Love And Inspiration From Mom: Inspirational Quotes With Practical Tips From A Loving Mom

Love And Inspiration From Mom: Inspirational Quotes With Practical Tips From A Loving Mom

by Mark Smiley

Author: Shelly Slocum is the author of Love and Inspiration from Mom.

Shelly Slocum, a former real estate professional turned author, has released her first book, Love and Inspiration from Mom. The book which is available on Amazon reached number one new release in the self-help category.

The book includes inspirational quotes plus Slocum’s practical tips on how to apply that inspiration on a daily basis in order to live a more optimistic and happier life. “My goal is to change the world one inspired person at a time,” said Shelly Slocum, author of Love and Inspiration from Mom. “I do think most people would like to lead a more inspired and optimistic life; it’s hard to do that when you are in the midst of all the struggles we go through. This just gives you some inspiration every day and some practical tips on what you can do today no matter what you’re going through to live that inspired life. I think people are thirsty for a little love and inspiration.”

The inspiration for the book came six years ago when her eldest daughter lived through a torturous experience. “Fortunately, I was in a position with my real estate business that I could drop everything and hand it off to my business partner and she kept my business going,” said Slocum. “I went out to California where my daughter was living and literally helped her get out of bed every day for weeks. It was a very traumatic time but when she was strong enough to go back to work, I would send her an inspirational quote every morning in a text and then I would add a couple of tips on how she could apply that in her day and then signed it ‘Love, Mom.’ I would do that every day for months. She told me I needed to put this in a book because not everybody has somebody that can do that for them when they’re down.”

Life has come with many challenges and blessings. As a non-smoking lung cancer survivor, Slocum believes she has been given the gift of time and has made it her mission to spread more love and inspiration in the world, and to be the spark that helps people change their lives for the better.

So far, reviews have been positive from those who have read it. “I love this book!,” said Cindy Gotchey. “The quotes and Shelly’s insight and interpretation of each are a thing of beauty. I have read a lot of self-help books and daily inspirationals and this is as good or better than any I have read. Shelly’s life outlook is

Self-Help Book: Love and Inspiration from Mom is available on amazon.com and Barnes & Noble and reached #1 for new books in the self-help category.

inspiring!” “I believe everyone who reads these treasures of wisdom and daily gems will find joy, hope, and a deep breath of peace like I did,” said Barb Haines.

“This book helped me feel the intricacies and depths of love, from the love of a daughter to the love of one’s self,” said Karen Grimm. “Shelly’s interpretation of these meaningful quotes filled a gap in my heart where I’ve been missing my mom’s guidance and encouragement since she passed away. I can’t wait to share this treasure with my own daughters!”

Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series wrote the foreword for Love and Inspiration from Mom and describes it as a “warm hug in a book!” “When we wrote Chicken Soup for the Soul, our mission was to change the world one story at a time,” said Jack Canfield in the Foreword. “That’s the power of Love and Inspiration from Mom; together we are making the world a better place one story and one inspired person at a time.”

Having Canfield write the Foreword gave the book a definite boost in sales and the two-hour book signing at Barnes & Noble in Glendale the weekend of July 16 was a success.

Slocum has been married to her high school sweetheart for 39 years and has two daughters. She now savors the ultimate reward for parenting which is being MiMi to her three grandchildren. To connect with Shelly, please visit her website: www.love andinspiration.org.

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Denver for First Time in Three Years

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Denver for First Time in Three Years

Lady Bug:  The Ladybug is big and strong (but doesn’t realize it) and full of life. Unlike all the other insects in the community she is not part of a family. She’s all alone and lonely, and she’s secretly waiting for something wonderful to happen in her life—something like love. When The Foreigner arrives carrying a strange egg she’s excited by the possibility that her life – and everyone else’s – could be about to change.

Triumphant Return: Cirque du Soleil returns to Denver for the first time in three years.  Cirque Ovo will be at the ball Arena from September 8-11.  

Ovo Show at Ball Arena Will Be First in Front of Denver Audiences Since Corteo in August 2019

By Mark Smiley

Cirque du Soleil returns to Colorado with its high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO.  Ovo is an exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, that features an intrusion into a new day in the life of insects; a non-stop show of energy and movement.  Cirque du Solei shows are famous for their acrobatics and this show is no exception, highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species. OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy.  From mighty crickets bouncing off trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting inside her web, OVO exudes extraordinary showmanship.

“We’re very excited to be coming back especially after the last couple of years that we all had to experience around the world,” said Janie Mallet, Cirque OVO Publicist.  “This show has a high acrobatic level and lots of variety.  It really is a nice story about friendship, curiosity, exclusivity and love.”

Ovo has been out since 2009.  It was first created for the big top and then in 2016, transformed for the arena shows.  After what Cirque calls “Intermission” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team of 100 artists, musicians, and backstage personnel which comprises 25 different nationalities, worked on the show for 3 months before hitting the road again.  The artists especially had to find creative ways to stay in top physical shape during the pandemic and the three months of preparation allowed for them to get in that top form.  Since its opening in Montreal in 2009, OVO has performed in fr

High Wire Act: Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy.

ont of more than 7 million people in 155 cities in 26 different countries.

Cirque began performing in front of live audiences in June 2021 in Las Vegas.  The shows under the big top re-launched last Fall and how the arena shows are back.  “People have been craving live entertainment,” said Mallet.  “They’re so supportive and so vocal and so present with us.  It’s been amazing coming back and performing live.”

OVO will perform in Colorado at: Budweiser Events Center in Loveland from August 26 to 28, 2022, Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs from September 1 to 4, 2022 and the Ball Arena in Denver from September 8 to 11, 2022.  Visit cirquedusoleil.com/ovo for more information and to purchase tickets.  Follow #OVOCirque and #cirquedusoleil on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

 

Photo Credit : Pat Beaudry, Max Bocanegra, Randy Cremean & Vlad Lorenzo