Just as important though, you may well become more conscious of the abundance of hidden talent all around you and encourage other people to sparkle even more.

Remember, the greatest leaders are not bothered about others stealing their thunder. Far from it; their whole being is concentrated on bringing the talents of others to the surface.

Very similar to parenthood wouldn’t you agree? So enjoy the rest of the book and share what you learn here with others just like you.

You don’t really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go- round will wave at his parents every time around – and why his parents will always wave back.

William D. Tammeus

Part Two

Gemma’s Story

1: Keep it Simple … Sexy!

Life SPARKLES

Questioning is the door of knowledge.

Traditional Irish saying

Remember always to trust your own heart. Everything will be fine. SPARKLE!

Originally Gemma had thought these words, written by her Nan on her 18^th birthday card, were the ramblings of a dear old lady wanting to ease the inner turmoil of a spotty teenager. But now, some 18 years later, sitting on her bed flicking through old family albums, birthday cards and other little keepsakes Gemma had the strangest feeling. Her pulse quickened and her skin tingled with goose bumps of excitement. She reread the text and felt inspired; for the first time in years.