarr Online, I will be focused on one other business venture. As I shared with you awhile back, I moved to Phoenix as part of a partnership with a brand new direct sales company. Over the past several months, I spent almost 100% of my time in the field with different leaders and sales force members developing, testing, and honing systems to create long-term, sustainable and duplicatable success. As I was working on these projects, a spirit of unrest began to rise within me. Over a matter of time I gained full clarity and total peace of mind concerning what I had to do. For me, the choice became a matter of personal integrity: if I really believe in this industry as much as I profess to, my message would only have a certain level of impact coming from the corporate office.  For me to accurately convey my passion and conviction of what this industry can do for every family in America and around the world, I must live it every single day.
So, on November 2, with the support and blessing of my partners, I officially transitioned from my position as President of Sales and Training. Instead of supporting the field from our world headquarters, I joined the field as an independent distributor. This is honestly and truly something I never thought I would do again…and I can’t believe how much fun I’m having! But this time around, my goal is not to create my own success…this time my mission is to build an army of success stories from all walks of life. I truly believe that ANYONE can learn to create abundance for your family through this industry if you believe in yourself, your company, and your leadership…and I aim to spread that message one new success story at a time. But, you won’t hear much from me about my specific company, because I don’t think this is the appropriate forum for that. I think we can all be passionate about our own companies & endeavors for our own reasons and still come together as iron that sharpens iron, learn from each other, do life together, and hold each other to a higher caliber of excellence.
Finally, just to give you a quick personal update, JD & I are learning to love life on a whole new level together as a dynamic duo in Phoenix. He just started Montessori school two days per week, and he’s obsessed with learning to play ice hockey when he officially becomes a big kid next month. (What makes one a “big kid†you ask? Apparently your fourth birthday…at least according to JD!) As for me, I’ve fallen in love with the desert climate…and if we could just find that ocean front property I might never leave this place. I have a very simple and crystal clear mission in 2012…but I’ll save that for another edition. Until then…I’m grateful and blessed beyond measure to count myself as partners with you on this ride. Let’s get back to Digging Deeper!
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Wishing you much success in your new endeavor and looking forward to the Digging Deeper e-column again! ROCK it Allison!!!!
Change is what keeps us excited and I can hear the excitement in your words. God bless your journey. Looking forward to future editions of digging deeper.
Great work Allison, keep it up.
Thanks a lot.
You are a blessing what ever direction your heart is leading you go
Welcome back?, I’m ready and anxious to see what’s in store for 2012.
great to hear from you again!
Im so grateful for your leadership! I know how you feel and I was so excited to see your newsletter. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Romans 8:28.
Blessings!
Dear Allison,
I know you are an excellant mentor leader success woman all of us look up to as our model…
2012 will ONLY bring you more success peace and joy in your life….moving to PHX is your destiney…life will unfold in a new journey .You have not seen nothing yet …amen
Addie cordes
Glad to have you back Allison. I look forward to hearing more from you. We are all excited about new beginnings in 2012!
Your total candor and willingness to be vulnerable makes what you say so very valuable. What a privilege to know, learn from and to even share with you. I met you in Pittsburgh at a training session. Your resource materials have helped me to see that my passion lies elsewhere. So I have decided to be true to myself. Thank YOU!
Love the “new you”, Allison. I was in your shoes eight years ago, only it was after 20 years of a marriage that crushed the spirit right out of me. I’m so grateful that I’m back, I’m better, and I’m stronger than ever before. You’ll get there, too. You go girl!
I appreciate you sharing your jouney with us. I acknowledge you for getting to better understand your purpose in life so quickly and willingness to teach us the how. Welcome back!
great to have you back!
Thanks for including me in your email list. I always learn from you and appreciate your direct, honest way of communicating. Excited for 2012 also.
Good for you, Al! Much love and support from over here, definitely! I’m with you there in spirit, cheering you on!!
xoxo
Allison,
I’m looking forward to getting your messages again. They are always on spot & I’m glad to hear you are in a happier place in your life. My grandson turned 4 the end of Nov and it is an exciting time for them.
Well Come back.
Glad to hear you again. May the Lords Blessing be with you in all you do. Keep your eye on Him.
I hope you think about doing your biblestudy again even if its just DVD or CD form.We miss it!
What a champion you are!
Let’s go girl in 2012
So glad to have you back and up and running. I like the “new you” and look forward to 2012 with much enthusiasm as we continue to Dig Deeper! Much love to you and JD. Carpe’ Diem!
Love hearing from you and that all is on the up and up for 2012 just can’t wait for a year of Digging Deeper!
Good for you Alison! Happy to see you come through to the other side. You are an encouragement for all of us who have been thru troubled times! I’ve been praying for you. Looking forward to moving ahead along with you. God Bless you and JD.
Yay Allison! Make 2012 a great year!
Welcome back! God always makes a way n the wildernrss and makes croocked ways straight..
well done! so proud of you!!!!
Awesome Allison! Cant wait to take this ride with you!
Wish you great luck in your most recent endeavor!
I love your new focus and clarity. I will be praying for you as you transition to the life of your dreams. Follow the path God has chosen for you, and it will all fall into place. Hugs, Yvonne
Allison, Good for you! It’s great to see you come out the other side of your situation. You are an inspiration to many of us who have been there. I have been praying for you. God bless you and JD, looking forward to what’s ahead!
Totally excited your you and your new life. It is great to see the honesty. THat is what makes you sucha strong woman. I look forward to taking part as to what happens in 2012. All the best for you and (big Boy) JD
I just finished watching the “Clean Slate” video. I’m just sick of being stressed out all the time and getting sick. I like what you said “What I did today is good enough and I’m moving forward. I don’t have to be a perfectionist. I’m allowed to make mistakes. I’m in direct sales & my business needs to be revamped.
I will considered joining your digging deeper community. I will start 2012 with a “Clean Slate”. I will have intentional faith- faith that believes God will do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think.
God Bless you & JD.
Millie
Allison, I don’t know what storms you have gone through lately but, I am really happy for the energy and faith you conveyed in your message. I love to read your emails, listen to your CD’s and I pray for your health, success and happiness always.
Happy new year Allison!!
I’m ready. When and what will be the plan?
I have a strong intent to develop discipline in both my personal life and in my business world. And I’d do more living on purpose.
Apparently I missed the emails that came, talking about what transpired in Allison’s life. I apologize for that.
This email “Digging Deeper” came at a great time. I just returned from a Tastefully Simple Leadership COnference in San Antonio, TX, and am ready to “kick it” into high gear. I’m tired of the “life” my family is living (always struggling to pay the bills, etc). I want more for my family, for my life. And sometimes I think (be happy with what God has given you), but on the other hand I KNOW that God wants more for me.
THANK YOU!
Beth Mott
Senior Team Manager
Independent Consultant
Tastefully Simple
I just listened to your video conference and it was terrific. You made me aware of my basement fixation…I am closing that door and starting the new year out in the field. Thank you!
Allison….I have so much I want to say! To keep it brief and succinct I will say that I went through your transformation with my business in August. My passion was gone and I realized I was chasing the wrong one. I had to end a life I’d known for 18 years(I didn’t quit the business, just no longer growing it). I grieved for a couple months..it felt like a divorce and I’m sure I will lose some people along my new journey. I think it is incredible you are bringing the ‘new’ you to this…and honest about it. Your sharing and honesty and integrity will have me continue to follow you and see where it takes you/us. Thanks for your authenticity and wisdom….you ROCK!!!
You are great and thank you for sharing your honest and exciting new adventures! 2012 is off to an exciting start!
Allison, Welcome back! It’s great to hear the positivity and hope for the future once again!!
May God continue to bless you.
Allison, I LOVE the new warm and fuzzy you! I cant wait to see what 2012 brings for you and for ME! Love, Betty
Thank you Allison! So glad I tuned in to listen to your conference, before it went away. As always, love the excitement you generate.
Wow Allison …!!!
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Thanks so much.I am ready to go forward digging deeper with you, and all those others in this community.!
Thanks be unto God who always causes us to triumph…and gives us leaders that show us the way!
Continued Blessings to you and JD
Big Hug, Bonita
You are definitely living in the right place, Phoenix; for you are like the Phoenix, rising from the ashes anew. May God strengthen your resolve. Can’t wait to read more Digging Deeper eletters.
It’s so wonderful to hear that you and JD are doing well. I prayed for you each day. I’m so excited for the journey they take together in 2012.
Hello Allison,
Looking forward to Digging Deeper again for 2012!!! Thank you!!!
Barb
I am looking forward to your new “Digging Deaper” Allsion! And, I’m very glad you and JD are loving the desert (as that is where I am from!!). I do miss it…Oklahoma isn’t quite Arizona…but I’ve lived here most of my life now… I am soooo determined to make dreams come true this year. The clock is ticking by and my procastinating self needs to get out of the recliner!!
I think Alison you are sounding stronger than ever! It takes time to find your centre again & you appear well on your way. I am so glad to see you back!! You have been missed. You are moving boldly ahead. Good for you.
May I mention that the newest video released (for me) only lasted 10 min. If there is a technical problem will you re-release?
Again wonderful to have you back. Jo
It is awesome to have you back and I’m happy to see you are doing much better.
Wherever the road takes you, enjoy the ride!!!
Thank you Allison! Just listened to your Clean Slate video and as always, you inspire me to be my best. So excited that you are back and looking forward to growing this year!!! Wishing you all the best in your journey!
I’m so happy for you Allison! Here’s to an AWESOME 2012! And looking forward to more digging deeper
Your an amazing resilient woman Allison and I admire you for that!
Have missed you. Looking forward to 2012 with you
Allison,
So glad to have you back. Your insights and experience are so valuable!!! Much success in your new business!
Barb