Yeah…that’s it. A new tool.

Isn’t it interesting how we justify the things we do or buy?

We do or buy based on emotions…wants…then intellectually justify it. We don’t often do or buy based upon needs, though I’m pretty sure we wish we did do [...]]]> I have a new toy! No…wait…it’s a business tool.

Yeah…that’s it. A new tool.

Isn’t it interesting how we justify the things we do or buy?

We do or buy based on emotions…wants…then intellectually justify it. We don’t often do or buy based upon needs, though I’m pretty sure we wish we did do things like that. If we did we believe we would be better off.

For example, taking nutritional supplements or exercising. How often have you forgotten to take them, or been too busy to go to the gym? What about quitting smoking or cutting out the sweets? You know you should, but do you? It usually takes a strong emotion like fear to get you to move on that stuff.

I find it’s either pain (the potential relief of pain) or excitement (fun) that get me moving.

My new toy? It was fun. I certainly did justify it with the minor pains I figured it would relieve.

I have used this observation to my advantage from time to time too. I add excitement to something done. I also (sometimes) notice the excitement triggering an action or purchase that might not be inline with some of my goals, and can choose otherwise.

What emotions move you? How can you utilize them more effectively?

Oh, and in case you’re curious about my purchase, it was an iPad 2, and I’m using a WordPress app to do this blog post. Think this should work!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!
Vision & Perspective Mentor
Host of Welcome Changes Radio

Why you may ask?

Aside from the fact that “all work and no play makes Velma a dull girl”, and it’s just plain fun, Play has a very specific Energy that is good for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.

As some of you may know, Pat O’Bryan has opened the doors to his Unseminar6, and Karen decided she wanted to go. 

It started out with “If I do [...]]]> I have to been so inspired over the last few days by one of my friend, Karen Kay.  If you’re on Twitter, she’s @KarenKay.

As some of you may know, Pat O’Bryan has opened the doors to his Unseminar6, and Karen decided she wanted to go. 

It started out with “If I do get to come and I hope I do” when Pat started thinking about US6.

Once the details came out about the when and where, instead of thinking “I can’t do it”, it went to “How can I do this?”

She shares more of her Adventure here, and it’s well worth the read!  http://dreamuntilyourdreamscometrue.wordpress.com/

What started out as a Maybe has exploded into a YES!

What was her Creative Spark?  She’ll be a walking Advertisement all weekend at Unseminar6.  People from all over the web have sponsored her to be there by purchasing advertising on her shirt!

Another friend, Tam of Teach Heal Create jumped on board and created http://www.rentmyshirt.wordpress.com.  How’s that for inspired friendship?  She’ll be a walking Advertisement as well, so more people can sponsor Karen Kay!

A bunch of us began tweeting about it over at Twitter, and then some random tweeting began!  People were amused by the Boobvertising, and started to share!

I’m so inspired by Karen.  Not only is she a wonderful individual, she’s brilliantly creative!

Been dreaming about something?

Let your creativity flow.  Brainstorm with other Creatives.  Be open.

If you really really REALLY want it, you CAN make it happen.

You inspire me, Karen!

Dream BIG! (It’s worth it!)

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

Wouldn’t it be FUN to JOY RIDE through Life?  Driving Lessons here!

It’s way too easy to get caught up in over-thinking projects.

“Am I doing it right?”

“Am I missing something?”

“What’s the right way?”

The problem with this is it takes ALL the FUN out of it!

When did we stop [...]]]> I’ve noticed this a lot around the web, and within my own life.

It’s way too easy to get caught up in over-thinking projects.

“Am I doing it right?”

“Am I missing something?”

“What’s the right way?”

The problem with this is it takes ALL the FUN out of it!

When did we stop having fun?  Honestly, the minute we really started thinking.

When we were kids, it was all about the fun.  When we “grew up”, we left our hearts and promptly began living from our heads.

I truly wonder what would happen if we went back to the fun?

Would we start living more Authentically?

Would our stress levels drop?

Would our relationships improve (with ourselves and others)?

Would our health improve?

YES on all levels!

The minute I stopped Working and started Plurking (play+work=plurk) all of the above happened.

Do I still catch myself heading up on into the brain?  Yup!

How do I cure that?

If I can’t find a way to have fun in my project, I put it down for a sec and head on out to do something fun.

Sometimes it’s playing on Twitter.  Sometimes it’s calling a friend.  Sometimes it’s watching a funny movie.

When the going gets tough…Go Play!

Play play play…it’s all a game anyway.

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

Come on over for my Virtual Birthday Party!

I can’t wait to seeeee you!

HUGS!

Velma