Svaha: the time between seeing lightning and hearing the thunder
You have given words to a process that defies words. And you’re constantly in a position to help me continue to hone that, deeper and deeper and more and more resonantly, who I am and what I offer, which is truly invaluable. — Jon Hansen, The Remembering Room, Richmond, Illinois
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Working together was absolutely key, and I think that’s what made it such a great experience. I felt like you were my partner in this. I felt like my success was your success. To me, someone who has that attitude and the skills to go with it — that’s an unbeatable combination! — Daniel Stone, www.danielstone.com, Washington DC, New York City, Delaware, South Carolina, and India
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I have a website I’m proud of — but for me, the hugest benefit has been increased self-confidence. Because of the process we went through, and the validity that came with the process, I trust what I think and I trust myself to speak about it. I have greater confidence and clarity in my message about who I am and what I do. — Bev Dwane AICI CIP, www.bevdwane.com, Durham, North Carolina
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I write this with the belief that some readers may find it weird or egotistical. That is, of course, my insecurity talking. And I’m writing it anyway (take that, insecurity!), because it’s something that deeply wants to be expressed. And because I’ve learned not to listen to the voices of insecurity and criticism. Most of [...]
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That seems like a weird question, maybe, but it’s one I’ve been living with this week. Five weeks into RenFaire (and I promise this isn’t going to be another post about Faire!), and I’ve succumbed to what one Faire friend calls Faire Fatigue. Compressing seven days into four and a half for weeks on end takes its toll, no matter how [...]
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The Southern California Renaissance Faire started its seven-weekend season on Saturday. Yes! Even though I cringe every year at the thought of those seven precious weekends all in a row, the absolute alternate-reality fun of Faire draws me in with no regrets. Whether the booth where I work is mobbed with customers or eerily quiet, from the early-morning [...]
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I woke up in the wee hours this morning. Wide awake. So I spent what must have been a couple of hours or so in meditation before finally falling back asleep. I’ve been coming across a lot of blog posts recently about meditation. Everything from Isabel Joely Black’s “Lessons in meditation from wearing eight-inch heels” [...]
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A friend of mine has breast cancer. Her spirit is indomitable, and she is tall, elegant, and beautiful with a scarf skillfully knotted around her head. We had breakfast together last Saturday. She told me she was going to Disneyland the next day. With her sister. They’ve been at odds with each other for many [...]
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Benjamin Zander is one of my heros. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that, especially since he is asked to speak at events such as the Davos World Economic Forum (where he closed the 2008 session) and at TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design). Zander is one of the most exuberantly alive people I’ve ever seen. [...]
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Almost every time I talk about my business, I’m asked about the name: Svaha. It’s a great icebreaker at networking events. People squint at my nametag and start by trying to pronounce it (sss-vaaah-ha), and the conversation naturally leads to what it means and what I do. Many years ago, I read a book by Charles [...]
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