Being at the Rise event was very humbling for me. I learned things about myself, I didn’t know but was
beginning to understand. You truly can’t change what you don’t acknowledge! I realized that I was very codependent in multiple different areas. Like with my kids, I did way too much and left them to be needy. I was the friend someone called only when they had a problem. actually felt relieved, since I do so much for so many people in my life. So I knew I had to place healthy boundaries. I also loved the message of procrastination, that was also something I did way too much of and needed to change. I learned I was telling myself lies and that I had the power to change my thoughts. Then what happens when you acknowledge change is fear sets in. So the words I kept in m mind was what Rachel Billups said "if not now , then when". So I felt empowered by these strong amazing women and not only left with knowledge to help me to be a better me, I left with new sisters in Christ.

Thank you. I am still working on these things daily and I am getting better each day and feel amazing.
Diana Sparkman- Massilon Ohio

 

I have actually seen the manifestation of Rise in Rachel Tucker (the Author) for the past 7yrs.
In this book, she reveals the force that gave her the wind beneath her wings that elevated her to where
she is today. She lays the foundation that will continue to let her rise to great heights in the future and she invites us to Join. Rise means coming from a lower position to a higher one but Rachel wrote this book so that she could reach back to pull you up to where you belong. I realized in this book that It is time to soar like the eagle. The force of the wind( principles in the Rise book) will take me higher. Join us! Your gift will make room for you to soar! Fly with us and Rise.

I will share the thing so far that has really impacted me from reading this Rise Book, and that I am truly
focused on is how important and life-changing it is to find out and discover WHO you are, and WHOSE you are!! This is the foundation for any growth!!! You MUST know yourself first and know who you belong to!! Only then can you truly begin to grow and to impact those around you. For me I am learning the difference in who I really am Vs who people around me or I've come in contact with have led me to believe I am! Also..... my identity!!! My profession, or hobbies, or mistakes, nor successes are my
identity!! I have spent the last couple months realizing that since I have changed the way I see myself
things and people around me are changing too. All the things that God has purposed for me and talent he has equipped me with are threats to the enemy. And the more I pursue them the harder he presses. That's a sure sign of knowing you are doing God's plan and will. Though in my flesh some days are a struggle I am continuing moving forward and refusing to go back to the old way and old me!! I will continue To RISE above it all!! And continue to walk in my calling!