"One individual who lives and vibrates to the energy of optimism and a willingness to be nonjudgmental of others will counterbalance the negativity of 90,000 individuals who calibrate at the lower weakening levels".
That's just one of the fascinating facts shared by Dr. Wayne Dyer in his report on the research of Dr. David Hawkins (in Dr Dyer's book, "The Power of Intention"). That's pretty powerful. And to me it exemplifies the power we have as individuals to make a positive difference in the world. By changing our intention to a more positive one, or higher vibration, we are not just changing ourselves or the person next to us but it seems that energy is reaching out well beyond what we imagine.
It reminds me in a way of my own feeling that each of us working towards a more peaceful harmony in the world and casting aside judgements of others are working in our own patch of light that extends to the people around us - and as more and more patches appear they start growing toward each other until bigger patches appear. And perhaps one day, we will see that light connected around the world.
Friday, 12 February, 2010
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010
What People Are Saying!
It's nice to know that when we say our mission is to nourish the body, replenish the mind, create a positive space for the spirit, and inspire the soul - that it really is happening!
More testimonials come in, for the clothing and for the protein drink, so we thought we would share the latest here:
Amy: “…love the softness of the t-shirt & often wear it to bed because I have trouble sleeping. I ordered the protein drink for myself but have been using it for my mom, who is in the final stages of Parkinson's. It really helps me get some extra calories & good tasting protein in her liquid diet. You will see another order soon! I love your company & your vision. Thank you for following up on the shipping issues; it proves your superior dedication to your products & customers! And thanks for spreading positive intention throughout the world, one customer at a time!!”
More testimonials come in, for the clothing and for the protein drink, so we thought we would share the latest here:
Richard (natural body building): “The protein, like I said is a solid product. I use it two-three times per day. I competed and won my last show in May. I use the protein to get super ripped and I won the "Ripped Freak" category of the show. They actually had a prize for the most ripped athlete. At nearly 47 I was the oldest in the show and ripped up on Creo Mundi Protein!!!!”
Yumi : “I have begun wearing the shirt and knowing the positive words printed inside the shirt are secretly close to me really does brighten my day!”
Thank you everyone for your feedback!
Sunday, 31 January, 2010
Haiti and the resiliance and strength of her people
We’ve all been touched in one way or another by the images and stories from Haiti since the terrible earthquake in January. I know I’ve been humbled by the strength and resilience, the love and devotion of the people of Haiti.
Stories such as the husband who knew his wife was buried in the rubble of the family home and refused to leave the site for 60 straight hours while they dug using their bare hands and a single shovel – until she was pulled out alive.
Or the teens – one pulled out 14 days one 15 days after being buried alive. I don’t know if I could have survived … I think they were wrapped in the wings of angels.
Right now many people have sent money to relief agencies, and they need that. But there are also now hundreds of thousands of people living in tent cities with just the clothes they were wearing when they escaped the quake. And the rainy season is about to start, making life even more miserable.
Women, young girls, and babies, in particular were most vulnerable before the quake and are even more at risk now.
So we want your help to send some Love to Haiti and let them know we care.
Sponsor one of the shirts at http://www.half4charity.com/ – special shirts that are filled with Love and Hope and Compassion and over 200 positive words in 15 world languages printed INSIDE the shirt to wrap the body and spirit in positive words and energy – and let someone know you care.
We have a major aid agency already on the ground that will see that these shirts get to the most at-risk. The women, young girls, and babies.
When you sponsor a shirt you will receive what’s called a gift-in-kind receipt from the charity. A gift-in-kind receipt is typically where you purchase something at wholesale price, only in this case every shirt is at or below cost, and in return you get a charitable tax receipt for the full retail value of the item.
You can visit our parent website, www.creomundi.com, and check out the testimonials on the client feedback page. Or go to the Creo Mundi Facebook fan page and read the reviews and comments there.
But right now, please go to http://www.half4charity.com/ and sponsor a shirt for as little as $11 and let someone there know we care.
With gratitude.
Stories such as the husband who knew his wife was buried in the rubble of the family home and refused to leave the site for 60 straight hours while they dug using their bare hands and a single shovel – until she was pulled out alive.
Or the teens – one pulled out 14 days one 15 days after being buried alive. I don’t know if I could have survived … I think they were wrapped in the wings of angels.
Right now many people have sent money to relief agencies, and they need that. But there are also now hundreds of thousands of people living in tent cities with just the clothes they were wearing when they escaped the quake. And the rainy season is about to start, making life even more miserable.
Women, young girls, and babies, in particular were most vulnerable before the quake and are even more at risk now.
So we want your help to send some Love to Haiti and let them know we care.
Sponsor one of the shirts at http://www.half4charity.com/ – special shirts that are filled with Love and Hope and Compassion and over 200 positive words in 15 world languages printed INSIDE the shirt to wrap the body and spirit in positive words and energy – and let someone know you care.
We have a major aid agency already on the ground that will see that these shirts get to the most at-risk. The women, young girls, and babies.
When you sponsor a shirt you will receive what’s called a gift-in-kind receipt from the charity. A gift-in-kind receipt is typically where you purchase something at wholesale price, only in this case every shirt is at or below cost, and in return you get a charitable tax receipt for the full retail value of the item.
You can visit our parent website, www.creomundi.com, and check out the testimonials on the client feedback page. Or go to the Creo Mundi Facebook fan page and read the reviews and comments there.
But right now, please go to http://www.half4charity.com/ and sponsor a shirt for as little as $11 and let someone there know we care.
With gratitude.
Some of the shirts available to sponsor:
Tuesday, 22 December, 2009
Building Your Charitable Foundation Now: What I Learned in CEO Space
How does a non-profit Foundation work with your for-profit company? Are you planning to add a Foundation for your company in the future? What about now?
Many companies who identify themselves as "conscious businesses" implement some of the practices that can be immeditately recognizable as part of conscious businesses: using eco friendly products, donating a percentage of profits back to the community, using fair trade or fair pricing, and so on. However like many companies, you may not believe you should create your foundation or charity until much later once you are hugely profitable and can afford to "give away" all your products or services. Think Bill Gates and the Microsoft Foundation!
However, what if you could create your company Foundation now, and have it work in conjunction with your for-profit company to help build your business? Would that not appeal to you? How would that work?
What happens is that, as one example, in our company we identify the needs of teens locally to be increasing their self-esteem; teaching them how their thoughts create their reality in both personal and work spheres; how to interact with adults in the job market; and teach them basic entrepreneurial skills. We set up a workshop or series of workshops to address those needs. We match it to grants that are available. And as part of the grant submission for funding, in addition to cost of materials of any supplies we may be providing, we include the cost of our Intentional Tees and Intentional Hoodies for each teen to give them at the end of class to serve as a tool to remind them to stay focused on their goals. So we buy from the company at regular price, to donate to our programs through our Foundation as provided by grants.
Another way having a Foundation will work with you: You lease space in the name of your Foundation, at certain tax breaks etc. And then you sub-lease a smaller part of that to your for-profit company for office and warehouse space.
So having a company Foundation working together with the for-profit company is really an extraordinary partnership.
In case you think this may be harder than it looks – I already met a former aerospace engineer at CEO Space who is “two steps away” from the President of Cuba … and he wants me to bring exactly such a program for teens to Cuba…and Puerto Rico and everywhere else in South America to teach these needed skills to teens who can bring entrepreneurship to their home villages/cities/ countries. Now it is simply matching up with a grant that will cover the costs of doing so. And I already have my eye on someone who writes grants, who I met just before leaving for CEO Space.
I can also collaborate with schools to provide nutrition (breakfast) for students, using our protein drink as an example. There is so much that is available that can be done that can help us reach the people who can benefit most from our products and services. And now, thanks to CEO Space, and Sherita Herring who taught this class, my eyes and heart have been opened and I can see clearly on how to get our message out there.
Thank you Sherita, and thank you Bernie Dohrmann and CEO Space!
Many companies who identify themselves as "conscious businesses" implement some of the practices that can be immeditately recognizable as part of conscious businesses: using eco friendly products, donating a percentage of profits back to the community, using fair trade or fair pricing, and so on. However like many companies, you may not believe you should create your foundation or charity until much later once you are hugely profitable and can afford to "give away" all your products or services. Think Bill Gates and the Microsoft Foundation!
However, what if you could create your company Foundation now, and have it work in conjunction with your for-profit company to help build your business? Would that not appeal to you? How would that work?
What happens is that, as one example, in our company we identify the needs of teens locally to be increasing their self-esteem; teaching them how their thoughts create their reality in both personal and work spheres; how to interact with adults in the job market; and teach them basic entrepreneurial skills. We set up a workshop or series of workshops to address those needs. We match it to grants that are available. And as part of the grant submission for funding, in addition to cost of materials of any supplies we may be providing, we include the cost of our Intentional Tees and Intentional Hoodies for each teen to give them at the end of class to serve as a tool to remind them to stay focused on their goals. So we buy from the company at regular price, to donate to our programs through our Foundation as provided by grants.
Another way having a Foundation will work with you: You lease space in the name of your Foundation, at certain tax breaks etc. And then you sub-lease a smaller part of that to your for-profit company for office and warehouse space.
So having a company Foundation working together with the for-profit company is really an extraordinary partnership.
In case you think this may be harder than it looks – I already met a former aerospace engineer at CEO Space who is “two steps away” from the President of Cuba … and he wants me to bring exactly such a program for teens to Cuba…and Puerto Rico and everywhere else in South America to teach these needed skills to teens who can bring entrepreneurship to their home villages/cities/ countries. Now it is simply matching up with a grant that will cover the costs of doing so. And I already have my eye on someone who writes grants, who I met just before leaving for CEO Space.
I can also collaborate with schools to provide nutrition (breakfast) for students, using our protein drink as an example. There is so much that is available that can be done that can help us reach the people who can benefit most from our products and services. And now, thanks to CEO Space, and Sherita Herring who taught this class, my eyes and heart have been opened and I can see clearly on how to get our message out there.
Thank you Sherita, and thank you Bernie Dohrmann and CEO Space!
CEO Space – A Space Like Nothing I’ve Ever Experienced Before
I’ve just come back from 10 days of millionaire business coaching out in Henderson Nevada (south of Las Vegas), and we have had the best of the best as our Teachers at CEO Space. Our instructors not only taught the classes, they were at breakfast lunch and dinner with us and you could sit at their table to gather more information specific to our needs. Plus we had the opportunity to schedule private meetings with them, and yes, I met with a number of the instructors in private too. After the first few days my thought was “the knowledge I’m gaining was worth the price of admission alone” – quite apart from the connections made throughout the nearly two weeks there.
Some of our instructors included Rand Brenner – licensing guru whose company has licensed billions of dollars of merchandise; Lisa Nichols – author of No Matter What and Teacher in the book and movie The Secret …. who cleared her very busy schedule to be with us 4 full days (typically she is only able to be there to do her “Super Teaching” class and then flies out); Michelle Price – social media guru and expert author; Steve Meyers – corporate securities lawyer; Sherita Herring – who wants every for profit company to have a not for profit arm; Les Brown – motivational speaker extraordinaire; top branding, marketing, and sales experts, and on an on. It was the most amazing 10 days of my business life so far. And, much like the fraternities at universities, I am now a member of this extraordinary group for life. With their contacts and connections and more.
A friend of mine who also attended for the first time, has connected with many of these elite coaches because of the head shots (photos) she was doing for them during the 10 days – resulting in terrific before and after pictures to show during the event, but also resulting in people like Les Brown asking her out to fly to the US to take more pictures of him, and of one of his friends. Or of Liana Chaouli, Image Therapist who charges upwards of $36,000 per week for her celebrity clients, asking my friend for a quote to come to LA and shoot photos. Or of Sherita Herring, grant guru and the person you should speak to NOW about creating a Foundation for your company, who wants my friend to come to the U.S. to shoot her photos. I know the connections and experience for my friend far surpassed her expectations too.
What was interesting was that while I may not have got what I wanted (capital to keep the company moving forward); I got what I needed, which was knowledge on how to restructure (to form an international company for Creo Mundi), upgrade compliance; create a Foundation for the company (and secure grant money to run the programs); and the deep connections to a group of people that are there at the tip of my finger to look in my directory and find the help I need.
I wish I had this 2 years ago, but I’ve learned the Universe places you in position at the moment you need to be there and not a moment sooner.
As instructed at one of the first classes I attended (and in a number of subsequent classes by subsequent instructors), I ‘pitched’ all 10 days for the protein drink to get it in the US market. What was interesting was that by the end of the 10 days, I had a number of contacts to follow up with in terms of US entry for the protein drink.
And, what I have come back with are two draft licences for our Intentional shirt concept! As these are still draft, I cannot mention who they are, but know that I am just as excited to have these people as license partners, as they are about our concept.
Rand Brenner, the licensing guru, was working with me on the draft however we did not get it completed as his time, as you can imagine, was being pulled hither and yon and while I seriously wanted his expertise we were far enough along in the draft that I did not have to “hog” his time from others. However right after the holidays, I intend to find a lawyer here with licensing experience who can help me finish the draft and have the agreements signed.
I am very excited and very hopeful on the direction the company will be taking.
So my heart is light, and my gratitude flowing, for the universe bringing us people like our original shareholders who invested in us early on in the process and who will reap the benefit of that trust down the road. For bringing me “home” to a place like CEO Space where for the entrepreneur, you finally connect with a worldwide community of people who understand the challenges we face and can support us in our dreams and vision. And for finding us a way to bring our message of Love and Hope and Courage and Dreams and Gratitude and Compassion, and more, to people around the world in the form of a Foundation as the medium to use.
Will I go back? You bet! Being at CEO Space is a process, not a single event. And there is nothing like being together with several hundreds of like-minded people who are there to find out “What do YOU do and how may I serve you?” It is extraordinary.
With much gratitude, and wishing every one of you and your families a very special Merry Christmas, and a most joyful and prosperous New Year.
Alison & Jocelyn
Some of our instructors included Rand Brenner – licensing guru whose company has licensed billions of dollars of merchandise; Lisa Nichols – author of No Matter What and Teacher in the book and movie The Secret …. who cleared her very busy schedule to be with us 4 full days (typically she is only able to be there to do her “Super Teaching” class and then flies out); Michelle Price – social media guru and expert author; Steve Meyers – corporate securities lawyer; Sherita Herring – who wants every for profit company to have a not for profit arm; Les Brown – motivational speaker extraordinaire; top branding, marketing, and sales experts, and on an on. It was the most amazing 10 days of my business life so far. And, much like the fraternities at universities, I am now a member of this extraordinary group for life. With their contacts and connections and more.
A friend of mine who also attended for the first time, has connected with many of these elite coaches because of the head shots (photos) she was doing for them during the 10 days – resulting in terrific before and after pictures to show during the event, but also resulting in people like Les Brown asking her out to fly to the US to take more pictures of him, and of one of his friends. Or of Liana Chaouli, Image Therapist who charges upwards of $36,000 per week for her celebrity clients, asking my friend for a quote to come to LA and shoot photos. Or of Sherita Herring, grant guru and the person you should speak to NOW about creating a Foundation for your company, who wants my friend to come to the U.S. to shoot her photos. I know the connections and experience for my friend far surpassed her expectations too.
What was interesting was that while I may not have got what I wanted (capital to keep the company moving forward); I got what I needed, which was knowledge on how to restructure (to form an international company for Creo Mundi), upgrade compliance; create a Foundation for the company (and secure grant money to run the programs); and the deep connections to a group of people that are there at the tip of my finger to look in my directory and find the help I need.
I wish I had this 2 years ago, but I’ve learned the Universe places you in position at the moment you need to be there and not a moment sooner.
As instructed at one of the first classes I attended (and in a number of subsequent classes by subsequent instructors), I ‘pitched’ all 10 days for the protein drink to get it in the US market. What was interesting was that by the end of the 10 days, I had a number of contacts to follow up with in terms of US entry for the protein drink.
And, what I have come back with are two draft licences for our Intentional shirt concept! As these are still draft, I cannot mention who they are, but know that I am just as excited to have these people as license partners, as they are about our concept.
Rand Brenner, the licensing guru, was working with me on the draft however we did not get it completed as his time, as you can imagine, was being pulled hither and yon and while I seriously wanted his expertise we were far enough along in the draft that I did not have to “hog” his time from others. However right after the holidays, I intend to find a lawyer here with licensing experience who can help me finish the draft and have the agreements signed.
I am very excited and very hopeful on the direction the company will be taking.
So my heart is light, and my gratitude flowing, for the universe bringing us people like our original shareholders who invested in us early on in the process and who will reap the benefit of that trust down the road. For bringing me “home” to a place like CEO Space where for the entrepreneur, you finally connect with a worldwide community of people who understand the challenges we face and can support us in our dreams and vision. And for finding us a way to bring our message of Love and Hope and Courage and Dreams and Gratitude and Compassion, and more, to people around the world in the form of a Foundation as the medium to use.
Will I go back? You bet! Being at CEO Space is a process, not a single event. And there is nothing like being together with several hundreds of like-minded people who are there to find out “What do YOU do and how may I serve you?” It is extraordinary.
With much gratitude, and wishing every one of you and your families a very special Merry Christmas, and a most joyful and prosperous New Year.
Alison & Jocelyn
Wednesday, 9 December, 2009
Getting Ready for Christmas - Remember to Take Care of YOU
This time of year everyone starts getting a bit frantic about presents, what to get who, how much can you spend, who's coming for dinner, what party are you going to, is the family going to behave at Christmas or is there a big blowout expected like previous years, what are you going to cook, what are you going to wear ... and on and on and on! Whew! No wonder so many people are depressed this time of year - the expectations are enormous. So, when are you going to take care of you?
Remember that the world will not end if the "perfect place setting" was ruined because the gravy got dropped. And war will not break out if you wear the same dress this year to the office party that you wore last year - consider it going green by recycling. And your guests will still speak to you if your spinach dip slops over the side of the bowl...
For difficult family members coming for the holiday meal, try this - say to yourself, "this time, right now, I choose to be happy in the moment and I choose to let everyone else's issues stay their issues". Acknowledge your feelings, and then let them go. Understand that circumstances and backgrounds may have influenced who we are, but each of us makes the choices as to who we become - and it is a choice you really cannot change for someone else. Then when you start accepting people for who they are, flawed or otherwise, instead of mourning the person they might have become, you will feel this little ball of compassion instead of a ball of anger. And it may just make it easier to share their company for the short time of the holidays.
And finally, treat yourself. Go get a manicure. Have a massage. Watch your favourite film. Relax. Pause. Breathe.
Wishing you a very loving and peaceful and joyful holidays.
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Remember that the world will not end if the "perfect place setting" was ruined because the gravy got dropped. And war will not break out if you wear the same dress this year to the office party that you wore last year - consider it going green by recycling. And your guests will still speak to you if your spinach dip slops over the side of the bowl...
For difficult family members coming for the holiday meal, try this - say to yourself, "this time, right now, I choose to be happy in the moment and I choose to let everyone else's issues stay their issues". Acknowledge your feelings, and then let them go. Understand that circumstances and backgrounds may have influenced who we are, but each of us makes the choices as to who we become - and it is a choice you really cannot change for someone else. Then when you start accepting people for who they are, flawed or otherwise, instead of mourning the person they might have become, you will feel this little ball of compassion instead of a ball of anger. And it may just make it easier to share their company for the short time of the holidays.
And finally, treat yourself. Go get a manicure. Have a massage. Watch your favourite film. Relax. Pause. Breathe.
Wishing you a very loving and peaceful and joyful holidays.
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More Testimonials
Here are a few more recent testimonials posted on the Creo Mundi Fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creo-Mundi/187153014831):
Your t-shirt arrived Alison! AND I LOVE IT! Everything you said about your beautiful love t-shirt is true and now I get to enjoy it firsthand... mine arrived last night and I had to put it on immediately. It feels yum yum! Thanks for following your dream ~ now we all get to enjoy your passion! Love, Mary
Sweet!! My shirt arrived today and I absolutely LOVE it! It carries a very strong energy with it and it's a really comfortable material too. A great big warm thank you Alison! :) I highly recommend these shirts for everyone! I will get a photo to send in soon. Lots and LOTS of LOVE to YOU all! ♥ Shawn
What a great positive site. It came into my life just when i needed a spot of light in my own life can hardly wait to proudly wear the T. I am getting my masters in social work with a speciality in grief and truama. Randy
Looking forward to a Mundi experience! Woo-hoo, go creo go!!! John
Of course we love it when people get our concept and feel the energy of what we are doing!
Your t-shirt arrived Alison! AND I LOVE IT! Everything you said about your beautiful love t-shirt is true and now I get to enjoy it firsthand... mine arrived last night and I had to put it on immediately. It feels yum yum! Thanks for following your dream ~ now we all get to enjoy your passion! Love, Mary
Sweet!! My shirt arrived today and I absolutely LOVE it! It carries a very strong energy with it and it's a really comfortable material too. A great big warm thank you Alison! :) I highly recommend these shirts for everyone! I will get a photo to send in soon. Lots and LOTS of LOVE to YOU all! ♥ Shawn
What a great positive site. It came into my life just when i needed a spot of light in my own life can hardly wait to proudly wear the T. I am getting my masters in social work with a speciality in grief and truama. Randy
Looking forward to a Mundi experience! Woo-hoo, go creo go!!! John
Of course we love it when people get our concept and feel the energy of what we are doing!
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