In my online tribe we talk a lot about the Light – standing in the light, being the light, letting your light shine. What does that really mean? Why is it important?
Leonard Cohen sings in Anthem:
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.
If we let the light in, what happens? The dark places recede. The heaviness is diminished. We start to smile again. Light lifts our spirits. The light is returning, the days are getting longer and spring fever is just around the corner.
It’s time for another change. I’m re-organizing my website. I modified my About page by breaking up the text, changing it up and lightening it up too. Soon I’ll be adding a store and consolidating some of the categories. I learned this week that my sales funnel is upside down. I kind of feel like the characters in Signs who are sitting in the living room with aluminum hats on their heads so the aliens don’t get them. I don’t have the perfect offering and I’m a little clueless on a lot of things. But you know what?
This time I’ve been willing to let the light in. I’ve asked for help and I’m getting answers. I feel encouraged. In spite of the fact that I’m in the “ARGH, stage 2” of business planning, I feel kind of giddy. I know it’s going to be ok. The sun is shining. Better yet ,my own light is shining too.
Are you feeling shiny today? What can you do to let your own light shine?
16 comments
Gin
February 23, 2012 at 5:04 pm (UTC -6)
Uh oh… I don’t even know what my sales funnel looks like. Something for me to explore…
I love this photograph – and also your About page! And I am so glad the days are getting longer.
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Loran Hills
February 23, 2012 at 5:23 pm (UTC -6)
Like I said Gin, who knew? That picture is one of my faves, just been looking for a chance to post it.
Longer days? YES!
Leila
February 23, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC -6)
Always enjoy hearing your updates, including your growth spurts and the details of your business. And yayyy to enjoying the moment & letting more light in!!!
Cheerleading you from London – wooooo!!!
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Loran Hills
February 23, 2012 at 5:13 pm (UTC -6)
Thank you! I love getting cheers from across the big blue sea!!!
gina
February 23, 2012 at 5:29 pm (UTC -6)
go Loran……keep shinin’ and rockin’ it out………..the website it an ever evolving journey…..as we evolve, it evolves………..
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petrea
February 23, 2012 at 6:52 pm (UTC -6)
Looking forward to whatever unfolds here Loran. You go shining star!
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Loran Hills
February 23, 2012 at 7:36 pm (UTC -6)
Ever evolving, life and websites, never static!
Steve Rice
February 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm (UTC -6)
Totally there with you! I’ve been re-thinking and re-designing my business and site too. I’m glad that you got some clarity about your business. It’s dismaying to find your funnel’s upside down, but it’s wonderful to know you at least have a funnel to begin with!
Thanks for sharing a little bit of the challenges you’re in the middle of overcoming on your page. Made me step back and remember not to take myself so seriously.
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Loran Hills
February 23, 2012 at 9:38 pm (UTC -6)
Yes, Steve, gotta maintain a sense of humor AND let the light shine in on the frustrations.
Gaelyn
February 23, 2012 at 9:18 pm (UTC -6)
I love your attitude! Keep on Honkin it through.
My friend Berta has a note posted: “Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light.” And tonight I went to meeting to share her 13th AA Birthday. She shines on those around her.
Loran Hills
February 23, 2012 at 9:30 pm (UTC -6)
HONK HONK! Happy Birthday to Berta! 13 years sober is worth celebrating.
Tanja @ Crystal Clarity
February 24, 2012 at 1:31 am (UTC -6)
Gorgeous photo, Loran! I think most of what I do to let my light shine is writing-related, although I suspect there’s more to it than that if I dig below the surface.
Oh, and I just checked out your new About page too – LOVE it!
Blessings – TANJA
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Loran Hills
February 24, 2012 at 10:44 am (UTC -6)
Thanks, Tanja! You do let your light shine through your writing.
Dionne, the Tea Priestess
February 24, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC -6)
And here you are shining a light on an area of your business so it can grow and evolve. Love you and looking forward to seeing what comes next!
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Joy
February 24, 2012 at 10:22 am (UTC -6)
Hi Loran,
I think you *do* have the perfect offering–you are magnifying light:) And when you allow that to infuse your creations, you are magnifying your creative process–”perfect”.
Loran Hills
February 24, 2012 at 10:41 am (UTC -6)
Thank you for those encouraging words, Joy. Light Magnification! I like that.