April 17, 2014 by Donna Thornton Leave a Comment

Everything You Can Imagine is Real | Inspirational Quotes and Sayings

Yes. It is true… Pablo Picasso was exactly right… everything you can imagine is real! I believe this to the depth of my soul.

As I have gone through my life, I have come to understand that there are many people who are afraid. They are afraid to dream, they are afraid to imagine and they are afraid to really live. These people tend to allow their fear to get the best of them and while they suppress their own imagination (to keep themselves “safe”), they let that spill over, and they want to make sure to suppress everyone else’s imagination, as well! Somehow they believe this also keeps them safe.

So… because there are so many people that have been living in fear, we have become a society of sheeple who will not allow themselves to imagine, to dream… or to really live. And when we do allow our minds to wander, we pull it in very quickly and tell ourselves “that’s not real,” or “that’s not possible.” And then we believe what we tell ourselves.

But what I think, what I believe to be true, what I feel like my experiences in this life have shown me is just what this quote says. Everything I can imagine is real. Really real. Our thoughts DO create our reality. So, if we can think it, if we can imagine it, it really is real.

I have to tell you, I’m no scientist. But, having said that, I can tell you that I’m also no dummy. I know how to listen when the scientists talk, and read when they write. What I get from doing that is that quantum physics IS proving a lot of these things to be true. Yep. And we all know that if the scientists tell us it is true, it must be!

And then, when I think about that… I remember that I used to IMAGINE a world where scientists finally showed us that these things were true. I used to IMAGINE that science finally caught up to what some of us dreamers have always known. So, did I imagine that into reality? Yep… I think so! 🙂

I’ll leave you with that! Blessings!

October 27, 2013 by Donna Thornton Leave a Comment

[Video] Soul Secrets To Entrepreneurial Success – Part 1 | Divine Inspiration from Leonie Dawson

We all need a little divine inspiration from time to time, right? Do you ever feel like you KNOW you’ve got what it takes to make a thriving business for yourself… but just don’t quite know why things aren’t working the way you know they can? Boy, I sure do, sometimes. You know how it goes… you have a passion (and everyone says the key to success is to follow your passion, right?), a burning desire to create this little piece of the world (your business) the way you envision it. So you work night and day, and try and try and try to make your dream a reality. But it seems like no one else even knows you exist! Yep. Sometimes that is exactly how I feel!

The thing is… when I feel like that, I seek out inspiration from people who are already living the dream I want to live. Don’t you think that’s the best way to find your way again when you feel lost? I sure do.

I want to share this great video series from one of my mentors… Leonie Dawson. I really think you’ll enjoy it… and hopefully you’ll get some divine inspiration from it, like I did!

Really good, right? One of the things she said in there that really resonated with me was, “I wanted the power and freedom for my family to make choices that were really happy and joyful for them.” That has been a big driving force for me, too… I have been trying to create a business that will help me have the power and freedom to make choices that will contribute to my, and my family’s overall happiness. I suspect that many of you reading/watching this feel the same way. Honestly… that is one of the big reasons I love Leonie! I feel like she really relates to me!

We’ll post the next 4 videos here over the next 4 weeks… I am deliberately posting these on Sunday… because Sunday is such a good day to relax and allow some divine inspiration into your life and heart!

If you don’t want to wait until next week to find out more from Leonie, please visit her website (click here)! You’ll love all the great stuff she has to offer there!

October 9, 2013 by Donna Thornton Leave a Comment

Introducing Leonie Dawson | New Paradigm Business

I want to introduce you to the Amazing Business (+Life) Goddess, Leonie Dawson. You’ve probably heard me talking about her, already… but I’ve never formally introduced you! Talk about Business Inspiration… Divine Inspiration… Creative Inspiration… Inspired Action… this woman is all of that and MORE! I just know you will love her. She is a shining example of what a New Paradigm Business can really be! In the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring some videos from Leonie so you can get to know her and what she’s about better. In the meantime you can read her bio below.

If you find you love her as much as I do and want to get know her sooner please visit her website by clicking this link!

Leonie Dawson is a mentor to women wanting to create + grow massively successful and heart-centered creative + soulful businesses. She is also an author, retreat leader, visual artist, mama and guide for the tens of thousands who receive her free “AMAZING BIZ + AMAZING LIFE” eZine each week.

Leonie has taught alongside such luminaries as Arielle Ford, Julia Cameron, Gay Hendricks and SARK. Leonie has coached tens of thousands of women to create their own incredible lives and businesses including crystal healers, celebrities, coaches, best-selling authors, award-winning singers, fitness experts, yoga teachers, artists and multiple-six-figure entrepreneurs.

Her strategic musings and practical wisdom have been featured on Problogger, Tiny Buddha, magazines like Spellcraft, Life Images, Goddess and Spheres, and in three of SARK’s best-selling books on creative fulfillment & freedom.

Purposeful, passionate & unendingly prolific, Leonie published her first book at 22, held her first solo art exhibition at 23, began leading women’s circles the same year, created her first retreat at 25, launched the Goddess Circle — a subscription-based women’s art, soul + biz community — at 27, and has guided thousands of women through transformational experiences over the past 3 years. She’s also released 5 e-courses — including her signature workshop for entrepreneurs, Become A Business Goddess program — 4 meditation kits and 2 workbooks into the digital ether. Her latest book “73 Lessons Every Goddess Must Know” shot to the top of the Amazon bestseller list.

In the process, she has created a half million dollar a year company that doubles in size each year and helps thousands of women every single year. Her mission is to help as many earth angels – women with creative or spiritual gifts – to have profoundly profitable businesses so they may nourish themselves and heal the world.

Previously, Leonie has worked as editor of the Australian Government’s business website business.gov.au which garnered a United Nations award during her time there. She has also previously worked in Minister’s Offices at Parliament House and as a legal secretary. Leonie was formerly a top-achieving economics + art history student at Australian National University before dropping out to become a successful artist.

Leonie has walked labyrinths in the moonlight, wept atop mountains in the middle of a storm, danced with a baby in an old cow shed as a Filipino tribal chief sang, and once married herself in a public commitment ceremony — witnessed by goddess maidens of honor that she’d met on the Internet.

Best-selling author of “Succulent Wild Woman” SARK has called Leonie “a gifted goddess and illuminated creator. I happily recommend her and her lilting work.” Hay House author of “Oracle Tarot”, Lucy Cavendish has said “Leonie Dawson is an amazing artist and spiritual teacher. She’s inspiring, wise, kind and oh-so-talented.”

July 31, 2013 by Donna Thornton Leave a Comment

Clone Your Favorite Clients – 12 Questions That Can Get You More of Your Ideal Clients

Written by Sue Clement

Think about your favorite clients… Don’t you wish you could clone them? Well, you can, at least sort of. Read on to discover what you can do to get many more clients just like the ones you like best.

When the going gets rough and the economy makes people hold on to their wallets with a vengeance, many business owners try to broaden their appeal. It seems logical — the more people they target, the more likely they ought to be to find new leads and clients.

Well, it doesn’t work that way. Instead, you should focus on what you do best. And generally, you’ll find the answer to what that would be by checking in with your favorite clients. Instead of reaching for a broader target audience, aim for a much more narrowly targeted one.

One of the best ways to get more success is to copy the success you have.

Follow this three-step process (which includes 12 key questions you must ask), and you’ll be on your way to get lots more clients just like your favorites:

Step 1: Analyze your clients

Write down the names of your three most favorite or best clients – the ones you do your best work with. Ask yourself what makes them special and write down your answers.

• Why do you like them?
• Who are they? Age, gender, demographics, and so on.
• What’s makes them different from the clients you don’t like so much?
• What kind of services or goods do they buy from you?
• Where did you find them — or how did they find you?

Step 2: Talk to them

Ask them the following questions, listen to their answers and take copious notes

• What do they like about you?
• Why do they continue to use your services or keep coming back?
• How have your products or services improved or impacted them?
• Where did (or do) they look for the kinds of services or goods that you provide?
• Where do they “hang out” online?
• What kinds of websites and approaches appeal to them?
• What kinds of special offers would they find irresistible?

Step 3. Do more of what they like

Once you have their answers, do more of the things that attracted them in the first place, and that are likely to attract others like them:

• Explore their favorite sites — and join them there.

• Rewrite your marketing message and networking introduction using some of their answers from the step above.

• Tweak your offerings to cater specifically to others like them.

• Target your advertising or promotions the same way.

• Redefine yourself and your services or goods in a way that makes you perfect for them.

And finally, please do more than just read this – schedule time to think, write, connect with your ideal clients and do the work! Before you know it, you’ll draw more people just like your favorites… And your business will be more successful than you had ever thought possible.

How would you like to get more and better leads, referrals, and clients?

CLICK HERE to access Sue Clement’s FREE webinar on successful networking and on getting quality referrals, and get ready to watch your business grow.

About Sue Clement: Sue Clement stands for expedited business success. Having built a local business into a multi-million dollar enterprise, Sue is an expert in marketing, sales, and customer service. As a certified business coach since 2000, she currently works with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and small business owners and helps them build powerful networks to leverage their business success. Ask for a complimentary consultation to explore how Sue’s programs can increase YOUR sales and expedite your success!

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