One of the things I like about working online is that I’m able to connect with people I’d never otherwise get to “meet.”
The other night I was part of an online chat. Participants were talking about motivation, dreams and desires. What matters. Why we do what we do.
I learned about Joseph Ranseth and his autism fundraiser.
And after the chat, received a message from this Dad who asked me to share the following video with all of you. How could I resist this powerful message?
Earlier this week I heard the suggestion that to honor Nelson Mandela’s 93rd each of us contribute 67 minutes to helping someone: one minute for each of his years of community service. I decided to try to share some inspiring online connections with you. (And as long as you don’t “advertise,” you’re welcome to add some of your inspiration in the comments. Who knows… they may end up on our resource page!)
Here’s “Part 3” of my original list.
50. If you’re like me, you’ll find the Khan Academy a show-stopper. Learn “almost anything” for free.
51. A positive, encouraging attitude with lots of tips to help Mom-preneurs get a handle on organization and running a more efficient business.
52. If you have room in your home and in your heart for a new four-legged family member this is a great place to start.
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53. Tired of the corporate media mantra “if it bleeds it leads?” Good news network
54. Values.com
55. Speaking of values, this new blogger decided to fire her life and is having on online life liquidation sale. Her blog is, at times funny and often just a tad “too honest.”
56. Behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, people recover and treatment works.
57. Cafe Gratitude is best described directly from their site: “a school of transformation and an experiment in sacred commerce.”
58. Remember what I said about the remarkable things that happen when Moms get mad? Here’s another one! Volunteering at your kids’ school should not be a chaotic experience.
It’s no secret I’m passionate about literacy. Here are a few more of “my champions” of literacy.
59. Books change lives and the Amelia Island Book Festival brings readers and authors together to inspire both. Their authors in schools program is a wonderful offering.
60. Teen years can be loaded with angst and YA fiction can help kids feel less isolated… one of the many reasons I like author and teacher David Matthew Barnes.
61. It’s not what happens, it’s what we tell ourselves about it. Storytelling is important for lots of reasons.
62. No matter how discouraged you might feel, Begin With Yes offers a steady stream of support as you take the next small step forward!
63. I love authors is a website/radio show combo that brings you a new author ever week.
64. My friend Tim Vandehey helps people tell their stories. He just published a kindle book to help other parents who work from home.
65. Linkstoliteracy.com
66. Michael Hicks is selling lots of books on kindle. The part that makes such a difference? He is generous in his encouragement of other authors who what to do the same.
67. I love this blogger so much I married him. Senior Saumurai writes about aging, martial arts and Buddhism in a warm and encouraging manner.
So there’s my list… and you know what? I know they make a difference: sharing them with you has made me feel better. And I already felt pretty darned good.
I just realized that I’ve been quite absent from here…. but I think I have a good reason.
I’ve been putting the finished touches on a new self-study program called Inner Critic to Inner Ally: The Beginner’s Guide.
For many years I worked with people facing major life changes, often in traumatic situations. For the past few years, my focus has shifted a little and now includes much more “performance improvement” — coaching and consulting to people who are doing well, but want to do better.
Why am I telling you this?
Because I’ve noticed that managing the little voice in our heads that say us “you can’t,” and “you’re not good enough,” or “don’t even try” is a fairly common challenge. It intrudes into our writing, running our businesses, setting goals, and spills over into our families. (You know, that “bad parent, guilty parent” voice?)
I realized that I had developed a collection of exercises and techniques that lots of people have been able to use to break up some of those mental roadblocks. And, it’s taking me longer than expected to create the product and the format.
NOTE: If I hadn’t sent her out to pick up lunch for the team, I’d insert a mean comment from my own Inner Bully here. (Today I’m calling her “Barbie.”)
Anyway, it’s time to get off my own back and get back to work. Take a look at the cover… and I’ll let you know when it’s ready. Whenever that is.
****UPDATE****
IT’S HERE NOW.
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