Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Bright Idea

So I have a bright idea! It is something that I have done before that I have not done before. I know it may sound a little strange but think about it. I may have ridden a bike but not through Paris. I may have eaten bar-b-que but not with the Mayor. The similarity is in the action, but the differences are in the details.

Anyway, back to my bright idea. I have learned that being a business woman is essential.  Building a brand of desirable products or services is what's necessary for my career growth and longevity.  I know that there is so much more that I can offer the world.  So I am going to do some inventory and explore my options.  What is the idea?  O, I am not telling you now. As I have mentioned in previous posts, timing is important. In the meantime, I will just say that a "process" has begun.  I am looking forward to the journey.

What's your bright idea?  Don't have one?  Well get that brain churning!  Trust me...your opportunities are endless with works and faith!

Until next week...Andrea M

Monday, August 22, 2011

Influence...

First let me apologize for my delayed post.  My grandmother, and last grandparent, passed away.  I have been "silent" since.  Not because I had nothing to say, but I just could not put my words together.  So now, after a month and a half, my silence is broken...

Interesting how thoughts in the mind and feelings of the heart are manifest. Also, interesting how those manifestations effect our lives. I believe that most thoughts are motivated by some interaction with another(whether it is the author of a book you are currently reading, a loved one's hug and kiss, or the local radio host).  If your eyes/ears/mind are open to them, there is an opportunity to be influenced. Now our thoughts may not be effected immediately, but whenever the influence is considered or accepted a change occurs. You may say, "I haven't changed.  I still do everything the same."  But on the contrary, your perception of life, or the area of influence, will forever be changed. Your mind, and sometimes your heart, is opened just a little more.

Here in NY, I have encountered so many personalities.  Most of them I just see in passing:  never a word spoken. Some I encounter while doing business (shopping, eating, etc). But then there are others who I've talked to and learned from.  As much as I strive to maintain the identity that I arrived with, I realize that I am changing. I mean the NY environment alone is enough to change most people, but the fact is...Andrea is evolving.  Its unavoidable.  I am not changing to the point of being a stranger to those I've been familiar to in the past, but there are definitely some upgrades and updates happening.

What manifestations in your life are a result of influence?  Not happy with them, remember you have one awesome resource...the freedom of choice.

Until next week...Andrea M.