18 Minutes to Change Your Life

I like this video quite a bit so I thought I'd share. It's Jill Bolte Taylor's recollection of her stroke. She's not just any woman though - she is a neuroanatomist. It's fascinating to hear a scientist recount an experience with "nirvana".

It's interesting and thought-provoking. Here's a link to Marie Forleo's blog entry where I originally saw this video. Hopefully I've embedded the video properly but in case it doesn't, click the link.

James Ray from The Secret in Denver

You've read my posts about the weekend I spent with James Ray last October (http://goodtogreatcopy.blogspot.com/2007/10/wow.html and http://goodtogreatcopy.blogspot.com/2007/10/breaking-board.html).

Now he's coming back to Denver to share his wisdom and teachings. I saw him last summer at this same event and he was great. :)

You can check it out here: http://jamesray.com/jet/jet.php?jid=stw03192008

Join me - I'll be there!

You've got to check this out...

For the last several weeks Clayton Makepeace has given his Total Package readers some terrific info (all for free).

Each Monday he's been sending us articles on how to freelance copywriting is dead in the water and strategic marketing partnerships are the only way to go in today's economy.

Whether or not you agree with him he always has great advice & insight.

Here are links to two of his articles. DO read the comments sections on both as there are avalanches of information.

The most recent article:

http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com/content/view/493/161/1/0/#comments

Where it all began:

http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com/clayton-makepeace/six-figures-is-chump-change.html

It's well worth the investment of your time. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

With the new year just around the corner most people are making resolutions. Personally I don't use the new year as a reason for a resolution; I prefer to make my resolutions throughout the entire year as I see fit.

Regardless I have decided 2008 is already a fantastic year. Instead of trying to explain that thought process to you, I found this writing by Bob Perk.

Below is a repost of the email sent today. Please keep his details if you share it.

All stories copyright 2007 Bob Perks
Today's message:
"The Echo"
by Bob Perks
You hear so much about memories at this time of year.

From Thanksgiving Day on we are bombarded with the idea
that we are not only making memories but somehow building
upon them.

It is the sites, sounds and smells of the holidays that trigger
vivid flashbacks for me. The turkey taking center stage, the
cranberries and sweet potatoes all make me think of mom.

The first Christmas bell, carol, or even laughter I hear, readies
my mind for a long journey home and the loving sounds only
family can provide.

But, oh how a whiff of chocolate, peanut butter cookies or pumpkin
pie can set my soul a dancin' down memory lane!

It's easy for me to venture back to things I hold close to my heart. It
takes very little to find myself remembering people, places and things
which somehow mixed in with the very essence of who I am today.

I swear if they checked my DNA, they'd come up with elements of
chocolate chip cookie mixed with genetic traits of dancing when the
spirit moved me and smiling when I hear my wife's voice.

Memories are as much a part of who I am as today's choices become a
part of all I will become.

But what about this new years eve thing?

Just below the sound of horns tooting and bubbly bubbling, lies the stark
reality of the passing of another year. Many struggle with all they wanted
to do and didn't. Some struggle with all they think they can never accomplish
and still others bask in the glow of success beyond measure.

For the first time in my 57 new year celebrations I have discovered the real truth
about time.

"The Echo."

If I take away all the fond, sweet feelings of the past and remove the element
of regret from things I wanted to do right or things I did wrong, I am left with
the facts.

Everything I do in 2008 will be reflected in how I see my life on new years eve
that year.

Thus, my theory of "The Echo."

If you stand in a canyon and shout, "Hello!" "Hello" comes back to you.

You can't yell, "How are you?" and get a reply, "Fine. Thanks for asking!"
2008 is like a canyon. You stand on the edge on new years eve and what
you put into it will come back to you. The more you put in, the more will come
back. If you love more, you will get more love back. If you fear more, fear will
come back.

So, this new years eve when you find yourself reflecting on 2007 remember, it has nothing at all to do with memories.

It's "The Echo."

What will you get back next year?
"I believe in you!"
Bob
I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask that you
keep my name and contact information with my work.
If you would like to receive Bob's Inspirational
stories, please visit http://www.IWishYouEnough.com
and submit your email address.

Bob sends frequent emails that I always find uplifting, relevant and inspiring. If you're interested in joining him, find his web site here.

Wanna blog?

You all know I love to write which means I like to blog because it's an extension of writing for me. So when I saw this link, I jumped on it. It's from the good peeps at Simpleology and it's a fun way to profit from blogging.

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

• The best blogging techniques.
• How to get traffic to your blog.
• How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

Where's that silver lining?

I don't know where it is exactly but it's around here somewhere. Everybody tells me it is and my heart agrees so I know it's true.

Why am I looking for a silver lining? Because I didn't get the copywriter job in Boulder. The one I had my heart set on. The one my gut told me was right for me. The one that would have made good use of my creative abilities and paid me 10K more than I make now.

Yeah that one.

*sigh*

I got the news this afternoon and I was crestfallen. I fully understand the meaning of that word after the way I felt. I was so completely sure it was mine.

But it isn't.

So now I am waiting and looking for the my silver lining. It's there and I will see it soon. This I know.

I know it's true because when I set an intention or ask for a wish, I always add "this or something better" to the end of it. And the universe listens and responds in kind. I must simply trust.

It will grant me the "something better" soon and much sooner if I let go of my sadness and grief about the Webroot job.

So tomorrow is a new day, a new dawn and another day to be thankful for. And tonight before I fall asleep I will thank the universe for this blessing that at first blush doesn't appear to be much of a blessing and then I will ask for the "something better" to come my way.

I'll let you know when it does. ;)

All the best,

Lara

Can You See Without Your Eyes?

This boy can. Check out the video here.