A few people in my life are experiencing the pain, frustration and fear that comes with something very negative and life threatening. I have been there - a few times. And yet - for some reason I was graced with a second chance - maybe even a third. Today two songs back-to-back reminded me - that I should live each and every day as if it were my last. And without any warning a feeling so strong, large and long with power and depth as dark as the ocean, raced from my feet to my throat and then to my eyes. It just burst out gushed and ran all over my being into my car running alongside the steering wheel and dripping tens tears at a time onto the floor ironically landing at the left of the break pedal.
Isn’t easy to second-guess every move once it has been made? Isn’t it easy to “know” what others should do?
“I first met Jessi LaCosta after a speaking engagement at the University of Delaware in 2004. She was there to share with our graduate Public Relations class her vast knowledge of marketing and the importance of branding with which she built her career. On that day I took much more than marketing away from her lecture. As Jessi spoke about her life/work experiences I felt in many ways as if she were speaking about my own. I felt an instant connection to her; and shortly after our initial meeting Jessi became both my mentor and my friend.
Jessi is a genuine individual who holds true to her values even in the most difficult situations and expects no less from the people around her. I have found her drive and passion to be incredibly inspirational. But what truly sets her apart is her kindness and compassion. She is a woman who truly cares about the human spirit.” Stacy Flug, NYC, NY