Marcia's Dream NoteDear <$firstname$>, And the winner is…Katherine Darr of Champaign, IL. Congratulations! Woman’s Day Magazine and I sponsored a contest where one lucky winner would win a week in Maui with me at my upcoming Dream Retreat. Read on to see who won and how you can attend the Dream Retreat in November. We received close to 400,000 entries which tells me a few things. Many people loved the idea and there’s a world of dreamers out there -- people like you and me who know our dreams matter. And whether you're crystal clear about what you want or are in search of a new dream, I'm here to help. Some may say that this is not the time to dream. I say it’s never been a more essential time. Have the courage to dream and to act on what’s important to you. The world needs your dream, passion and gifts. Read more about this in my feature article. Dream Big, Life's Dream For YouThere are the dreams you have for your life and then thereare the dreams that life has for you. At times, we may wonder what’s going on or feel lost, but life has its plan which may include your dreams or something completely different. We're all part of the fiber that makes life whole and to that end, we have our place here. For such a time as this, you were created to do some important work in the world. Do you have any idea, in your wildest imagination, what life wants from you? You were born to fulfill a sacred function, a mission, a purpose, perhaps even a calling. Not all missions have to be like Mother Theresa’s. Some of our missions are quieter, more discreet, but nonetheless essential. Where do you find the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” Look in your heart or in your loved ones’ eyes, or in the words of your closest friends. But also look out at life. There's so much the world needs from us right now. Life needs your faith, your courage, your ability to trust, hope and believe. Life needs your prayers and contributions. Life needs your gifts. To live a joyful life, discover what fulfills you, what makes you happy, what makes you whole and what sustains you. The compass for discovering this is your heart. Some refer to it as our soul’s code. It's the inherent wisdom inside you that knows why you're here. When you cultivate the ability to recognize this and to trust it, life becomes rich and (sometimes) easier. Where can you offer your gift? As you explore or recognize what life (perhaps in the form of your family, home, work, community or country) needs, and you move towards it or reach for it, an amazing thing happens. Life reaches back. It can be in the form of appreciation, synchronicity or intimacy. This is life’s way of letting you know you're on track. It’s feedback. But sometimes the greatest gift of saying yes to life’s dream for you is how you feel. There's nothing more gratifying than truly knowing in your heart that you are acting with purpose. Resources you can use:
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"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can
do for your country." Dear Marcia,
I opened my new photo business on August 1 and I'm not getting the business fast enough. I know it can take 2-5 years to build a business, but I'm afraid I'll get burnt out trying to do my current full-time job plus any new business I get with my own company. One reason I'm starting my own business is so I can work from home and be with my kids more. It kind of defeats the purpose if I have to do my full-time job plus work on my company when I get home. Then I really don't see my kids or husband. What can I do now with no budget to advertise? I've sent out an e-mail and flyers but that doesn't seem to be enough. Any ideas would be very much appreciated! -T. ************ Dear T., Congratulations on your new business. I visited your website and you are off to a great start. Starting a business takes perseverance. Additional PR can help spread the word so write articles (online is easier and faster than trying to get published. Attend community events and network. Set up a booth any place you can, and most importantly, ask for referrals. Then ask again. Call those people you sent flyers to. Get the word out by talking to everyone you can and asking what their photo needs are... and who they know. Share your dream with your husband and see how he can help, too. Nurture your new and tender dream. Keep us posted. Marcia Need help? E-mail your questions. Serious About Your Dreams? Choose a Certified Dream Coach to provide you with a complimentary session. We ask that you are serious about hiring a coach and that you do only one "comp" session. Click here to select a Certified Dream Coach to help jumpstart your dream.
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