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Local area motivational speaker pays avisit to KaIrSsNCa Garit Reid Lucknow Sentinel Motivational speaker and Goderich native Kevin Morrison recently paid a friendly visit to the Lucknow Library to speak to the Kairshea Women's Institute and spread his message of positivity to them. Morri-- son is also a municipal councillor in Goderich. "I want to talk to the women today about living their lives with purpose," said Morrison. "I do a lot of travelling within North America and it's kind of nice to be close to home. I live in Goderich and most of my speaking engagements take me south of the border and I always like to get back home. I always like to give back to the local community so talking to small groups is something I really enjoy." For Morrison having positive change in one's life is a personal issue because he said he grew up in a somewhat poor lifestyle and he always wanted to break free from that and make lots of money. However, somewhere along the way making money wasn't something which was making him happy and he decided to give it all up and work in charity. "I have a rather unique sty! presentation. I like to have they (Kairshea WI) do a lot. work within the communit Morrison. "A big part of my n is when you are out there m difference in the lives of oth make a difference in your ow Morrison has presented and appeared in major cities and venues throughout both Canada and the United States, including well known and well established Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Morrison is also the author of the very popular book "Get Happy, Get Simple". He says the book he wrote in 2003 is "down--to--earth" and an easy to understand method of writing, which helps those who are looking to make positive changes in their lives. Morrison said his main reason for coming to talk to the Kairshea WI was to reaffirm the message of lead-- ing a positive life. He knows they are a group that already live positive lives and his role is to show them the importance of that message. He also said it's just a nice time together and talk with some nice people. Morrison said he uses a lot of humour at his speaking engagements and said that's just a great way to break the ice. His Facebook page describes him-- self as having a high--energy and per-- sonal approach and "My book has given me the oppor-- tunity to travel throughout North America and really what the whole message of the book is to live a life for what's important and everything else will fall into place," said Morrison. it way to break the r unique style in my ike to have fun and VI) do a lot of good ccommunity," said part of my message out there making a lives of others you in your own." Morrison said it's the best thing he could have done with his life. o m "My goal in life as a young person was to get off the farm and make a fortune because I didn't want to live in poverty my whole life," said Morrison. "I realized there are sacrifices to be made when you take that path and start to build businesses. On the outside looking in I looked successful, but I was miserable. In 2001, I felt the businesses were starting to own me and I wasn't having fun. I sold the businesses and made some real changes and it led me to the wonderful life I lead today." Eor more information about Kevin Morrison go to www.kevin--morrison.com or look for 'Kevin Morrison Fan Club' on Facebook. FUIUUL "Something tells me that this group here (Kairshea WI) hras already got the message because of their community involvement," said Morrison. I'm just going to have a lot of fun with the group because of the humour I bring to the table. Groups like this are always great to speak to." Ultimately Morrison just wanted to reaffirm his mes-- sage of leading a good life to the Kairshea group and give them a few laughs along the way. He said talking to groups like this is something that drives and keeps him-- self motivated on his travels north and south of the border. 1 OW 2 rev o --i1m 2 Sxarma Kinloss Kairshea invites you to hear Kevin Morrison, Motivational speaker and Author of " Get Happy, Get Simple" His down to earth, tell it like it is approach is a delight to all who hear him. Date: November 17th , 1:00 P: Lucknow Town Hall Motivational speaker Kevin Morrison Kinloss Kairshea WI The Kinloss Kairshea WI met at the Town Hall for their Eduation -- Rose pro-- gam xfintl}lthe opening ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Elevenmembers answered e rollcall. Ka VdL um e