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It is hard to believe that just two short weeks ago we were building up to celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee weekend here in not-so-sunny London; although there were a few miserable faces about (and quite vocal on Radio 5 Live!), the run-up to the Jubilee – and the celebrations themselves – saw people in high spirits. No matter that it was cold and rainy, those who were able to venture into London for the big celebrations did so with a spring in their step and a joyful outlook, happy to be part of such a wonderful occasion.
Nine days on from the Diamond Jubilee’s Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and the Queen’s Procession, it feels as if the 4-day celebrations are just a dim and distant memory. The very next morning – after a weekend which celebrated a woman who has put her country at the forefront of her life for the last 60 years – it was back to doom and gloom. Naysayers whinging about the costs of the celebrations and calling for the UK to become a Republic; in-your-face non-stop reporting about the EuroZone crisis and the Leveson Enquiry … no mention about ongoing Royal engagements throughout the UK this year, no mention about HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s improvements in health, no mention about the London Olympics 2012 … ye gods, give us a break!
Speaking to our neighbours last weekend, we shared how disappointed we felt that we were the only houses in our street to put up flags or bunting to celebrate such a momentous occasion and how dearly we wished we could have all gathered together for a street party over the weekend. Our neighbours were of a similar view and we reflected on how effortlessly easy the 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations were. Oh! from the eyes of children – we were all under the age of 10 back in those days.
Did a street party need to be a hugely extravagant affair? Did it need one person to “direct” or “organise” the whole event? No, we could have all joined together and done it informally – make our own food and drink contributions, along with bringing out our garden tables and anything else we had to hand to make it a truly festive, community occasion.
With this conversation in mind, I feel more and more hopefull that gradually we are moving towards a time where together we will make a HUGE difference to our world; the 7 Graces (from Lynn Serafinn’s excellent book, The 7 Graces of Marketing) share the dynamics of how this really can work if we all come out of our shells and open up to …
Grace #1: Connection
Grace #2: Inspiration
Grace #3: Invitation
Grace #4: Directness
Grace #5: Transparency
Grace #6: Abundance
Grace #7: Collaboration
These 7 Graces are why I am so passionate about the MOVEMENT that The 7 Graces of Marketing (which really are the 7 Graces of LIFE!) heralds. As such, I am absolutely thrilled to be attending the 7 Graces Global Conference next week because I am SO looking forward to connecting with an abundance of inspiring people who are of a similar mindset to me, who wish to live their lives – both personal and business – with these graces at the forefront. I hope it goes without saying that I would also love to share invitations to collaborate and that is yet another reason why CreaTEAvity has signed up to – and fully subscribes to – the 7 Graces Mission Statement.
Come join us next weekend and become part of the 7 Graces MOVEMENT for change: even better, sign up by tomorrow, Friday 15th June, and receive a huge 25% discount off the 7 Graces Global Conference in London (see how to claim your very special discount below).
Are you ready to be the change you wish to see in the world?
So I would love to invite you to turn off that TV, refuse to be pulled in by media doom-and-gloom. Bin those newspapers – instead, let us gather together and bring peace, harmony and abundance to our lives by connecting and collaborating with each other for positive benefits … that sounds like a much better place to live and play, don’t you think?
To get your very special 25% discount by booking BEFORE end of tomorrow, 15th June 2012, all you need to do is:
1. Go to The 7 Graces Global Conference – London website
2. Book your place at the London conference or Live Stream
3. Before you pay, enter the discount coupon: 7ggc-community-25
Callie Carling is the Playfull Genie Muse ~ creativity and transformation coach, trainer, inspirational speaker and writer with boundless energy, she is devoted to helping people cherish and tickle their playfull selfs in all areas of their life! Callie’s unique specialties are playfull, spirited insights and wisdom shared over cups of tea; she also loves to play with social media and empowers creative entrepreneurs and writers through coaching and StraTEAgy sessions. Her soul-work is dedicated to sharing whimsical wisdom, guidance and light-of-heart inspiration through CreaTEAvity coaching, playshops, retreats and e-Wisdom Pathways. http://createavity.com ~ http://www.olioterapeutica.co.uk
