EYE OF The Hurricane

It was one year ago, last Thanksgiving, when I was teaching/mentoring my students on the value of gratitude. While they were expecting lessons in pronunciation, I threw them an unexpected twister with this question: “Right here, right now, at this very moment, what are you grateful for? For the next 15 minutes, make a list, and begin writing your thoughts”.

First reaction without thought, the class burst into laughter, and I purposely joined in to share in their mystified enthusiasm. One student said: “Teacher, how will this improve our speaking skills in English”? I then replied: “First, answer my question by making a list of all that you are grateful for, and I promise that the exercise itself will reveal the answer to your question once you are actively involved”. Needless to say, the student looked more puzzled with my answer, while intrigued at the same time.

Well, during this session, they all looked at each other befuddled, and could not find themselves to stop laughing. Until, one student shouted out, “oh.. oh… I know… I am grateful for my expensive car”. Then another jumped with excitement and said, “ooh… ooh.. my blackberry phone, yeah… yeah, this is cool, I like this assignment” … to … “my video games” … to … “my big screen plasma T.V.” … to … “money my parents give me” … and more. …

As the students were joyously and laughingly expressing the things they were grateful for, I sat their observing their expressions. While thrilled in hearing them articulate their thoughts in English as opposed to speaking in their native language, I was more enthused about their upcoming reactions to the set of thought provoking questions I was about to ask them next:

“Are you grateful to be alive today? For having eyes to see? Ears to hear? Tongue to speak? Senses to smell, touch, and taste? Legs to walk? Oxygen to breathe? Parents who love you? Parents who give you money to buy things like blackberry cell phones, video games, large screen t.v.-s, expensive cars? For experiencing love and care with family and friends? For friendships right here in this class room? For being able to express your thoughts with feeling in English as a result of this lesson on gratitude?

15+ students in one room, and all you can hear is absolute silence and see shock on their faces!

The student who asked the question on how this assignment will improve their speaking skills in English, stood up and said: “Annie, thank you. I spoke more English today then in any of my English classes in school … and … I have learned a valuable lesson on gratitude”.

One week later, on a Saturday, midnight hour, here I am in the studio working on the last five tracks for completing the production of Legends in Excellence CD – the audio series, until I receive this call from another student of mine, to tell me this: “Annie, I am calling you from the airport … (as you hear the shakes in his voice) … Annie … (pauses again) … I am flying back home … (pause) … family emergency … (pause) … my father died in a car accident … (pause) … I am the only child, the only son … (pause) … have to fly back home to take care of my mom, and figure out funeral arrangements … Annie, just last week, you were teaching us about the value of gratitude and we were laughing … and now… it is too late for me to say ‘thank you’ to my father … (pause) … I want to say ‘thank you’ to you Annie, as my best teacher, and for this important lesson in life. I will never forget this lesson and will tell all my friends back home”.

My response was: “It is never too late to express your gratitude, and it all starts from the inside. What matters is that you are showing your thankfulness by great action right now. Here you are, leaving your friends, your school, the state all within seconds of a responsible decision, to go back home and step into your father’s shoes to take care of your mom and family. Know your father is proud of you, and has always recognized the greatness in you. Today, you are witnessing what your father and mother saw in you all along! When you see your mom, hug her, thank her for giving you life with all your love” This is what true, DAILY Thanksgiving is all about”!

Friends, I pray this message has touched your hearts, your lives on a profound level. Regardless of what conflicts you have with your loved ones, while you are alive, be grateful for your family and friends now, not tomorrow!

May You Be Blessed Exponentially with Peace, Grace, and Joy in your lives during this Thanksgiving season, and remember to make Thanksgiving a daily value in your lives. Once a year is a great start … now you have the choice to take it beyond … JUST BECAUSE … because you can!

I am grateful to our Father in Heaven for the priceless gifts of all of you in my life, and I thank YOU for who you are, as you are, just the way you are … you are beautiful!

Annie Armen
Listen to this Audio Archive Featuring Several of Annie’s Students

I have recently been receiving many concerned e-mails and phone calls regarding the effectiveness of detox foot pads. There are recent reports stating that ALL detox foot pads are a scam. I feel it is my duty to share with everyone my thoughts on this.
Why Should I Check Each Product?

These recent reports focus on one of many detox foot pads on the market called Kinoki Detox Foot Pads. As with many nutritional products and healthcare devices; there are good products and generic or bad copies of good products. Take for example Green Tea, Vitamin E, or even Calcium.

* Most green tea comes from China or India and may be contaminated with toxic pesticides, insecticides, arsenic (the number one cancer causing agent) and many other toxins etc.
* Most of the Vitamin E used in supplements is synthetic and is actually toxic to the body.
* And, let’s not forget about all of the calcium products on the market containing calcium carbonate which is nothing more than chalk, which may actually cause a calcium deficiency in the body.

The same is true for detox foot pads. Before believing everything we hear, we simply can’t afford to generalize from the one to the whole when it comes to our health. Careful evaluation and research should be performed on for each individual product.

This research should include the way they are manufactured, the ingredients used during manufacturing in the product, and, most of all, the person or company promoting the product before. This should be done before we make general allegations which incorporate all products as a whole.

The Danger of Less-than-Thorough Research

In the case of the Kinoki detox foot pads, I believe these articles and reports are correct and I applaud the writers for exposing the truth. However, one should not associate all detox foot pads with cheap generic versions that have no research backing them up. It’s like saying all vitamins are a scam, if one synthetic vitamin supplement hurts someone or does not produce results.

We already lost our right to sell one of the most effective amino acids (L-Tryptophan) because of one contaminated batch. For this very reason it has taken us years of fighting the government agencies to get this product approved for sale again. We should always do our research carefully and not believe that all things are bad after one company’s bad product is exposed in an article or TV broadcast.

If you search online or in medical Journals you can find a negative report or article about every vitamin, mineral, prescription medication or healthcare device ever produced. Does that mean they are all bad?

What makes a good physician or product manufacturer is someone who is credible in their research, actually cares about the consumer’s health, and one who uses the highest quality, proven ingredients anywhere in the world.

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I learned that there were many poorly produced detox pads on the market and people needed a product they could trust. Because of the benefits I have received and witnessed, I decided to develop the highest quality organic detox foot pads on the market.

My job is to look out for the end consumer and I take it very seriously. I thoroughly research products, ingredients and producers, all in an attempt to provide you with the best products available. I even back my products with this guarantee:
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In the past 10 years, I have not had to buy or replace any product. But hey, I’m not perfect and I always keep an open mind and am willing to listen and evaluate new products. And, I love challenges. I even offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our products. If you do not feel the results or even if you simply are not happy with the product, I will gladly give you a full refund.
Additional Comments

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To obtain a healthy body, I recommend the following:

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* Regular colon cleansing
* Multiple liver and gallbladder cleansing
* Purging harmful organisms from your system
* Detoxifying your body from chemicals and heavy metals

I also recommend addressing the root cause of these toxins by cleansing your living environment and reducing your daily exposure and consumption of toxic compounds.
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Dr. Edward Group III

Dear Friends,

After completing 9 years of broadcasting in excellence through television, terrestrial and online radio, today, I get to capture this accomplished moment in time and celebrate our 9 year victory by starting off with these two words– THANK YOU! Dear friends, listeners, and viewers of The Annie Armen Show, THANK YOU, from the core of my heart for your loving support and continued participation throughout the years. While it has been my honor to bring to you some of the best influential leaders and passionate beings who have shared their life’s walk on how to succeed in business and in life, it has equally been, if not more my joy and blessing to hear from you, to contribute with you, to share in your journeys, to cry and laugh with you in and out of storms, and today, to celebrate with you, NINE Years of Broadcasting in Excellence! WOW!

Now, you didn’t honestly think I was going to stop there, did you? How does that tune go for the all too famous and over-used marketing cliché? Oh yes… “BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE”! Oh why not, let’s have fun with those words, Hurricane Style! The best way I like to make announcements is with a roaring drum roll! As the drum roll crescendos, in our familial efforts to love, respect and better serve you, we present you with our inaugural news letter — “EYE OF The Hurricane” — and friends, you will notice right from the get go – we are not talkin’ weather! Let’s make this a musical experience, shall we! How? Email, dial, and communicate by contributing empowering messages, your passions, thought provoking lessons, and valued feedback, to ensure an experience that is meaningful, memorable, and enjoyable every month! Now, that sounds like music to my ears, how about you?

I am also thrilled to announce “Eye of The Hurricane Blog” which will be the Hurricane Portal to our Family of Friends and Loved Ones, where we can encourage one another, exchange and engage creative ideas, share experiences and build global camaraderie.

Along the way, be sure to nourish your heart, mind, and spirit with weekly shots of AnnieBiotics® at www.twitter.com/anniearmen to accompany, empower, energize, and provoke your inner best thoughts with outer best actions!

Last but definitely not least, I have compiled, authored, directed, and produced the best of the best interviews of the last decade for your enjoyment and deep reflection – Legends in Excellence, the audio series! Together, let’s make our second decade fun filled, packed with adventures and break through events, expanding our Circle of Hurricane Friends far and wide, while continuing to forge ahead with winning ‘SOUL’utions.

From the core of my heart, again, THANK YOU and remember: When in the EYE OF The Hurricane, expect the unexpected, believe all things are possible, and NEVER GIVE UP on the gifts of you and life, for only you can authentically fulfill your destined legacy to inspire generations to come!

I Love you all!
Annie Armen