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(Taken from The Sanctuary of the Open Heart Newsletter

www.sanctuaryoftheopenheart.org)

A Letter to you From the Great Mother.

Beloved One,It is time to come inside. It's getting dark earlier now, and the wind has a chilling bite to it. Come in, and get cozy by the fire. That's right, curl up in the easy chair and get comfortable. Here's a steaming mug of chai and something yummy I've just pulled out of the oven. Feeling better now?My dear, have I told you lately just how proud I am of you? This year has been a doozy, to say the least! Chock full of all kinds of unexpected surprises and challenges. And you've made your way through it all with such grace and wisdom. I couldn't have done it better myself. ( As they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!)

Through Spring's exuberance, Summer's expansiveness, and Autumn's flurry of activity, I've watched you stay rooted in your heart-knowing and guided by your feelings, your intuitions. And now, after all that DOING, the time has come for you to simply BE (E), where your soul can have a well-deserved rest. You know, this season of inward reflection and dreaming is your birthright. However, only YOU can claim it for yourself!

You have also learned much from our sisters, the trees, in how to honor the natural processes of Mother Nature, trusting that what falls away will be composted and recycled, and what is left will be used for sustenance and growth.

You understand the importance of staying rooted, deeply connected to the golden core in yourself and of the Earth, in order to keep balance and equanimity ...whilst also remaining deeply rooted in the starry realms, attuning your inner ears to the music of the spheres and the wisdom it reveals to us. In acknowledging the sap that moves like a tide within us, we can breathe gracefully between expansion and contraction so that in this moment of vulnerability as bare trees, we are open to receive, and can surrender fully to the gifts of coming Home to ourselves.

You are deeply loved,

Mom

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)
an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).
S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011


Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Coppin State University is a model urban, residential liberal arts university located in the northwest section of the City of Baltimore that provides academic programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, nursing, graduate studies, and continuing education. An HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Coppin has a culturally rich history as an institution providing quality educational programs and community outreach services. Coppin offers 53 majors and nine graduate-degree programs. A fully accredited institution, Coppin serves Baltimore residents as well as students from around the world, with flexible course schedules that include convenient day, evening, and weekend classes and distance learning courses.

Coppin State University was founded in 1900 at what was then called Colored High School (later named Douglass High School) on Pennsylvania Avenue by the Baltimore City School Board who initiated a one-year training course for the preparation of African-American elementary school teachers. By 1902, the training program was expanded to a two-year Normal Department within the high school, and seven years later it was separated from the high school and given its own principal.

The student population is comprised of nearly 4,000 students who are enrolled in day, evening and weekend undergraduate/graduate courses. Many are Baltimore residents from very diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Coppin State University has graduated thousands of alumni who are making a tremendous impact in the State of Maryland in various fields, particularly Human Services.

Now, and in the years to come, Coppin State University will continue to help bring the dreams of its students to fruition through its educational programs, reach beyond its campus to help the community, and serve the citizens of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, and the nation.
www.coppin.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY
10-27-2010

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

The Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program encourages students to offer innovative ideas as to "How education at the high school level can help avert and/or minimize a future foreclosure crisis" in the form of an essay. Essay submissions must be between 800 and 2,000 words. You must be a current undergraduate student to be eligible for this award; graduate students, law students, and, incoming freshman are not eligible. First place prize is $5,000 and second through fifth place will be awarded $1,000 each. Checks will be made out to the college or university attended in the form of a non-renewable scholarship grant. The best five plans will be sent to the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Provided By: Foreclosure.com
Deadline: December 01, 2010
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Awards Available: 5
Website: http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o
NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com


*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary


"Minority students" "colleges bound students" "HBCU" "“Historically Black Colleges and Universities" "financial aid" "college bound" "free money" "grants" "high school students" "mentoring" "mentors" "minority scholarships" "money" "peer mentoring" "students at risk" "minori

Before I tell you about the boy, quick question. Did you see my latest ‘Grab This‘ giveaways on sistasense.com?

Anyhoo, lately I’ve been thinking about this little boy I met in the dollar store a few weeks ago. He is not the kid in the picture above, I just like to add pictures to my posts. (Back to the story). The little boy in the store walks up to my hubby and says, “Hi. Can I have a $1?” Of course you already know the look his momma gave him (lol). Then she told him that he shouldn’t ask questions like that and to her he replied, “If you don’t ask mom, you don’t get.”

Looking at them we could tell they had fallen on hard times, but that isn’t really why I am writing this. I try to always look at things from a positive point of view and what I got out of this little encounter was a big message. I used to be very afraid to ask questions and speak up until I realized there is no such thing as a shy entrepreneur. You can’t want people to buy your stuff and hate to sell. You can’t want people to know who you are, but get butterflies in your gut at the thought of being seen. Point being, “If you don’t ask ladies and gents, you don’t get.”

Now hold on a second there, don’t think I just gave you a license to go ask me an everybody else a million questions. I think the other side of that equation is, “If you don’t learn how to do for yourself, things won’t get done for you.” So please put those two points together and find a balance.

On that note, I’d like to share a few questions from a few of our BBWO members looking for answers:

1) Gathering Contacts from eBook Buyers
2) Finding Customers for Your Business
3) Starting Your Own Web Design Business?
4)Need a solution for posting documents for a time
5) What is your most used marketing technique?

Here are a few resources I created to give you some answers:

1) 7 Things I Learned About Selling Online
2) How Women Entrepreneurs Us the Internet to Market Online
3) How-To Use BBWO (Social Networking Videos)

Here are a few folks who want you:

1) The Cashflow is looking for Freelance Writers
2) Mentor Wanted for Newbie Entrepreneur
3) Speakers Wanted for Radio Show Interviews

Now I need you to do two things for me. Hey, if I don’t ask, I won’t get (lol). I would love it if you would go vote for my Bedtime Story and then tell me what you want to see on the BBWO Network.

I’ve been writing alot about my Blogalicious Lessons Learned, so you know that I have blogging on the brain. I haven’t officially posted the release of my ‘Blogging for Business’ bundle, BUT for my serious sistasense followers, I am posting an early bird promo code. But first let me share the details. I created the Blogging for Business Complete Starter Kit specifically for the ladies and gents in my online circle who want to learn more about creating and managing their own wordpress blog as well as how to use a blog to promote your business online.

This bundle is actually a combination of several of my previous eCourses totaling $273 in value. Some of the eCourses include my Blogging for Beginners Video Series AND my latest SistaSense Circle series on using social media and your blog to increase your sales online. This bundle is temporarily available for $97 and with the GRAB THIS promo code a handful of early birds can grab it now for $49.

Promo Code: NOW49 | Click here to download this bundle now.

I hope you get one AND if you do, be sure to tell me what you think. Also remember, I’m going to be doing these ‘Grab This‘ posts from now until January 1, 2011, so be sure to subscribe to sistasense or follow me on facebook and/or twitter to get a notice when I do these. Each grab this will be something different, so keep an eye out for the next one.

McDonald's, McDonald's....I'm lov'in it! I saw how you put my picture in the conference room TV! Wow! What creativity...it's evident that we (clients on a small budget might not get all the features", but I see it get's the same level of love! I'm always so grateful when I have good people working with me. Thank you so much for getting my excitement level LaShanda. (When looking for a designer) should have come to you first, after awhile I'm going to be able to let that go."

"It has been a pleasure working with you. I appreciate your professionalism, your prompt response to our feedback, and how easy you made the process. I have worked with others and have seen how other web designers do business and I have been impressed with your level of professionalism. You created a website we are truly proud of, thank you very much.... Plus we’ve had some good feedback on the new website."

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It is an everyday practice for pretty much everyone in social networking to request new friends, request that someone "like" your page, suggest you befriend someone else, suggest that you "like" someone else's page, follow a blog, etc. What happens after you do these things?

The odds are, if you are an entrepreneur, you are not requesting Facebook friends and requesting and suggesting that people Like your page just for old time sake right? When it comes down to business, understand that these things are done for a reason that typically goes beyond you, Facebook marketing, networking, and making friends!

If you are an entrepreneur and you rely on social media to build your business and communicate with your customers and prospects remember today's key Social Media Etiquette Tips!

1. Remember to Return the Favor: Do not request that someone become a fan of your business and when they do, you don't return the favor to them in some form or fashion. Even if you are not yet a customer of theirs, or perhaps you feel that you never will be, unless they are pushing something that goes against your values, why not? Don't take every request personally because the odds are it isn't about you! Like I always say, you never know who your future customers, clients and/or business partners may be. So as long as it's tasteful, why not Like it! The odds are, no one will judge you for doing so.
2. Remember it is Done for a Reason: In many cases, people have a need to have their page liked and their blog followed because they are "building a business." They are building credibility. They are building a base….a brand…just as a brick-and-mortar business would do to get to the next phase of growth and development.

Remember….if it's tasteful, professional and doesn't go against your grain…Like it! It's about building business and building relationships! Liking a page and/or following a blog can be a stepping stone to great things that will increase your power, potential and ultimately your profit!

Connect with me on Facebook!

The Kiner Hour - Let's Talk Dance With Ashani Mfuko

Tonight is the official debut for, “The Kiner Hour – Let’s Talk Dance With Ashani Mfuko” internet radio show on Talking Alternative Radio Broadcasting Network, with a live stream for you to watch on Ustream.tv.

Join us tonight from 7-8 pm with special guests, Miss United States 2008, Graziella Baratta, who will offer some great health, wellness, and fitness tips for dancers. Plus, Lindsay Fultz, Director of Sales and New Media Marketing at Grosh Backdrops and Drapery, will offer some tips on how to use Foursquare to promote your dance studio or special event!

I know that you will get some really valuable tips from my wonderful guests on the show, and also have a chance to get your own questionsanswered as well.

Join me in the chat room on Ustream to post your questions during the show, post your questions to our Facebook wall, or call in live during the show at 877-480-4120.

I will be doing a live chat on Twitter, and here on the Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dancer’s Blog, today, from 1-2 pm to get all of yourquestions for tonight’s show, and share tips and get suggestions andideas from you.

If you’re on Twitter, post our new hashtag, #letstalkdance, along with your Tweet, so that I can be sure to answer all of your questions, and RT them as well.

Please spread the word and share this post on Twitter and Facebook, and I’ll see you (talk to you) tonight!

How much time have you lost looking for something? When you

If you are simply too tired or do not have adequate time to do anything in the evenings, then your daily routine is out of balance and you need to make adjustments.

Your work can be too difficult or unsuitable, or you may not be making full use of your hours during your day or evening. A good balance of your time is needed for work, goals, recreation,
family time, your spiritual life and relaxation. Take a close look at your
daily routine, examine your findings and come up with a plan. Be prepared to
follow your plan and with this, you can become better organized.

I use a great tool to enhance your endeavors toward having proper balance in your personal, spiritual and business life. The participants in The Make it Happen “30 days of Empowerment” Coaching program will have the opportunity to experience this popular tool.

Why even take the time to be better organized?

work on new projects with clarity. And being better organize will allow you to
realize increased revenue.

With a place for everything and everything in its place, you are freed up in body and mind to take on new endeavors.

to be laser focused.

Here are a few additional tips

join me for an empowering call 3 sure-fire ways to conquer the clutter monster by clicking here.

The audio replay will be available to all registrants.

Robin

Authentic Life Empowerment Coach

http://www.Authenticlifeempowerment.com/blog

Business ownership can be an amazing and challenging experience. The key is to have a plan in place. If you want to start a business to get rich quick, looking to work only a few hours per week or someone said you should, then here are five reasons why you should not give up your day job yet.

You haven’t determined the start up cost of your venture. If you haven’t taken the time to determine your start up costs as well as how much it will take to sustain you the first year, then you are not ready to start a business. I’ve had clients come to me right after start up to apply for SBA funding for their business. Most have tapped into their personal savings and at the point of desperation for funding to help them keep their business open. Depending on their credit situation and stability of their business, determines if a lender will take the risk. Starting a business is a commitment and understanding your financial obligations are key to having a stable company.

Your family or close friends said you have the best product or service. I’ve seen this happen too many times. I consult with new clients who are excited about various business ideas because their friends and family told them that their home made brownies were the best around; or make the best costume jewelry. While this might be true, it’s going to take a lot more than the word and sales from your family and friends to stay in business. You must test your products or services as well as research to determine if there is a market for it.

You are tired of working long hours on your job or hate your boss. Your feeling a little frustrated with your job and by starting a business, you can work less and won’t have a boss breathing down your back. Not so fast! If you think that by starting a business you won’t have to work harder and longer hours, you will be in for a rude awakening. Furthermore, you will have a new set of bosses, your customers! Starting a business will require more time and effort, plus an irregular pay check.

You want to make a lot of money, fast! It’s not wrong to want to make money doing what you love; it’s just not likely to happen in that first year or two. You should start with a strong business and marketing plan which is a great road map to the development, growth and success of your business.

You are afraid of failure and risk taking. If the idea of failure and risk-taking has you ‘shaking in your boots,’ then you might want to evaluate your business idea carefully. As a business owner, you will have to make both planned and unexpected decisions. Each business decision made comes with an element of risk, so you must be comfortable in your abilities as a manager of your company.

Fear is normal because of the unknown, but if you have taken the steps to insure business success, it can be overcome. There are resources to help you. Contact your local SBA Regional office for resources available for start-up companies.

In conclusion, since 80% of new businesses fail within their first year, it is extremely important to have a clear purpose, passion and determination to succeed. Otherwise, my advice is to stay gainfully employed!

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(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-26-2010

Courage to Grow Scholarship

Growing Success through Courage and Education

The "Courage to Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams.

We don't want the college dreams and plans of so many young men and women to get lost in the financial shuffle. It takes a lot of determination and courage to forge ahead when sometimes it would be easier to give up.

With the "Courage to Grow Scholarship" we strive to help students achieve their higher education goals. By taking away some of the concerns such as "how will I pay for college", students can concentrate on their education and focus on the task at hand.

Today's economy is hard enough on a family, it is our desire to ease some of the financial burden that a college education can put on individuals and their families. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. A 250 - word essay is also required.

Provided By: Courage to Grow

Deadline: Varies

Type of Award: \Scholarship

Amount: $500

Awards Available: Unspecified

Minimum 2.0 GPA

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: Scholarships are awarded every month.

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Website: http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

RESOURCE : http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/150118-courage-to-grow-scholarship

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

New Video Above, click here if you can not see it.

LaShanda Henry, creator of the Black Parenting Blog shares why you should join the Jump Start Read for the Record Campaign AND her giveaway of this years book: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Click Here to Enter Giveaway.

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Having spent a whole week away from my desk, computer, and online life, I got back in touch with my offline life. I love mommy daddy time and funny moments. I miss smelly little toes and warm days outside, so guess what! I think I am officially going to take some of the ‘work’ out of my ‘work at home mom’ status. As much as I love my wonderful online family, I love my real family even more and its time to take a break. *smile*. So I’m gonna tap into my make more while working less strategies so I can enjoy my lil Chris before he becomes a big Chris *lol*. I’m not sure how this will all pan out, but I am definitely excited to take this next step in my journey.

Related post: (important) A Lesson Learned

I am sure you want to know why there is a Teddy Ruxpin doll in the Blogalicious Picture of me and one of my new found Blogalicious friends, Lesley from HP. Well, yesterday, I frantically stared at my web browser while trying to buy one of the original 1985 Teddy Ruxpin dolls for my son. I would have given him mines, but the bottom part of his mouth is gone (lol). Anyhoo, as a proud 80s baby I am determined to give my toddler all the cool stuff I got, and I love that Teddy Ruxpin reads you stories, so in addition to a Leapster, Teddy has to be apart of his birthday bash (shh… it’s a secret).

After almost being outbid, I won a Teddy Ruxpin on ebay! (Whoo hoo!) As I am shaking with excitement, I think to myself, “the classics never die.” No matter how good technology gets, no matter how advanced our electronics become, the simple things that worked for us in the past will always be relevant.

This is a point that was really hammered home to me at Blogalicious. I’ve spoken with different women and brands via twitter, email, linkedin, etc., but nothing can compare to sitting across from someone and sharing ideas. As a tech savvy sista, I was so excited to speak with Lesley, who has been working with HP for years. She told me all about HP’s Lets Do Amazing project, their latest products for entrepreneurs like myself, AND the collection of how-to video tutorials that HP has online for users who want to learn more about using software to make their home office and home lives better.

In addition to getting the inside scoop on very cool hp products that I will fill you in on in posts to come, I just really valued having the opportunity to network with other successful, ambitious, tech savvy women of color at Blogalicious. I know ALOT of women entrepreneurs, myself included who do EVERYTHING online because to be honest its cheaper. While there is alot we can do online to build our businesses and brands, do not put yourself in a space where you use the internet or online freebies as a crutch. Email marketing and buying access to big lists won’t always drive traffic to your space. Sending a tweet out to brands or other entrepreneurs you follow, won’t always get them to respond and follow you back.

BASICALLY… like it or not, sometimes you have to stop pounding the digital pavement and go back out into the real world. Attending events, doing old school marketing, radio, print, workshops, etc… its not a bad thing. I don’t see books becoming obsolete anytime soon, so please don’t get fooled into thinking your life begins with your website and ends with your iphone.

Related: The Real Reason Social Media Alone Can’t Fix Your Business

For all 30 Blogalicious lessons learned, read my series of Blogalicious 2010 Adventures.