It’s been that kind of day and boy am I grateful. We left early this morning on an adventure that seemed a little silly but hey, that’s what life’s about right? A visit to the doctor, a visit to dear friends whom we hadn’t seen in a while, a chance for the puppies to catch up, literally, with some old friends at the dog park, a lunch of very yummy fish and chips and a visit to a coin collector. We got it all done, and more, and still had time to spare before the day ran out of sunlight so our last venture was a brisk walk around our little neighbourhood with the dogs to see a few friends here.
You know what was really neat about today? Well actually everything was really, but the thing I liked the best was the choice I made before I even stepped onto my very chilly wood floor this morning from my warm and cozy bed….I am going to “be” today instead of “do.” I’m going to have fun, I’m not going to have any expectations about how this are “supposed” to happen and I’m just gonna go with the flow. Wow, flow it did.
You know something cool? I have met so many people in the last two years and the connecting factor, every time, has been my dogs. We take them everywhere we go and today as no exception. In fact we planned ahead of time to meet up with a couple whom we had met before and we were meeting at, where else, the dog park. As it turns out I have also added another person to my growing coaching list at the same time and it was because of the connection at the dog park. Who knew? But, you know what? I’ll talk about my work, helpingmillionsmakemillions.com, anywhere, I’m just so passionate about it and I can usually tell when somebody really wants to share something with me. That’s when I take a cue from the dog behaviour, close my mouth, open my ears and listen deeply with sincere interest and compassion. I really do love what I do.
Finished at the dog park I took my husband to a yummy fish and chip joint for lunch, partly because it was his birthday and partly because, hey what the heck why not? They even treated him to a complimentary dessert!
When I finally made it to the home office I had a call waiting for me from a local tv producer. Did I want to work on a show with them talking about coaching starting in the New Year? Seriously? Did I? Um yeah..in fact I had approached them with the idea a couple of months ago so it’s been sitting on the back burner for a little while. The focus is going to be on the helpingmillionsmakemillions.com program so that’s gonna be fun!
Here’s a free coaching tip for you. You know what I learned today, again? Staying present, being instead of doing, listening instead of trying to always say something: those are traits that others seem to be attracted to: people want to be around you: they want to join in and have you share some of that energy and, hey why not? It’s fun, it’s fulfilling and it’s free!
Here’s to your 2011 being your best year ever and if there is a way for me to support you in that progress well just feel free to ask: I’m always willing to share. Living la vida fearless, Jan
