The One Thing Keeping You Sick
By: Mandy B. Anderson

I’ve listened to the voice of sickness and the voice of healing. One is hopeless and dark, the other is full of life! Which one are you listening to today?

Which one are you listening to right now? Write it down. Seriously, take out a pen and paper and write down the thoughts in your head. Are they lining up with the voice of sickness and lies? Or…are they lining up with the voice of healing and truth?

I asked my friends on Facebook this question earlier this week and a few said they were listening to the voice of healing…but others mentioned words like:

    “Both, they are fighting over me…”

    “Working very hard to ignore the pounding in my head and instead focus on the voice of healing…”

Aw…not sure about you, but I know those voices all too well. Maybe you do too. Years ago when I struggled with weekly migraine headaches, I too worked very hard to ignore the pounding in my head. Back then I wasn’t fully aware of the tools I’m about to share with you so I usually gave in to the pain and was forced to try and sleep in a dark room hopped up on pills and an ice pack on my head. Down for the count! I lost many battles back then.

Until I learned of a secret weapon.

Are you ready for it?

Now, before I share this with you, I ask that you promise me you’ll at least give it a try for a week. Sometimes I choose not to use this weapon and it makes me miserable – downright horrible! Then I pull it out and put it into action and I notice a change within 48 hours. This principle works if you choose to use it consistently…and that will be the war you must win! You must choose to use it every day.

This secret weapon is not new. It’s not something I cooked up in my basement (I don’t even have a basement!). It’s older than the current medical system, works way better, and it has the power to completely annihilate your pain and your sadness.

So here it is…

The one thing keeping you sick is this: Your choice of words.

It’s simple, but it’s not easy. You must put your game face on and determine that no matter how you feel, you will not believe the voice that lies to you and taunts you that you’ll never get better and never be healed. That voice is a lier and if you’re reading this right now, then you are destined to overcome this! You wouldn’t still be reading if that weren’t the truth.

Choose to speak life over your body! Daily! No matter how you feel! This is so important. How many times do we say out loud things like:

    “I’m so sick!”

    “It seems like I have several good days and then the pain returns and I can’t do anything again. When will this ever get     better?”

Friends, you trap yourself in sickness when you speak those words. I’ve experienced this first hand and been trapped too because of it. We as a society have totally lost touch with the truth that our words create our reality.

You might be skeptical right now and to that I say GOOD! That means you have a smart head on your shoulders and you do your research. So, I encourage you to do your very own study and speak the following over your life and body (out loud) for the next five days. Research it on yourself! The worst that will happen is I will be wrong and you’ll be right. The best that will happen is you will begin to feel better. It’s your call.

Words to speak every day:

• Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  
• The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
  
• Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
  

If you believe in God, or you want to believe in God, speak these as well:

• I will not die but I will live and declare the works of the Lord.
  
• The Lord will sustain me on my sickbed and restore me from my bed of illness. (Psalm 41:3)
  
• God is my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
  
• Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. (Psalm 6:2)
  
• O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. (Psalm 30:2)

Friends, it’s time to condition our minds for truth and stop speaking sickness. Stop acting sick. Stop accepting sickness. Stop agreeing with sickness by giving in and walking around defeated and depressed.

Yes, there really is a war for your life. You will hear the voices of sickness and health fighting over you. You will. But guess what? You don’t have to be a helpless child in this custody battle any longer. You now have the most powerful tool and the ball is in your court.

So…take the challenge. Just try this out for five days and let me know how it works for you. Stop by Facebook so we can see each other and report back what you find!

I believe in you and I look forward to hearing from you…

~ Mandy

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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One Day At A Time
Healing From Depression and Emotional Pain
By: Mandy B. Anderson

This week has been marvelous. At least, compared to the last several weeks. If you’re new to our newsletters, or if you’re completely lost and wondering what’s up, allow me a moment to explain.

Over the last several weeks my body has been healing from sickness and a self-inflicted emotional prison. This week has been going so much better and I know with each passing day that healing and restoration is at work. However, a few weeks ago, it didn’t feel so uplifting. I wrote the following story in my journal one day, and my prayer is that it will encourage you today no matter where you are in your journey…

February 12, 2012
Today was a good day. In fact, it’s been awhile since I felt “normal” and despite how it started out, today felt more normal than the last twelve days. You see, I put my pants on.

No, not my sweatpants (although I was so very tempted to.)

Jeans. I put on my skinny jeans with some snow boots, a hat, and a zip up hoody. Yep…it was a good day.

This might be hard for some to grasp, but for those of us who have wrestled with sickness from diseases such as cystic fibrosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, you name it – we get it. Any day you can get out of the jammies and into jeans is a good day. It’s something to celebrate!

On January 31, I came home from my trip to First Steps To Success with bronchitis. Actually, it had just started to go away before I left and by the end of the trip it came back due to the lack of sleep that my body received. It was an act of God that I could get to my gate in the airport without passing out from exhaustion and shortness of breath! The truth is, bronchitis was the least of my problems, I just didn’t see it.

Since my miscarriage in December, I had been experiencing choking cough attacks, fatigue, depression, and even loss of my appetite from all the emotional stress that I was trying so desperately to ignore. Not allowing myself to grieve correctly resulted in physical sickness two months later. Very real and very deep emotional, mental, spiritual pain. It’s no wonder I was having problems with my breathing – my journal was filled with entries that read “Lord, it’s hard to breath, it hurts so bad!” Life and death truly is in the power of our tongues and we will eat the fruit of what we speak – my body was simply obeying my mouth and I was feasting on the words of pain and sickness.

My weekend in Orlando opened the door to the grieving process and in a way depression set in deeper than I had anticipated. I’ve been missing for quite some time…and don’t be surprised if I’m MIA somedays in the near future. It’s part of the healing process that I must allow myself to go through, knowing that on the other side is more freedom and peace than I’ve ever known. I don’t particularly enjoy this healing process, but when you reach this point…you just have to take it one day at a time.

Healing from depression, emotional pain, sickness, trauma, a miscarriage, a death…all of it can only be conquered one day at a time. Some days the only thing you can do is sleep all day. Other days you drown out the pain and sorrow with mindless TV shows until suddenly four to five hours have passed and you can’t even remember what day it is. There are moments where you devour God’s word because that’s the only source of comfort you can find. And somedays…

Somedays you lie in bed in your robe and wonder if it will ever get better. But then God hears your prayers and sends you some friends to rescue you from your loneliness and you put your pants on.

Friend, whatever circumstance you find yourself in today – it’s okay to feel the way you feel. There’s no shame in being angry, sad, heartbroken, or frustrated. God gave us emotions and if we deny ourselves the ability to feel them, we end up sick and filled with disease and despair. Find a trusted friend, mentor, or counselor to talk to so you can get your emotions out in the open. Journal, listen to music that helps you cry, and just grieve. I give you permission to feel the way you feel. Take it one day at a time.

Today you might be in your PJ’s but tomorrow…you might find the strength to put your pants on too.

P.S. In the next few months we will be having some Tuesday night calls with topics about overcoming sickness, healing from emotional stress, making healthier choices, how to conquer fear, etc. I will also be sharing more healthy recipes, including gluten-free recipes, as time goes on. Thank you in advance for your patience with me as I work through some of the emotional stress in my life right now. I will do my best to send out a newsletter every week again so that you can be encouraged on your journey. In the meantime, Nate and I appreciate your prayers as we heal from the sickness and stress. We are praying for you as well and may you be blessed, be healthy, and be inspired!

~ Mandy

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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In today's newsletter we welcome guest writer, Randi Munns, as she shares a very yummy recipe! Nate and I recently made this at home and shared it with friends – the overall verdict was DELICIOUS! Enjoy and may you be blessed, be healthy, and be inspired!

~ Mandy

Easy Apple Crisp
Healthy Recipes
By: Randi Munns

Are you constantly emptying out the refrigerator and throwing away old food? Petrified celery? Wilted lettuce? Old, bruised apples? If you are throwing away food, you are buying more than you need. Everything you buy should have a plan for the week. That is why I teach people the importance of meal planning! This saves you time and money.

Every time you throw away food, you are throwing away money! As Dani Johnson says, "Quit throwing cash in the trash!"
Go check out your fridge now! Check the pantry! Check the bowl on your countertop! What do you have that is looking old and wilted? Use it! Cut away the bruises, and the mold! You will be surprised at the delicious meals you can make with what you have on hand.

You've probably bought a 5 lb bag of apples before, right? You remembered to eat them the first few days and then you forgot about them. Next time you looked, they were bruised, mushy and just funky looking! Don't throw them away! Use them to make this delicious apple crisp!

Most of the ingredients used in this apple crisp are items you probably already have on hand. If not, improvise. If you don't have brown sugar, use white sugar! If you don't have oats, then just bake sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar. You will still have an amazing dish! Enjoy!

Easy Apple Crisp

• 4 apples
  
• 1 cup of flour (you can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat or whatever you have on hand)
  
• 1 cup of rolled oats or steel cut oats
  
• 1 cup of packed brown sugar
  
• 1 cup of butter
  
• Cinnamon to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Core and thinly slice apples and place in a casserole dish. There is no need to peel the apples. There are vital nutrients in the skin. However, if your apples are in really bad shape, you may want to cut the bruised parts away.

In a mixing bowl, blend sugar, flour and oats.

Sprinkle dry mixture over apples.

Spread chunks of butter evenly over the dry mixture.

Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.

Serve sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon.

Yummy!

Health and blessings,
~ Randi

Randi's passion is to teach people the importance of getting into the kitchen to cook! When people get into the kitchen to cook, they can control their health and their waistline. She uses fresh ingredients and traditional foods in her cooking like butter.  She is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, exercise enthusiast and a consultant for an international marketing company.

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Loaded Chicken Veggie Baked Potato
Healthy, easy, yummy recipes!
By: Mandy B. Anderson

This week, as I was preparing to leave for a business seminar, I decided to scale back on my grocery shopping. All I bought was orange juice, bacon, and frozen berries for some snacks and shakes that I had planned for the week. But what I had at home turned out to be enough to make two delicious meals!

Have you ever looked at a left over chicken breast sitting in the fridge and thought to yourself “Ugh, I just can’t stand to eat another chicken breast?” Yeah, that was me this week. But instead of throwing it away or letting it grow another colony in my fridge, I got creative with it. Below is the result of creative cooking and war on debt money management. Enjoy!

Loaded Chicken Veggie Baked Potato

• 1 leftover chicken breast
  
• 1 cup of frozen veggies
  
• 2 small potatoes of your choice (or 1 large one)
  
• olive oil
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  

Baked Potato Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash potatoes and stab with a fork
• Place potatoes in the oven for 1 hour

Chicken & Veggie Directions

• Turn burner on Medium Heat
• Pour olive oil in skillet (drizzle as much as you’d like)
• Place chicken breast in skillet and shred with a fork until breast is torn apart.
• Pour veggies in skillet.
• Cover skillet and sauté for 10-15 minutes (until veggies are done but still crisp)
  

Once veggies and chicken are done, take off burner. Place finished baked potatoes on a plate and cut them in half. Smash potatoes down, add butter if desired, and place half of the chicken and veggies on top.

Put the other half of chicken and veggies in a container in the fridge for a second meal.

*This recipe is for chicken that has already been cooked and refrigerated. If using frozen or fresh chicken, be sure chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Weight Management Tips:
If you need to lose weight, replace olive oil and butter with coconut oil.

For Cystic Fibrosis patients trying to gain weight, use more butter – you may also substitute coconut oil as it has more health benefits and will give your body more protein.

Be sure to let us know how you enjoyed this recipe by leaving a comment below!

Until next time…be blessed, be healthy, and be inspired!
~ Mandy

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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Strength To Be Weak
Learning That It’s Alright If You’re Not Okay
By: Mandy B. Anderson

My triple venti soy caramel machiatto stared at me from the table as I expressed my feelings to my close friends and business partners.

“Yes, I’m okay – but lately I’ve been really tired and getting over being sick. It’s kind of lonely when Nate is gone and I know I seem like a go-getter, but lately I feel more depressed and end up doing nothing and feeling like no one notices me because they’re all living their lives while I just sit at home tired…”

My friends let me spew my emotions as they looked at me with sincere interest and concern. Over the last few years these two women have watched me overcome cystic fibrosis; they’ve watched me rise above the emotional stress of PTSD from losing my home to a fire; they’ve rejoiced with me as my marriage grew stronger and we paid off $103,000 in debt in 33 months and they’ve supported my dreams and goals as I’ve chosen to live beyond the circumstances that have tried to hold me back. This particular day, they understood the need for me to talk out my emotions and the pain that had been building up since my miscarriage a few months earlier. After several minutes of me sharing my thoughts, Madison looked at me and with piercing eyes said the most freeing words I had heard all week:

“Mandy, you know it’s alright if you’re not okay…right?”

Before I could process what was said I found myself mechanically saying

“Yes, I know. I’m okay really…”

That’s when Raychel piped in with

“It sounds like you’re really not Sweetie.”

Stunned at the reality of what was unfolding before me, I closed my mouth and replayed my words. It was true – I wasn’t okay and I wasn’t allowing myself to receive that fact.

I thanked them for their honesty and gave them permission to point out the truth anytime I might be blinded to it. After all, how else will I grow and overcome things if I don’t even realize they are hindering me? Then I went home and got brutally honest with myself and with God. Oh how the healing tears flowed! By evening I was feeling stronger both mentally and physically. The difference was as obvious as night and day.

It’s so easy to stuff our feelings and emotions in a place where we don’t see them. Human nature is to ignore them and pretend they don’t exist. The problem with doing that is that our bodies still feel the stress even if our minds refuse to let us process it. Emotions can make you sick – and in my case that looked like bronchitis, extreme fatigue, and body aches that were mimicking the start of fibromyalgia. (Read the book “Deadly Emotions” by Dr. Don Colbert for more info on this!)

As I allowed my emotions to surface, and I felt the intensity of them, the following truths about strength and weakness came to mind.

1. It takes Strength to feel your emotions.

As was mentioned earlier, most people will not feel their emotions. The intensity of them becomes fearful and the truth often too much to bear. Crying, anger and sadness are often looked upon as characteristics of the weak. The truth is that feeling your emotions makes you stronger. It helps you heal and process the circumstances in your life. In your moments of weakness, the God of All Mankind can come in and strengthen you (if you let him). Feeling your emotions takes strength.

2. It takes Strength to be vulnerable with yourself and others.

All I know is that when I’m vulnerable with myself and others, the shackles of stress fall off and my boldness returns; my faith returns; my strength grows. For instance, while overcoming cystic fibrosis, allowing myself to be vulnerable helped my body build up it’s immune system and get rid of the bacteria that was keeping me sick. I don’t know how it works exactly, all I know is that it did…and it does. Anytime I’m struggling with a cold or infection, I have to stop and ask myself “what emotions am I trying to hide right now?” As soon as I face them, my body gets stronger and begins to heal faster.

Try it out on yourself – prove me wrong! Chances are you’ll come away stronger too.

3. It takes Strength to admit you are emotionally spent.

Putting on a brave face 24/7 is exhausting! It is! You get stuck in a mind numbing, never ending cycle that wears you down until you are left with hopelessness, fear, and sickness. A brave face might make you look strong to others, but on the inside you are weak and frail. It takes far more strength to admit that you need to release your emotions. It takes strength to rise up and say “enough is enough!”

Maybe you’re in a position of weakness right now and you’ve been denying yourself the ability to not be okay. If so, it’s alright. I give you permission to cry. I give you permission to be angry and feel the sadness and pain so you can release it effectively. If you believe in Jesus Christ, then cry out to him and be honest about your feelings. He loves it when we bear our soul to him (David did it all the time! See the book of Psalms for proof.) Life is a journey, and strength is birthed out of weakness and vulnerability.

It’s alright if you’re not okay.

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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Your Opinion Matters!
What Are Your Total Health, True Wholeness, and Spiritual Needs So You Can Live Beyond Your Circumstances In 2012?
By: Mandy B. Anderson

Today’s newsletter is very different. In fact, since this website was started in February 2011 there has never been an article of this sort. I’m not here to inspire you today…I’m here to listen to YOU!

Long before this website was a reality, there was a burning passion inside of me to inspire others to live beyond their circumstances and walk confidently in a life of total health and true wholeness. In my best selling book “In Sickness And In Health: Lessons Learned On The Journey From Cystic Fibrosis To Total Health” I share strategies on how to overcome fear, speak words of life, make healthy choices with better nutrition, how to walk by faith and practice forgiveness, as well as other important skills that are imperative for a life of true wholeness and total health. The feedback that has been coming in from readers has both overwhelmed and blessed me. Mark my words – all glory for that project goes to my God Almighty because it was his healing power that brought me to the point of being able to share this story that he has been writing since the beginning of all time!

But here’s the thing – this website is for you. It’s not about me – it’s about YOU!

So today I ask that you give me your honest feedback on what you would like to see from me in 2012. We have lots of ideas brewing but ultimately your opinion and your needs are what direct the outcome. Take a few moments and share your opinion in the comments below about the following ideas:

#1 – A Spiritual Cup of Coffee Video Series. Do you enjoy the weekly video’s from A Spiritual Cup of Coffee? If so, what type of topics do you want to learn more about? (What are your spiritual struggles right now?)

#2 – A Spiritual Cup of Coffee 30 Day Ebook Devotional. Something that we planned on doing was to take the videos and turn them into a 30 day ebook devotional. Is this something that would help you in your spiritual walk? (You’d be able to read it via kindle, etc. or print it out as a PDF version.)

#3 – A Total Health Recipe Section. Do you find it difficult to eat healthy and would a bi-monthly recipe article be of interest to you?

#4 – Updates on whole food nutrition research and how it applies to your life. As a Juice Plus+ wellness coordinator there is a wealth of information at my finger tips to share with you. Are you looking for top notch information on what doctors and health professionals say about nutrition for you and your family?

#5 – Tuesday Night Calls. In February we would like to start a 10 week Tuesday Night Call series that would be free, and the recordings would be found on our website. Topics would include:

• 3 Keys To Living Beyond Your Circumstances
  
• The Choice To Be Healthy
  
• Alternative Strategies for Total Health
  
• 10 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
  
• Walking By Faith
  
• Overcoming Fear
  
• True Wholeness: What It Means and How To Get It
  
• Friendship And Disease
  
• The Words We Speak
  
• Constant Faith: How To Help Your Spouse Overcome Sickness

Is this something you would dial in to listen to? If so, is there something else that you would like to hear?

#6 – Any questions or suggestions that you have!

I will be checking the comments throughout the next few days and will answer any questions that you have. I’m so blessed to know you and to be a part of your life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me!

Have a fabulous day and until next time…be blessed, be healthy, and be inspired!
~ Mandy

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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The Truth About Your Goals
How Your Perception Will Make Or Break Your Success
By: Mandy B. Anderson

All week long my ears have been ringing over and over again with one word. Perception. Specifically, how perception applies to my goals and the success of the goals I have for 2012. It all started on New Year’s Eve…

Yours truly spent several hours bringing in the new year with a different kind of party. A “planning party” to be exact. Yep, sprawled out on my floor with my marker boards, calendar, journal and colored markers, I said goodbye to 2011 spending time with God and dreaming about all the things I’d like to do in 2012 and the years to come. It was the best New Year’s Eve I’ve had in a long time! (Crazy, I know, but remember – if you want something different in life, you must be willing to do different things.)

So, I now have a list of 30 things I’d like to do in the next ten years, starting with twelve that I’d like to accomplish this year. I even put a picture of it on my phone so I can see them every day and keep moving forward. It’s great – but here’s where this pesky little word “perception” comes in.

This past Sunday morning I was listening to the Dani Johnson radio show and she said something that rocked my world. “It is time to invade your perception with truth!” During the two hour show, she spent a few moments having us journal about what our perception was in the following areas of our lives:

• Finances
  
• Marriage
  
• Health
  
• Clients
  
• Business Associates
  
• Family
  

When I was done writing, I was astonished at the words that spilled out of my very own pen. In many areas, my perception was this (vulnerability alert!): My goals of building a business were going to be hard; people (meaning my clients) weren’t going to want to hear from me; and that some of my goals (like becoming a mom) would even be painful before they were successful.

Wow! That really makes you wanna “Get Up and Go!” right? Yeah, not so much. BIG wake up call! So I had a little heart to heart, and realized that it certainly was time to invade my own perceptions with truth. Here’s what I’ve done:

• Every day this week I have told myself (out loud) that the things I need to do are going to be easy.
  
• I’ve spoken more Bible verses over my health, thanked God for the work he is doing in my life, and I’ve told myself (out loud) that being healthy and staying healthy is going to be easy.
• As I’m scheduling events and tasks for my book tour and Juice Plus+ business, I remind myself (out loud again) that the tasks I need to do are going to be easy, and that if I just get one thing done each day, I will be further along than if I wait and do it all at once “when I feel like it.”

So far, I’ve been happier, felt better, gotten more done, and even been able to have less stress because I’ve been training my mind to believe that things will be easy instead of hard. But wait…

Before you start to think that I’m full of crap and talking about “speaking things into existence and manifesting stuff,” let me assure you, that the majority of my battle comes from reading God’s word every day (it really is the most powerful book on the face of the planet) – reading it out loud and speaking it over my life; listening to it while I sleep; and also by reading other books and listening to audios that feed my brain with truth instead of lies. Reaching goals takes work – it can be easy and fun if we choose to make it that way, but it still takes work! It doesn’t just happen by wishing it into being (trust me, I’ve had that perception in the past and nothing has happened with it).

So where is your perception today? I encourage you to take a few moments and write down your perception in those several areas of your life listed above. Will you be shocked when your pen stops writing? Will you need to invade your perception with some truth too? It’s okay if you find that you will. To help you on your path, I highly suggest you listen to Dani’s recording about perception (click here).

The truth about your goals is this: your perception of them will make or break their success. If you believe that it will be hard to reach your goals, then it will be and you probably won’t reach them. But, if you believe that it will be easy and fun, you’ll get more done in less time and find that you need more goals to fill up your time with!

What perceptions in your life need to be changed, and how are you going to correct them so they reflect the TRUTH? Take a moment and share your thoughts with us at the bottom of the page.

Until next time…be blessed, be healthy, and be inspired!

~ Mandy

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently lives in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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PR: Cystic Fibrosis Author Coming To Mocha Momma’s at the Gateway Mall, Bismarck, ND
 

Author and Speaker, Mandy B. Anderson, coming to Mocha Momma's at the Gateway Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota for the book signing of the newly released book In Sickness And In Health: Lessons Learned On The Journey From Cystic Fibrosis to Total Health.

If you or a loved one has lived with a life threatening disease, you may have noticed over time life becomes defined by that disease, leaving in its wake dreams, a passion for living, and worst of all, hope.

Born with Cystic Fibrosis, Mandy B. Anderson lets you peek into her mind as she takes you on her journey to total health and true wholeness.  A mind filled with conflict, of a girl not expected to live past ten years old, but with dreams so much bigger.  She gives insight, wisdom, and tools learned from her own overcoming to help you live your life and your destiny, despite what your circumstances look like.

Discover:    

• The key to conquering fear
  
• Simple steps to break free for a life without limits
  
• Choices you can make to live vibrantly
  
• How to step into your destiny—despite your circumstances
  
• Strategies for health and wellness

Here’s what people are saying about “In Sickness And In Health”:

"Encouraging, inspirational, and emotional." ~ Jandi Theis, RN, Wellness Educator

“…as a mom of three children with CF, I found your words to be inspiring and comforting” ~ Amy, mother of 3 with CF

“A must read if you want to break free and live your destiny.” ~ Joy

“This is a very powerful message that spoke to my heart.  Thank you.” ~ Crystal

“A real example of conquering and overcoming wars within ones self!” ~ Sarah Volner, mother of daughter with CF

"Thought provoking, hard-hitting, and honest." ~ Raychel Chumley, Life & Marriage Coach

“An easy read that I had a hard time putting down!”  ~ Tara Caudle PT, DPT

“If you feel alone, depressed, or unfulfilled then read this book. It will challenge you to make for yourself a better life.” ~ Lance M.

The book signing begins at 2:30 PM on January 21st at Mocha Momma’s, located at The Gateway Mall 2700 State Street, Bismarck ND. For more information on the event, email contact@mandybanderson.com

To place orders for the book, visit: 
http://mandybanderson.com/sickness-and-health-book

About Mandy B. Anderson
Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Overcoming statistics of an early death, a fire that destroyed her and her husband Nate’s home, and the limits of her own mind, Mandy has become a sought after inspirational speaker, coach, author and singer who has written and produced multiple songs. She currently resides in North Dakota with her husband, Nate and their dog, Ajah.

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