How We Won on America's Got Talent

It's been over a year since we were asked to leave the competition on America's Got Talent in Las Vegas.  Of course it's also our 1 year wedding anniversary.  You might ask, "how can you say you won?".  Well, as we look over the amazing journey that we've taken, it's obvious that we have grown in many ways.  Here are some of the gifts that we believe occurred because of our experience with AGT.

1. Angelina and I are more connected and intimate with each other than ever.
2. Our egos have been powerfully humbled.
3. We have no desire to be a part of any competition again.
4. We have more freedom than ever before and we appreciate that freedom more than ever.
5. We are more content with our simple speaking and singing career than ever.
6. We are more grateful to our friends and supporters than ever.
7. We have simplified our financial lives greatly.
8. We are more independent of the "good opinion" of others. 
9. We no longer desire/need to be accepted by "the mainstream public".
10. We feel more abundant than ever, regardless of what shows up externally.
11. I was inspired through depression and humiliation to heal many of my shadow beliefs.
12. I was inspired to learn and practice daily meditation and yoga.
13. Angelina was inspired to recognize her "self-critical/abusive" behaviour and correct it.
14. I have found a way to make healthy choices in regards to whom I spend my time with.
15. More than ever, we get our validation from within.

All of this was catalyzed by our experience on AGT and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to have grown in this way even though we don't welcome more of these painful growth experiences.  Many people that achieve the success that these shows offer are documented as feeling: less free, more anxious, more stressed and less happy than they were before the "perceived success".  We were spared this result against our wills. 

In the words of Garth Brooks....."thank God for unanswered prayers".  Thanks to all of you who believed in us throughout this crazy year.  Our faith in God/Spirit has been tested as I know your faith in us has also been tested.  As a quote I read recently said...."It Is What It Is, but What It Becomes Is Up To You!!"  Here's to a peaceful, content 2012.