Ms. Ambassador FoRe! Living Royal, Maria DiGiovanni
Founder and CEO of FoRe! International(Living Royal), Ms. DiGiovanni is an International Etiquette/Protocol & Accountability Consultant, Certified Life/Image Coach, Spiritual Motivational Speaker, & Ambassador promoting programs for the elimination of Domestic-Sexual abuse and awareness of LEO PTSD worldwide are a few words that describe her.
For several years Ms. DiGiovanni diligently worked honing her skills in International Public Relations during her work history with Aerospace(Contracts Administration – Business Across Borders focusing on the Asia Pacific), the WIN Foundation, and its International Beauty Pageant System. There Ms. DiGiovanni cultivated her International Etiquette & Protocol Relations, Life/Image Coaching, Spiritual Motivational Speaking, Teaching, Fundraising Program Manager, Event Coordinator, Stage Director, Singing, and Choreographer skills.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of Etiquette/Protocol & Spiritual Image through Practical Accountability Coaching, Ms. DiGiovanni is dedicated to ending children’s silence by elevating and empowering the overcomer, within the adult. Ms. DiGiovanni states; “I am not a therapist nor want to be, but just a simple woman, daring every day to walk in my own healing.”
Ms. Maria DiGiovanni started on a healing journey in January 2000, from Law Enforcement Officer Involved Domestic Violence, eventually teaching others how to heal their self-esteem. And, even though she was working through her own DV issues, the door to her Child Sexual Abuse, she chose to remain closed. In April 2005, that door opened as the man Ms. DiGiovanni had just started dating did not take her NO for an answer, yet with the rape came the freedom to be able to speak up for all who have been silenced by abuse; especially #TheChildWithin.
Also, Lady Maria DiGiovanni, Ms. Ambassador FoRe! Living Royal / LEOWellness / LEOPTSD under The Ambassador Program LivingRoyal.org
and creator of FoRe! in April 2005, is Dame Grand Cross in "The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen" and a member of the Sovereign and Royal House of Cappadocia and San Bartolomeo. Invested as Dame on May 31, 2009, elevated to Dame Commander and Ambassador to Greece on July 21, 2010, and given the highest honor bestowed upon a woman to Dame Grand Cross on February 27, 2022.
For several years Ms. DiGiovanni diligently worked honing her skills in International Public Relations during her work history with Aerospace(Contracts Administration – Business Across Borders focusing on the Asia Pacific), the WIN Foundation, and its International Beauty Pageant System. There Ms. DiGiovanni cultivated her International Etiquette & Protocol Relations, Life/Image Coaching, Spiritual Motivational Speaking, Teaching, Fundraising Program Manager, Event Coordinator, Stage Director, Singing, and Choreographer skills.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of Etiquette/Protocol & Spiritual Image through Practical Accountability Coaching, Ms. DiGiovanni is dedicated to ending children’s silence by elevating and empowering the overcomer, within the adult. Ms. DiGiovanni states; “I am not a therapist nor want to be, but just a simple woman, daring every day to walk in my own healing.”
Ms. Maria DiGiovanni started on a healing journey in January 2000, from Law Enforcement Officer Involved Domestic Violence, eventually teaching others how to heal their self-esteem. And, even though she was working through her own DV issues, the door to her Child Sexual Abuse, she chose to remain closed. In April 2005, that door opened as the man Ms. DiGiovanni had just started dating did not take her NO for an answer, yet with the rape came the freedom to be able to speak up for all who have been silenced by abuse; especially #TheChildWithin.
Also, Lady Maria DiGiovanni, Ms. Ambassador FoRe! Living Royal / LEOWellness / LEOPTSD under The Ambassador Program LivingRoyal.org
and creator of FoRe! in April 2005, is Dame Grand Cross in "The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen" and a member of the Sovereign and Royal House of Cappadocia and San Bartolomeo. Invested as Dame on May 31, 2009, elevated to Dame Commander and Ambassador to Greece on July 21, 2010, and given the highest honor bestowed upon a woman to Dame Grand Cross on February 27, 2022.
The Blue Print - How to recognize a Good Woman
A good woman is proud of herself
She respects herself and others
She is aware of who she is
She neither seeks definition from the person she is with
nor does she expect them to read her mind
She is quite capable of articulating her needs
A good woman is hopeful
She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true
She knows love; therefore, she gives love
She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated
If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears
A good woman has a dash of inspiration and a dabble of endurance
She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them
A good woman knows her past, understands her present, and moves toward her future
A good woman knows God
She knows that with God the world is her playground,
but without God she will just be played with
A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past
instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons,
meant to bring her closer to self-knowledge
and unconditional self-love.
She respects herself and others
She is aware of who she is
She neither seeks definition from the person she is with
nor does she expect them to read her mind
She is quite capable of articulating her needs
A good woman is hopeful
She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true
She knows love; therefore, she gives love
She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated
If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears
A good woman has a dash of inspiration and a dabble of endurance
She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them
A good woman knows her past, understands her present, and moves toward her future
A good woman knows God
She knows that with God the world is her playground,
but without God she will just be played with
A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past
instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons,
meant to bring her closer to self-knowledge
and unconditional self-love.
Excellence. . .
Perfection is being right
Excellence is willing to be wrong
Perfection brings on fear
Excellence encourages risk
Perfection leads to anger and frustration
Excellence generates power
Perfection is being in control
Excellence is being spontaneous
Perfection is judgement
Excellence is acceptance
Perfection is taking
Excellence is giving
Perfection is doubt
Excellence is letting it flow
Perfection is destination
Excellence is journey
Excellence is willing to be wrong
Perfection brings on fear
Excellence encourages risk
Perfection leads to anger and frustration
Excellence generates power
Perfection is being in control
Excellence is being spontaneous
Perfection is judgement
Excellence is acceptance
Perfection is taking
Excellence is giving
Perfection is doubt
Excellence is letting it flow
Perfection is destination
Excellence is journey
What I have learned. . .
A time comes in your life when you finally get it -- when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH!" Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening. You realize it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety, and security to come galloping over the next horizon.
You come to terms with the fact that you are neither Prince Charming nor Cinderella. And, in the real world, there aren't always fairy-tale endings (or beginnings, for that matter). And any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you - and in the process, a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate, or approve of who or what you are...and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions. And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself - and in the process, a sense of new-found confidence is born of self-approval.
You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say,and not everyone will always be there for you, and that it's not always about you. So you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself - and in the process, a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and overlook their shortcomings and human frailties - and in the process, a sense of peace and contentment is born out of forgiveness.
You realize that much of the way you view yourself and the world around you is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the junk you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look, how much you should weigh, what you should wear, what you should do for a living, how much money you should make, what you should drive, how and where you should live, who you should marry, the importance of having and raising children, and what you owe your parents, family, and friends.
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with - and in the process, you learn to go with your instincts.
You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.
You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be.
You stop trying to control people, situations, and outcomes. And you learn that alone does not mean lonely. You also stop working so hard at putting “your” feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK, and that it is your right to want things and to ask for the things you want - and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands.
You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity, and respect -and you won't settle for less. And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drink more water, and take more time to exercise.
You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty. So you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.
You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you deserve - and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different from working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline, and perseverance.
You also learn that no one can do it all alone - and that it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn the only thing you must truly fear is the greatest robber baron of all: FEAR itself.
You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.
You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve, and that bad things sometimes happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn to not personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the ego.
You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy, and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.
Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself, by yourself, and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. Finally, with courage in your heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design as best you can the life you want to live.
Author Unknown ;)
FoRe! The Ambassador Program
www.LivingRoyal.org
A time comes in your life when you finally get it -- when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH!" Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening. You realize it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety, and security to come galloping over the next horizon.
You come to terms with the fact that you are neither Prince Charming nor Cinderella. And, in the real world, there aren't always fairy-tale endings (or beginnings, for that matter). And any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you - and in the process, a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate, or approve of who or what you are...and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions. And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself - and in the process, a sense of new-found confidence is born of self-approval.
You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say,and not everyone will always be there for you, and that it's not always about you. So you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself - and in the process, a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and overlook their shortcomings and human frailties - and in the process, a sense of peace and contentment is born out of forgiveness.
You realize that much of the way you view yourself and the world around you is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the junk you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look, how much you should weigh, what you should wear, what you should do for a living, how much money you should make, what you should drive, how and where you should live, who you should marry, the importance of having and raising children, and what you owe your parents, family, and friends.
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with - and in the process, you learn to go with your instincts.
You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.
You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be.
You stop trying to control people, situations, and outcomes. And you learn that alone does not mean lonely. You also stop working so hard at putting “your” feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK, and that it is your right to want things and to ask for the things you want - and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands.
You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity, and respect -and you won't settle for less. And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drink more water, and take more time to exercise.
You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty. So you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.
You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you deserve - and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different from working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline, and perseverance.
You also learn that no one can do it all alone - and that it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn the only thing you must truly fear is the greatest robber baron of all: FEAR itself.
You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.
You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve, and that bad things sometimes happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn to not personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the ego.
You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy, and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.
Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself, by yourself, and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. Finally, with courage in your heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design as best you can the life you want to live.
Author Unknown ;)
FoRe! The Ambassador Program
www.LivingRoyal.org