Weaves The Web

Where My Spirituality and Marketing Finally Meet

2008-04-22T10:35:00.007-04:00

Ever since I started my internet businesses about a year ago, I've been searching for connections between my spirituality and my marketing efforts.

My search for some link has been fruitless up until a few days ago. Then I came across the SpiderWeb Marketing System.

First a bit of background so you can understand why I am so excited about this system.

For most of my life, I had a debilitating fear of spiders. Then I became a meter reader for Toronto Hydro, and my work involved going down into basements...right where all the spiders live! I simply had to overcome my arachnophobia!
I went to the Toronto Reference Library - this was before the internet became the ultimate search spot - and read everything I could about spiders. I read about the biology, symbolism, and spiritual aspects of spiders from various cultures around the world. My big breakthrough came when I realized that I AM a spider, or perhaps more accurately, the qualities I feared in spiders were also in myself.

This realization completely changed the way I felt about spiders, and I was able to embrace both the positive and negative aspect of spiders. I was no longer afraid and was able to carry spiders from my house to set them free outside. Freedom from fear at last!

Then I came across a wonderful book by Jamie Sams called The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers. The Clan Mother for October, my birth month, is Weaves The Web. Her medicine is creativity and I also discovered through another Jamie Sams book (Medicine Cards) that one of my totem animals is the spider! Now when I see a spider (which, since I overcame my phobia, I rarely do) I recognize it as a reminder to pay attention to my creativity and the pattern I am weaving of the web of my life.

When I first stumbled on the SpiderWeb Marketing System, I was immediately drawn to it because of the spider connection. So I signed up and started going through the 22 videos to set up the system. I'm only part way through the entire set up, and it promises to be a fantastic and fully integrated way to launch 12 streams of income.

(This system is completely free to use. Every step is carefully and fully explained on the videos and by following the steps you create your own web of income generating sites. Check out the banner on the right if you'd like to learn more.)

I am ever so grateful to Grandmother Spider for leading me to this site. Hopefully you will also benefit from her efforts on your behalf. As Jamie Sams says:

"Weaves The Web is the Clan Mother we turn to when we need the skills to
make our dreams real. She shows us how to take the actions necessary to
tap our creativity and go with the flow. Giving birth to our dreams is
always accomplished by having the desire to create, deciding to create, and
taking the actions necessary by using the flow of life force to give birth to the
dream in the tangible world"
from The 13 Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams

So I'm one happy marketer now that I've found at least one connection between my spirituality and my online efforts. I hope you, too, will find your special connection. If any of you have stories about how signs, symbols, and totems have affected your life, please feel free to leave a comment.

3 Ways to Become a Reiki Master

2007-10-24T12:23:00.000-04:00

Reiki is a natural system of energy healing. The direct translation of Reiki is "Universal Life Force Energy". This energy is the life force that permeates the universe.

A reiki practitioner channels that energy through the hands to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms. The hand positions correspond to the points used in acupuncture and other practices, and Reiki also has elements of other spiritual healing practices.

One of the many lovely things about being a Reiki practitioner is that the energy flows through you, and does not deplete your energy at all.

Reiki can help to heal on many levels - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. That said, there is no guarantee that a person will be cured of any ailment after a single or even multiple Reiki treatments. However, Reiki can enhance the effects of medical treatment.

Reiki cannot do any harm, nor can it be used for any harmful purpose.

Reiki can also enhance personal and spiritual evolution and assist on the path to enlightenment. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular spiritual path and will work for anyone. Treatment with Reiki can help release blocked energy and promote relaxation and stress reduction. It also helps to cleanse the body of toxins.

Reiki can be used on plants, animals and in earth healing.

There are 3 levels of attunements required to become a Reiki Master. These attunements clear any blocks and connects the person to the ability to use the Reiki energy.

How to become a Reiki practitioner:

Find a Reiki Master in your area and learn from him/her. The usual costs are as follows:
Level One - $100
Level Two - $250
Level Three - $500
(Based on average prices in Canada)

Reiki Masters can also do distance attunements. Usually a pre-set time is arranged to pass on the attunement remotely. I have had great success with this method.

You can learn how to do the attunements yourself from a book. Although this is frowned on by many Reiki Masters, who insist that the attunements must be done in person, it does work. One of the most important aspects of Reiki is "INTENTION", and setting the proper intention assures success.

Reiki is a wonderful, non-invasive healing practice that greatly benefits both practitioner and client. I highly recommend turning on your healing power through Reiki.

Synchronicity and Marketing: How to Increase your Net Worth

2007-08-28T11:17:00.000-04:00

Or: Lemony Synchronicity: A Series of Fortunate Events

Synchronicity is "the coincidental occurence of events that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms". (source:Mirriam Webster's Tenth Edition) It has come to mean so much more now, especially in spirituality. Synchronicity is pure magic when it happens. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say when you NOTICE it's happening.

For many years now I have been seeking spiritual answers, and have read and studied many different forms of spirituality. As anyone will tell, they all have the same basic messages. One message you hear repeatedly is "There are no coincidences." This is an aspect of synchronicity, when seemingly random incidents come together to lead you forward in your own personal evolution.

I was recently reminded of this principle. Someone mentioned the book "The Secret" to me, and I was anxious to read it. A few days later a copy appeared in the mail, sent to me by a friend. This led to many other interesting and helpful "coincidences", all stemming from that first casual mention of the book.

While reading the book, all the other bits and pieces from all the spiritual books I've read over the years seemed to coalesce in my mind, supporting and expanding on the principles in The Secret.

One of the major aspects is that we create our own reality, or in other words, our predominant thoughts create our life experience. On a smaller, but no less extraordinary scale, we think of someone we haven't thought of for a while, and the phone rings and there they are. On a larger scale, if our thoughts are predominately negative, our lives reflect those thoughts. The universe gives you what you want.

The trick here is to create consciously. Awareness is everything. Yesterday I took a walk by the harbour to clear my head and see if the universe had any messages for me. I began to notice birds of all kinds following me, or so it seemed. Gulls, terns, crows, goldfinches, all seemingly walking the same path. Wow, I thought to myself, that has to be a great sign.

And then I tuned in.

And realized I had been thinking about birds since reading a cute thing by Douglas Adams that morning that said the reason we like birds is because they're called birds. So yes, it was a sign from the universe, in that I thought about birds and birds I got!

Sadly, my conscious intention was to walk by the shore and think myself some wealth and properity...instead I got birds.

This is just a cautionary tale. Sometimes there are thoughts running on other levels that are in direct opposition to what we want. As with all things, practice and constant vigilance do help.

Imagine yourself in the life you want and give thanks to the universe for giving you that life. Feel that you already have it. As the White Queen says to Alice: "It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards." In other words, remember your perfect life in the future.

Once you become aware of the signs the universe sends you, pay attention and take action! It may not be at all what you expect, but as the Dalai Lama said, "I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path."

My advice is this: breathe deeply and create consciously. Pay attention to the flow of synchronicity and take action. You deserve every good thing this universe has to offer.

2007-07-19T22:30:00.000-04:00

Mr. Evans knows what he's talking about. He's the one I listen to for the marketing aspects of this journey. Lynne

Make the Leap to Affiliate Marketing Success
Copyright © Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
http://www.PlugInProfitSite.com/main-17489
If you are going to become a successful affiliate on the
Internet, you need 3 "intangibles." These are things that
must come from WITHIN you.

===> Intangible 1 <===

First, you must have a strong WHY.

Why must you make affiliate marketing work? What is driving
you? What is it that you CAN'T have in your life anymore
and/or what is it that you absolutely MUST HAVE now?

For me, I couldn't stand working 12+ hours a day anymore
and missing the experience of my children growing up. I also
absolutely HAD TO HAVE the freedom of being able to control
my life and finances through a little box that I could carry
with me anywhere in the world and not be tied to anyone's
time pressures or demands but my own. That was my carrot and
my stick. I felt a great pain deep in my gut of missing out
on my children's lives and the incredible freedom that
succeeding in this business would provide for me. I found my
why. You MUST find yours.

===> Intangible 2 <===

You must BELIEVE that it is possible.

If you don't believe that it's POSSIBLE for you to make
money with affiliate programs or make your living on the
Internet, you won't. It's that simple.

For me, figuring out that it was possible was just a matter
of realizing that many other people were ALREADY making
great money online. If they could do it, I could too. It
would just be a matter of figuring out what those people
were doing and then adapting it to my situation.

There is no shortage of undeniable PROOF that people
(millions of them) are making money online with affiliate
programs. Just get online and do some research and you'll
find countless testimonials and stories of REAL PEOPLE
making real money on the Internet. Or head to your local
bookstore and you'll find the same documented evidence of
this fact. Truth is, it's getting easier and easier to make
money online with affiliate programs.

I've always said that "affiliate marketing" is the job of
the future. In the "old" days, you had to go to a
potential employer, apply for the position and hope for the
best. Now you can simply go to any company you want, fill
out their affiliate application and start work immediately.
Affiliates are the new working class. Believe me, making
money with affiliate programs or making your living on the
Internet is WAY MORE than possible. It is pretty much (or
will be soon enough) unavoidable now. Affiliate marketing is
the "job" of the future that's already here TODAY.

===> Intangible 3 <===

You must be willing to MAKE THE LEAP.

Ready, FIRE, then aim... This is the operating philosophy
you MUST adopt to succeed with affiliate marketing.

That's backwards for most people who like to aim before
they fire. The fact is the Internet is a moving target...
The only thing constant about it is change. You need to stop
analyzing the game and simply jump into it. You can't learn
from the outside... You have to be IN THE RING to truly
understand it.

The lesson here is that you will never really be READY to
start an affiliate marketing business. You simply have to
start one. This is what I call "Making the Leap."

The good news is that the cost of failure on the Internet is
very small. In the "brick and mortar" world you need to
evaluate things very carefully before you decide to open up
a business. It's almost always necessary to invest
thousands of dollars to get an offline business off the
ground. However, on the Internet you can often start a
successful business for less than $100. The Plug-In Profit
Site is a great example of this as you can see here:
http://www.PlugInProfitSite.com/main-17489
You simply need get IN THE GAME... Each moment that you stay
"out there," you're wasting valuable time that you could
be learning and skills necessary to become a successful
affiliate marketer. In fact, if you're not in the game yet,
you're ALREADY behind the times. Make the leap to becoming
a successful affiliate marketer today!

Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy helps ordinary people all over
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Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur?

2007-07-04T07:33:00.000-04:00

Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur?
Copyright © Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
Author of "Dotcomology - The Science of Making Money Online"

These days, it seems like everyone wants to work
from home and make money on the Internet. But
before you even turn on your computer, the first
question you have to ask yourself is whether
you’re cut out for this kind of work.

The fact is, building a home-based business isn’t
for everyone. Some people like the commute. They
really do enjoy having a boss who tells them what
to do, and they like the routine of working
nine-to-five for an ordinary salary that can
barely pay the mortgage. Personally, I think
they’re nuts.

More reasonably, there are people who are
concerned about the risk of starting up their own
business. They’re not sure it’s worth the
investment of time and money, and they’re scared
of the responsibility that comes with running
their own company. They wonder if there is
another way to escape the rat race.

I’m sure there is. You could win the lottery or
wait for your Aunt Sue to keel over and leave you
her condo. Or maybe you could sit down with a pen
and paper and draw the blueprint for "The Next
Big Thing". Anything can happen... Right?

For me, what happened was creating a successful,
self-running Internet marketing system. It didn’t
happen without effort. It didn’t happen without
at least some initial investment of both time and
money and, of course, it doesn’t happen now
without me making sure that the taxes are filed
and the paperwork is done. But it happened.

I’m my own boss. I work from home according to my
own schedule and I get to pocket all the cash my
business makes. If you’re prepared to give an
e-business the time, the work and the money it
needs to get started and get growing, it can
happen for you too.

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2007-06-29T09:00:00.000-04:00

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7 Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Connection

2007-06-07T09:26:00.000-04:00

Spirituality is an important part in my life, and hopefully in yours too. Taking positive action in this area helps keep you centered and focused. Take note that religion is a lot different from spirituality. The former being more dogmatic and the latter concentrating more on your own personal relationship with whatever Higher Power is most relevant to you.

Naturally, you may call your Higher Power whatever you want to, like Mother Nature, God,the Universe or perhaps Bob! More relevant than the name or label you attach is the degree of connection and your willingness to allow it into in your life.

What follows are some basic tips to help you improve your spirituality as well as help you develop a more solid connection with your own concept of spiritual connection. Work on spiritual aspects of your life gradually and consistently. Doing so keeps you from being overwhelmed.

Engage in the practice of meditation

In a consistent fashion, try to establish a time and place where you could spend a quiet moment in the morning or during the evening. Ten to fifteen minutes is all it takes. This is also a good time to assess how your life is going or to simply focus and quiet the mind. Your mind needs some personal space too. The key to effective meditation is controlling your breathing. Breathe deeply and rhythmically and when thoughts intrude, simply focus on your breathing again.

Praying is a form of meditation. Having a short meditation phrase helps you focus on your breathing instead of any random thoughts that may come and go in your mind. My personal favourite is "Om Mani Padme Hum", which is a Buddhist mantra that is not readily translated into English. (For more information on this mantra, please see http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme-hung.htm)

Don't isolate, be with people.

You could try joining a dance class or joining a hobby club. For some folks, having positive relationships and interaction with different people can alleviate that feeling of loneliness. Personally, I play ping pong with a group of friends every week.

Keep your mind active, keep learning

It is never too late to go on learning. The mind needs nourishment, so make sure you continually feed it. You could do so by taking some courses at your nearest community college. You can start engaging in a book study group or just by reading books and watching DVD's related to psychology, spirituality or self-help books.

Have fun

I like this part. Believe it or not, being spiritual does not only mean being serious all the time. Ironically, being spiritual allows you the freedom to not take yourself too seriously.

Why not engage in some hobby or activity for the simple fun of it. You could begin by exploring sports, hobbies or whatever it is that intrigues you.

Be of service to others

For some people, doing some volunteer activities or doing some acts of random kindness works best to help them become more spiritual. Giving for the sake of giving and not for some ulterior motive makes people feel good inside. This is how we make the world a better place and increase our capacity for compassion.

Practice non-judgment

This is hard because everyone makes judgements all the time. When you judge someone you really are comparing them to your own standards. If they are do not meet your standards you can look down on them and feel superior. If they exceed your ideas you could be jealous. This is a lose-lose situation. Again, awakening your compassion allows you to view others with empathy rather than judgement.

Show gratitude

There is actually a lot to be thankful for, and acknowledging the bounty in your life allows more to enter. I also regularly express gratitude to my body for supporting me.

Again, try to practice each day appreciating an aspect in your life you know you are grateful for. Thank the universe for another day to spend and another day to make yourself, your life, or others lives better.

In conclusion, making room for spirituality in your life will greatly enhance your feeling of well-being and connectedness. And don't forget to breathe, breathe, and breathe again!

Positive Thinking and Business Success

2007-05-30T07:13:00.000-04:00

Much has been written about the power of positive thinking. On the spiritual level, this is the equivalent of "the world is what you think it is", as our thoughts and perceptions create our reality. It may be hard to accept that we create our reality, since that makes us responsible for the tragedies in our lives. This is not a problem if we believe in reincarnation and the soul's desire for evolution. That theory suggests that we choose our life lessons before birth in order to further our own evolution.

Even without that belief, quantum physics has shown how quantum particles are affected by our thoughts and perceptions. (I suggest Capra's excellent book The Tao of Physics if you want to know more) This lends scientific proof that our thoughts do create our reality, so changing deep-rooted and limiting beliefs is essential to creating business success.

This is a very difficult thing to achieve. Many of the self-limiting thoughts are deeply ingrained and operate on a sub-conscious level, so are very difficult to acknowledge and change. Daily positive affirmations help, though the process is slow. A lot of us feel we are not worthy of success, and of course the universe will support that view and we will fail in order to keep our world view intact.

Many, many books have been written on the importance of positive thinking. Here I can see no conflict between spirituality and marketing, and in fact, spirituality does provide the impetus and tools for business success. Belief in one's self and one's abilities is critical for success, as is focussing on what we want in our life and thus creating that reality.

Sounds simple, doesn't it? Well, I've been working on changing my limiting beliefs for years now, and it is no easy thing. I can fully appreciate and understand the importance of positive thinking, but consistently maintaining that positive attitude is hard work and requires constant vigilance and self-awareness. Perhaps I've over-complicated the process, and it's simpler than I think. At any rate I know my business will never get off the ground unless I do change those beliefs.

So my exercise for today is to write down my self-limiting beliefs, and replace them with positive affirmations. I am convinced that working on the spiritual aspects of creating the world you want definitely will enhance your business success. Here's to positive thinking!

Spirituality and Marketing: Mutually Exclusive or Uneasy Bedfellows

2007-05-29T07:55:00.000-04:00

I have always felt some antipathy towards marketing, but recently jumped in and started my own business on the net. My question is, does this compromise my spiritual integrity? Will my spiritual principles remain intact while I engage in marketing my website?

Probably my most important spiritual principle is "First do no harm.". Okay, that seems all right...no harm in showing people how to make money on the Net. In fact, this may actually be perceived as helping people. So I'm not violating that principle here, though there are still some reservations about whether this really counts as helping people. I'll have to wait and see if I actually am showing the way to a better life. The test case of course is myself - will this marketing venture improve my life?

The company I chose appealed to me because it offered ten daily affirmations, using the basic principles of positive thinking and changing limiting views. That's just fine with me spiritually, as it fits neatly with my beliefs about how the universe works. I am a bit uncomfortable with the affirmations of wealth, but I suspect that's because I have a deep-rooted belief that "Money is the root of all evil." or some such limiting belief. More work required here!

I think I will have to believe that I can still evolve spiritually while engaging in marketing my home business. Who knows? Perhaps being financially independent will free up more mind space for spiritual practices. It's sometimes hard to maintain the spirit connection while wondering where your next meal is coming from! At any rate, this blog is one of the first steps on my journey, and time will show how this affects my spirituality...stay tuned!