So remember I said I had lots to share! I feel like I should share this now...even though no one is probably reading (especially since I'm not posting pictures), it is good for me to journal and remember little moments for myself.
Last weekend I went to the Heritage Makers reunion. I love going to these, to see my friends and feel the power of story, but this year I was a little apprehensive. I think I was worried about having lost some of my vision (which was regained, by the way) and feeling for some reason like I didn't fit in as well as I once did. I felt that since I haven't advanced in rank (yet again) or been asked to speak or made any great contributions to the company that I was maybe out of place a bit. And I never feel confident there as there are so many dynamic, beautiful people with nice clothes who take gorgeous photos--I am not photogenic at all! (I must add a disclaimer here--this is all through my own eyes! "My reality," which isn't necessarily true!)
I was most excited about the Heritage Makers Got Talent competition that I was able to sing in! I was chosen as one of the 10 finalists to compete for $200-500! I thought maybe I could place in the top 3. I could use the money AND I hadn't performed in so long that I was really excited! I must say that I had a really great time singing! And although I didn't place (or even move to the next round), I felt really good about my performance. But the thing that was even cooler for me was that I felt comfortable with "ME" the whole time! I felt like I belonged. I have been working out and losing some weight, so I felt I looked better than I have for a long time (although photos are still not so great--ha ha) and I can't even really describe why or how, but I came home liking ME! No awards, no "recognition," or anything else out of the ordinary, but I had a really great time with my team and I just feel good about being Cary Mac Arthur, Founding HM Director, mom of 5 plus a foster, children's voice teacher, Dave's wife, daughter of Gene and Delna, and Daughter of God!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Day #3--30 Day Challenge
I love Sunday! I love to get a chance to sleep in until 8 or 8:30, follow it up with a bath and then church. At least for this 11:00 church time!
Today is the 3rd day of my 30 day challenge. I even included it in my fast! (We had Fast Sunday today because of General Conference next week.) I was reading in the tub a book called "If Life Were Easy It Wouldn't Be Hard" written by Sheri Dew. She mentioned that we make life harder when we don't pray for help in all of our life endeavors. I think I have felt "guilty" before for praying for "temporal desires" but really all things to God are spiritual. He wants us to ask Him--include Him in all things. So I did. And I will continue to do so.
It's been amazing how in just these 3 days different ideas are coming to my mind. Not necessarily ideas about how to make my business better, but ideas on how to make my life better! It feels like my mind has been in hibernation but it has turned back on and is starting to work again!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Today is the 3rd day of my 30 day challenge. I even included it in my fast! (We had Fast Sunday today because of General Conference next week.) I was reading in the tub a book called "If Life Were Easy It Wouldn't Be Hard" written by Sheri Dew. She mentioned that we make life harder when we don't pray for help in all of our life endeavors. I think I have felt "guilty" before for praying for "temporal desires" but really all things to God are spiritual. He wants us to ask Him--include Him in all things. So I did. And I will continue to do so.
It's been amazing how in just these 3 days different ideas are coming to my mind. Not necessarily ideas about how to make my business better, but ideas on how to make my life better! It feels like my mind has been in hibernation but it has turned back on and is starting to work again!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Saturday, September 26, 2009
30 Day Challenge, Day 2
I am loving the routine I am starting with waking up at 6:30, waking up the kids, and listening to "The Strangest Secret" as they get ready. Today as I listened, I was able to picture myself achieving my goal. The cool thing is that I could also visualize my team accomplishing their goals at the same time! It was a good feeling!
Day 2 at the expo was slow as well. Christie talked to a few people who are interested in the business! Let's get her team built so she can advance in rank!
Short blog report, but consistent, right? Now I am off to watch a movie with my family and prepare for Sunday. Tomorrow is FAST SUNDAY because of General Conference.
Happy weekend!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Day 2 at the expo was slow as well. Christie talked to a few people who are interested in the business! Let's get her team built so she can advance in rank!
Short blog report, but consistent, right? Now I am off to watch a movie with my family and prepare for Sunday. Tomorrow is FAST SUNDAY because of General Conference.
Happy weekend!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Friday, September 25, 2009
30 Day Challenge
I have so much to share! So much I want to blog about! But I think the thoughts and events will be recorded out of order...
Today I began my 30 Day Challenge with Earl Nightingale, as presented on his CD called "The Strangest Secret." The challenge is to learn to control my thoughts because "WE ARE WHAT WE THINK ABOUT!" It is imperative to keep our thoughts positive and on our true desires because we reap what we "sow," (or think about),we find what we seek, we receive what we ask.
What,then, do I seek? What is my greatest desire? I have so many desires, and I am one to believe that I can have it all. But maybe I am learning that ALL doesn't need to be RIGHT NOW! One thing I learned as I listened to the cd today is that I can't desire for conflicting things with equal amounts of passion, or I can become confused (REAALLLLY??? :o/) I wonder, though, if I can for desire things for different parts of my life at the same time? Of course I want to be the best MOM that I can be. I want to be there for my kids. I want the house to function at a fairly organized level, with dinners made and appointments met and spirits loved and nurtured. Of course I want to be a diligent and serving Daughter of God. My calling should be done with the best of my abilities--my talents, time, and effort used to build the Kingdom of God. I want my relationships with my external family (parents and sibs) to be nurtured and strong. After all, these are some of my best friends...and along with all of this, I want to be a LEADER! Specifically, a Heritage Makers Leader! Diamond Director, to be exact! Why? Because I KNOW I CAN! I have talents and traits and power to share! I believe that the vision and mission of Heritage Makers is a great way to not only make money, but also touch lives! I think I was put on this earth to touch lives--thus sharing the gospel. I believe I was led to this company and that all that I have gone thru to this point has been for a purpose. I also believe that I have held myself back--and it is TIME to move forward!
So I will use these next 30 days to focus on my business goals! As I mentioned before, the ultimate goal is Diamond Director, but other steps must be climbed before I reach the top. Silver Director is the next step, but I have told myself and others that I want to skip Silver and go straight to GOLD! So, my first giant step in my Heritage Makers goal is to reach the rank of Gold Director! I will attach a date: Dec 31. That is 3 months--very possible! A sprint, but possible!
So what does that entail? It means I need to help 4 ladies reach their goal of Director. And we together need a group volume of $25,000. We have done $12000 as a small group, so I know the volume is possible. I have 4 ladies who say they want to be Directors. Of these 4, two have already begun to build a team. My focus is to teach them to sponsor--thru example and motivation most of all--and to mentor their consultants in the business.
I see myself as organized and consistent. My team can depend on me! I am innovative and tireless! I can focus well on the goal and not let myself get distracted.
The key to maitaining this--for me--is to also keep my family at functioning level. I am a wife and mother first and foremost, so I picture calm organization at home. I see us all working together toward our goals. We are a team. I can lead my family! And I can lead my team! I create leaders through my example.
Here is a photo of our booth today. Christie is one my potential Directors!
I AM a Heritage Makers Gold Director!
Today's Actions toward my goal:
Listen to the cd
Pray
Read positive literature (Ensign)
prepare for/attend Business Opportunity expo
Schedule Bus. Opp call for my team
Organize the "whereabouts" of my kids
Today was a pretty good day. A good first step! I did feel my thoughts wander when the expo was slow, but talking to other people about how even a slow expo can be productive helped me to keep my thoughts positive. I also feel good about the fact that I am posting my journey in this blog--to help with follow thru--and that I emailed my team about upcoming meetings, etc. So far, so good.
I must continue for 30 consecutive days or start over. I can do it!!!!
://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Today I began my 30 Day Challenge with Earl Nightingale, as presented on his CD called "The Strangest Secret." The challenge is to learn to control my thoughts because "WE ARE WHAT WE THINK ABOUT!" It is imperative to keep our thoughts positive and on our true desires because we reap what we "sow," (or think about),we find what we seek, we receive what we ask.
What,then, do I seek? What is my greatest desire? I have so many desires, and I am one to believe that I can have it all. But maybe I am learning that ALL doesn't need to be RIGHT NOW! One thing I learned as I listened to the cd today is that I can't desire for conflicting things with equal amounts of passion, or I can become confused (REAALLLLY??? :o/) I wonder, though, if I can for desire things for different parts of my life at the same time? Of course I want to be the best MOM that I can be. I want to be there for my kids. I want the house to function at a fairly organized level, with dinners made and appointments met and spirits loved and nurtured. Of course I want to be a diligent and serving Daughter of God. My calling should be done with the best of my abilities--my talents, time, and effort used to build the Kingdom of God. I want my relationships with my external family (parents and sibs) to be nurtured and strong. After all, these are some of my best friends...and along with all of this, I want to be a LEADER! Specifically, a Heritage Makers Leader! Diamond Director, to be exact! Why? Because I KNOW I CAN! I have talents and traits and power to share! I believe that the vision and mission of Heritage Makers is a great way to not only make money, but also touch lives! I think I was put on this earth to touch lives--thus sharing the gospel. I believe I was led to this company and that all that I have gone thru to this point has been for a purpose. I also believe that I have held myself back--and it is TIME to move forward!
So I will use these next 30 days to focus on my business goals! As I mentioned before, the ultimate goal is Diamond Director, but other steps must be climbed before I reach the top. Silver Director is the next step, but I have told myself and others that I want to skip Silver and go straight to GOLD! So, my first giant step in my Heritage Makers goal is to reach the rank of Gold Director! I will attach a date: Dec 31. That is 3 months--very possible! A sprint, but possible!
So what does that entail? It means I need to help 4 ladies reach their goal of Director. And we together need a group volume of $25,000. We have done $12000 as a small group, so I know the volume is possible. I have 4 ladies who say they want to be Directors. Of these 4, two have already begun to build a team. My focus is to teach them to sponsor--thru example and motivation most of all--and to mentor their consultants in the business.
I see myself as organized and consistent. My team can depend on me! I am innovative and tireless! I can focus well on the goal and not let myself get distracted.
The key to maitaining this--for me--is to also keep my family at functioning level. I am a wife and mother first and foremost, so I picture calm organization at home. I see us all working together toward our goals. We are a team. I can lead my family! And I can lead my team! I create leaders through my example.
Here is a photo of our booth today. Christie is one my potential Directors!
I AM a Heritage Makers Gold Director!
Today's Actions toward my goal:
Listen to the cd
Pray
Read positive literature (Ensign)
prepare for/attend Business Opportunity expo
Schedule Bus. Opp call for my team
Organize the "whereabouts" of my kids
Today was a pretty good day. A good first step! I did feel my thoughts wander when the expo was slow, but talking to other people about how even a slow expo can be productive helped me to keep my thoughts positive. I also feel good about the fact that I am posting my journey in this blog--to help with follow thru--and that I emailed my team about upcoming meetings, etc. So far, so good.
I must continue for 30 consecutive days or start over. I can do it!!!!
://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Here is some of the GOOD NEWS!
I asked the question "I am looking for "A Little Good News" today! Anyone have any to share?" on Twitter and Facebook and this is what I got! Keep in mind that a lot of these people have never met eachother!
davilivingston: Passed my test #ALGN
CaryMac: It just rained really hard in St George!#ALGN
tawshachadburn: I just got a new swim suit, a shirt, and two pairs of shorts at old navy all for 18.20.
CaryMac : My daughter turned in all her schoolwork today! And did good on her math test #ALGN
mbjjmusic: http://twitpic.com/gctif - #ALGN Somebody brought treats again. Delicious!!!
mbjjmusic: #ALGN Has been extra busy this afternoon at work. Always good news. Job security.
davespea4jake: We've got plenty of room... I would do it to help someone out
CaryMac: Now that's just nice! DavesPea4Jake: Where r u? I can babysit RT: @CaryMac Can't find a sitter? Rt @davilivingston
This just in from @jasondeere FB status: @duewestmusic #15 on GAC top 20! Only indie in the countdown!
davespea4jake: I get to pick my kitten up today & make her officially mine after she's been gone for 2 days... YAY! #ALGN =)
CaryMac: I lifted heavier weights than I thought I could! #ALGN (A Little Good News!)
Lance Colby: my family is finally home from the vacation in North Carolina!!! 4 weeks gone was a long time to be away from them. That's super good news...at least for me.
Lance Colby: oh, and my socks match today!!!!
Malia Fely Mullins: Later this afternoon Jeff and I head to Cali. We will meet Jon's mission pres. on Saturday( don't get to see Jon) but we're excited to visit his mission.
Gina Griffin Ogden: Okay Cary...here is my possible good news...I am bottling for the first time today and right now, I am pretty excited about it...I'll let you know how if it stays good news or something else! LOL!
Brét GatesI got two babies to sleep and Instead of getting something worth while done while they're sleeping I'm enjoying the silence!
Annette Williamson Belnap: My dishwasher finally works!
Wendy Weir Effinger I leave for Hotlanta in the morning.
There's a lot to be thankful for!
davilivingston: Passed my test #ALGN
CaryMac: It just rained really hard in St George!#ALGN
tawshachadburn: I just got a new swim suit, a shirt, and two pairs of shorts at old navy all for 18.20.
CaryMac : My daughter turned in all her schoolwork today! And did good on her math test #ALGN
mbjjmusic: http://twitpic.com/gctif - #ALGN Somebody brought treats again. Delicious!!!
mbjjmusic: #ALGN Has been extra busy this afternoon at work. Always good news. Job security.
davespea4jake: We've got plenty of room... I would do it to help someone out
CaryMac: Now that's just nice! DavesPea4Jake: Where r u? I can babysit RT: @CaryMac Can't find a sitter? Rt @davilivingston
This just in from @jasondeere FB status: @duewestmusic #15 on GAC top 20! Only indie in the countdown!
davespea4jake: I get to pick my kitten up today & make her officially mine after she's been gone for 2 days... YAY! #ALGN =)
CaryMac: I lifted heavier weights than I thought I could! #ALGN (A Little Good News!)
Lance Colby: my family is finally home from the vacation in North Carolina!!! 4 weeks gone was a long time to be away from them. That's super good news...at least for me.
Lance Colby: oh, and my socks match today!!!!
Malia Fely Mullins: Later this afternoon Jeff and I head to Cali. We will meet Jon's mission pres. on Saturday( don't get to see Jon) but we're excited to visit his mission.
Gina Griffin Ogden: Okay Cary...here is my possible good news...I am bottling for the first time today and right now, I am pretty excited about it...I'll let you know how if it stays good news or something else! LOL!
Brét GatesI got two babies to sleep and Instead of getting something worth while done while they're sleeping I'm enjoying the silence!
Annette Williamson Belnap: My dishwasher finally works!
Wendy Weir Effinger I leave for Hotlanta in the morning.
There's a lot to be thankful for!
So do you always have to have pictures to go along with the story? I know pictures make it more fun, but sometimes I just don't have a picture!
Today I want to focus on Good News!
Have you ever heard the song by Anne Murray called "A Little Good News?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WEH8u-OJS8
I have always loved it! It reminds me that in a world where there is so much "bad" that is happening, there still is a lot of good! Sometimes it just takes reminding! Counting our blessings, so to speak...
So today I have been asking everyone to share some GOOD NEWS--even simple things--that are happening in their lives. Together, we can show the world that still is more good than bad!!!!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
Today I want to focus on Good News!
Have you ever heard the song by Anne Murray called "A Little Good News?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WEH8u-OJS8
I have always loved it! It reminds me that in a world where there is so much "bad" that is happening, there still is a lot of good! Sometimes it just takes reminding! Counting our blessings, so to speak...
So today I have been asking everyone to share some GOOD NEWS--even simple things--that are happening in their lives. Together, we can show the world that still is more good than bad!!!!
http://www.heritagemakers.com/?event=projectBrowse&projectId=98484383-078c-42bc-b04e-29d8bf4f1db7&productId=11&projectSponsor=142544
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