08 to the 09
Posted by Desiree | Filed under All Posts
I was inspired to write this post after reading my friend’s blog, David McQueen, yesterday and his review of his previous 12 months.
Only the highlights will feature as there were no low points – just incredibly useful lessons.
As 2008 started, I was full of hope, intention and energy to make my dreams come true. I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions, I just aimed to work hard but something was truly missing from all the pledges and commitments.
Professionally
I extended my usual 3 months break from freelancing to make time to do other things. I did some consulting for a Nigerian TV station, a UK rapper as well as immersed myself in research and training in the music and social media marketing arenas.
For the 1st time in 7 years, I even took on a job/employment as it was a great opportunity with a great company. However, within a few weeks I realised that the opportunity taught me many lessons about sticking to my dreams, persisting with my goals, growth, leadership and relationships. I’m very grateful for those 13 weeks working with that company.
Since resigning, my heart and mind has been focussed on how I can serve others via my business and building wealth to help others.
Spiritual growth
I’ve always been a very spiritual person, and have always tried to feed my hunger for knowledge and experience around this area. Although I had heard about ‘The Secret’ since it was 1st released back in ‘06, it seemed like the UK had just caught the fever and everyone I spoke with in the Spring was talking about it.
After watching funny comedienne and actress, Mo’Niqe on BET’s Real Life Divas, I realised what was missing in my life – belief. She said, when people told her she was too black, too fat, a woman, too broke and had no talent to get to Hollywood she said to herself – Believe, believe, believe!!! It was as if she was talking to me.
I’ve always had the tools of creativity, determination, connections, drive and persistence, but since I started to believe, my life has been even more fantastic than before! I still haven’t read The Secret yet but I’ve always accepted the Law of Attraction in principle. Just about everything I’ve asked the Universe/Creator/Higher Power/God for I’ve received: opportunities, meeting positive, enterprising people, job offers, dates, unsolicited cheques, my bank accounts in the black, car spaces & even green traffic lights!
As a result, my professional life took a bit of a backseat as I started to explore my spiritual and personal life more. Having 8 months to focus primarily on this aspect of my life was truly a blessing. I am truly grateful for the opportunity.
Relationships
I’ve met so many positive, inspiring, enterprising people in the past year and formed what I hope are great friendships for the future. Even though some people think that you can’t form proper relationships online – it’s the place where I’m connecting with similar minded people – and the best is, if I dare say it, Facebook.
For 2009, I am so looking forward to manifesting my goals. I do believe I have the support now – I’m so excited. I won’t go into detail here however here’s my outline.
Professionally – focus on building the Chinelo Inc. ‘empire’. Support and advise other entrepreneurs especially start ups.
Spiritually – study regularly and inspire others to connect with their spiritual self
Wealth – become more self-reliant, attract and earn money to buy cashflow producing assets
Fitness – take more care of me in terms of nutrition, exercise and rest.
Relationships – continue to meet great people and nurture existing relationships.
Now I’m off to read my horoscope by the amazing Susan Miller – Astrologyzone.com. I’m not sure if I believe in it or not as I believe in the self-fulfilling prophecy principle. However for the last 3 years, she has been spot on in every aspect except for the seeking love part .But that’s okay I know why that is…
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