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Resolution Revolution: My One Word for 2008

Filed under: Motivation — by at 2:05 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Random letters: what is your word?
(Photo credit: Marco Michelini)

The clock strikes midnight on a new year, filling people with renewed hope and optimism. They excitedly make resolutions, oftentimes after enjoying the festivities a little too much, of how they will change and what they will achieve in the coming year. By mid-January, the newness has lost its shine, credit cards begin flowing in, and it’s back to the same old grind. Those good intentions, enthusiasm and optimism fade away.

For this reason, I’m joining Christine Kane’s Resolution Revolution. The basic idea is to choose one word and let it guide you to take action throughout the year.

Reading Christine’s post, FOCUS was the first word that came to my mind loud and clear. I bounced around a few other words, while multi-tasking, before settling down to respond with a comment, but FOCUS kept shouting at me. To me, FOCUS entails minimizing my technologically-induced ADHD, decluttering and simplifying my surroundings, multi-tasking only when appropriate – tasks requiring my full attention will receive it. With FOCUS, I feel I can accomplish more of why I was put on this earth, and that will create inner peace because I’m doing what I’m meant to do. In turn, that will create a variety of wealth. I’m sensing FOCUS will be quite a powerful mantra for 2008.

What is your word for 2008?

Leave your word in a comment below or join us today at 4pm pacific / 7pm eastern to share your thoughts at Readers’ Café. Hope to see you there.

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Rolling the Credits – Part 2

Filed under: Blogging — by at 1:49 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Hanging out tonight at Liz’s Open Mic Night, talking about blogging, while listening to my cd library now finally on my iPod, a thought struck: blogging is akin to performing live, while writing a book (in the traditional sense) is similar to recording an album in the studio.

Performing live, musicians draw upon the energy from their fans, and there is interaction between onstage and offstage. Performing live, more risk is involved: notes are missed, lyrics messed up, lead singer trips, or worse, wardrobe malfunctions. Other moments are purely magical and cannot be recreated.

Depending upon your approach to blogging, the same holds true: the blogger draws energy and inspiration from the interaction between her and her readers. Blogging is also risky: posts contain typos or are missing words, thoughts can be poorly communicated or incomplete, opinions can be too controversial, leaving the blogger open to a barrage of negative comments from throughout the blogosphere. Other posts result in overwhelming or unbelievable responses that can be life-altering.

Unlike live performances, most studio recordings are rehearsed, redone and remixed. Response from the fans is delayed until the entire album is released. The same goes for a printed book, which is rewritten, revised and reviewed until it reachesperfection as closely as is humanly possible. Readers’ reviews are months, if not years, away from when the writer puts the first words to paper.

Both forms have their place in music and in writing. I enjoy receiving emails and notes from those who have read my book. Some of their messages are so heartwarming and inspiring. I have each note safely tucked away in a folder. Equally, I’m enjoying the interaction and immediacy blogging. I value each reader who takes the time to read my words and to leave a comment. Your comments give me the energy to continue blogging and, for that, I thank you.

Continuing the list I began on New Year’s Eve, I would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions in making this live performance a success:

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Blogging Year in Review

Filed under: Blogging — by at 10:16 pm on Monday, December 31, 2007

2007 was an amazing year for me in terms of blogging! Here are a few trivial stats as the year ends:

I would like to sincerely thank the following people for contributing to this blog by adding your comments. You made this blogging year a success and very rewarding. Thank you.

Amazingly I am only half way through creating this list, but I need to go ring in the New Year with my husband. I will post the remaining list later this week.

Wishing you all the best in 2008!

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Christmas Montage

Filed under: General — by at 8:18 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2007

Using my new toy, the Flip, from my dear husband, I am happy to share of my Christmas memories with you. Please excuse the tremors – that is life with cerebral palsy!

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Letter to Santa

Filed under: General — by at 3:12 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2007

Writing a letter to Santa using a quill pen
(Photo credit: Maare Liiv)

Dear Santa,

I have tried to be a good girl this year. Sometimes, at this age, the rules can be somewhat hazy; doing right by one can be seen as wrong by others. But, I have tried my best. And, really, isn’t that all anyone can ask of me? Perhaps doing my best is more important than being good or bad, right or wrong?

Anyway, I have given much thought to what I would like to ask you for Christmas and nothing really came to mind. I already have so much. I have a loving and caring husband, a great home (if a few elves could come by during the off-season to do some painting, that’d be awesome), and wonderful friends, blog readers and supporters, for which I am thankful and grateful. What else do I need?

Although, there is one thing I really would like; something that I haven’t seen in any store or on any website despite all of the amazing advances in technology. But, I am certain that your clever, creative elves can build one: a Left Thumb 2.0 that types 50-60 words per minutes with the bonus feature of an endless supply of inspiring, motivating and insightful words. This way I can continue doing what I do, more effectively, for another year.

I would also like to ask that every boy and girl, young and old, around the world, receive the one gift they truly need on Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas to you and yours! And all of the best in 2008!

With much love,
Glenda

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