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a powerful lesson. I could no longer rely on appearance to make me feel better about myself. I had to go deeper. With the support of my family and friends, I realized that feeling good about who I am on the inside is far more important. Believing that I can overcome the obstacles that I face is crucial. My identity ­wasn’t my thick glasses. My identity was my inner strength. This inner strength allowed me to love life even when I was unable to see it. Losing my eyesight could not take away my ability to hear the voices of the people who love me. It could not steal away the fresh smell of morning or the lingering aroma of my mom’s cooking. Most important, my loss could never take from me the feel of my boyfriend’s hand around my own.
    Six years later, I continue to need steroid eyedrops to keep the virus from reoccurring. The scar tissue is slowly improving. Recently, I began to wear both contacts, which is a huge accomplishment. A day doesn’t go by that I am not thankful for my progress and the lesson I learned. I am incredibly thankful for my special friend who visited me, introduced me as his girlfriend and is now my husband.
    I am currently preparing for my first year of teaching. I think about which of my personal qualities I might be able to share with my students. I know how difficult it is to grow up and I want my students to believe that I understand them. If I can’t teach them anything else, I hope I can get across the lesson that changed my teenage experience: True beauty is not about what you see on the outside but what you feel, sense and love from within.
    Talina Sessler-Barker

Who Is Jack Canfield?
    Jack Canfield is one of America’s leading experts in the development of human potential and personal effectiveness. He is both a dynamic, entertaining speaker and a highly sought-after trainer. Jack has a wonderful ability to inform and inspire audiences toward increased levels of self-esteem and peak performance.
    In addition to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Jack has co­authored numerous books, including his most recent release, The Success Principles, How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be with Janet Switzer, The Aladdin Factor with Mark Victor Hansen, 100 Ways to Build Self-Concept in the Classroom with Harold C. Wells, Heart at Work with Jacqueline Miller and The Power of Focus with Les Hewitt and Mark Victor Hansen.
    Jack is regularly seen on television shows such as Good Morning America, 20/20 and NBC Nightly News.
    For further information about Jack’s books, tapes and training programs, or to schedule him for a presentation, please contact:
    Self-Esteem Seminars
    P.O. Box 30880
    Santa Barbara, CA 93130
    Phone: 805-563-2935
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    Web: www.chickensoupforthesoul.com

Who Is Mark Victor Hansen?
    In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than thirty years, Mark has focused solely on helping people from all walks of life reshape their personal vision of what’s ­possible.
    He is a sought-after keynote speaker, bestselling author and marketing maven. Mark is a prolific writer with many bestselling books such as The One Minute Millionaire, The Power of Focus, The Aladdin Factor and Dare to Win, in addition to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
    Mark has appeared on Oprah, CNN and The Today Show, and has been featured in Time, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, New York Times and Entrepreneur and countless radio and newspaper interviews.
    As a passionate philanthropist and humani­tarian, he has been the recipient of numerous awards that honor his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic heart and business acumen.
    For further information on Mark’s products and services, please contact:
    Mark Victor Hansen & Associates, Inc.
    P.O. Box 7665
    Newport Beach, CA 92658
    Phone: 949-764-2640
    Fax: 949-722-6912
    FREE resources online at:
    www.markvictorhansen.com

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