Jackie’s Inspirations

A Message from Jackie Pelletier…..

“As a motivational speaker my goal is to  excite my audience and challenge them to know who they are and feel what heart and soul is.  It is this connection and communication with one’s inner Self that facilitates transformation and inspiration, both personally and professionally.  Over the years I have learned many lessons and gained much wisdom through the generosity of others.  I see that honesty, directness and integrity are powerful tools that allow me to live the life I have always wanted.  I trust that I will always have the strength and courage to question and challenge myself.  I am confident that with passion and humor I can laugh at myself and continue growing.  Many people and places have inspired me on my beautiful journey in this human world.  I am grateful for all of it and grateful to share it with you.”    

Inspiring People:                                                                  

• My adoptive mom and biological mother                  
• Maya Angelou            http://www.mayaangelou.com/                                   
• The Good Sisters who taught me                                         
• All of the physically challenged people I have been priviledged to teach                                        

Inspiring Places:

• The summit of Mt. Katahdin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin
• The rocky coast of Maine http://www.mainecoastguide.com/          
• The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Inspiring Poets:        
                                                           

• Robert Frost    http://www.frostfriends.org/                                                              
• Kahlil Gibran http://leb.net/gibran/

Inspiring Books:

• Deep Water Passage by Ann Linnea
• Beyond Me by Margaret Holley
• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Inspiring Music/Musicians:

• “As a Mother Holds a Child” from the album Portrait of a Maine Christmas by Jude http://www.maine-crafts.com/music.html
•  “Pachelbel Canon” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_in_D
• “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” from Evita the Musical  http://www.evitathemusical.com/
• “Life is Eternal” by Carly Simon http://www.carlysimon.com/