Featured in the Wall Street Journal - Feeling Upset? Try This Special Writing Technique ‘Expressive writing’—recording your deepest thoughts in short sessions—can help relieve stress and boost health

Feeling Upset? Try This Special Writing Technique

‘Expressive writing’—recording your deepest thoughts in short sessions—can help relieve stress and boost health

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“When he was 9, he says he survived a shooting in a barbershop in Brooklyn. He had nightmares about it over the years, but tried not to focus on it. He started writing about it, then kept going. He wrote about growing up poor in New York and Philadelphia and about his grandfather’s death.

It helped. As Mr. Desouvre wrote, he asked himself how he felt about the traumas of his life and what they revealed about him. It was painful, he says. “But when I acknowledged the pain, I was able to see the courage I didn’t know I had,” he says.

He thinks of his expressive writing as a captain’s log—a recording of what happened and what he’s learned. Sometimes he jots down just a few sentences. But he always starts with “the tough stuff” and then writes about how he’s grown from the experience.

Recently, he’s been writing in a notebook he’s labeled “spring of 2020,” recording the stress of wrestling with germs, loss, misinformation, and his kids’ home schooling during the pandemic. But he’s also written about what he has gained: more time with his family, and perspective.

“My expressive writing gave me the courage to face my fears,” he says. “And I believe it has helped me discover the hope I need to heal and process the pain and hurt and to celebrate and be grateful for those awesome moments.” 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/feeling-upset-try-this-special-writing-technique-11590930000

As Seen in the Miami Herald - Father's Day Feature

Dad and young daughters to talk about writing Sunday at Grove bookstore

By Christina Mayo

Source: Miami Herald

Author and professor Yanatha Desouvre is celebrating Father’s Day this year doing what he does best — inspiring people. 

He’ll be with his family: wife Amy Desouvre, and their four children, daughters Reanna, 10; Danielle, 6; Jolie, 3; and son Antoine, 18 months.

The girls and their dad will be talking about writing from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bookstore & Kitchen, 3444 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove. In 2013, Reanna and her dad wrote “Big Sister, Little Sister” together and it has become a top seller on Amazon. 

“Reanna, our oldest, co-authored ‘Big Sister, Little Sister’ when she was about 4½. She dictated the words and I jotted them down. Danielle and Reanna co-authored the follow-up to ‘Big Sister, Little Sister,’ called ‘Proud to Be...’ which celebrates our blended Haitian and Jewish cultures,” Yanatha Desouvre said. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Amy Desouvre is Jewish and from Massachusetts.

But writing is not all that Yanatha Desouvre does. He is also an information technology trainer at the University of Miami and a marketing professor at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. 

“I love the teaching side,” he said. “I love the light bulbs that come on in the students’ heads.”

He has written 10 books, some adventurous fiction, others more personal and inspiring. He said he gets his drive, compassion, empathy and work ethic from his parents, who raised him in New York after moving from Haiti. 

Desouvre moved to Miami almost three years ago with his wife and children when UM offered him the IT Training job. Amy is an award-winning broadcast journalist known as Cierra on a weekend 102.7 The Beach radio show.

Perhaps his joy of life and energy are the result of learning to cherish every day at a young age. 

In 1987, when Desouvre was 9, he and his dad went for haircuts at a Brooklyn barbershop. They were there during a holdup and shots were fired. His poem “Walk Through this Journey” tells the story.

“The barbershop shooting at a young age taught me that every moment of life is precious. Being positive, not ignoring the negative, but growing and choosing to learn from it, gives me a more balanced life. With all the negative things that come our way, I try to encourage others, including myself, to have a positive core.”

His latest book, “Revelations: Roads to Redemption,” has just been published. He taped a copy on his chest when he went skydiving to celebrate his 40th birthday. 

“It's a great time to be alive and I am grateful for every moment,” he said. “There is a Haitian proverb that says, ‘Throw your rocks everywhere, they will land somewhere.’ I've been throwing rocks for quite some time. The future is bright.

“To me, as long as you are breathing, know that things can and will be better. We all can tap into the most powerful human force, hope. Through my writing, as a father, husband, friend, colleague, college professor, I commit to honing into that uplifting energy of hope every moment that I can.

“No matter what goes on, from surviving a daytime shooting in a barbershop, or much worse. Being a survivor of a life-threatening situation like that gave me strength,” Desouvre said. 

“Right now, all people are survivors of something. Now, go out there and make a difference. Let others know that we are all more than just survivors. We are conquerors because we tapped into that force of hope.” 

To learn more about the Father’s Day event and Desouvre’s other projects visit www.yanatha.com.

Voices with Jawan Strader on NBC 6 Miami

Voices with Jawan Strader on NBC 6 Miami

Featured on South Florida Caribbean News - Haitian-American author uses timeless Haitian proverbs in upcoming novel

South Florida Caribbean NewsApril 3, 2018

MIAMI – Haitian-American Author Yanatha Desouvre is set to release the publication of his latest book, Revelations: Roads to Redemption– Goodman Chronicles Book Two.  

This 354-page novel will be available on April 16, 2018, Desouvre’s birthday. On that day, you are invited to the book’s virtual launch party on Facebook.

Revelations: Roads to Redemption, a rambunctious team of vigilante heroes takes us on an emotionally charged, action-packed journey to find a missing fiancé

After Amara’s fiancé goes missing, Grayson Goodman and his unorthodox, ragtag vigilante crew must get ahead of the FBI to find out what happened that night at the upscale Club Escape in Philadelphia.

Our heroes take on an action-packed, emotionally charged journey from the city of ‘Brotherly Love’ to the ‘Magic City’ of Miami, that will unravel their deepest, darkest secrets, and force them to face the dire consequences of yesterday’s choices. Justice is a fury, but redemption is a slow burn.

On this perilous quest, the high-spirited squad (Grayson, Amara, Dominique, and Zoklo) must learn to temper their steel and forge their destinies.

Will this rambunctious team complete its mission with all the friendships unscathed?

Revelations: Roads to Redemption is a sequel to Yanatha Desouvre’s “Impossible to put down” debut novel, To Whom Much is Given, available on Amazon. 

Inspired by timeless proverbs from Haiti, Book Two of the Goodman Chronicles takes us through high-stakes scenarios that are fast, funny, fierce, and captivating – all the while paying homage to some of the (un)recognized Haitian figures who have guided the author’s own journey.

Click here to watch the official trailer Revelations: Roads to Redemption

Yanatha Desouvre

Desouvre is an educator and public speaker born in Port-au-Prince and raised in Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

The author of An Essential Guide to Windows 10 (2015), he’s a Marketing and Information Technology coach and consultant who has taught at Miami Dade College and Chestnut Hill College. His literary works include Walk Through this Journey (2006), (2008) A Family Affair (2010), To Whom Much is Given (2012), Savor the Moments (2014), Proud to Be (2016), and his best-selling children’s book Big Sister, Little Sister (2013) available in French, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Audiobooks for Walk Through this Journey (Volume One)andSavor the Moments are available on iTunes, Google Play, and other platforms.

Desouvre currently lives in Miami with his wife and children.

Featured on BlackEnterprise.com: How This Haitian-American Social Entrepreneur Turned Mourning Into Motivation

How This Haitian-American Social Entrepreneur Turned Mourning Into Motivation

By: Kandia Johnson

How This Haitian-American Social Entrepreneur Turned Mourning Into Motivation

Kandia Johnson

In case you didn’t know, the Centers for Disease Control reports African Americans are the racial/ethnic group most affected by HIV in the United States. So in honor of World HIV Day, we caught up with Yanatha Desouvre, a man on a mission to continue the legacy of Daniel Coulanges, Desouvre’s guitarist uncle and godfather who died in 1989 of HIV at age 28.

In 2016, Desouvre discovered lost footage of his uncle’s music. “My uncle Amos Coulanges, a world-renowned classical guitarist, told me there was a rare video featuring Daniel Coulange, his baby brother, performing at a University in Staten Island,” said Desouvre. “I was skeptical but the person who had the footage mailed it to him in France and my uncle shipped the VHS converted to DVD video to me in Miami.”

“I have a wonderful, noisy home full of little ones, however, when I popped in the video everything went quiet. The minute Uncle Daniel started playing he was speaking to me through his music and with every string he plucked I cried. Songs like “Killing Me Softly,” “Ne Me Quitte Pas (Don’t Leave Me),” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” tugged on my heart and soul.”

From Mourning to Motivation

What would you like people to take away from your uncle’s career and life?

My uncle had HIV in 1989, during that time it was a death sentence. This was also two years before Magic Johnson announced he was diagnosed with HIV, yet he’s still alive and thriving. So I would like people to #knowyourstatus—whether HIV positive or negative. If you’re HIV positive you can live a prosperous life with the tremendous drugs and resources that are available. If you are HIV negative, still check on your status with your annual physical exam.

My godfather had a short-lived musical career, but he lived a vibrant life. I would like anyone reading about Daniel Coulanges or hearing his music to pursue their dreams and share your talent with the world because you never know who you will inspire. You also never know when you will take your last breath.

What’s your vision for Daniel Coulanges’s work?

I’m doing an Indiegogo project to raise funds to master, produce, and manufacture the 18 music tracks I was able to extract from the video. The crowdfunding will fund the production and digital distribution for the project. With proceeds from the album sales, I plan to start virtual or brick and mortar Daniel Coulanges Center for Arts, Technology, and Business workshops to show artists (writers, painters, musicians, etc.) the business of art and understand how technology can enhance their art as well."

Miami's Own Unforgettable Moment - The Daniel Coulanges Story is Premiering Thursday, May 4, 08:00 pm on WBEC-TV

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The Daniel Coulanges story is Premiering Thursday, May 4, 08:00 pm on WBEC-TV

From Mourning to Motivation: Music For a Movement

Miami, Florida – With an album of lost footage from his uncle, Desouvre encourages people to live their lives to the fullest moment. This Haitian Heritage Month, The Daniel Coulanges story Premiering Thursday, May 4, 08:00 pm on WBEC-TV 63/Cable 19. Desouvre hopes to bring to life the music his late uncle Daniel Coulanges. Kendall resident Yanatha Desouvre shares a heartwarming and remarkable story (featured in the Miami Herald, Miami New Times and WLRN’s The Public Story Teller an NPR affiliate) on www.yanatha.com about one of the world’s finest guitarists, Daniel Coulanges. In 1989, two years before Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive, Coulanges lost his life to AIDS; he was a mere 28 years old. Although his life ended far too soon, his legacy will last forever. Desouvre is using Coulanges music to raise awareness about HIV, encouraging everyone to know their own HIV status. This is important everywhere, but especially in Miami-Dade County, which Care Sources indicates is the number one county in Florida for new cases of HIV.

It all started this spring, when Desouvre received a package in the mail. He opened the box, found a video, placed it in his video player, and pressed play. The harmonious sounds of his late uncle and godfather, Daniel Coulanges, filled the room as Coulanges played an unaccompanied classical guitar adaption of “Ne Me Quitte Pas.” As the video continued, Desouvre saw and heard a number of musical masterpieces, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and Killing Me Softly; Desouvre felt Coulanges' presence as if they were in the same room.

“When I saw the video, with each guitar string my godfather plucked, I cried and cried. I was 11 years old when I last saw uncle Daniel alive. My godfather was speaking directly to me with each and every guitar string he plucked.”, Desouvre spoke. With tears in his eyes, he continued, “I feel I've been called to do something to keep him alive through his music.”  That is exactly what Desouvre is doing.

You will soon have the opportunity to listen to the smooth sounds of Coulanges’ guitar. His music is being remastered and produced has opened listeners’ eyes, ears, and hearts to the music, while nudging them to learn their HIV status. With selected pledges to the “World’s Finest” Indiegogo project, donors will receive a musical album (mastered digital and limited physical cd edition and vinyl), guitar clips, t-shirts, and a video concert. Join Desouvre in bringing Coulanges’ newly found recordings to life by visiting Indiegogo and searching for “Daniel Coulanges.”

About Yanatha Desouvre

Yanatha Desouvre is a prolific author. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia, Pa. Desouvre now lives in Kendall, Fla with his wife and children. Desouvre has written several books, his latest are To Whom Much is Given, and Proud to Be. They are available on http://www.amazon.com/author/yanatha. Desouvre has two audiobooks: Walk Through this Journey: Volume One and Savor the Moments now available through iTunes and Google play stores. Desouvre earned his MBA in Marketing and Mass Communication and Media Management at Lynn University, and his Bachelor’s Degree in MIS and Marketing at Drexel University

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'Paying tribute to a lost loved one can weigh heavily on our hearts. But Kendall resident Yanatha Desouvre has made it his mission to help the world know and remember his guitarist uncle and godfather, Daniel Coulanges, who died in 1989 at 28 of HIV/AIDS complications.

Kendall man on mission to remind world of late uncle’s talent for guitar playing

 

by BY CHRISTINA MAYO

Paying tribute to a lost loved one can weigh heavily on our hearts. But Kendall resident Yanatha Desouvre has made it his mission to help the world know and remember his guitarist uncle and godfather, Daniel Coulanges, who died in 1989 at 28 of HIV/AIDS complications.

“Imagine the musicians Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, or Amy Winehouse, who all died at a very young age, had some rare unheard creative works that were never shared with the world. What would you do to get that music to the world?” Desouvre said in email.

He last saw his godfather 27 years ago when Desouvre was an 11-year-old boy. Coulanges, was a classical Haitian guitarist, “like his award-winning, world-renowned accomplished older brother Amos Coulanges.” Another uncle in the musical family, Nito Coulanges, was in the Haitian gospel band, Echo Mysteriuex.

Desouvre discovered his late godfather’s music through its remarkable journey to him.

A video of Daniel Coulanges playing “Killing Me Softly” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” traveled from New York to Paris to Miami.

“My Uncle Amos Coulanges said, ‘Nephew, someone told me they have a recording of Daniel playing guitar at a college in Staten Island, New York.’ He told me as soon as he gets it he’ll send me a copy,” Desouvre said.

“I received a gift I will never forget,” he said. “I opened the international package and silence filled the room. I put the DVD in my computer and with each guitar string my godfather plucked I cried and cried. My godfather was speaking directly to me with each note.”

“He died on April 30, 1989, two years before Magic Johnson made his announcement, and never had an opportunity to share his talent with the world, until now,” Desouvre said.

In the grainy video (https://youtu.be/nnX9-VhPtMY), Coulanges also plays a stunning classical guitar adaption of “Ne Me Quitte Pas” by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.

Desouvre is trying to raise $1,358 through Indiegogo to have the recordings remastered.

He is also trying to raise awareness about HIV testing through the project. Desouvre is a prolific author. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, and now lives in Kendall with his wife and three children. Another is on the way. He works at the University of Miami.

He said he remembers his godfather in the Brooklyn apartment. He remembers him playing guitar and he said he does not want to throw away his chance to share that music with the world.

“My wife and I named our second daughter Danielle after my godfather. She shares his drive, ambition and sense of humor,” he said.

As for the recording, he said, “I managed to extract the audio from the video performances. I plan to get the songs mastered and produced so we may share this sentimental musical and video project with the world titled, ‘Daniel Coulanges — World's Finest — Live in New York’ because that was how the host introduced my godfather.”

He relates to and quotes “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the words in Miranda’s Tony acceptance speech: “Nothing here is promised, not one day.”

“I strongly agree with Lin-Manuel Miranda. I also believe since we all only have just one life to live we must all live that life to the fullest,” Desouvre said. “This is a story of how a nephew/godson wants to honor the legacy of his musically gifted late uncle/godfather Daniel Coulanges. That nephew/godson is me.”

Desouvre is planning to release the album for his godfather in January.

“After the album is produced all the proceeds from that album will create a fund to establish and finance a not-for-profit center called Daniel Coulanges Center for Arts, Technology, and Business where there will be workshops and classes for anyone who wants to learn the business of the art that they are passionate about,” Desouvre said.

FROM MOURNING TO MOTIVATION: MUSIC FOR A MOVEMENT

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FROM MOURNING TO MOTIVATION: MUSIC FOR A MOVEMENT

With an album of lost footage from his uncle, Desouvre encourages people to live their lives to the fullest

Miami, Florida – Kendall resident Yanatha Desouvre shares a heartwarming and remarkable story on http://bit.ly/danielcoulanges about one of the world’s finest guitarists, Daniel Coulanges. In 1989, two years before Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive, Coulanges lost his life to AIDS; he was a mere 28 years old. Although his life ended far too soon, his legacy will last forever. Desouvre is using Coulanges music to raise awareness about HIV, encouraging everyone to know their own HIV status. This is important everywhere, but especially in Miami-Dade County, which Care Sources indicates is the number one county in Florida for new cases of HIV.

It all started this spring, when Desouvre received a package in the mail. He opened the box, found a video, placed it in his video player, and pressed play. The harmonious sounds of his late uncle and godfather, Daniel Coulanges, filled the room as Coulanges played an unaccompanied classical guitar adaption of Ne Me Quitte Pas. As the video continued, Desouvre saw and heard a number of musical masterpieces, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and Killing Me Softly; Desouvre felt Coulanges' presence as if they were in the same room.

“When I saw the video, with each guitar string my godfather plucked, I cried and cried. I was 11 years old when I last saw uncle Daniel alive. My godfather was speaking directly to me with each and every guitar string he plucked.”, Desouvre spoke. With tears in his eyes, he continued, “I feel I've been called to do something to keep him alive through his music.”  That is exactly what Desouvre is doing.

You will soon have the opportunity to listen to the smooth sounds of Coulanges’ guitar. His music is being remastered and produced has opened listeners’ eyes, ears, and hearts to the music, while nudging them to learn their HIV status. With selected pledges to the “World’s Finest” Indiegogo project, donors will receive a musical album (mastered digital and limited physical edition), guitar clips , t-shirts, and a video concert. Join Desouvre in bringing Coulanges’ newly found recordings to life by visiting Indiegogo and searching for “Daniel Coulanges.”

About Yanatha Desouvre

Yanatha Desouvre is a prolific author. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia, Pa. Desouvre now lives in Kendall, Fla with his wife and children. Desouvre has written several books, including Walk Through this Journey: Volume One and Two (The Next Step Forward); A Family Affair; Savor the Moments, An Essential Guide to Windows 10, Big Sister, Little Sister, To Whom Much is Given, and Proud to Be. They are available on http://www.amazon.com/author/yanatha. Desouvre has two audiobooks: Walk Through this Journey: Volume One and Savor the Moments now available through iTunes and Google play stores.   

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Proud to Be… celebrates Family, Culture & Heritage

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 Proud to Be… celebrates Family, Culture & Heritage

Sisters are proud to be who they are while celebrating life

Miami, Florida – Remember when the adorable sisters first tugged at our hearts demonstrating their endearing love with the #1 best-selling children’s book Big Sister, Little Sister; the sisters love have now grown into an exciting adventure and have invited us all to come along with Proud to Be… now available on Createspace.com Amazon.com and other online book retailers. The dynamic daughter –daddy writing duo have returned with Proud to Be. Reanna and Yanatha Desouvre with Proud to Be brings us a book that majestically honors and celebrates family, culture and heritage in beautiful culturally blended family. Joyfully celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Easter, Passover and Haitian Independence Day on January 1st, the adventures never stop. This is an encouraging tale for children and adults alike to be proud of who they are no matter where they are from. By recognizing prominent culturally relevant figures, watch the adventures come to life page by page as Proud to Be… honors their past, present and future

Yanatha Desouvre, a prolific author, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia, P.A. Desouvre has written nine books, titled, “Walk Through this Journey: Volume One and Two (The Next Step Forward);” “A Family Affair;” Savor the Moments, An Essential Guide to Windows 10 and his best-selling children's book “Big Sister, Little Sister, (also available in French, Spanish and Haitian Creole)” available now on amazon.com. Desouvre released the “Walk Through this Journey: Volume One” and Savor the Moments audiobooks, now available through iTunes. Desouvre has also created several successful mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. For more information on the author visithttp://www.yanatha.com

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Yanatha Desouvre Hopes to Raise HIV Awareness With Album of Lost Footage From His Late Uncle

Kendall Man Hopes to Raise HIV Awareness With Album of Lost Footage From His Late Uncle

By Jessica Lipscomb

courtesy of Yanatha Desouvre

On a stage in Staten Island almost 30 years ago, a host grabbed the mike and announced the next performer, a Haitian classical guitarist.

"One of the world's finest guitarists, Daniel Coulanges," he said. "Please welcome Mr. Coulanges."

Wearing a charcoal-gray suit and a black bow tie, Coulanges took a seat on a black piano bench against a backdrop of verdant treetops. Without further ado, he moved his fingers up and down the neck of his guitar, strumming out the chords of "Killing Me Softly."

Coulanges died of AIDS shortly after the performance, in 1989. His godson and nephew Yanatha Desouvre says he wept when he saw footage of the Staten Island performance for the first time earlier this year. Now, Desouvre, a Kendall resident who works in IT at the University of Miami, is raising money to have the audio remastered and released to honor his uncle's legacy and encourage people to get tested for HIV.

Desouvre says another uncle sent him the DVD of Coulanges' performance this past April. He was instantly flooded with childhood memories of growing up in Brooklyn and enjoying visits from Uncle Daniel. 

"I have a wife and three kids at home, so it's normally really loud. But when I popped in the video, it got quiet," he says. "I saw my godfather alive, and with every guitar string that he plucked, I started crying and crying and crying. He talked to me through the music, and I couldn't hold it in. I was like, I gotta do something with this."

Desouvre remembers spending Sunday afternoons with his uncle watching kung fu movies and soccer games in Spanish, because the commentary was more exciting that way. As a boy, he remembers his uncle cutting his hair in the living room and listening raptly as his uncle played guitar. 

"The house was full of music," Desouvre says. "Music is in my DNA."

Photo courtesy of Yanatha Desouvre

Desouvre was only 11 years old when he learned that his Uncle Daniel had died. It was so sudden and his uncle so young — just 28 — that nothing about his death made sense. It wasn't until two years later when Desouvre found a piece of paper indicating his godfather had HIV/AIDS that his questions were answered. 

"We were told that he was sick and he died," Desouvre says. "It was the late '80s, and no one really talked about it. It was taboo."

Desouvre's mission is twofold: He hopes to encourage people to know their status but also to explore their passions and share their talents. 

"Miami, according to the statistics, in 2014 was number one for new cases of HIV and AIDS, so I want to encourage people to know your status and be able to live your life to the fullest. If you're negative, that's great, and if you're positive, there's medicine that can help you live a fulfilled life," he says. "My uncle didn't get a chance to live a full life, and that's why I'm doing this. I want the music to be out in the world and encourage others to live life."

DESOUVRE’S NOVEL TAKES READERS ON A DANGEROUS QUEST

This weekend there's a party and you are invited....celebrate the excitement and nervousness of pursuing one's passion, passionately

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DESOUVRE’S NOVEL TAKES READERS ON A DANGEROUS QUEST

Desouvre captures the complexity of the human spirit in this fictional, yet realistic culturally relevant mystery

MIAMI, FL – SATURDAY, APRIL 16th

Everyone is invited to this virtual book launch party on Facebook and celebrate with Yanatha Desouvre on his birthday April 16th, 2016 the release of his long awaited debut novel "To Whom Much is Given - A Grayson Goodman Novel" Goodman Chronicles Book One.

For A Limited-Time Only just $0.99 Pre-Order your e-book   Paperback version is also available.

You can also get a FREE preview and Pre-Order your e-book copy for iBooks (for iPhone, iPad and  10.9.x and higher)

“Engaging and impossible to put down”, To Whom Much is Given, is Yanatha Desouvre's debut novel which readers have described as “James Bond meets Luther; with a dash of Marvel’s X-Men and Mission Impossible sprinkled with Haitian hot sauce.” Among action packed cliff hangers, Desouvre captures the complexity of the human spirit in this fictional, yet realistic culturally relevant mystery brimming in believable and intentionally broken characters, leaving you wondering what is next for this witty and courageous crew.

Childhood friends Grayson and Amara, along with Dominique, Amara's closest friend join together on a dangerous pursuit to rescue Amara's nephew Jason. Little do they know where this quest will take them and how dangerous are the forces behind this kidnapping. The darkness of the past haunts these brave friends as they embark on this journey. Will they be able to save Jason in time?

Yanatha Desouvre, a prolific author, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia, P.A. Desouvre has written nine books, titled, “Walk Through this Journey: Volume One and Two (The Next Step Forward); A Family Affair; Savor the Moments, An Essential Guide to Windows 10 and his best-selling children's book “Big Sister, Little Sister (also available in French, Spanish and Haitian Creole)” available now on amazon.com. Desouvre released “Walk Through this Journey: Volume One” and Savor the Moments as audiobooks, now available through iTunes and Google Play stores. Desouvre has also created several successful mobile apps for iOS and Android devices 

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YA GOTTA BELIEVE: What The New York Mets have taught me

YA GOTTA BELIEVE

WHAT THE NEW YORK METS HAVE TAUGHT ME

“We have a tough game something doesn’t go right we bounce back”

Terry Collins – NY Mets Manager

The World Series has been over for a while now and the Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets however according to everyone else we, the Amazin, Miracle Mets should not have been there. My name is Yanatha Desouvre, I have been a New York Mets fan since I was 7 years old, this was in 1985. The Mets finished that year in 2nd place 3 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. I even rooted for the Yankees at the age as well Phil Rizzuto announcing had me hooked on the game on Channel 11 back then. At this age, I read my first Amazing Spiderman comic book. A little boy born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti then living in Brooklyn, New York. The Mets line-up with guys like Dwight Gooden, Wally Backman, Keith Hernandez, Howard Johnson Darryl Strawberry and one player with the strange name like mine Mookie Wilson, I could relate. Being bullied at school and being made fun of daily because I was Haitian even though I spoke the English language better than some of my classmates. I heard, “You have H.B.O. Haitian Body Order (we couldn’t even afford cable back then, lol) ‘Haitian, Haitian go back to your Nation” and many other cruel things kids say. 

However, at home I found solace in watching the New York Mets hustle and bustle on the diamond and read about how Peter Parker despite being a superhero had bullies like I. Along with my sisters who adore the Mets, baseball become a metaphor for life. Sometimes you win and some time you lose however, you never give in. In 1986 the New York Metropolitans won it all, it was an exciting time. The New York Mets, the scrappy group of guys with potential in ’85 became champions the following year. I see the New York Mets weather if they are winning or losing as a mirror for my life. So for the next 29 years of win some and lose some but they gave it all out in the field. They even made to the world series the Yankees in 2000 and but lost now 15 years later we are back the Mets are back in the fall classic. As a die hard Mets fan this is what the New York Mets have taught me. 

1.       YOU WILL FAIL but YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE

When the Mets were fighting for last place for several years in a row

•  I never made student of the month like my siblings did but I kept trekking along and made the honor role on my last semester of my senior year in High School.
•  I wasn’t academically gifted however I ended up being the first to graduate from College in my generation. ‘A Drexel University Dragon for Life”.

Understand you reading this now, have failed in parts of your life as I have and probably will after posting this up, but that absolutely doesn’t make you or me a failure.

2.      YOU WILL LOSE but YOU ARE NOT DEFEATED

The Mets in 1962 their first year of existence they had the worst losing record in Major League baseball.  I remembering period growing up the Mets had many losing seasons

•   I’ve lost a lot in life from family deaths to friends and family who’ve been murdered
•  Out of those tragic moments, like the New York Metropolitans, through the years  there’ve been times of triumph and I’ve learned to savor those moments  

Lots of things and situations will knock you down but you must not stay down. You may have lost that round but you have not been and will not be defeated.

3.      YOU WILL SUFFER nevertheless

YOU ARE A SURVIVOR

As a Mets fan for years I saw my team suffer through devastating injuries and much more. They even were affected by the Madoff scheme, however they survived it.  

•   I’ve had my heart broken and I’ve even unfortunately was on the other side of that
• No matter how heart broken the situation is you will survive and thrive

Perseverance produces power. No one likes his or her heart broken however, when a bone is broken it temporarily becomes stronger as it heals. Take the healing process as time to develop a stronger sense of self-steps in becoming a survivor.

4.      YOU’LL BE SEEN AS HOPELESS however

LEARN TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE

The Mets even tried to be like other teams in attempting to buy championships spending million on aging ‘superstars’ passed their prime (still paying one until this very day) but ended up worse than the year before. For years, things seemed hopeless, and then the Mets looked within their farm system. They nourished the seeds that were planted and invested in them over long periods of time. The Mets invested in what they valued. Those seeds, the players, are now blossoming into fruitful parts of the team playing now. The Mets are heading to the World Series in 2015 because those seeds grew surrounded by dirt, stormy rains and the heat of the sun.    

• Growing up I had a hard time reading. I was in the remedial reading groups in class, not fun.
•   I still have issues with grammar and I still don’t consider myself a great writer
•   I had to write, “I will not talk in class” 1000 times in the third grade not realizing
• Mrs. Blanchard punishment was simply preparing me for my passion in writing later on in life.
•   I always had “potential” my teachers would say but I had no idea what that meant in the 7th grade.
•  But I discovered writing become one of my gifts, free therapy and it also help uplift others as well. I’ve been fortunate enough to write and independently publish several books, even produce audiobook of inspiring short stories and poetry. I even had a wonderful opportunity to co-author a best selling children’s book with my oldest daughter in three languages. I also merged my love for tech and writing by writing a textbook. Check out my author page on Amazon.com
• I am currently working on my first novel “To Whom Much is Given” expected to be published on April 16, 2016. Who would have thought this non-academically gifted kid, like the scrappy New York Mets, could accomplished so much?

You have been given a gift, you may not know what it is yet, however learn to invest in yourself, plant positive seeds, focus on what you are good at doing that impacts others in a positive way and build on that success.  There lies the path to finding your purpose.

5.      COUNTLESS TIMES MANY WILL DOUBT YOU but

YA GOTTA BELIEVE

In 2015 baseball season none of the “experts” picked the Mets to go the World Series, be National League Division champions, The National League champions however they were all wrong. The turning point for me was the Wilma Flores walk off home run on July 31s, 2015 in the bottom of the 12th inning. Wilma’s tears of being traded, from an organization he’s known since he was 17, turned into tears of joy. “The trade that wasn’t made might the biggest hit for the Mets all season” Ron Darling   https://youtu.be/UmL4rNYmJ9U

• I’ve experienced doubt many times in my life and have been told by many, “You can’t do this, you can’t do that, who do you think you are. I would feel incompetent often time worthless. That negativity drains me. It drains us all.
• A few years ago at an unnamed employer, I wanted to move from the support side of IT to the software development side of things. I went to the director there to see if I could be a part of her team. Without hesitation, she said, “No, you don’t have the skill sets, Yanatha”. I was bit bummed there for a moment she never gave a chance she doubted me as many have doubted and still doubt the New York Mets. However, I started believe in myself and knew if I put some time into something I can learn it. On the last day of work at the particular place, I approached her and said, “Thank you and I owe you some money.” Her response was “Thank you for what? Money, what money?” I said when you rejected me it sparked some resilience in me. I went and taught myself how to create apps for iOS and Android devices and was, at that time, making about $50 a month with no promotion. I now have about a combine 13 apps on the App Store and Google Play.

Finally yet importantly you reading this right now may have doubters or what some may call haters, but that is alright. You have haters and doubters because you are doing something, something meaningful. Let them doubt. Let them hate. You exist for a purpose; you are here for a reason. The paths you have taken to be where you are or where you want to be, have not been and will not be easy, but keep on keeping on. 

So no matter who you are or what you’ve been through realize in this life there is nothing you cannot do. You just simply have to work hard and believe. Believe me, you can say you will do it, there is so much you can and will achieve. Acknowledge the struggles of the past that led to this path and realize it’s not where you’re from it’s where you’re at –

Imagine This Imagine That  

YOU’RE ALREADY A CHAMPION

YOU MUST EMBRACE IT

YA GOTTA BELIEVE

CHANT THIS WITH ME TO YOURSELF:

LET’S GO ME, LET’S GO ME, LET’S GO ME!!!

#LETSGOMETS #LGM

To Whom Much is Given: Making a difference with the gifts we’ve been given

     To Whom Much is Given: Making a difference with the gifts we’ve been given

     We all have something unique about us. We have all been given a gift or have something that we are passionate about. The question is, how are we using them to serve others.? Meet Yanatha Desouvre, a few years ago his former employer were upgrading their computers and was going to throw away or recycle the parts of the older ones. Yanatha, an IT Support Service Technician, knew that there was there was something they can do with the computers that organization no longer needed.  He began working with Dr. Florence Bellande Robertson, the founder and Board of Directors member of Foundation Hope for Haiti, Inc. in South Florida, which mission is to support the essential humanitarian programs improve the lives of Haitians. Over the years Foundation Hope for Haiti has improved healthcare, strengthened schools and nurtured communities in Haiti.

     Because of the 2010 devastating earthquake, the technology the Foundation had provided their facilities in Haiti had been damaged. Yanatha, using his knowledge of computers, stayed after work for a few days setting up twelve to fifteen computers to replace the damaged ones that were supplied by the Foundation to enhance the education of the students that were using the previous ones. Once the computers were set up, Dr. Florence Robertson facilitated a way to get the computer to schools that needed them. Recently Yanatha Desouvre spoke to Dr. Florence and asked her what type of impact did the computers have at the School? Dr. Florence said, paraphrasing, “A tremendous one, in the midst of challenging time the country of Haiti continues to face, the computers helped reestablish the computer lab in Saint-Marc, Haiti. The students’ education has enhanced greatly allowing them to compete with their private school counterparts in Haiti.”

     Yanatha feels he's been given another gift outside of his passion for technology and that is writing. Inspired by a desire to provide his students with a relevant and practical learning experience, professor and I.T. professional Yanatha Desouvre provides a clear, comprehensive approach to instructing both technical and non-technical Windows 10 users in his new book, An Essential Guide to Windows 10. However, what is unique about this textbook is that not only does his students get a free eBook version for class, but the paperback sales through Amazon smile donates 5% of the paperback sales price of “An Essential Guide to Windows 10” goes to Foundation Hope for Haiti, Inc. Combining the talents, he feels he has been given to write and understand how computer technology works, Yanatha feels required he must to use his gifts that to serve others and encourages us all to do the same.

     If you have upgraded to Windows 10 or planning to do so, purchase “An Essentials Guide to Windows 10” through amazon smile. Not only will you get a what some have said is, “An easy to understand guide”, you will also support and be a part of something great that is happening in Haiti by helping support Foundation Hope for Haiti mission in improving healthcare, strengthening schools and nurturing communities in Haiti.

Below is the direct link to get your copy today:

http://smile.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Windows 10/dp/1512230987/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441743209&sr=1-1

Foundation Hope for Haiti, is the American fundraising organization that supports essential humanitarian programs to improve the lives of Haitians.  Foundation Hope for Haiti was established by Dr. Jon Robertson, Dr. Florence Bellande Robertson and Kay Kintaudi, MD.  From the start, we have partnered with local and international organizations working to promote better health and education among marginalized communities.  Over the years their work has improved healthcare, strengthened schools and nurtured communities in Haiti.  Donate directly to Foundation Hope for Haiti Here http://foundationhopeforhaiti.org/index.php

Yanatha Desouvre is an author, poet, speaker, an experienced Information Technology professional currently at the University of Pennsylvania and an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College. He has been passionate about serving others through technology and through the arts for almost two decades. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Desouvre grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pa. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrating on Management Information Systems and Marketing at Drexel University. He received his M.B.A concentrating on Marketing and Mass Communication and Media Management at Lynn University. Desouvre has written eight books: Walk Through this Journey: Volumes One and Two (The Next Step Forward); A Family Affair; La Hermana mayor; La Hermana menor; Grande soeur; Petite soeur and Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories. He co-wrote the # 1 best-selling children’s book Big Sister, Little Sister and has created mobile apps for iOS devices and Android devices: “Pre-K Math,” “Proud to be Haitian,” “Proud to be Jewish,” “Kids Eat Free HD,” “Pocket Poetry,” “i Love My Dog,” and “Proud Jamaican.” Desouvre is currently working on his debut novel "To Whom Much is Given" (expected publishing date April 16, 2016).

Connect via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanatha and follow on Twitter @yanatha

5 Essential tips for Windows 10 (Part 1)

5 Essential tips for Windows 10 (Part 1)

Windows 10 has been out for a while now, so far it’s on over 76 million machinesin over 192 countries, mainly because it’s a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.x usersuntil July 29th, 2016 that is. It’s an exciting and anxious time for 1.5 billion Windows users around the world. However, with these ‘5 Essential tips for Windows 10’ I hope to remove the anxiety and guide you through prosperity with Microsoft’s latest greatest operating system, Windows 10.

1.           The Start Menu: Finally, the Start Menu has come back to Windows…

For some strange reason Microsoft decided to get rid of the beloved Start Menu, where a list of frequently used applications and documents, in Window 8.  They tried to bring it back in Windows 8.1, but it was too late. However, in Window 10 the newly redesigned Start Menu has returned.  It is a great blend of the simplicity of Windows 7 and the beauty of Windows 8. To launch the friendly neighborhood, Start Menu do the following:

a.            Click or tap on the start button on the bottom left corner of your screen and there it is.

You may hear the old television show from the seventies, staring a very young John Travolta, theme song start playing in your head “Welcome back…”

2.           Hey Cortana: Say hello to your little friend…

Cortana is a voice activated personal assistant, Microsoft’s version of Apple’s Siri. To get started with Cortana do the following:

a.            Type a question into the search box

b.           Click on the Notebook icon

c.            Click Settings.

d.           Turn on “Hey Cortana.”

e.             Click the “Learn my Voice” button so that Cortana can become familiar with your voice and have fun

3.           Contact Support: ‘Someone please call 911…’

Unless your computer catches on fire there is no real need to call 911. However, if you can’t find an answer to a Windows 10 question in “An Essential Guide to Windows 10”, you can use Contact support. Contact support provides you online help for all of your Microsoft account and products like Xbox, Skype and Windows store.  In Contact support you can chat online with a Microsoft Answer Tech or even schedule them to call you on a specific date and time based on your availability. To launch Contact support, do the following:

a.            Click on the Start Menu

b.           Select All Programs

c.            Select Contact Support

d.           Select Accounts & billing or Service and Apps

4.           Microsoft Edge: “A whole new world…”

There is a famous theme song from a children’s animated film that describes “a whole new world,” and with Microsoft Edge, Microsoft has stepped out onto a ledge into a more intuitive, interactive and, dare I say it, fun world. Microsoft Edge formally known as a Project Spartan, is the newest way to surf the web and much more.  To quickly launch Microsoft

a.            In the search or ‘Ask me anything’ box type in Microsoft Edge and select Microsoft Edge

b.           It is the only web browser that allows you to take notes, highlight, and doodle directly on webpages

c.            Microsoft Edge has the ability to save articles and content you may want to read later by selecting Add to favorites and reading list , Reading list , and then Add .

d.           For a clean and simple layout, select Reading view  in the address bar. This will bring whatever you are reading front-and-center without any unnecessary ads

5.           Privacy: “I always feel like somebody’s watching me”

The internet has been buzzing about Windows 10 privacy. In the words of the Rock and

Roll inductees, ‘Don’t believe the hype.’ With the controversial privacy settings, Microsoft wants to get you know you better just like every company we all interactive every moment of our lives. These settings are turn on by default, allowing every app to have access to your name, photos and other account information however, there is something you can do about it…disable them. To disable or turn off the settings do the following:

a)           Click on the Start Menu

b)          Select Settings

c)           Select Privacy

d)          From the General to the Background apps tab you can choose what app has access to what information.

The ‘5 Essential tips for Windows 10’ is just the tip of the iceberg making your experience with Windows 10 easier. There are much more essential and fun tips in “An Essential Guide to Windows 10” get your paperback copy from smiles.amazon.com and where Foundation Hope for Haiti Inc. will receive 5% of the proceeds of the sales price to continue its amazing work in improving healthcare, strengthening schools and nurturing communities in Haiti.

Yanatha Desouvre is an author, poet, speaker, an experienced Information Technology professional currently at the University of Pennsylvania and an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College. He has been passionate about serving others through technology and through the arts for almost two decades. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Desouvre grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pa. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrating on Management Information Systems and Marketing at Drexel University. He received his M.B.A concentrating on Marketing and Mass Communication and Media Management at Lynn University. Desouvre has written eight books: Walk Through this Journey: Volumes One and Two (The Next Step Forward); A Family Affair; La Hermana mayor; La Hermana menor; Grande soeur; Petite soeur and Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories. He co-wrote the # 1 best-selling children’s book Big Sister, Little Sister and has created mobile apps for iOS devices and Android devices: “Pre-K Math,” “Proud to be Haitian,” “Proud to be Jewish,” “Kids Eat Free HD,” “Pocket Poetry,” “i Love My Dog,” and “Proud Jamaican.” Desouvre is currently working on his debut novel To Whom Much is Given (expected publishing date April 16, 2016).

Connect via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanatha and follow on Twitter @yanatha

Merging my passion to serve through technology and the arts...

Merging my passion to serve through technology and the arts, I am now on the final stages of releasing my newest book, An Essential Guide to Windows 10. Early feedback is coming in from the beta readers saying:

• "An Essential Guide to Windows 10 is aptly named as it served to help me gain total comfort with Microsoft's newest operating system." Rebecca Andre' Ph.D., Educational Technologies Director
• "The guide provides detail information on all the major features both new and improved." M. Cynthia Compere Systems Analyst

Look for it in the coming weeks on Amazon.com 

Yanatha Desouvre, an author, poet, speaker, experienced Information Technology professional, has been passionate about serving others through technology and the arts for over 18 years. In his leadership role at the University of Pennsylvania, Desouvre manages an award winning team known not only for their technical abilities but also for their professional demeanor. He’s also an Adjunct Professor where he instructs the basic fundamentals of the three major operating systems Microsoft Windows, OS X and Ubuntu Linux as well as an Introduction to Computing hardware course. 

An Essential Guide to Windows 10 one step closer...

Hello Everyone,

An Essential Guide to Windows 10 is one step closer to getting to you. The manuscript is in the hands of my generous beta readers. It's an exciting time. Next will go to my editor and then to you. Have a great weekend everyone.

Best regards,

Yanatha

The Joy of Giving and Sharing

“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

― Mary Anne Radmacher

As we are in the midst of another holiday season I often think about the joys of giving and sharing. There are three areas that often come to my mind when it comes to giving and sharing, time, money and talent.

Time

• In the Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren one of the biggest things one can give anyone is their time. All of our time is very precious, something we will never get back, that is why it very important to know exactly how you use that time. First, I ask that you give these precious moments to yourself doing something you are passionate about. Secondly share your time with those who love you because there is nothing like it.

Money

• Giving money to a cause that mean something to you, no matter how little, you never know how far it will go or towards endowing a scholarship because you never know that the recipient of those funds that is what keeps them going. I am very thankful for the person or persons who contributed or contributes to the AJ Drexel scholarship. That $2500 scholarship each year helped me graduate Drexel University. So far I have raised $75 towards my $2500 goals so I can pay it forward with all the royalties I've earned so far from Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories. I want someone who might be in the shoes I wore many years ago, to have one less financial burden so they can savor the moments. Even though I am still owe on my college loans, I still give when I can. Your donations, no matter how little, will definitely make a difference in someone's life. I am living proof of that.

Talents

• I truly believe we all have talent. Yours can be a creative or analytic one or something in business or technology. I encourage you, if you haven't found that talent, to ask your closet friends or colleagues, what do they think you are really good at doing, what are you a natural in? Once you discover that, share it with the world and encourage that next individual you encounter to share their talents.

  “As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

  ― Mary Anne Radmacher

  I've been fortunate to accomplish several exciting things both using my talents in technology and writing. It's amazing to be someone who was specially accepted to Drexel University because my reading level wasn't where it needed to be, to now be a best selling author. I feel very fortunate to have people share their talents with me freely and encourage me to write, to read more and never give up. To Sister Angus my 7th grade teacher (R.I.P) thank you for pushing me to believe in my own abilities. To Mrs. Blanchard in St. Catherine of Genoa, your punishment to write 100 times "I will not talk in class" was a blessing in disguise. To many more whom I haven't mention, however I wish you were reading this note or some may have shared this with you. You all have given me so much and therefore I will you give you and many others 4 free gifts. Free Amazon Kindle copies on December 24th and December 25th of:

1. Big Sister, Little Sister: ***** "A cute and relatable story" Share this with the youngest in your families ask them what is happening in the pictures, this will help them read. I am a huge advocate for literacy.  
2. La Hermana mayor, La Hermana menor (Spanish Edition) ***** Hermana Major, Hermana Menor- Excellente Libro! 
3. Grande soeur, Petite soeur (French Edition)
4. Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories ***** A hidden treat  ***** "I was hooked from it's introduction" 

Feel free to download a Special Edition of Savor the Moments for #2015 for ONLY $2.15 Exclusively on www.yanatha.com

Matthew 25: 29a For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance.

Perseverance and Strength

Perseverance |ˌpərsəˈvi(ə)rəns| noun

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success:

"I was taught to strive not because there were any guarantees of success, but because the act of striving is in itself the only way to keep faith with life."
-- Madeleine Albright, secretary of state ‪#‎mondaymotivation‬

October is National Breast Cancer awareness month. My beautiful aunt  Esther is a breast cancer survivor. Her amazing strength and perseverance inspires me everyday.

Surviving a life threatening disease is no easy task. Many don't make it and my thoughts and prayers are with those family members who have lost and may lose family members in such a difficult way.

So when it comes to living day to day in corporate america and dealing with the everyday "crisis" and "challenges." I ask that you take a step back and read the quote above from Madeline Albright and learn to persevere like my aunt and millions of women have done and continue to do when facing this dreaded disease.

Then you may develop the strength of millions when it comes to:

1. Seeing that 25th job interview as the interview that is helping you improve your job interviewing skills.

2. Not getting the promotion as a sign to improve your skills or as a call to start your own business.

3. Getting your book manuscript getting rejected for the 300th time and deciding to independently publishing your work yourself.

4. Having to take one more class to get that Bachelors Degree

Below is a poem I wrote for my aunt. I wish you all the very best no matter where you are in life to persevere, strive in the midst of your every day challenges and watch you thrive.

Strength of Millions

Once I heard the news, my soul felt so weak.

My heart became so numb that there were no words for me to speak.

However, Your undeniable faith and strength of millions kept your soul free.

Free of the stress because in your life you know you are forever blessed.

I asked myself, “How could this be? “

Your somber news put a chokehold on my energy.

Your strength kept you going during and after the surgery.

It is said, “No Weapons Formed Against Me Shall Prosper,” and you are child of God, a strong Woman of honor.

While the process is pain, the product is power.

I am amazed by your strength of millions as you recover.

Your uplifting spirit in all tough situations

is a seed you planted in me for daily inspiration and motivation.

7/2/06 12:27 pm

© Copyright 2006 by Yanatha.

All Rights Reserved

"Strength of Millions" and many other poems of perseverance and strength can be found in A Family Affair: Inspirational Short Stories about Family and Faith and other books that I've been fortunate to write and publish.

Desouvre is a seasoned IT professional who is also the best selling author of the #1 best selling children's book on Amazon.com Big Sister, Little Sister (available in French and Spanish) and recently release his most intimate and inspirational book yet Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories available in paperback onAmazon.com , Kindle, iBooks, hardback or as an audiobook on iTunes and Google Play

The seeds of success lies with your imagination

All the breaks you need in life wait within your imagination. Imagination is the workshop of your mind, capable of turning mind energy into accomplishment and wealth. Napoleon Hill.

The dictionary of imagination is below

Imagination:

noun

the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses: she'd never been blessed with a vivid imagination.

• the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful:

Thesaurus

noun

1 a vivid imagination: creative power, fancy, vision; informal mind's eye.

2 you need imagination in dealing with these problems: creativity, imaginativeness, creativeness; vision, inspiration, inventiveness, invention, resourcefulness, ingenuity; originality, innovation, innovativeness.

3 interest, fascination, attention, passion, curiosity.

Your success lies with within your imagination. Think for a second if Walt Disney never used his creative power to create Mickey Mouse the Disney powerhouse wouldn't be here, or Bob Kane with Batman, Stan Lee with the X-Men and Spider-Man, Jerry Siegel or Joel Shuster for Superman, or Steve Jobs and his imagination ways to make things more simple and resourceful and so many of those whose imagination changed things.

Many may laugh at your unorthodox ideas, however those are the priceless ones. Those are ideas that meet a need that solve things and can even make the world a better in the midst of life's everyday challenges.

My chemistry teacher, Mr. Strain, who I believed mispronounced on purpose to capture my attention saying "Yintha" instead of Yanatha, said "Yintha the minute you think about it, it can become a reality" With that statement, I not have only thrived in challenging times in personal and professional times in my life I became a #1 best selling author. At a young age I had trouble reading and writing and now I've independently published and one that became a # 1 best seller that I wrote my my eldest daughter who is only 6 1/2 years old.

The bottom line is your success begins with you. So I will leave you with this excerpt from a poem I wrote many years ago:

"So matter who you are or what you've been through

realize in this life there is nothing you cannot do.

You just simply have to work hard and believe.

Believe me, you can say it, you will do it there so much you can and will achieve

you just simply have to acknowledge the struggles of the past that led you to this path

and realize it's not where you are from it's where you're at,

imagine this imagine that"

Yanatha Desouvre 'Imagine This, Imagine That'

How has you imagination made you successful?

Desouvre is a seasoned IT professional who is also the best selling author of the #1 best selling children's book on Amazon.com Big Sister, Little Sister (available in French and Spanish) and recently release his most intimate and inspirational book yet Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories available in paperback on Amazon.com , Kindle, iBooks, hardback or as an audiobook on iTunes and Google Play

Transformational Teaching (In and Out of the Classroom)

According to Columbia University: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Teaching Center

Transformational teaching: emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and the development of higher-order thinking and communication skills.

How many of you remember the teachers/counselors that have changed your life? I have there have been many of them. Even though I never took a class from her, I would like to focus on a professor from Lynn University. Her name is Carrie Simpson. Professor Simpson asked me to write a play not so long ago. I was scared, I never wrote a play in my life. Long story short I went on Google to look for the parts of a play, not realizing Carrie already saw that I had the ability in me. Professor Simpson question sparked something in me.

Some of the poems and short stories I've written were like plays several in fact. Professor Simpson, like other amazing educators, see potential in their students and plant that seed of success in them that grows, that gives you the guts to push the envelope. Despite being in a zone that I wasn't comfortable in, Professor Simpson's confidence in me resulted in me writing Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories11 short stories of hope written in a play format. For that I genuinely want to say thank you, Professor Simpson.

Robert Watson is another amazing Lynn University professor wrote the Foreword for the book as well. Dr. Watson's constant support in my writing continues to drive me.

Here is a sample of what he wrote:

“In Desouvre’s Savor the Moments “Goodman’s gift, which is also the author’s, is his ability to be uplifting… his hopefulness is undeniably contagious; his empathy is admirable; his interest in the ordinary is extraordinary.”

Carrie Simpson's ordinary interest in my writing resulted into something extraordinary.

Share your story on how an educator changed your life.

As a leader in your organization understand transformational teaching can apply to work environment as well.

Below are Six Steps to Success I've taken away from that experience and apply to my role as a supervisor. (Feel free to add some to list because I know there are a lot more.)

1. Pay attention to your team members, guide them in discovering their strengths.

2. Encourage your team to build on their strengths.

3. Direct your team to recognize the areas they are not strong as simply areas they can develop.

4. Empower your team members by verbally expressing to them face to face (if possible) that they are more than capable to do a phenomenal job in whatever task you assign them.

5. Recognize your team for the great work they've done.

6. Work along with your team (roll up your sleeves) in areas you feel they need to grow in a transform those areas into strengths. 

Yanatha Desouvre is a # 1 Best selling author. His most recent book Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories is available on Amazon discover for yourself the results of how engaged educators can change things. The audiobook is also available on iTunes and Google Play

Happy Birthday to my baby sister Alive D. Sherman. May you have a wonderful birthday

Yanatha Desouvre is a # 1 Best selling author. His most recent book Savor the Moments: Inspired by True Stories is available on Amazon discover for yourself the results of how engaged educators can change things. The audiobook is also available on iTunes and Google Play