Making Connections

Making Connections. This is something so often talked about. I hear it in entrepreneur groups speaking of making meaningful connections with people in business. I hear it in my spiritual community in regards to making solid connections with our ancestors, spirit guides and deities. One is very much on the physical realm while the other is clearly on a more spiritual plane. As above, so below and thus both being of equal importance. 

Often times, spiritually minded people may neglect to nurture their relationships on the physical plane. We spend quite a bit of time connecting with our guides in meditation; and experience the incredible bliss that offers, that we spend more time seeking THAT and less time "dealing with people". 

Alternately, there are those who spend a great deal of time developing relationships "in real life" (or IRL, as I've come to know!) that they either neglect or just don't find time to work on nurturing their spiritual connections. The connections with other humans on this physical plane brings joy and a feeling of belonging. Furthermore, we actually LIVE on this plane of existence, and, let's face it.... our ideal clients are other humans, not spirit guides!! 

As a spiritually minded entrepreneur, I have come to realize the importance of finding a balance in our connections. For me, as an Evidential Medium and probably as an introvert; I find making those spiritual connections a whole lot easier than making those connections on the physical plane. But, I know for many others... (those more extroverted than me).... making spiritual connections and taking time to "just sit" and meditate can be as daunting for them as making physical connections can be for me!

What are some ways you find that balance between maintaining your spiritual connections and still nurturing and growing your physical connections?

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When Times Get Tough... The Tough KEEP GOING!

As I was meditating the other day and channeling the Goddess, it occurred to me that one of the common themes lately is that of perseverance. I'm being shown the importance of being steadfast, consistent and having tenacity! And I know that this message is as much for me as it is for others!

It wasn't too long ago that the theme I was getting was that of "pushing through the fear" and to "just do it!" And, being the procrastinator that I am, I'm guessing that was the theme because I just wasn't getting my ass in gear and DOING IT!! 

And so it is with the current theme of "sticking with it". Only, this time, I don't want to be stuck on the same theme for months on end; especially due to my own shortcomings! So, this time, I intend on actually DOING what the Goddess is suggesting! 

But, alas... let's delve deeper into what she actually means by perseverance! Looking at the actual definition of the word we can see that perseverance is: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. 

What does this mean in terms of our spiritual life? In terms of waiting for things to manifest? Well, to me this means continuing to SHOW UP and be present-- even though we may not see immediate results that its been successful. Even though it may be hard to do because we are "too tired", "too depressed" or "too anything [insert excuse here!]

It means making a commitment to yourself to be determined in your efforts. NO. MATTER. WHAT. 

This concept seems so easy. I'm sure you're sitting there reading this and saying "well, duh!!!" But in our current society of instant results -- sometimes sticking with it is a little more challenging than it sounds. Sometimes "showing up" and "being present" isn't always the easy thing to do. 

For me, being consistent is a huge part of perseverance. And I think this is probably the biggest part of this concept that I fall short on. Maintaining regular contact with people in a meaningful way. And, so I work on this... and make lists each week and each day; reminding myself that I am committed and I am moving forward... albeit slowly! And part of those lists include my little reminders to "show up" and "be steadfast". 

I challenge you today to remind yourself to PERSEVERE by being consistent and "showing up", despite the perceived difficulties and despite the lack of perceived results... stay the course! I would love to hear your story! Share a time when you really weren't seeing the fruits of your labor and maybe, just weren't motivated to "show up"... what was it that motivated you to persevere and press on?

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Do you support your people?

How can I show my friend that I support his or her endeavors in this digital age?

 1.  Click LIKE! 

 This means, click the like button on their PAGE, click like on their posts, click HEART on their Instagram pics, click the heart on their tweets, click thumbs up on their YouTube videos. Literally takes a second of your time.

 2.  SUBSCRIBE… 

 or Join… or whatever it’s called on whatever platform! Subscribe to their YouTube channel. Join their Facebook groups. Follow them on Twitter.

 3.  COMMENT. 

 Yeah... this will take a few more seconds of your time than clicking like; but it just kind of goes the extra mile or so. Throw down a comment here and there. It won’t hurt… promise.

 4.  SHARE their shit!! 

 I have connections that have blogs about working out. I hate working out. But guess what? I value my relationships more than I value my dislike for exercise. So, I share that shit. I have friends who do divination. I do divination. Guess what… I still share their shit! 

 There’s more than enough business in this world to go around! Sharing is Caring. And sharing is probably the absolute BEST thing you can do to show someone support!

 5.  REFER YOUR FRIENDS TO YOUR FRIENDS! 

 Have you ever been perusing a Facebook group and come across a post asking about a topic – and you automatically think of that one person you know who DOES that topic? 

 Just the other day, I saw a post inquiring about past life readings. I don’t do those. But I know someone who does. So, even though there were a few other comments, I piped in and gave my friends link. 

 Yeah, it took a few more minutes than clicking like. But I would hope that if someone saw a post where someone was asking about Reiki classes, or Medium readings; that one of MY friends would throw down MY name and info.

 6.  SHOW UP! 

 This is a part of just being “PRESENT” for your friends. I had a friend just the other day do a LIVE video on Facebook. It happened to be a topic I was already familiar with. In fact, I could have done that Live video myself. 

 You know what I did? I watched that video. And I invited others to watch that video. And I clicked the thumbs up and the heart buttons here and there. True, I was making dinner at the time. But I knew my friend was going to be doing the Live video and I knew that if it were me, I’d want the support of my friends- my tribe.  

 What will YOU do to show your support to your people? Your tribe? Those relationships you've developed online? What can you do today? Because, there will come a time when YOU will need that support... and you will be glad that you've already built a strong foundation. 

 It takes a LOT of work to market a small business on social media. It's not as easy as people make it look. It's time consuming for one thing. You become a graphic designer, writer, artist, financial guru, and advertising specialist. And that is in ADDITION to whatever product or service that person is selling! For many small business entrepreneurs; their business is their bread and butter. That is how they make a living. So... in an effort to prevent your entrepreneurial friend from knocking on your door one day asking to sleep on your couch because they are HOMELESS.. why not show them some support instead! ;) 

   

 If you've read this far... I love ya. I love my tribe. I love my fellow entrepreneurs. Let's help each other to GROW!

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