Link to doTERRA Global Convention.
Why You Should Go.
You keep hearing everyone talk about Global Convention, and think, it sounds fun, but do I really want to spend my one holiday this year going to Utah?! Salt Lake City was never on my bucket List. It’s hard enough going to the places I actually want to go, let alone taking the whole family with me, or carving out time away from them? Who will watch the kids? How can I take them with me? My husband will never want to go, we can’t afford it, what is it really going to do for me anyway? ...all of these and so many other thoughts may be going through your head, as they were mine whenever I thought about Convention. It just seemed like a luxury. Something I may do when I hit a certain rank. So I didn’t go…
I watched the replays and loved the info. I was excited to watch the stories unfold from a distance. But I was missing the point. The whole thing isn’t about me, or you. It’s about standing united with a VISION for the change we can create in this world for the better. It’s about CONNECTION with our global tribe, with the founders of this movement, with the countless other people who care enough to stand up and share the oils, impacting their circles just as you are.
THE BEAUTY IS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE MOMENTS IN BETWEEN AND THE MOMENTS AFTER.
As the dust settles, and the information gets soaked into my cells and understanding dawns on me of what we are creating, globally. What can happen when people come together across the planet, with a vision of helping others. The in between, running into Ange Peters in the bathroom, and realising she actually knows who I am, and cares. The hugs and tears shared between members of our tribe that live a million miles away, but share a common belief. The women who reach out to you online when you have a question. Or when you’re life is going to shit and you need a friend. Or when your babies are born. Or cheering your victories. You get to MEET them, connect, share thoughts and inspire each other with our collective plans for our bright futures.
WE DREAM FROM OUR CORNERS OF THE PLANET, AND THEN COME TOGETHER TO IGNITE OUR PASSION AS ONE COMMUNITY, UNITED WITH A CAUSE THAT IS SO MUCH GREATER THEN JUST YOU.
How can this be explained without being there? How can you share this? Receiving clarity and a greater sense of purpose. Realising you are on the right path and there is a reason for it all. The world needs you. This company was born from heart and a desire to serve humanity. It is no accident you are here. Coming to a space together to celebrate this, to learn all there is behind the scenes, the science, the research, the understanding of the impact, the beautiful heartbreaking, exquisite stories of countless lives affected by the buying + selling of these oils. The gifts of health and recovery. The financial freedom and responsibility that comes with that. Everything becomes crystal clear.
(and can I just mention here...Hugh Jackman anyone?! Yes this DID happen! )
Then there is the celebration. The rank achievements acknowledged. I’ve always cheered my heart out for others, but felt I didn’t need to walk the stage myself. I’m not doing this for the applause. I don’t need a trophy or a piece of paper. This is what I have told myself. So I didn’t plan on walking as a Gold Leader this year. I walked at the Australian convention. It was fun. I’m still the same rank, I don’t need to do it again.
I WAS MISSING THE WHOLE POINT.
One of my builders was walking as a Gold leader and asked me to join her. It dawned on me, that this was a beautiful way I could connect with her and celebrate all she had achieved this year. I gladly said yes. In the line, waiting our turn with countless others who had also achieved this rank, I looked around me and realised what this actually meant, in terms of the impact, the lives changed, the amount of oils and homes affected. It brought tears to my eyes.
The stories as we waited, of the financial impact this meant to so many families, to be earning a Gold income meant massive change. Walking across the stage and looking up, at the stadium and the flashing lights, I let go of my ego. The ego that said ‘you don’t need to do this’ The ego that thought this moment was all about me. I let go, finally understanding that this was nothing to do with me.
THIS MOMENT CELEBRATED SOLIDARITY, IT CELEBRATED SOVEREIGNTY OF WOMEN STANDING IN THEIR POWER, THEIR VOICES HEARD.
It celebrated the effect we can have when we stand true to ourselves and claim the life we want, the world we want. Each of these Gold Leaders is leading a tribe of next years leaders, and creating a ripple effect, working through the growing pains, the sweat and tears, and coming through the other side. Coming back to my seat after, I received several texts from my team back home watching. They were fired up, proud, determined to be there next year.
BY ME WALKING AHEAD, I WAS FORGING A WAY FOR THEM TO FOLLOW.
What You Receive.
When you get there and register you’ll receive a backpack (I love this years one!), your lanyard with ID, a notebook and pen. There is a Product Showcase with all the oils on display and the NEW oils there to smell + try. You can visit the SHOP where all sorts of products are offered from doTerra and other oil related companies. This is a great place to buy items to offer your communities over the coming months or times you are planning to rank up.
We attended an Australian lunch given to us for free. We recognised our Premier leaders here. The convention days were huge. Starting at 9am - 4:30pm, with a lunch break, so much information was organised within this time and there was never a boring moment. It was ALL so impactful. Our larger Team got together a few times, with special extras planned by our upline. So cool meeting some of these ladies in person!
And let me tell you, sitting there listening to the founders speak live, watching Emily Wright tear up and she tells you about her trips to Kenya, having Dr Hill explain first hand the latest research advancements this year, is irreplaceable. Because THIS is what shows you first hand how much this company cares, and where their motivation lies. And they are never stopping. It has never been about the pay cheque for them. They saw this as a vehicle, a way to create change, to truly help people all over the world.
With all of their growth, they give back in more than equal amounts. They see their ability to serve and take this responsibility to heart. Take a moment and breathe that in. I don’t know of any other company that is doing this, do you?
The Cost For Me In 2018.
HOTEL : for 4 nights I paid $270 USD I stayed in the Red Lion and shared a room with two queen beds with two other women. Many people stay in the Little America (an affordable option) or the Grand America (if you want more comfort + luxury) The Hilton is also right across the street as well as many many other choices!
CONVENTION TICKET : $135.00 USD is what I paid with the addition of the TOUR of doTerra facilities.
FLIGHTS : depends where you are coming from, but in my experience, the sooner you can book your flights the better. It does get busier closer to the convention time. You should be able to get a ticket from Sydney to L.A., L.A to SLC for about $1,200 AUD return. Going from Ottawa, Ontario to SLC is around $650 CND return
FOOD : I roughly spent about $250 for food. I ate out three times and grabbed food on the go. The best thing to do is to hit up a local grocery store when you arrive and stock up on snacks and light meals (salads, sandwiches)
There are plenty of beautiful little cafes and restaurants around the convention centre.
We ate here one night - delicious! Zest Kitchen & Bar.
I also met others at this cafe for breakfast. SO good and a real European feel to it. Eva’s Bakery.
How To Make It Happen.
Go book your convention ticket early bird today. If life happens and you can’t go later, there are always a ton of people eager to buy your ticket from you. Commit to yourself that you will line things up, and set the intention to go. You have a whole year. Why would you not be able to accomplish this?
The main thing to consider….what are your Goals, your Dreams, consider stepping away from your own ego...who can you help? Who are you here to serve? When money is not the thing that dictates our decisions anymore, what world are we capable of creating?
Reach out to me, to your upline. Let us know you want to come, and we can help make a plan to make this happen. Let’s come together in 2019.
I can’t wait to share this with you!
Love Elizabeth xo