About Lisa Green, page 2
It would take her another six years to finally make the leap from "a corporate job" to a career of her own.
During this phase of her life Lisa had accumulated a large mountain of debt. Lisa admittedly overspent. After years of compounding interest and only making minimum payments Lisa acknowledged her spending habits were prohibiting a change in career (to a lower income but more fulfilling career). Therefore, she decided to change her spending habits and seek financial council. In 2004 Lisa filed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to settle her debt. She paid back the court appointed amount one year earlier than her repayment schedule after receipt of funds from the sale of her mother's home [after her mother's death].
The period of 2005 through 2006 were cathartic, emotionally and physically life changing years for Lisa. During this time Lisa ended her long term same sex relationship; moved into her own place; was diagnosed with breast cancer; had surgery, chemotherapy, radiation; lost her mother to lung cancer; almost lost her father to a near fatal blood infection, among other things.
In the battle with cancer Lisa was reminded of the power of her mind. As Lisa puts it, "cancer made me a better person." Spiritually, emotionally, and mentally the experience, and subsequent recovery, taught Lisa valuable lessons about healing yourself, eating right, forgiveness and living life with joy.
For many years Lisa had adopted a lifestyle of excessive drinking, poor eating habits, and a negative attitude due to being unhappy in her work and unhappy in her relationship. At 180lbs, and just recently single, Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer (her mother also had breast cancer at 40). In hindsight Lisa understands that her inertia regarding making the move to a career that suited her, and ending a long term tumultuous relationship, i.e. finding her life's purpose manifested externally with the breast cancer diagnosis at only 40 years old.
The battle to recovery was indeed a challenge. Lisa, without disability but with health insurance, felt enormous pressure to continue working through her treatment. At the time of the her illness she was the sole financial provider so taking a leave of absence wasn't financially feasible. Saving her remaining vacation days for chemo and radiation treatment was critical.
In June 2006 Lisa took the minimal time off to have breast cancer surgery.
Elect Lisa Ann Green in 2010 - State Assembly, 53rd District
The Issues
Single Payer Healthcare - Providing healthcare for all with a balanced, holistic approach....
Cannabis Sales Tax/Grow Industrial Hemp-Tax sales of marijuana to adults & grow hemp to increase revenues...
State Bank - to infuse our local banks and credit unions with lending power that will provide for small business owners and student loans
Marriage Equality- Every person should be able to marry regardless of sexual orientation ...
Environmental sustainability-Water Planning, clean air ,ocean protections,, reduce carbon, preserve forests, more open space
Amend Proposition 13 - Adopt the split-roll property tax system applicable to commercial properties..
Instant Run Off Voting - Reduce costly elections
Electoral Reform- Public campaign financing to shift the focus to the issues away from money ruling elections
Eliminating Corporate Personhood, Corporate Welfare - it's about paying a fair share
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Grassroots Democracy
Social Justice
Ecological Wisdom
Non-Violence
Decentralization
Community Based Economics
Feminism
Diversity
Responsibility
Future Focus
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2554 Lincoln Blvd, PMB 189 Venice, CA 90291 (310) 272 - 0949 or email lisagreen@votelisagreen.net
