Here’s an example of a Community Card I made for someone NOT in my immediate circle of friends and family.  Geneen Roth is an author and speaker whose focus is breaking free from compulsive eating.  I’ve been reading her books and listening to her tapes/CD’s since the early 90’s.  Her work has had a huge effect on my life, and an intense effect on my relationship with food.

You can see some of Geneen Roth’s books here. Find out about Geneen’s workshops and retreats here.

I was blessed to be able to attend Geneen’s 4 day Retreat at Kripalu Yoga and Retreat Center earlier this month.  While there, I gave her a copy of this card along with a printed page that explained why I chose the different symbols on her card.  She spent several minutes talking with me about it, and was visibly touched as she received it from me.

I strongly suggest that if you’ve made a Community card for someone, you find some way to share it with them.  It will strengthen and enhance your sense of connectedness and community.

Here is my interpretation of this card, which I made a year ago.

Who are you? I am the one who lost the weight and kept it off with my practice of intuitive eating.  I am the one who listens to myself with kindness, curiosity and compassion.  I am the one whose writing opens new doors for you.  I am the one who pulls up a chair to myself and listens fully.  I am the one whose words and ideas give you wings to fly. What do you have to give me? I give you wings to soar above your old self-definitions. I give you a peaceful heart. I give you freedom. I give you books and tapes to remind you that you can do this too. What do you want from me? I want you to remember that losing weight is a process, an inner process, and that it takes time. I want you to be gentle with yourself. I want you to listen to your inner voices. I want you to remember, first and foremost, that you have choices.