Updated April 7, 2025 from a pet sit in Villamoura, Portugal.
What I'm Doing Now
What I'm Doing Now
This is a now page inspired by Derek Sivers, and if you have your own website, you might like to make one, too.
Scroll down or click here for a visual overview of my current interests.
Scroll down or click here for a visual overview of my current interests.
Reflections: generosity and making money.
Reflections: generosity and making money.
When my coach and mentor, the inimitable Wyn Morgan, asked me, "How much of your time do you want to spend volunteering?" it sent me spinning.
I've been spending oodles of time on (fun, inspiring!) projects and conversations that don't make money. Now, that's fine when the cash is flowing, but not-so-fine when creating money is what needs to happen.
It's prompted an evaluation and re-jiggling of my activities to better align with my current needs. It also brought some hidden beliefs to awareness that look like this: If you're making money, you can't be generous. If you're focused on making money, you can't have fun.
Well, these beliefs are clearly hogwash! But I had no idea they were running behind the scenes. Changes are rolling out in work and play.
I've been spending oodles of time on (fun, inspiring!) projects and conversations that don't make money. Now, that's fine when the cash is flowing, but not-so-fine when creating money is what needs to happen.
It's prompted an evaluation and re-jiggling of my activities to better align with my current needs. It also brought some hidden beliefs to awareness that look like this: If you're making money, you can't be generous. If you're focused on making money, you can't have fun.
Well, these beliefs are clearly hogwash! But I had no idea they were running behind the scenes. Changes are rolling out in work and play.
IMPACT 2.0 and a new Creators space.
IMPACT 2.0 and a new Creators space.
The recent clarity about what's giving me the return I desire (see my notes above) led me to reassess the IMPACT membership and make some changes. Rather than repeating the past year's experiences, when I prefer to be creating new things, the modules have become bonuses and the live experiences each month are more flexible and responsive.
There are three new gatherings: A Spark & Strategize Community Mastermind, Work-and-Play-Shop of the Month, Community Jam. We'll have a Quest each month on a theme associated with the work-and-play-shop. I'm testing out the experience for myself and members this month to see how it goes.
There are three new gatherings: A Spark & Strategize Community Mastermind, Work-and-Play-Shop of the Month, Community Jam. We'll have a Quest each month on a theme associated with the work-and-play-shop. I'm testing out the experience for myself and members this month to see how it goes.
Projects: TedX Talk and EarthJams
Projects: TedX Talk and EarthJams
I'm creating an "audition tape" for a TedX Talk Awakeners Edition, a la Michael Neill. It's due 10 days from now, so I better get crackin'!
I'm also hosting a local EarthJams event here in Portugal on Earth Day. People in the LOFT community are interested, but no musicians have raised their hands yet. Will it be Steph humming? We'll see.
Daily Emails continue to blow my mind!
Daily Emails continue to blow my mind!
As of today, I've written daily email #134, thanks to the Daily Email Habit. It's a brilliant tool for watching my thinking, offers and philosophy evolve on the page -- all while building relationships and boosting sales. This list is valuable!
My next steps will be broadening my content reach through sharing it beyond my email list and blog.
My next steps will be broadening my content reach through sharing it beyond my email list and blog.
I’m gently wondering about…
I’m gently wondering about…
- What can I see fresh about conflict?
- What ideas do I have that ARE worth spreading? What makes them compelling?
- Enjoying my experience, and everything in it, right now.
The images below represent my most passionate, current interests.
The images below represent my most passionate, current interests.
Calisthenics & Flexibility
Handstands, L-sits and human flags...these seem out of reach, but I want to learn! Right now, I'm focusing on my front splits.
Pole Dancing
Classes 2-3x per week, practicing on my own in the studio, with a goal of being a more embodied, fluid dancer.
Spiritual & Transformational Experiences
The Awakeners with Michael Neill and friends, apprenticing with Wyn Morgan, listening to Nothing daily.
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Intimate Connection & Love
Olly invites me into deeper love and sensuality through touch and prioritizing time together.
Writing
Daily emails, a children's book, some new freebies, an a monthly Writers' Circle for the local LOFT community.
Learning Portuguese
A little bit every day (mostly) and practicing a sentence or two with the locals. It's past time to get "serious" about studying.
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Transformative Coaching & Mentoring
Inspiring conversations with amazing humans -- I have these pretty much daily. I'm so blessed to create with others.
Community Catalyst
Creating transformational games with Krishnan Unnikrishnan and Radiant Iris, the LoveInAction community, and dreaming up a portable community culture adventure.
(Un)Marketing Services
A long-time idea to create an "agency" to serve the business and technology needs of my amazing community with an inside-out approach. Conscious Tech. Digital Freedom conversations.