So where to begin?  Well… with People First of course!  “People First” is the mantra we should all sing out! And we should do it often and with the intent to create synergy.  We must listen and we must be open. We must do this so that we hear the song of many voices projecting and delivering the lyrics of a positive and powerful message that can uplift and travel far. Mighty distances are crossed because the sum total of people’s combined energy, talents and desire can create an updraft that can carry us farther than we could achieve all on our own.  When there is synergy we  can practically and creatively rise up as a community, as a nation, and as a world to create a pulsating, positive message that, when propelled forward, can dynamically change the rhythm of life for our self and for many.

People First starts with me.  In order for synergy to happen, I must be aware of myself and confident enough in my soul that I can join with others without losing my own sense of purpose and desire. This comes, I think, when I value trust and am open to vulnerability.  This comes when I am accountable so that I am worthy and others see that too. This comes when I give to an optimistic, childlike belief in positivity so that all things may be transformed from “Impossible to I am possible”.

People First continues with my connection to others.  Once “I” am able and once “I” am strong enough, I can give over to the possibility of something bigger and better than myself.  I can allow that my efforts will make the world a better place, a richer place…. And so, I will be content.  I will prosper.

People First ends with You!  If you subscribe along side me, then it works for the better.  If I subscribe, along side you, then it works, it works for “we”.  If we trust, and if we allow our trust to build connectivity, then our world is brighter for all to shine and indeed it will be a “wee” bit better.

Here we are.  Here we BE.  You and Me. 

Living our soul purpose.  Working on weaving our dreams.  Playing fiddle to our most treasured tunes.

Here , There and  Everywhere the scenic route of life lies in-between.

Individually we are Unique.  Collectively we are a rainbow of colour and character.

All Together …“WE” are human.

Whole-heartedly You and Me – we make connections from earth to sky and birth to death. We spark energy in the dead of night and shade in our dreams in the brilliance of daylight.

Liberally we breathe in universal oxygen. Deliberately we exhale from our heart-space. Passionately we exchange “I believe in YOU”.  Purposefully we grow with intention.  Tastefully we blend and dabble in flavourful experience. Mindfully we develop actions and crank ignition.  Creatively we communicate  with words that dance and imagery that flows.  Independently and dependently we navigate life’s many journeys with our internal GPS systems –

…and why?

Because we are ALL in discovery mode, all in transition and all in search of happiness in our

“WE” World.

The time is “Ripe now” for a “WE World”.  We have evolved. We have come to know that: No sustainable life was ever achieved by one person alone.  No business of true value will ever be mounted by one single talent.

In a “WE” World we as people can root human-kind and blossom. We as business can plant  opportunities and watch them grow. We as social communities can branch out and rise up to share local life with global care.

Click here to see the transcript from the January 31st TweetChat – Possibility

Bird’s “I” View

of Individuality

It was a morning brimming with promise. It was a day full of planning, check marks and last minute detail. Empty suitcases lay on my bedroom floor waiting to be packed.  Clothes were both hanging and folded in readiness for a ‘life’ event. A very official looking leather portfolio case lay on my half-made bed, along with  my passport and some important papers that had been carefully clipped together.  This black leather folder  was eye catching, probably because  its dark colour made it so obvious on the soft flouncy, light weight duvet.  It stood out in the room.

This handsome black leather folder was the official keeper of important matters. It held lists, guest names, telephone numbers and last minute important details of things to do and people to call before night closed in.  As I mentioned, it was a morning full of promise, planning, check marks and last minute detail.

It was early June.  The air was warm and the sun was bright.  It was the kind of morning that invited you to smile and dream.  It was the kind of morning that encouraged you to stretch your imagination and believe in fairytales.  It was the kind of morning females have before going off to be married.  In my case, the next morning would find me on a plane with my fiancé, family and friends.  We would fly to Barbados to play and celebrate for a week before our romantic wedding ceremony. The very special day every girl imagines; tradition, ceremony, relationship and life long commitment – all the ingredients for a happy “life” event.

Most everything had been taken care of – so this morning was really a press and pack time.  And of course, I wanted to ‘dial’ in some chat time on the phone with my father.  He was living in Montreal, in the same apartment building we had once shared as a family when I was a young school girl.  My parents had been separated for what now seemed like eons but realistically was probably more like twenty years or so. Except for my father, I had no family left in Montreal. Everyone had over the years relocated to Toronto, Vancouver, Europe, Barbados – we were dotted all over the map. When it came time to planning the logistics of my wedding, my mother was quick to reassure me that having my father present would for her, not be an issue of any kind.  I flew back and forth to Montreal several times, first to introduce my finance and then afterwards on my own to impart all the highlights of the upcoming event.  My father seemed happy and proud when I asked him to walk me down the aisle and give me away to my future husband. He liked my fiancé, David.  All in all, I was delighted.

That was twenty- one years ago, almost to date.  I was married June 9 1990.    That morning, so many years ago, I did call my father to chat about promise, check marks and last minute details.  It was the last time my father and I have ever spoken. I have not seen or heard from him since.  He did not attend my wedding. Indeed he never contacted me, or anyone in my family ever again. If my father is still alive he will be 92 years of age this year.  I will never understand what transpired that morning that changed my fathers mind to attend his daughter’s wedding.  That is in the past now and his actions cannot be undone.  I would however like him to know that I am at peace with the past.  I want only for him to know that I have moved away from asking myself “why and what if”? I have digested the fact that I will probably never have the answers to these questions.

I am no longer on a quest to find the answers. What I do know for sure, is that all is not in vain and all is not lost for I have learned that the gift of choice is precious.  We are, I believe, not accountable for the choices that others make.  We are only accountable for the choices we choose to make ourselves.  And so Today, on this Fathers Day, I choose to let go of the “not knowing” and I choose to accept that the time my father and I did have together was meant to be enough.

Tara

I appreciate and value connection.  I believe you do too.

I am newbie to twitter.  My relationship with twitter is fresh and exciting.  In some ways I am like a love-struck girl who cannot wait for the next Twitter date.

I am thrilled and impressed by what I see and like about Twitter.  I am fascinated and challenged by what I dislike about Twitter. Truth be told the global connection that Twitter offers is striking. It sparks my interest. I am awe-inspired by the Sensational people who share worthy information on Twitter. I am appreciative of the extra-ordinary people engaging on Twitter. Every day I read remarkable stories and hear their desire to share openly and give generously of their time and talent.  I am grateful for the opportunity to exchange ‘snapshots’ of ideas and thoughts.

It has become evident to me that Twitter is a tool that allows us to sharpen our communication skills. With only 140 characters to work with each word should be carefully crafted so that it has both feeling and meaning. Not an easy task given the fact that time is always of the essence and ‘impression and interpretation is always key’.

Twitter, in my mind is a gateway to relationship investment and enrichment.  This is the reason I view Tweets like works of Art. A few Positive words can Ignite Connection and begin to create relationship. One Tweet, crafted with the best of intentions, can reach out to people across the globe and encourage conversation that translates in relationship big or small, fleeting or everlasting. The choice is ours but the power and empowerment of connection remains an energy that circles the Universe. With a mere 140 character strokes we can touch lives in a blink of an eye. That truly is Sensational.

And so, to me, Twitter words should flow as brushstrokes. When we at least attempt to design each Tweet as if it were 140 character masterpiece we then start to create an ‘art form of communication’.  As we know, throughout history and probably forever more Art will continue to speak volumes because we as people connect with various styles and fashions of communication. We are all thoughtfully creative in our own unique way.  An ‘Art form of communication’ allows us to express our unique individuality and our message to the world by connecting words to conversation.  Words allow us to weave our thoughts together. With this in mind, I feel “Twitter is a platform” and ‘tweets are an art form’ that become our signature!”

In celebration,

Tara

“YOU be YOU” – Live Positive – Make the Connection!

www.taramarkus.com

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