What Happens that We are Not Open To See

When I was a little girl, I believed when I left the room the stuffed animals, I so meticulously lined up on my pillow, after I made the bed would come to life. I imagined them dancing around and having a blast and then when a human walked in the room, they froze. I know, I know. A bit weird and I even forgot about this until I recently went to see the movie, "A Night at the Museum" with a girlfriend of mine.

I can't help but wonder ... what goes on behind the scenes when we are not looking at life? Is there something our eyes are closed off to that we can not see? What are we avoiding or not fully looking at? Are we blind because we are too afraid to notice, look or if we did, it would force us to change? Are we too busy to focus?

Ask yourself what you might be missing today. What life are we not imagining because we just can't believe it. Is life dancing around you but you have not stood up and taken notice?

Open your eyes today. Imagine. Believe. Let go and see what you might be missing.

Francey

Choices

We always have choices. And once we choose, we leave something behind.
As long as the quality of your life is good and you have a good attitude about it,
that is what matters.

Life is short and it isn't possible to always do the right thing, or do all the things you want to do. So we have to choose. What decision serves you for the higher good or for the benefit of the big picture and the people you love the most? That is the question to ask before you choose.

BLOG, TWEET, EZINE, EBLAST, SOCIAL NETWORKING ... YIKES!!!

Blog, doesn't mean a typo for "jog". Tweet isn't what you hear from the trees as the sweet sound of birds chirping above. An Ezine is not an enzyme and Eblast not debris from something the space shuttle left behind. Don't forget Facebook! No, Facebook isn't for strategic teens plotting who will go to prom with who.

Each of these terms reference an online communication tool under the faction, of "new media"; the new methodology to reach your target audience.

If your company is not utilizing one or all of these online marketing tools then you may be viewed as a dinosaur.

To promote your product or service don't be left behind. Facebook reached it's 2 millionth user in April 2009. Of these users, the fastest segment of growth came from the 35 and over age category.

My 81 year old father has a hard time using a cell phone, understanding the concept of text messaging and a laptop is an anomaly.

Keep it fresh. It is time to blog, tweet and ezine. Book it on down to the Facebook site and log on to create your profile now. Don't wait too long. Sooner than later, there will be another important technologically savvy social networking tool in the cue for you to master next.

Finishing

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth:
Not going all the way and not starting. Buddha

Congratulations to the Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2009 for graduating.
One was my son. I am very proud of his accomplishment and the class as a whole.

Whatever you are engaged in, at present, finish. No matter the outcome, the result will be that you finish something you have started.

Add Zip to Your Website

Hey, today I did a really cool thing. My friend Charlotte Marshall produced a small video clip that I will place on my website once edited. She asked that I come prepared to answer two questions:

Why do I do what I do?
What sets me apart from others who do what I do?

Just sitting down prepping for the questions made the video taping valuable.
The process of asking myself these questions was thought provoking and gave me something to really consider.

So, why do you do what you do? What makes you different?
If you don't like doing what you do, what can you change?

If you would like to know more about adding personality to your website, log on to: charmarpr.com to find out how you might have a video clip created exclusively for you to promote your business.

It's All About Connection & Networking

Remember the old cliche, "It's not what you know, it's who you know"?

This statement holds true in today's world more than ever. We have to stick together and promote one another to build the abundance life we seek. Visit the new section in the blog called,"Connection: Share Your Brand". What service does your company provide? What product do you sell? Build a profile and use the blog to brand yourself, your company and mine new clients.

Become supporters of one another.

First, "Mix, Mingle and Martinis" Met With Success

The first "Mix, Mingle and Martinis was a hit.
About 20 women came together to network, share best business practices, promote their business and build relationships. A few of the comments are written below:

Meg Hall of Meg Catering said, "To gather with a group of enthusiastic business women once a month is truly energizing. I found connection with each woman I met. Now that's rare!"

An interior design rep, Shauna Mauro commented, "Women supporting women in business is such a great and natural idea. There are so many female friends I want to bring next time."

Real Estate Professional, Abby Waddell thought, "It was a great opportunity to meet at the end of the day and network in an informal environment with a good drink."

Tracy Newell, of Meeting Wise - Meeting Planner stated, "Upper Manhattan provides a great atmosphere for casual networking and business building and is a comfortable environment for women plus Happy Hour is affordable for all. I'd love to attend a monthly networking event here".

Patty Kamson, renown astrologer said, "Women in Business was GREAT. Meeting and networking in these challenging times with like-minded women is a necessity. Thank you!

So, if this small effort can work in my part of the world, it can work in yours. Be the change you want to be said Gandhi. Consider selecting a venue, inviting friends and gather for a couple of hours to do the same. You will be surprised: The person you edify, encourage and uplift just might be YOU!