Well, it's Halloween! More importantly, I can't believe October is over, and the next bit of planning is for Thanksgiving. I've got an amigurumi turkey project in the works, but not sure if it's going to be ready in time due to all the other projects I've got in the works! Ah, if only I could crochet all day, but unfortunately, the real world keeps intruding.
Anyway, no whining allowed! But, looking ahead, you're going to be hearing about two main topics from me: crochet and marketing (and hopefully just some fun things and insights that I come across in my daily travels). I'll be looking at the mind, body, spirit link in those two topics for the rest of the year at least. Why am I telling you this now? Well, I'm hoping you'll stick with me and give me feedback on the information that I share with you, and, also, I'm hoping it'll keep me focused and on track to accomplish some goals that I have in both areas (I'll probably be sharing those with you soon too, but I really do need to prioritize first). There really is only so much one can do in a day, and I'm determined to figure out how to make the most of each day in an efficient and fulfilling way. Believe me, if I actually do figure it out, I will share :-)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! and, PS, it's not too late to make a Jill O'Lantern, she works up very quickly! Get her free from my Ravelry page (click on the link on the left!).
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Showing posts with label spirit. Show all posts
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
My Why
So, I've actually been reading "Start With Why" (usually, I go to these lectures, get the book, then put it up on the shelf to gather some dust!). It's not like Mr. Sinek says anything that you don't already sort of know, it's just that he is so good at articulating and explaining these concepts in a coherent and useful way. For example, Chapter 5 is about Clarity, Discipline, and Consistency. He talks first about having a clarity of why -- you really need to know why you do what you do. Then, he has you focus on the discipline of how -- once you know why you do what you do, then you need to figure out how to do it. Then, it's all about the consistency of what -- the why is your belief, the how is the action you are going to take to realize your belief, then the what is the result of your actions, everything you say and do.
I remember growing up my mom used to always say "if you don't have your health, you don't have anything." So, I've always believed that you have to try to take actions to stay healthy, and, if you do, you can have anything else that you want. My why for MCG then is to promote health. How? By finding or creating things that enhance a person's health and wellbeing. For total health, you have to work on the health of the mind, body, and spirit. The what? Products that are geared towards mind, body, spirit, ... and crochet! I really believe the crochet part covers all three aspects of health -- it's very meditative and relaxing to crochet, it's a physical activity, and the fruits of your labor can be shared in so many giving and charitable ways.
I'll be back with more insights into Mr. Sinek's book, but grab a copy for yourself, it will really keep you engaged and make you think!
I remember growing up my mom used to always say "if you don't have your health, you don't have anything." So, I've always believed that you have to try to take actions to stay healthy, and, if you do, you can have anything else that you want. My why for MCG then is to promote health. How? By finding or creating things that enhance a person's health and wellbeing. For total health, you have to work on the health of the mind, body, and spirit. The what? Products that are geared towards mind, body, spirit, ... and crochet! I really believe the crochet part covers all three aspects of health -- it's very meditative and relaxing to crochet, it's a physical activity, and the fruits of your labor can be shared in so many giving and charitable ways.
I'll be back with more insights into Mr. Sinek's book, but grab a copy for yourself, it will really keep you engaged and make you think!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Half Way There!
Well, the taxes are just about done, and new tips have been posted on http://www.crochet.lifetips.com/, so I'm on track there too. The weather here in DC has been amazing, so we've been trying to enjoy it -- so hard to believe that about 2 months ago we were buried in almost 2 feet of snow!
So, I've been thinking a lot lately about how to pull together all of the "mind, body, spirit and crochet" materials I have into a useful book. I've been doing some additional research into mind topics, like meditation, because, frankly, that's the area that I have really let slip. I used to meditate at least 3 times a week (still not considered sufficient, but better than nothing). Now, if I make myself take a deep breath before b*tching and whining about something, I feel victorious! It's really dawning on me that the excuse "I have no time for xyz" really is an excuse. We've got 24 hours a day, and we've got choices about how we want to spend that time. If you're CHOOSING to spend your time on x instead of y, then don't blame it on not having enough time. I also think it's easy to get caught up in all of the contradictory information we receive everyday -- "you should exercise for an hour every day" v. "20-30 minutes of vigorous exercise 4 times a week is enough". What should we do?!
For what it's worth, I'm figuring out that you have to customize your own approach to mind, body, spirit (and crochet :-) Each of us has her or his own trouble spots (my right hip and my neck and shoulders have to be tended to, or they scream!), and we just need to be aware of them and address them in ways that work for us. All I or anybody, even the experts, can do is give suggestions and general guidelines, but you have to figure out what works, or doesn't, work for you. Mmmm, and I guess that's my opening statement for the book ;-)
Today's Thought: Try this approach to addressing the lack of time in your life -- identify 1 hour a day that you can set aside for yourself (or, if you have to, 3 20-minute segments). Then, spend 20 minutes of that hour reading. Catch up on all of those magazine articles you've been putting aside or that novel you've been wanting to start or finish. But, don't spend it on emails or at the computer -- you're already probably on there way too much! Use the next 20 minutes to exercise. Even if it means just walking around the block (you can cover a mile in 20 minutes if you're focused and vigorous), going up and down some stairs, or find a yoga routine (Baron Baptiste has some great 20-30 minute segments that work you from top to bottom) that you like. Your last 20 minutes, start meditating! Use the time to sit and quiet your mind, clearing it of all thoughts and stresses. Having a hard time doing it on your own? Seek out a meditation center in your town or a "MeetUp" group, or start one of your own. Just anything you can do to step back and get perspective. I know it'll be hard to do this every day at first, but believe me, you will start to crave it, and you will find that one hour each day to re-energize yourself, and this blog is all about helping you get there!
So, I've been thinking a lot lately about how to pull together all of the "mind, body, spirit and crochet" materials I have into a useful book. I've been doing some additional research into mind topics, like meditation, because, frankly, that's the area that I have really let slip. I used to meditate at least 3 times a week (still not considered sufficient, but better than nothing). Now, if I make myself take a deep breath before b*tching and whining about something, I feel victorious! It's really dawning on me that the excuse "I have no time for xyz" really is an excuse. We've got 24 hours a day, and we've got choices about how we want to spend that time. If you're CHOOSING to spend your time on x instead of y, then don't blame it on not having enough time. I also think it's easy to get caught up in all of the contradictory information we receive everyday -- "you should exercise for an hour every day" v. "20-30 minutes of vigorous exercise 4 times a week is enough". What should we do?!
For what it's worth, I'm figuring out that you have to customize your own approach to mind, body, spirit (and crochet :-) Each of us has her or his own trouble spots (my right hip and my neck and shoulders have to be tended to, or they scream!), and we just need to be aware of them and address them in ways that work for us. All I or anybody, even the experts, can do is give suggestions and general guidelines, but you have to figure out what works, or doesn't, work for you. Mmmm, and I guess that's my opening statement for the book ;-)
Today's Thought: Try this approach to addressing the lack of time in your life -- identify 1 hour a day that you can set aside for yourself (or, if you have to, 3 20-minute segments). Then, spend 20 minutes of that hour reading. Catch up on all of those magazine articles you've been putting aside or that novel you've been wanting to start or finish. But, don't spend it on emails or at the computer -- you're already probably on there way too much! Use the next 20 minutes to exercise. Even if it means just walking around the block (you can cover a mile in 20 minutes if you're focused and vigorous), going up and down some stairs, or find a yoga routine (Baron Baptiste has some great 20-30 minute segments that work you from top to bottom) that you like. Your last 20 minutes, start meditating! Use the time to sit and quiet your mind, clearing it of all thoughts and stresses. Having a hard time doing it on your own? Seek out a meditation center in your town or a "MeetUp" group, or start one of your own. Just anything you can do to step back and get perspective. I know it'll be hard to do this every day at first, but believe me, you will start to crave it, and you will find that one hour each day to re-energize yourself, and this blog is all about helping you get there!
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