27 Jan 2010
“I have to say, that your book, Making Sweet Lemonade, was the most uplifting and realistic account of growth & development, spiritual and maturity, that I’ve read.” ——– S. Stover (North Carolina)
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Pat J. Schulz
Visionary Officer & Founder
18 Jan 2010
In this segment, I would like to introduce a commentary from a reader who happens to be a Hospice Chaplain, Dr. Steve Butler. In dealing with death, dying and grief on a regular basis, Dr. Butler knows the importance of a human emotion we call hope. He is an encourager to the discouraged. He is a comforter to those in mourning.
Butler knows the meaning of loss, in all its many forms. He connects to Making Sweet Lemonade, because those who experience loss must also learn the art of adaptation.
The stories in Making Sweet Lemonade are a medley of adaptations, from touching death, to the author’s (my) own near death experiences. I invite you read Dr. Butler’s commentary:
Dr. Butler’s Article:
“When life brings you lemons, make lemonade” is a saying that has been around for a few generations now. And the question of“How to do that?” is often the topic of books and lectures. Usually the answers take the form of either a pre-packaged mix in which the reader takes their experiences and adds in the author’s package – and ‘presto’ – lemonade. The alternative is to provide a recipe gleaned from the experience of the author, but inviting the reader to adapt, modify to taste, and make personal the recipe to fit the unique lemons, that is the experiences of the reader into their very own lemonade. Happily, “Making Sweet Lemonade” falls into the latter category.
Ms. Schulz bravely shares the “lemons” of her life with us, as well as the constant adaptations of her recipe. As a clergy person, I am grateful that she sees the grace of God as one of her fundamental and unchanging ingredients. “Making Sweet Lemonade” is ultimately a book about life; complex, full of hurt, yet full of hope, God-given life. The book is a treasure which, along with the author, I hold dear.” —– Dr. Steve Butler
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care
Dr. Butler’s newest book WE DO REMEMBER YOU is now available @ www.alexandrasrose.net
See more original articles written by Pat J. Schulz at http://familyempowermentmodel.brighterplanet.org/
Q: How do you know if your life purpose is being fulfilled? If you are in purpose? If the risk was worth the chance? If you’re in it alone? Or if an impact is really happening?
A: When you write a book believing its content is intended to inspire, lift, and motivate with hope for a better day, even in the midst of the most unbearable, seemingly unreasonable circumstances … and you have an unlikely encounter with a stranger who you happen upon again on a frigid, December night toting his all belongings to McDonalds for nightly shelter, and he says to you (even with a smile), “I’m Making Sweet Lemonade.” Then, you know your courage has not been in vain.
A2: … And then put faith-courage into action and help a brother !
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Pat J. Schulz is the Visionary Officer & Founder of ENHEART Publishing.
ENHEART’s mission is to “Bridge Dreams” by producing customized books & products that Motivate, Educate and Inspire. Contact us atinfo@enheartpublishing.com / www.enheartpublishing.com / www.twitter.com/ENHEART
25 Sep 2009
Q: What does the title Making Sweet Lemonade represent?
A: “Making Sweet Lemonade” represents resiliency and an enduring resolve to make the best of whatever life brings your way.
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Q: What inspired you to write Making Sweet Lemonade?
A: I’ve had a number of potentially fatal occurrences over the years. In 2004, I faced another one with diagnosis of a rare health condition, requiring emergency surgery. As I say in the story, “God spared my life for the nth time.” Acknowledging without any doubt, that God ‘s favor was upon me, I praised God for life. In that moment of rejoice, the spirit of the Lord, came upon me and spoke, “It’s not for you, it’s for others.” The embodiment of that mandate is Making Sweet Lemonade.
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Q: Is this a true story, or fiction?
A: MSL is about accepting truth, living truth, and being authentic. It is a true story.
Ye shall know the truth and truth shall set you free. (John 8:32)
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Q: Many authors of memoirs state the exercise was cathartic. Did you find liberation in writing this story?
A: The word I would use is “peace”. I felt at peace with my history, and the events that make up that history. However, there is one chapter in particular that was highly emotional and cathartic for me – this is the chapter that describes my mother’s death in detail. I’d repressed that day, until I sat down to write the chapter – which actually preceded the book as an entity.
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Q: What has been the public’s response to Making Sweet Lemonade? Tell us about audiences who are benefitting from your story.
A: My youngest reader is a mature 11 year old, and oldest is 90. Readership spans every economic echelon, culture, race and both sexes. Because it is a humanistic story, with a humanistic message, I am pleasantly surprised to find there are no limits placed on the reading audience. Families are sharing the book among members, and even reading it with one another.
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30 Jul 2009
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“The untimely death of musical genius Michael Jackson has most certainly had us all contemplating the meaning of life, and how will we live our lives going forward with the understanding that tomorrow is not promised. Will we be kinder to and wiser with our bodies? Will we take time for introspection - as Michael’s song, Man in the Mirror, suggests “if you’re gonna make the world a better place, then look at yourself and make a change.”
These are some of the lessons I learned as a child, and are shared in Making Sweet Lemonade. Oddly, it seems those lessons were easier to live out as a child. Life was not as complicated, although when you read the story you may perceive it to be - but it was not. Living in today’s world is exponentially more complicated. There are more people and personalities to contend with. Children learn their environments, and they adapt. The beauty of children is they truly are the resilient ones.”
I encourage you to mail order your autographed copy of the socio-inspirational memoir, that is truly transforming lives, and consider this gift for a dear friend. ENHEART Publishing is committed to partnering with Foundations and individuals to provide personalized copies of Making Sweet Lemonade to youth aging out of orphanages, to domestic violence programs, adult personal development programs, and other agencies advocating for children and families.
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10 Jun 2009
Pat J. Schulz will be a guest of Kimyon Zari on her BlogTalkRadio show Diamonaire Lifestyle on June 11, 2009 at 8PM. Schulz will discuss her well received book “Making Sweet Lemonade” and experiences as a book publisher.
Pat J. Schulz will be the guest of Kimyon Zari on her BlogTalkRadio internet show titled Diamonaire Lifestyle on June 11, 2009 at 8pm. The topic of the show will be Turning Pain into a Passionate Enterprise.
The show can be accessed via the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Diamonaire-Lifestyle
The Diamonaire Living Lifestyles’ celebrates women and their incredible lives. The show discusses issues that embody the depth of a woman’s soul, the roads they travel, and the ways thye want to see their lives evolve. Women from around the globe will connect here, to share their lifestyles, and discuss whatever is hurting them and to heal themselves and live more joyful lives. This is HOME to The Diamonaire Living Lifestyles’, where we tell our stories Live and in many Beautiful Colors.
“We must be careful to protect those fragile places, and fill them with all good things.” Above all else guard thy heart, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 (Excerpt from Making Sweet Lemonade)
Making Sweet Lemonade, describes what is seemingly a play itself, but one set in reality. We journey though a series of voids cast upon a toddler, a little girl, who grew into an adolescent and then an adult. Separation in various forms create voids, particularly in developing children, and sometimes into adulthood these holes remain open. My memoir reflects an individual who adjusted and adapted, but how well did she fill the voids?
How well do you fill the voids? Do you know where the voids are? Is God your source, or are you seeking completeness in temporary satisfaction??? It’s time to go within, and find your recipe for ”Sweet Lemonade”.
Endorsed by:The following interview - previously scheduled for June 7, 2009 has be rescheduled for June 13, 2009 at 11pm. Pat J. Shulz did make a brief appearance on the June 7th show to give a brief introduction into the Saturday show. You can listen to the June 7 show by accessing the following link) BKS1-Radio interviewed the Robert Greene - author of “The 48 Laws of Power”.
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Tonight’s discussion will focus on author Pat J. Schulz and how she took life’s hard blows yet grew through and past them to not just taking lemons and make lemonade but taking incredible bitter circumstance and making sweet lemonade. We will cover the effects of domestic violence, grief, and family secrets. You will find inspiration and the tools to take your lemons and make SWEET LEMONADE.
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