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Behold! You are now reading awesomeness! This

newsletter will keep everyone connected to all the

cool things happening in our group as well as

highlighting some of our very own members each

month.

There are many things that you will see each month

from our newsletter and from time to time I will reach

out to some of you personally for participation. We

have a pretty spectacular community of people in our

group and I hope that all of you will remain with us

FOREVER.

And if forever is not possible then we hope that you

will always be able to remain plugged in with our

newsletter each month.

So let us get plugged in, motivated and educated

because August was a great month and there is much

more to see and to discuss.

“I define connection as the energy that exists between

people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when

they can give and receive without judgment; and

when they derive sustenance and strength from the

relationship.”

― Brené Brown

If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts about our Newsletter or simply

want to be included. Send me an email at jlwormley@gmail.com

• Member of the Month

• Last Month Events

• Upcoming Events

• Self-Improvement Section

• Member Feedback

• Exercises of The Month

• Healthy Eating Recipe

Member of the Month

Robert A.

You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the

country out of the girl! Roberta has been a member of the

“Reserved Group” since June 2013 and claims roots in good

ole Richmond, Virginia by way of Colorado.

Roberta has attended 7 meetups since joining and even hosted

her very own in August, 2013. Many didn’t know that she was

actually in the “Gus Trent presents: Rodeo Fest” but she was

and made this Virginia boy proud! Roberta has a great

personality and brings tons of energy when she is around.

Thanks Roberta for being part of our group!

You have won a $10.00 Gift card of your choice for being

selected as the member of the month!

If you want to be featured here; Get Active!

August Events

• The Games We play:

• Gasparilla International Film Festival:

• Metropolitan Ministries

• Dine Tampa Bay

• Habitat for Humanity

• Summer Fun Part 3(Pool Party)

• Summer of Rum Festival

• Gus Trent Presents: Rodeo Fest

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Roberta on her horse at the Gus Trent Rodeo Event

Fest

"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo

Emerson

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Who will win Member of the Month for September?

A Reserved Improvement

4 Mistakes That Keep You from Finding Your

Purpose by: Bishop T.D. Jakes

Living on purpose, as I define it, is to become aware that we were all

created to serve some specific function in life. Some of these

purposes might be lofty, attracting the accolades of the world. Some

of these purposes may be down-to-earth, such as raising a child,

teaching or engaging in some other activity that may not be as

acknowledged by society but is still significant.

The pursuit of your life is to come into that purpose. And the waste of

your life is to miss that purpose. The problem, though, for most of us

is discovering what our purpose is. Here are a few mistakes we make

while looking for it, ones that can distract or misdirect us.

1. The "But I Love It" Mistake

For a few years, I was involved in music. I was a choir director, and I

played the piano. I noticed that when our choir got ready to sing,

people got more blessed out of me introducing the song and talking

about the song than they did from the song itself. Gradually I began

to realize that the tail was wagging the dog. I love music to this day,

and I have a fairly good understanding of music and theory and how

they operate. But that's not why I'm here on earth.

Just because you admire something doesn't mean it's your purpose.

Don't let yourself be distracted by something that should be a hobby.

If you, like me, enjoy music, that doesn't necessarily mean you

should be the one directing the song. Buy some CDs or enjoy music

on your headset, just don't let it take your focus.

2. The "But That Drives Me Crazy" Mistake

Usually, when things drive us crazy, we're taught to walk away or

ignore them. But sometimes it can help to take a closer look. For

example, if somebody does something incorrectly, and their error

drives us crazy, we shouldn't criticize the person—we should look at

what our inability to tolerate their error can show us. What you cannot

stand to see done badly is exactly where you ought to work. If you

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can't stand it when the church programs are done incorrectly or when the invitations are not sent out in time—if you want things in order—maybe you maybe you should consider working in an area of administration. Other people might not even be bothered by these things, but your inability to put up with anything less than excellence means that you have an interest there. You need to recognize, "This is an area I have passion about."

3. The "But My Dad Told Me to..." Mistake Sometimes your purpose may be totally opposite to the preparation of your life. It may be that you got a degree in one thing, but it's not fulfilling to you because it's not the thing that you were really created to do. It may be that your family and friends have misdirected you to where they have a need. So your education, your background, your circumstances, your job end up restricting you from finding your fulfillment. This happened to me. My father owned a janitorial service, and it was his dream for us to own another family business together. As an adult, my brother started a windows-and-siding company and invited me to be a part of the it, but when I tried to twist myself into what my family wanted me to be, the business ultimately failed. I had substituted everyone's happiness for my own, trying to live up to my brother's dreams because I loved him and trying to live up to my father's expectations. But in reality, my purpose was in a completely different

arena than anything they could have imagined. This happens to so many of us. Every day at work, you might be like Jonah in the story in Bible, right when the ship hits a storm. Jonah knew, "I'm really going in the wrong direction. I'm going into the mouth of a whale." You know the exact same thing. You have to have the courage to withstand other people's opinions and ideas and to flow into

your own purpose. 4. The "Do Something—Anything" Mistake The lives we lead do not always lend time for inner reflection. We're so busy that we don't make space for prayer, for mediation. We don't really examine. We throw ourselves into this busy-ness so deeply that we don't take the time to pause for even a Sabbath, if you will It can be hard at first to identify that internal heartbeat, but recognizing it determines what will give you fulfillment and gratification. Think of it as an inward applause for every moment where you feel in harmony with yourself, and when you hear it—be it loud and clear or soft and slightly muffled—you'll know exactly what it is and what you're meant to do.

September Events/October Events

• Metropolitan Ministries: Sep.14th

• Brunch Life: Sep.15th

• St. Pete Art & Fashion Week: Sep. 20th

• Nature Boot Camp: Oct. 5th

• Clearwater Jazz Festival: Oct. 19th

• Howl-O-Scream: Oct. 26th

MANY MORE TO COME!

Let’s Plan Ahead It Takes a Village

I could use your help with coming up with FRESH NEW IDEAS for upcoming events. Though I have two

people who currently help plan events, I am always excited to do events that YOU come up with. Send me

an email enclosed with these questions and answers and I’ll see if I can make it happen.

� What type of Events would you like to see?

� What type of event do you want to host?

� What Month would you like to see the event planned?

� What are some other ways to improve the group in your opinion?

Reserved EatsReserved EatsReserved EatsReserved Eats

Beef Stir-Fry with Avocado

Salad Recipe developed by Anna Berman

Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 poblano, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 avocado, diced 1/4 cup Cojita cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup cilantro plus more for garnish, chopped Corn tortillas (optional)

Nutrition facts per serving: 436 calories, 28g protein, 30g carbohydrate, 26g fat (7g saturated), 10g fiber

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Beginner Exercises of the Month Muscle Group Exercise Sets Reps

Chest Dumbbell Bench Press 3 8,10,12

Back/Lat Pulldown 3 8,10,12

Shoulders/Dumbbell Overhead Press 3 8,10,12

Quads Leg Press 3 8,10,12

Hamstrings/Lying Leg Curl 3 8,10,12

Triceps Rope Pressdown 3 8,10,12

Biceps Barbell Curl 3 8, 10,12

Calves Standing Calf raise 3 8,10,12

Abs Crunch 3 15