Staying On The Grateful Side Of Life

Deciding to take advantage of the weather and the convenience of my laptop computer, I ventured out to the deck in the back of our home, opened up the file for this year’s journal, and proceeded to copy and past this phrase into its proper place:

My gratefulness journal for today…

Several moments later my entry looked similar to this one:

My gratefulness journal for today…

• So grateful for Sherry… same “song,” millionth verse, lol!
• I think I will say “the deck” again.  I decided to come out and record a few things because I understand in an hour or two thunderstorms may come our way.
• Music.
• Very grateful for Coaching Cognition.
• The Lord.  So “simple,” but where on earth would I be without Him?

Enriched Because Of A Small, “Make It Happen” Choice

Several months earlier I made the choice to create the phrase “My gratefulness journal for today” with a goal of completing a personal gratefulness exercise at least once a week.

I am happy for my choice. Actually, I would use the term enriched.  Enriched because of…

• The simplicity involved in making it happen.
• The rewards of doing so.

On The Value Of Being Grateful

Not long ago I not only prayed this prayer but wrote it down for others to see:

Father, may my eyes see

what my heart should in gratefulness feel this day.

PrayingSimple by © Lee Wise

I share this with you here not because I expect you to approach gratefulness from a faith based perspective, but to state how I personally feel about our need to cultivate gratefulness in our lives.

Gratefulness, in my mind, touches so many aspects of who we are and who we choose to become.

For instance, I did a search for some of my own thoughts on the subject and below may be found only several of the ideas I created in recent days:

• Wisdom – embedding images of beauty in the mind by constantly revisiting them with a joyful and grateful heart. © Lee Wise
• As encouragement inspires hope so gratefulness cultivates the expressive heart of an encourager. © Lee Wise
• In gratefulness I see better and in seeing better I acquire more for which I am grateful. © Lee Wise

Note that my thoughts about encouragement, wisdom and perspective found their way into what I might call my own sphere of “gratefulness thinking.”

Yes, And Your Point Is…?

My point…

Our decisions to cultivate and promote the gratefulness habit in ourselves and in the lives of other people are decisions that count for something good in a world where not all is good all of the time.

• Our “gratefulness habit decisions” count for us,
• And they count for those we influence.

Okay, Lee.  How Would You Define “The Gratefulness Habit”?

Let’s try looking at the practice of being grateful as something like this:

The Gratefulness Habit

The decisions I make to see all the good I can,

As consistently as I possibly can,

For the internal health of myself

And those within my circle of influence.

© Lee Wise

What It Does

In my opinion, the ongoing development of the gratefulness habit can:

• Help us bring things into perspective.
• Help us … or “force” us… to stop and look at things in a positive light.
• Slow us down and cause us to push our internal pause button and to do so for a good reason.
• Prompt us to look outside of ourselves instead of only at ourselves.
• Lead us to others for the purpose of helping or thanking them in some way.

Questions For Influence.  Questions For Life.

• Should your child (older or younger) want to know how you personally stay on the gratefulness side of life, how would you answer them?
• On the way to an internet marketing conference a friend of yours — one of the speakers — calls and says: “Say, I need someone to fill in a ‘bullet point’ ten minutes time frame on a topic to help everyone: at topic like gratefulness for instance.  I know it’s short notice, but can you step in and fill in the gap for me?”  Assuming you answer in the affirmative, what would you say?
• While interacting with your personal coach about a seeming gap between your goals and your reality, she states: “Now tell me, what positive points are you seeing in your life right now.”  How would you respond?
• What part does gratefulness play in your life, business, or in your mental or physical health?  Assuming you could record a great variety of ways — and assuming the question began your thinking — does anyone come to mind you should share any of your responses with?
• Do the important people in your life — those for whom you would say you are extremely grateful — would you also say they most assuredly would know of your feelings?

____________

© Lee Wise All rights reserved. You may freely distribute this inspirational note. The copyright and this resource box must be included.

Lee is a writer, online marketer and coach. With a passion for on purpose living and making a positive impact in the world, he seeks to encourage people in their personal and professional lives. See hisInspirational Handbook for Attraction Marketers here http://attractionmarketinghandbook.com

Interested in exploring the possibility of working with Lee as a coach? Go here to check out his FREE 15 minute session and learn more.  http://leewise.marketingmerge.com/coaching

________________________

Share Or Reply…

May these brief words of mine prove to be a blessing for you and those you love in one way or another.

Share your positive comments here or if you liked what you read, pass it on!

____________

And by the way… Do you Have A Blog And Love Hands On Tips? Here’s a cool resource:

Build A Better Blog In 31 Days

• 31 Tasks
• 31 Teachings
• Hands On
• Affordable
• Proven resource.

Click here to view more details.
(Am I an affiliate?  Of course.  And a customer to boot!)

____________________

21 Great Time Management Questions

• Interested in time management?
• Enjoy brief, positive and helpful tips?
• Tips delivered to your inbox each day?

Receive a 21 Day Impact Your Life In A Positive Way set of questions in an email series I developed. Simply send a blank email here –>mytimeismylife@aweber.com I will send you a confirmation email so be sure to watch for it and click the link: otherwise, you will not receive the series

Or, you can also click on this link.  It and it should open up in your email and you can send your request that way. Cool. mailto:mytimeismylife@aweber.com

Tweet This Post

7 Ideas For Personal And Business

Self Growth

7 Ideas Personal And Business Growth: A Summary Of The Past Week

Suggestions for getting the most out of this brief review.

• Browse through the topics.
• Gain ideas.
• Develop a beginning list for your own business and self development growth plans of action for the next week or month.
• Create Idea File for those “Not yet but I sure would like to get back to that idea and not forget it” types of thoughts.
• Read with “Influence Eyes” in terms of sharing good material with others.
• Think about “One good thought for one good purpose” as you review the titles, record your thought and act.

Last Week’s Summary (08/6 – 08/13) (Yes, there is a bonus listing here… so you get 8 summaries!)

“What You See Is What You Will Give“

• On the importance of perspective.  Brief, hands on and motivational.
• Question: How has your perspective been this week?
• Reading the one testimony/comment about a reader’s 90 year old aunt and how she has influenced the family is worth the read!
• Click here.

“Adding Your Singular Touch Of Influence To The World Around You”

• On sharing “the best of you” with those around you.  With a trip to the beach as the backdrop, a story to inspire sharing your uniqueness with the lives of others.
• Click here.

“Letting The Business Go In Order To Welcome The Family In: Slowing Down And Listening”

• Third in a series about balancing our professional and home lives. A simple, yet powerful, affirmation is shared in this post that others have reacted very positively toward.  Enjoy.
• One reader shared “I found this so helpful. Wish I had read it when I had my last business because as it grew to a full time job I found I was spending less and less time with my family.”
• Click here.

“Letting The Business Go In Order To Welcome The Family In: 5 Tips For Balancing Life In the Heart Zone“

• Short, doable steps for meant to help in balancing life.  Helpful in many areas.
• Helpful?  Well, as one reader put it: “Lee, thank you for such an enlightening post. I tend to get laser focused on the business that I can neglect the family. Thank you for shifting my priorities!”
• Click here.

“Making A Difference As We Make A Living — Why Not?”

• A post to help us thinking about the power of making a difference by investing just five dollars — one time — in the lives of other people.  Yes, it’s about “giving back,” “paying it forward,” or whatever else you might call it.
• Think of it this way: one reader put it very well when they said “making a difference feeds our souls.”
• Click here.

“Quotes On Living The Good Life by Lee Wise”

• Insightful, brief quotes on such topics as encouragement, personal development, listening, marriage, spiritual formation, love, etc. Just noticed that 17 Tweets were listed in there.  Nice.  Love to see that.
• Click here.

“On Being Insanely Productive and Smiling When You Do”

• A great guest article here (with comments, of course!) on the whole idea of inner alignment.
• One of my favorite thoughts from the guest article: “when  our energy is aligned we are in a state of flow.” This will make you think for a while: and maybe even long enough to stop and really do so!
• Click here.

“Letting The Business Go In Order To Welcome The Family In: Speaking Of Purpose”

• This is a “bonus entry,” lol.  I decided to include it because it was first in the three part series on balancing our personal and professional lives.
• Speaking of the family, one of the readers commented: “Nowadays, presence is King. Thanks for this message, Lee. Your blog is a great find.”  (btw, the several comments made in this post are well worth your read!
• Click here.

Okay, That’s It!

• Any additional ideas come to mind by simply reviewing this list?
• Listening to the initial rhythms of your own heart, what could you be hearing anything just by reviewing the thoughts above?

____________

© You may freely distribute this inspirational review. Please include this resource box. I do thank you!

Lee is a writer an online marketer and coach. With a passion for on purpose living and making a positive impact in the world, he seeks to encourage people in their personal and professional lives. See his Inspirational Handbook for Attraction Marketers herehttp://attractionmarketinghandbook.com

Interested in exploring the possibility of working with Lee as a coach? Go here to check out his FREE 15 minute session and learn more. http://marketingmerge.com/coaching

_________________

Reply Or Respond…

Several “brain food” questions for those on the business side of life:

• Involved in network marketing in way?  Could any of your team members use one or more of these ideas: even if simply a quote or two?  And if not now, maybe later?
• If you would term yourself an attraction marketer, in reviewing this list did you get any ideas about sharing your lists with others?

May these brief words of mine prove to be a blessing for you and those you love in one way or another.

Share your positive comments here or if you liked what you read, pass it on!

____________

And by the way… Do you Have A Blog And Love Hands On Tips? Here’s a cool resource:

Build A Better Blog In 31 Days

• 31 Tasks
• 31 Teachings
• Hands On
• Affordable
• Proven resource.

Click here to view more details.
(Am I an affiliate?  Of course.  And a customer to boot!)

Tweet This Post

This is a brief video introduction to my new ebook entitled…

Stay Motivated!
An Inspirational Handbook For Attraction Marketers

Stop for just a few moments to see what I have to say in the video.  But first ask yourself several questions:

• Do you find yourself finding it hard to “stay in the game” at times?
• Do you value short, doable and very hands on material to help you become all that you desire to become in your attraction marketing journey?

If so, I suggest that you listen to the video below and travel on over to http://attractionmarketinghandbook.com or clicking on the tab at the top entitled “Attraction Marketing Handbook” to read more.

And remember as well…

• Do not hesitate because you don’t happen to be an “Attraction Marketer.” Honestly, while it is written to and for those who love and appreciate attraction marketing, it can help many people.
• Do stop long enough to hear what I say if you love and appreciate the art of self development.
• And very definitely take several moments if you love and appreciate Attraction Marketing: it is written for you.

Digging Deeper

• What part does personal motivation play in your personal growth and development?
• If you had to share three top ideas with someone you were training regarding the issue of how to stay motivated, what would you tell them?
• How do you stay motivated? Care to share?

Appreciate This Post?  Share It! (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

Tweet This Post

Personal Development Skills For Attraction Marketing Excellence (Part Three)

Do you relate to any of the following? (If so, this brief video could be a boost for you)

• “I am trying to pull it together with internet marketing, but I find myself running all over the place and I am a bit on the worn side of life.”
• “I running more than I would like lately and I seem to not have time to think.”
• “I just love all aspects of personal development: pretty much you name it, and I like it!”
• “I am learning — and want to learn more — about the whole subject of attraction marketing.”

Taking It All In

• “You were talking to me on that one, Lee.  I need to reflect on what you were saying and take action.” Question: what actions do you feel you should take today, tomorrow or right now?
• Regarding the topic dealt with in the video, does anyone come to mind that would be encouraged (or need) to hear it?
• Stopping long enough to listen to my heart after listening to this video, what am I hearing? Do I need to take more time to pause, reflect and consider anything?

Go Ahead And Share!

• Any positive feedback?
• By the way, if you like it… Tweet it!

Tweet This Post

Renegade Professional For Those Over Sixty — Is This For You? (A Video)

You are over sixty as I am.  In fact, I am 64.

And you are possibly thinking thoughts such as these at this part of your life journey:

• What about internet marketing — could this be for me?
• I am interested in a variety of directions I could head at my age and I would like to find a fit: after all, I enjoy continuing to learn, grow and develop.
• I am kinda worn at this whole internet marketing idea: not totally worn out, but worn.  I wonder about if something might be a good fit for me?
• I’ve heard about Renegade Professional and Renegade University, but I am just not sure about them — I wonder what they are all about.

Should thoughts or questions like the one be in your mind, then I would encourage you to take the next step and watch the video below.  It is intended to help define whether or not Renegade Professional might be a fit for you from my distinct perspective.

A Hard Sell?

Absolutely not: just simple benchmarks from my way of thinking as to whether or not Renegade Professional could be something you relate to at this stage of your life.  It is so obvious that nothing is for everyone, right?  It’s only right if it happens to be what is right for us at the time.

Yes, I am over 60.  In fact, at the time of this writing I am 64 and I am a very happy member of the Renegade Professional community.

So, review the video and you may have some interactions at the conclusion (see below)

Enjoy

Taking It All In

Simple Questions…

• What did I hear my heart saying as I listened to the video?  Should I be responding in any way — including a “No?”  (After all, it could be good, but just not the right time!)
• As I was taking everything in, did I find myself thinking, “I’ll bet ___________ would really enjoy hearing this person’s approach.”
• Thinking in terms of my own learning process — somewhat apart from the idea of whether or not Renegade Pro is for me — what did I take away with me in terms of my own pursuit of success in life?
• What was that email address Lee gave to contact him?  Answer: lee.renegadepro(at)gmail(dot)com.  (Remember, NO offers)
• Did I learn anything relative to the art of communicating on the web that could be helpful for me?

Tweet This Post

I appreciate being able to learn things from others, and today I listened to the video below by Diyanna Alcheva about tagging on Facebook that I am sure you will gain from as well — whether that be in the area of your internet marketing strategy or simply exposing those you influence to the ideas or insights of others.

My suggestion: review the video first and then return to “take in” some of the thoughts I have recorded below by responding in one way or another to my ideas, insights or questions.

Enjoy!

What I Appreciated

1. It is short.

2. It is simple.

3. It is helpful.

4. The style was pleasant.

Concepts This Demonstrates (in my mind)

• It demonstates the power of sharing our skills.
• It demonstates the power of leveraging.

Related Questions

Could you make a short tutorial or give any level of instruction that may help others today?

Remember, the nature of the instruction does not need to be that which is making something complicated simple, it also involes sharing what is simple and doable by someone who does not know: (1) how to do what you are doing; or (2) that the simple thing you are sharing even exists for them to take advantage of.

Think of it this way…

• Make the complicated, simple: Yes, that is always helpful!
• But helping others make simple discoveries can be just as useful!

Digging A Bit Deeper

1. Reflecting on Diyanna’s video and/or my brief comments on this post, what one idea could you take with you?
2. If you are great at the art of mastering “the little things” in your chosen field of endeavor, who could you share it with for the purpose of spreading your wisdom and influence?

Tweet This Post

Lee Wise, Renegade Professional: My Story

Below you will find my testimony regarding my experience with the Renegade Professional community of which I am a part.  It will serve as an expansion of my thoughts that are currently on my home page.

Briefly, my experience so far has been great!  Seriously, I am enjoying the ride so-to-speak.  In addition to what I share on the video, I would say that my feelings of “community” with the group continue to grow.  As I am now involved in their coaching program and getting to know the “Renegade Crew” more as time goes on, I would say that my relationship with them grows deeper as well.  I do appreciate them, their values and what I anticipate to be their future contributions to the online and offline marketing world.

Should you be on a similar journey as mine, I hope that the video will prove helpful to you.

Feel free to make comments below and enjoy your day!

Follow Up Comments

You will hear me give the example in the video about learning from other members of the Renegade Professional community and writing my article on The Power Of Story: click here to see my article by that title.  You also hear my refer to several newsletters that I write and how I learned a bit about where to locate that on a site: look to your left and you will see the one entitled A Beautiful Moment In Time.

Enjoy your day!

Tweet This Post