I’ve got some scrumptious stocking fillers for you this week. Whether you’ll be wearing them all day, or hanging onto the receipt, please let me know what you think via twitter at @jamiesmartcom, on my Facebook page, or in the comments section. At the end, I’ll tell you how you can get one of your #enthusiasms featured in a future edition.
1. One of the most beautiful quotes I’ve ever read
This week’s quote comes from CLARITY Practitioner Scott James, who hails from New Zealand (though he spends most of his time in Australia these days). He wrote it as part of a post on one of our Facebook groups a few months back, and every time I read it, my spirit feels like it’s had a cool drink on a hot day…
"Before thought is only perfection. Somewhere before thought you're already everything you want to be."
2. Best Christmas song ever
I’m not a huge fan of Christmas pop songs as a rule, but The Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and the late Kirsty MacColl isn’t just a great festive tune; it’s a great song, period! “The boys of the NYPD choir were singing 'Galway Bay’, and the bells are ringing out for Christmas day.” You can listen to them for yourself here.
3. A fascinating story about how doctors killed the US President in 1881
US President Garfield was shot by an assassin in 1881, but the bullets missed all his vitals. Unfortunately, his doctors had a fundamental misunderstanding about the cause of infection. You can find out what happened here.
4. A Facebook post that’s had a lot of well-wishers this week
I've just decided I'm going to have the first draft of my new book completed by midnight on Tuesday, 19th January. Lots of folks have been wishing me luck, while others have been assuring me I don’t need luck. Either way, I’m happy for all the luck, confidence in my abilities and well-wishes I can get. If you feel like popping over to Facebook and sending me a message of support, you can find it pinned to the top of my Jamie Smart (author) page here.
5. A message from the bottom of my heart
I’m extremely grateful for the fact that you’re interested in the work I produce, and that you give me your time and attention. It means a lot to me. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, relaxing and connected time over the holiday season, and a happy, insightful and prosperous new year. To your increasing clarity!
That’s it for this week. If you have questions, suggestions or want to let me know what you’re enthusiastic about, just tweet one of yours and put my twitter name @jamiesmartcom and the #Enthusiasms hashtag in there so I can find it. If I’m enthusiastic about something you’re enthusiastic about, it might just get featured in a future TTE.
Big love
Jamie
P.S. The next instalment of Project Glasswing is due to kick off at the end of January 2016! If you’d like to be considered for the latest intake of the pilot programme – I’m looking for 36 very specific people:
– You are a coach, therapist or change-worker (Eg. Sports coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, business coach, bodyworker etc)
– You have at least one year’s experience of working with clients (either paid, pro-bono or both)
– You probably charge by the hour, but want use a “coaching package” model and increase your income
– You have room to work with at least one longer term contract client, starting in February
– You’re an enthusiastic, friendly people-person
– You have a coachable spirit, and are willing to step out of your comfort zone if necessary, and
– You can keep a secret
If that’s you, then email me at info@jamiesmart.com, and let me know where you’re located and a little about yourself (if you don’t know what to tell me about, look at the list above for inspiration). Change the subject line to “Project Glasswing”. I’ll be choosing people in the next couple of weeks. Talk to you soon! J