Podcast on the Plaza, Brady Bunch Words, Living and Giving, Free Mentorship, The Key to the Manifestation of a Dream

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frighten us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously permit other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
― Marianne Williamson

Knock, knock, who's there, Saturday, Saturday who? Kidding, come on in, my friend, it's been seven days, and you look fantastic! Last week we spent it on a beach, and today we are in the frigid temperatures of our Hoosier state, but as long as I'm with you, I'm happy, cheers, now sit and let me write some word soup for those hungry for some inspiration.

I got up and penned some things yesterday, Friday arrived, and we headed up to join some friends for a podcast. I'm honored to be asked to join the podcast; it's recorded live in Carmel, Indiana, called podcast on the plaza, and is hosted by a few good friends. If you want to watch our chat about the great resignation, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/PodcastOnThePlaza/videos/647470916679020

I left there and ran to my car and joined my Reboot and Reset Leadership call where we talked about our one word for the year, it was a powerful talk, and my heart was fed. I will share a little about the call and some details always changing names to protect people's hearts, but it's too good not to share.

I will share my word for 2022 is giving. I want to give more than I ever have, impacting my community and those around me. I shared on the podcast I had $60.00 to give away; I promised to give $20.00 away to a person in need and had not run across anyone in the last three days. I shared how we had tithed 10% from a nice windfall we received in the previous week, and I have added the giving of my blood; I've never in my life given blood, I plan to make this a monthly habit. The thought of giving blood scares me, but I will overcome the fear and give what I can to help save others.

Our call was led by "Alice" each week;  a different leader volunteers to facilitate the meeting. The results of our call were as follows:

Here are YOUR words for 2022 you said:

Mike - HABITS

Carol - JOY

Greg - REST

Bobby- RECEIVE

Peter - GRATEFULNESS

Bobby - SCALE

Marcia - INTENTIONAL

Jan -  SCALE

Cindy- STRETCH

Oliver - COURAGE

Sam - EASE

Anson Ross Thompson - GIVING

Alice  - COMMITMENT

I'm a fan of the Brady Bunch, so I changed each leader's name to a Brady Character. But look at the words chosen by this group. How would you like to be a part of a group that thinks and lives words like commitment, stretch, and joy? We have one spot open if you are up to the challenge of joining a nonjudgemental group of leaders from across the country.

After my leadership call, I ran an interview with a young lady in Kansas. She has worked for a large company for five years, looking for a more relaxed culture. She seemed bright as a whip; I was impressed with the rest of the team. Our second interview will happen next week, and if she passes our gauntlet of tests, she will be offered a position.

I left the virtual interview and drove to get some bloodwork done, and met Leo on the side of the road. Leo, a retired vet, was standing on the corner of 82nd and Keystone; I handed him $60.00 and said, use it for anything that brings you joy. Leo looked like a grandfather; I hope he gets warm!

I also want to give away 30 minutes of mentorship. So if you know of a young professional that might be interested in a complimentary virtual meeting with someone that has experienced a little success in their life, send them my note and have them reach out with the subject "Mentorship Please." I will set up a time to learn more about who they are and give them some life advice on achieving their dreams.

We will finish moving our items to our locked closet and vacate our home this morning. We will stay with our friends Tami and Randy tonight in Broadripple. And then our friends Rick and Saundra Sunday and Monday. We will return home Tuesday and unpack our things since we leave for our CO home in 20 days; it was an excellent exercise to get our home ready for the next round of Air B and B guests.

We will return to CO for a few days, then fly to Mexico, return to CO and begin prepping our downtown Denver Condo for sale; the market is popping, we think our 2016 investment will provide an excellent return and a future downstroke for our "winter home." We will spend the next few years seeking out a community that we will join during the year's winter months—thinking San Miguel De Allende, a community of artists and musicians in the heart of Mexico. We will visit this year and see if it fits our vibe.

I have learned that they tend to happen if I write about our dreams. Maybe San Miguel is our future home, maybe not, but by putting it out into the universe, it's an idea that may turn into reality. I know that writing down one's future is a way to secure one's best life. So if you have not done so, please write down five dreams you have about your future life. Put them in your purse or wallet and look at them daily; you might be surprised that dreams are only words and ideas that will manifest if you only start with a pen and paper. These words are my gift to you.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frighten us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously permit other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
― Marianne Williamson