I would like to introduce you to the “Beautiful Mind” and Spirit of Robin Richey – my mentor living with Lewy Body Dementia. Where do I even begin?!? Let’s start at the beginning. I’m not sure if it was fate, destiny, synchronicity or the universe and stars aligning at the right time but about 6 or 7 months ago, I met the man who is now my bravest mentor – Robin Richey.

I met him on Facebook. I can’t remember how I came across him or his page but once there and reading his posts something very “universal” stood out to me. Here was this man sharing through his posts, his videos and his responses to others suffering or with family members that were suffering from Lewy Body Dementia and I became intrigued.

I had no idea what Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) was, why or how it happened…I had never even heard of it. As I read more, I became more and more intrigued by it and motivated by him not only to learn more but also to help him spread the word about this disease that he is a leading spokes person for. How could a man who had not yet turned 50 be dealing with a disease such as this? When I reached out to him to ask if I could share his story and have him share more information on my radio show Robin and Janet Discuss Their Experiences with Lewy Body Dementia I had NO idea the impact it would have on my life.

Robin and his beautiful wife Janet were amazing on the show. During the times when Robin’s LBD would act up and he would have trouble finishing his thoughts…Janet jumped right in and completed them for him. They joked around about his appointments, his “LBD Moments” and their love for each other. I brought them on the show to bring awareness to LBD and they shared so much more.

Living Purrfectly Authentic Radio is all about living an authentic life. It’s about sharing the personal transformation stories of my guests in hopes that their lives are touched in some way; either through education, inspiration or motivation. On this show I have even bared much of my own personal story in the hopes that someone can find the courage to “grow through” whatever challenges they have by learning from my guest and me. So you see…Robin and Janet provided far more than what was expected on that evening and have every day since.

Initially, we were wondering if Robin would be able to “stay with us” long enough to continue the show for an hour. Much to our surprise and delight, the show went for almost 2 hours with Robin on “Full blast” as the comedian he is. It was such a joy having them on. They not only shared their experiences with LBD but also the importance of a strong marriage, relationship advice and so much more!!!

After the show, I received a note on Facebook from Robin asking if he could be one of my mentors. I immediately replied yes and he has been blessing my life as well as others ever since. But this post isn’t about me…I wanted to give you a bit of the background as I share with you news of his legacy project. Project Rebirth 2011!!!

This project is Robin’s legacy to the world. This website is a ONE STOP SHOP for all things positive; from prayer requests, to positive music, to self-awareness courses, to a page where people can share their life changing experiences…you name it, it’s there. This project launched on 1/11/2011 with Robin and Janet once again gracing Living Purrfectly Authentic Radio for the show “The Rebirth Project with Robin and Janet Richey” with their energy. During this show, Robin explains in detail his vision and purpose for this project, why he created it and why it is the legacy he wants to leave with the world and why it was so important for him to do it all by himself.

As Robin continues to motivate others and work on Project Rebirth 2011…LBD continues to progress; leaving Robin to balance the good days with the not so good days. As he says… “When I go, there will be nothing left on the inside of this brain…only a shell.” For those that don’t know, Robin was a highly successful businessman in his own right as well as having helped create many millionaires as well. Now he lightens up the world as often as he can, through Rebirth Project 2011 as well as sharing his universal wisdom on FB operating with only ½ of his brain capacity.

How does he do it? Determination and a will like no other!!! We are all familiar with the acronym W.W.J.D. (What would Jesus do?) Now when I have a moment of inactivity or think that I’m about to burn out due to building my very own empire and inspiring those under my voice, I think to myself – W.W. R.D. (What would Robin do?) If he can accomplish ALL that he has in the past 6 months while fighting a debilitating illness and only functioning with ½ of his brain power…I have NO EXCUSE. What are YOU doing to move yourself closer to fulfilling your dreams? Are you making excuses or making things happen?

Check out http://projectrebirth2011.com when you have a chance and if you’re interested, read some of his most prolific yet positively powerful posts on Facebook under his page “I Must Share the Lessons of My Mistakes.”  I’m so very grateful to have met him, to have studied life under his direction and to have had an opportunity to be in the presence of such a “Beautiful Mind” and spirit as his…even for only a short amount of time.

Project Rebirth 2011 will definitely change the lives of many people…will you be one of them? Join the movement today!!!

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