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the human spirit- not burden it. Love makes the spirit feel
happy and makes the heart smile. I believe that kindness is
still very much alive in people...it just needs to be cultivated
and harvested. We all need to take a moment to be grateful for
the simple things in life. We need to appreciate what we have
and practice compassion. We need to revitalize the loving
spirit of humanity. I have two quotes from Mother Teresa I
live by: “Let us always meet each other with a smile, because a
smile is the beginning of love.” And, “Let no one come to you
without feeling better and happier.”
“I believe that no heart is too old to be moved by love. Let us
teach young budding hearts the healing power of love, so that
we may reap the benefits of a more united, compassionate and
humanitarian younger generation. Love is the greatest power
on earth……love never fails….never.”
F- “Thank you, Ara Celi, for your candor…I’ve loved and
appreciated our time together.”
A- “Oh Freya…thank you for taking the time to meet with
me! You have a magical way of making the world a tiny safe
place in your great big heart….. I felt I was sharing my life
with a Guardian angel. You have a very powerful spirit….it
lights up a room and brings new life. I am honored to know
you and hope to be as great a woman someday.”
WOW….what a tremendous compliment…I hardly know
what to say. When you think about all the accomplishments
this beautiful woman has achieved, that statement could only
be a study in true humility! I have met a lot of people in my
life but few are genuine “heart” people. It is hard to envision
the heart of a true “feeling” and engaged person. If someone
told me about Ara Celi, I would have taken the information
with a grain of salt. But now, after getting to know her, I can

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tell you all, categorically, this woman is real, passionate and
beyond genuine. I asked Ara Celi to give me some specifics
regarding her background in entertainment in San Antonio;
I was astounded at the particulars, intimacy and genuine
connection she has with her public.
“I have been doing car commercials for seven years here in
Texas. I started with Fiesta Dodge in San Antonio and have
now branched out to four other major Texas cities. My
automobile spokeswoman work has been by far my most
rewarding and gratifying. There is nothing more beautiful
than feeling you are a part of the comfortable fabric of a
fantastic community; and that is exactly how I feel today. Every
day people approach me like they know me and I, in return,
treat them as if we were family. I have attended baby showers,
sweet-sixteen’s, quinceñeras and one of my most memorable
events, the funeral of my biggest fan Mr. Daniel Grassel. Our
special journey began when his daughter Janice brought
him to Fiesta Dodge to meet me. His charming class filled
the dealership like that of the great James Stewart. He made
me a wooden name plate with colorful letters and a gold star.
His awestruck expression made me feel like a true Hollywood
starlet! I later found out that he hung the 8 x 10 photo I gave
him right next to his photo of Marlin Monroe! I occasionally
sent him a Christmas card or an updated photo just to put
a smile on his face. Two years after we met he passed away
at the age of 92. I was so honored to attend his funeral; on
display were a few of his favorite things like his baseball glove
and his photo of us the day that we met at the dealership. I
only met this gentleman once but his memory will live with
me forever... as will so many others who touch my life daily.
My littlest fans like Sammy, Janet, and J.J. (just to name