I haven't been blogging for the simple reason, that I'm unsure what I should blog about! My own interests, both professional and personal, range across a wide array of topics. However, I've been advised that if I actually want people to read my blog, I have to keep it to a niche. Being the eclectic person I am, I find that difficult. Ergo, a little less blogging from me. I shall shortly rectify that situation. In the meantime, I've been pitched several business opportunities in the acting realm, and I'm considering amongst them.
Word of the day:
insouciance |1nˈsusiəns| |1nˈsuʃəns|
noun
casual lack of concern; indifference : an impression of boyish insouciance.
DERIVATIVES
insouciant |1nˈsusiənt| |1nˈsuʃənt| adjective
insouciantly |1nˈsusiəntli| |1nˈsuʃəntli| adverb
ORIGIN late 18th cent.: French, from insouciant, from in- ‘not’ + souciant ‘worrying’ (present participle of soucier).
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Working and playing
Today's fun and easy involved going to the elementary school to see elder child get an award. Yay!
In business, wheels are turning and things are moving. Good things are arising.
So a quote for you today:
"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing."
William James
In business, wheels are turning and things are moving. Good things are arising.
So a quote for you today:
"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing."
William James
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Fun and Easy Thursday, June 11, 200
Check out what came in the mail from http://www.tut.com/?
"Dawn, it's supposed to be easy. Everything is supposed to be easy. Everything is easy. You live in a dream world. You're surrounded by illusions. And the illusions change when you change your thinking!
Tell yourself it's easy. Tell yourself often. Make it a mantra. Eat, sleep, and breathe it. And your life shall be transformed.
It's supposed to be easy,
The Universe"
How do you spell “vindicated?!” Okay, that doesn’t really work in print, but the point is I’m right. Yes Universe, I’ll do it the easy way thanks.
I had a great, easy, fun meeting with Kent moving forward on the solo work-out kit. We have even more refined ideas about what to suggest people do for a good half hour workout.
I expect to have a prototype in the very near future.
Other fires in the oven?
Usable Reusables: such a great idea: Reuseable bags that are actually attractive! Go figure.
YOR Health: This stuff seems to make hubby feel great. I'm looking forward to getting my products.
"Dawn, it's supposed to be easy. Everything is supposed to be easy. Everything is easy. You live in a dream world. You're surrounded by illusions. And the illusions change when you change your thinking!
Tell yourself it's easy. Tell yourself often. Make it a mantra. Eat, sleep, and breathe it. And your life shall be transformed.
It's supposed to be easy,
The Universe"
How do you spell “vindicated?!” Okay, that doesn’t really work in print, but the point is I’m right. Yes Universe, I’ll do it the easy way thanks.
I had a great, easy, fun meeting with Kent moving forward on the solo work-out kit. We have even more refined ideas about what to suggest people do for a good half hour workout.
I expect to have a prototype in the very near future.
Other fires in the oven?
Usable Reusables: such a great idea: Reuseable bags that are actually attractive! Go figure.
YOR Health: This stuff seems to make hubby feel great. I'm looking forward to getting my products.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Universe Agrees with Me!
An interesting thing happened yesterday after I declared my intention to choose only Easy and Fun. I was inspired to pick up a book I’ve owned for a long time, but never really “done”. It’s called "The Energy of Money". And it’s about healing your relationship with money.
The author defines success as: doing what you said you would do, with ease.
Is that not awesome? I was immediately validated in my choice by this book. The perspective is not unique, of course, but I took it as a “God nudge:” a little hint from the universe saying “Heck yeah!!!”
My task today is to get back to basics with my business ideas. I am creating an exciting project for actors. The idea is to empower actors to be the masters of their own craft by giving them the opportunity to work-out their thespian muscles in a way most acting classes don’t. My partner, Kent Molyneaux, and I developed this idea primarily for the sheer joy of it. We LOVE acting and want to share that with other actors.
Lately, though, I’ve allowed myself to get distracted by what Mike Dooley calls “the cursed ‘how’s.”
How are we going to get people to come?
How are we going to pay for the space?
How are we going to make a workout that satisfies EVERYONE (and yes, in my brain its EVERYONE”
How am I going to find time?
How how how how h ow how…..
OY!!!!!!!!! Struggle--not fun.
So now, I’m refocussing.
In my ideal vision ,what does this play-shop look like?
Who is there?
What kind of super-cool, exciting, and innovative techniques are we exploring?
How much fun are we having digging deep into our talent and setting it free?
I have a booklet I’m working on called “The Field of Dreams as a Manifestation Manual.” Remember in the film the voice kept saying, “If you build it, they will come.” That’s my answer too. Build this experience-- this wonderful, rich, gratifying experience, and by golly, the people will come.
Most actors do it because there is no greater rush. How could I ever doubt that there will be people--and probably lots of them-- who would love to enjoy what we have to offer? Yes, the website needs to be designed. Yes, there needs to be branding and advertising and stuff and stuff. Yes, I will have to “sell” the idea to people at some point. For now, though, It’s time to build! Yee ha! I am inspired and excited again.
By the way, I haven’t forgotten that I promised to share more of my projects with you. I have some eating plan ideas I’m working with as well as some exercise plans. More on those soon. And on the screenwriting. And on the coaching. Promise.
The author defines success as: doing what you said you would do, with ease.
Is that not awesome? I was immediately validated in my choice by this book. The perspective is not unique, of course, but I took it as a “God nudge:” a little hint from the universe saying “Heck yeah!!!”
My task today is to get back to basics with my business ideas. I am creating an exciting project for actors. The idea is to empower actors to be the masters of their own craft by giving them the opportunity to work-out their thespian muscles in a way most acting classes don’t. My partner, Kent Molyneaux, and I developed this idea primarily for the sheer joy of it. We LOVE acting and want to share that with other actors.
Lately, though, I’ve allowed myself to get distracted by what Mike Dooley calls “the cursed ‘how’s.”
How are we going to get people to come?
How are we going to pay for the space?
How are we going to make a workout that satisfies EVERYONE (and yes, in my brain its EVERYONE”
How am I going to find time?
How how how how h ow how…..
OY!!!!!!!!! Struggle--not fun.
So now, I’m refocussing.
In my ideal vision ,what does this play-shop look like?
Who is there?
What kind of super-cool, exciting, and innovative techniques are we exploring?
How much fun are we having digging deep into our talent and setting it free?
I have a booklet I’m working on called “The Field of Dreams as a Manifestation Manual.” Remember in the film the voice kept saying, “If you build it, they will come.” That’s my answer too. Build this experience-- this wonderful, rich, gratifying experience, and by golly, the people will come.
Most actors do it because there is no greater rush. How could I ever doubt that there will be people--and probably lots of them-- who would love to enjoy what we have to offer? Yes, the website needs to be designed. Yes, there needs to be branding and advertising and stuff and stuff. Yes, I will have to “sell” the idea to people at some point. For now, though, It’s time to build! Yee ha! I am inspired and excited again.
By the way, I haven’t forgotten that I promised to share more of my projects with you. I have some eating plan ideas I’m working with as well as some exercise plans. More on those soon. And on the screenwriting. And on the coaching. Promise.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Easy and Fun
EASY AND FUN!
I have decided to establish a new set of criteria for all decisions:
If it ain’t easy or fun, then I ain’t doin’ it!
Simplistic, I know, but strangely powerful. You see, I’ve been struggling and trying for so long: struggling and trying to lose weight; struggling and trying to make more money; struggling and trying to make big life decisions.
All that “struggle and try” is exhausting. Worse, it’s ineffective. I have accomplished many wonderful things in my life. I’ve had career success, personal success, wonderful experiences--and the best ones never involved all the angst. In fact, the best things seemed to come out of the blue.
(I had a minister once, Reverend Della Reese, who would say that “out of the blue” meant straight from God.”
The most gratifying, satisfying, fill-in-the-blank-ifying experiences have seemed easy. That is not to say that there was no effort involved, or action; rather, all the actions had some joy built into them. They flowed naturally and organically out my interests and skills. One thing would lead to another and then, lo and behold, a dream fulfilled.
I don’t know if I am doing a good job of explaining myself. An example, maybe? I was once a very serious flute player. I remember working for hours and hours, tackling a particularly tricky musical piece in preparation for solo and ensemble contest. My arms and fingers got tired, my head got dizzy, my brain was spinning and yet, at no point did it feel like struggle. I was working really, really hard, but I was not struggling. I was not trying.
I am reminded now that struggle has started creeping back into my life that it is no way to live. So, from now on: Easy and/or Fun.
I will share with you some particular goals and tools I’m exploring in the future.
I have decided to establish a new set of criteria for all decisions:
If it ain’t easy or fun, then I ain’t doin’ it!
Simplistic, I know, but strangely powerful. You see, I’ve been struggling and trying for so long: struggling and trying to lose weight; struggling and trying to make more money; struggling and trying to make big life decisions.
All that “struggle and try” is exhausting. Worse, it’s ineffective. I have accomplished many wonderful things in my life. I’ve had career success, personal success, wonderful experiences--and the best ones never involved all the angst. In fact, the best things seemed to come out of the blue.
(I had a minister once, Reverend Della Reese, who would say that “out of the blue” meant straight from God.”
The most gratifying, satisfying, fill-in-the-blank-ifying experiences have seemed easy. That is not to say that there was no effort involved, or action; rather, all the actions had some joy built into them. They flowed naturally and organically out my interests and skills. One thing would lead to another and then, lo and behold, a dream fulfilled.
I don’t know if I am doing a good job of explaining myself. An example, maybe? I was once a very serious flute player. I remember working for hours and hours, tackling a particularly tricky musical piece in preparation for solo and ensemble contest. My arms and fingers got tired, my head got dizzy, my brain was spinning and yet, at no point did it feel like struggle. I was working really, really hard, but I was not struggling. I was not trying.
I am reminded now that struggle has started creeping back into my life that it is no way to live. So, from now on: Easy and/or Fun.
I will share with you some particular goals and tools I’m exploring in the future.
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