“That was fuuuuunnnnn!” Thalia packed up the pencils. “Awareness over promotion.” Nia coughed — twice for good measure. “Hmmmm…” Calliope massaged the back of her neck. “As Derek Sivers says in the intro to Your Music And Your People… Marketing is the final extension of your art
And from the replies comes the magic, the essence, the elixir of life itself...
Are we not all but seeds?
Is the earth not the only place we currently know about that sustains life?
And what might happen if we embraced the lessons of bamboo, allowing ourselves to be planted, nurtured, and unafraid of the dark because we know that even though we can’t always see the sun, it’s always there...
Hmmm🤔🤔 What you’ve posted today seems a bit like a moonshot! I say that sincerely and kindly. First, your drawing itself on full display demonstrates the thrust of your words. Produced while wearing knee-high rubber boots and emanating love, both given and received.
Next, Derek Sivers’ remarks on marketing oneself and one’s business contain some bold truths. “Proudly exclude most people.” I’m still digesting that and more.
Last, I could not read J. R. R Tolkien’s words without “knowing” they really were meant to be sung! A simple melody but sung just the same. And, no, I haven’t pursued my card allowing patronage of nearby marijuana dispensaries. Pain related or otherwise. 🤷🏽
In Frost’s words, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,. But I have promises to keep,. And miles go go before I sleep,. And miles to go before I sleep.”
More simply, today’s post has provided much to reflect upon. To contemplate. To learn from. 🙏🏽
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Marketing is the final extension of your art...
Maybe the muses would love to add a link so readers can find and purchase one of my favorite books of 2022.
Sign: “Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save. They just stand there shining.” 💪
Yes, I have quotes that aren't just humor. 💚 And I just added "2022 tried to bury me... It did not know I am a seed." to the collection!
And from the replies comes the magic, the essence, the elixir of life itself...
Are we not all but seeds?
Is the earth not the only place we currently know about that sustains life?
And what might happen if we embraced the lessons of bamboo, allowing ourselves to be planted, nurtured, and unafraid of the dark because we know that even though we can’t always see the sun, it’s always there...
“2022 tried to bury me...
It did not know I am a seed.”
~Typist, aka, Gail Boenning
I love this, Gail: "Marketing is the final extension of your art." I will take that to heart in 2023.
Hmmm🤔🤔 What you’ve posted today seems a bit like a moonshot! I say that sincerely and kindly. First, your drawing itself on full display demonstrates the thrust of your words. Produced while wearing knee-high rubber boots and emanating love, both given and received.
Next, Derek Sivers’ remarks on marketing oneself and one’s business contain some bold truths. “Proudly exclude most people.” I’m still digesting that and more.
Last, I could not read J. R. R Tolkien’s words without “knowing” they really were meant to be sung! A simple melody but sung just the same. And, no, I haven’t pursued my card allowing patronage of nearby marijuana dispensaries. Pain related or otherwise. 🤷🏽
In Frost’s words, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,. But I have promises to keep,. And miles go go before I sleep,. And miles to go before I sleep.”
More simply, today’s post has provided much to reflect upon. To contemplate. To learn from. 🙏🏽