The Freedom to Create Something Meaningful

What is freedom? Author Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity talks about how his definition of freedom has changed over the years. Originally, it began with a desire to "determine the course of my daily schedule and overall life direction."  That was true for me too. That's why I went into business for myself, and probably why you did (or plan on doing it) too.

Like Chris, over the years my definition of "creative freedom" has evolved. I want to choose my own adventure in this life. I want what I do to mean something good. I want challenge, growth and learning too.

"I think that most of us want freedom to create, to make something meaningful. The freedom that we achieve allows us to move to higher planes of mission and purpose," says Chris. I agree.

It's worth thinking about. What does creative independence mean to you?

Read "What is Freedom" by Chris Guiolebau here.

Harkening Back to a Slower Time

Are you old enough to remember what life was like before computers, cell phones, digital TV's, and remote controls? We are. It was a slower time, that's for sure. We are all SO busy these days and like Ferris Bueller said: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

So a few years ago Harry and I did stop and look around, and took a good look at our schedules. It was an eye-opener. I realized that I had been working at full-tilt for many years. Harry did too until he retired from being an aerospace engineer and started working with me in 2005. Ack! Time to slow down!  

We're not retiring, just going slower. We are committed to being here for existing clients, and will take on new clients very selectively. Really, we'll just work half time instead of full-time. So, if you're currently a client and have something in the works, DO let us know so we can reserve time for you.

On the theme of harkening back...
Here's a video about a "Backward Index" started in the late 1930's. It's in the basement of the Merriam-Webster offices. Why would anyone create an index of 315,000 words spelled backwards? Watch the video to find out:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/backward-index

All our best to you and yours!

Robin & Harry

Peace. Love. Joy. Gratitude.

We send along our best wishes that you enjoy all the beauty the holiday season brings to your neck of the woods. Here's what it looks like around here these days:

The colorful sunsets are are mixed with smoke from the ongoing fires. We are so grateful for the fire fighters who have worked so hard to protect everyone in this area. Our hearts go out to all those who lost their homes.

The Getty Center was kept safe during the fires but the shrubby hills in the area are burned black. The buildings are made of stone and glass and the whole site is designed to be fire-safe, with a sophisticated air filtration system, plants with the highest water content nearest the buildings, and a one million gallon water reserve tank. The garden still resonates a clear calm.

The succulents are showing off their blooms.

And the sky puts on a show daily.