Celebrating Biz - ness with Glee and Gratitude

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Hosted by Jane Blinka & Cat Zavis in Bellingham, Washington

Type: Other
When: Tuesday, April 14 6:00 PM

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Event description

Calling all Bizniks! We all know what's happening in the business world right now. There are wise messages out there reminding us that times of intense change and challenge can stimulate new opportunities and creative collaborations. Do you want to focus more of your attention on opportunities and possibilities? If so, please join us for a gathering of glee and gratitude.

In the spirit of the theory that "what we give our attention to, we create more of", come join us in an event where we focus our attention on what is going WELL in our businesses currently. By taking time to celebrate what we are grateful for today, we empower ourselves to create more of the same tomorrow.

Cat will spend a few minutes coaching us on how to proclaim the most effective and connective gratitude messages. Then each of us will have time to share the facets of our business that give us joy and excitement. This is an empowering exercise for increasing our practice in manifesting more of what we want in our professional and personal lives. The more we focus on the "good stuff", the less we perpetuate that which no longer serves us.

And no celebration is complete without dessert: we’re providing tea and cookies!

6 Bizniks attended this event

Cindi Pree

Virtual Business Partner for Copywriting/Editing...

Bellingham, Washington
David McKim

The Computer Guy

Bellingham, Washington
Hollie Levine

Naturopathic doctor

Bellingham, Washington
Julia Crouch

Holistic educator

Bellingham, Washington
Rev. Meredith Ann Murray

Realtor "with Heart" and ABR

Bellingham, Washington
Trina Bol

Eventologist

Mount Vernon, Washington

Discuss this event

Posted by Susan Templeton, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

Cool! Talking up what is right with buisness and what we CAN DO is my thing...looking forward to the glee and gratitude!
Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

YaY! Thanks for joining us! I think we are going to dazzle ourselves with enthusiasm and merriment.
Posted by Rev. Meredith Ann Murray, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

You two are a powerful team! I am very much looking forward to this event. Thanks for "dreaming" it up. :-)
Posted by Cat Zavis, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 08, 2009

Thanks for joining us. We are looking forward to this event. I look forward to seeing everyone there and celebrating our businesses.

with warmth ~ cat
Posted by Holley Bennett, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 10, 2009

Would love to attend but already have a commitment. Have fun!
Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 14, 2009

Thanks Hollie - we'd love to have you next time we have the event. We're planning to do it once a month.
Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 14, 2009

To clarify the location of Cat's office, here is some further information about the Old Foundry Building, where the office is located:

( Please note that there is not a sign advertising Cat’s office) The exact address is 100 E. Maple Street on the corner of Maple and Cornwall Streets, down hill from the Farmer's Market. It is next door to a glass blowing studio with a silver sculpture of a person jumping in front. It says "Anything Grows on the Old Foundry" on the building. Once you enter the building, take an immediate left and then a right through the large room, go through the double gray doors. Cat’s office is the second door on the right.

See you tomorrow night!
Posted by Rev. Meredith Ann Murray, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

Thank you, Cat and Jane, for an uplifting time this evening. The energy and ideas shared were so valubable. As we all know, what we focus on EXPANDS! So, let's keep doing this on a regular basis to focus on what we are grateful for and what is working in our lives.

Blessings! Meredith
Posted by Julia Crouch, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

What a great idea to get us more focused on what we can appreciate in our life and business. I enjoyed the warm and comfortable atmosphere and the homemade cookies were delicious!
Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

Meredith this is exactly what we want to keep doing. We'll confer on the date and post it within the next week.

Julia, I am so glad you enjoyed the event, and the cookies!

And to begin practicing more fully expressing my gratitude, as per Cat's sharing last night:

Meredith and Julia, your encouragement and enthusiasm about the event last night are so helpful to me. I feel grateful for your feedback on the event because your words let me know that our execution of this idea was valued. This nurtures my desire to connect with people in a meaningful way, as well as my wish to practice intentional co-creation of an artful and joyful life. It was great to share as human beings last night!
Posted by Susan Templeton, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

Hi Jane and Cat! So sorry I couldn not attend...it sounds and looks like you had a great event and made great connections. As you business neighbor do count me in on your next gleeful gathering!
Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

Susan, I look forward to seeing you there next time!
Posted by mitchell riley, bellingham, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

nice meeting. it was good to see so many like minded people considering the aspects of business and our attitudes and places within it. thank you to everyone for validating my beliefs that there is a good way to work and be yourself as well.
Posted by Hollie Levine, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 15, 2009

Jane and Kat,

Thank you so much for thinking outside the box! You created a space where a group of people could talk about turning challenges into opportunities to come alive! Well done!
Posted by Cindi Pree, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 16, 2009

As Mitchell said...it is indeed inspiring and validating to see more and more people combining their personal beliefs with their business behaviors. Can't wait for the next meeting! Let me know if I can help in some way.
Posted by Trina Bol, Mount Vernon, Washington | Apr 16, 2009

Thank you so much for hosting this event. It was liberating to spend the evening celebrating the good things instead of hearing the "doom and gloom" message that surrounds us lately. This was lots of fun and I hope you do it again.

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Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Apr 17, 2009

It is so awesome to hear all of the warmth and enthusiasm in response to the event. We all share the credit for showing up and choosing mental attitudes that foster encouragement and support!
Posted by Cat Zavis, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 17, 2009

Wow ~ I have continued to be swamped this week and this is the first opportunity I've had to read all the responses. I am so joyful to hear the appreciations and celebrations to all of us for the event because I value the connections and shared values and visions around celebrations and gratitude. I am inspired to continue to hold these events so we can continue to celebrate.

Much thanks to all ~ cat