I’d like to validate you for keeping your hopes up.   I want to accept you unconditionally because you’ve kept your dreams alive.  I’d like to recognize you for the unique individual that you are.

Genuine validation is a blessing of acceptance that we give to one another.  Like gratitude, it’s a blessing that smiles on the giver perhaps even more so, than the receiver.   So thanks for allowing me to give you this gift of core, human validation.

In order to discover and engage your true calling you must accept validation of your individuality.   You have something special to express in a way that only you can express it. Validation accelerates career clarity.

This is one powerful way to get paid for who you are.

Another way to accelerate career clarity is to gather together in a community of mutual validation like this one. Soon I’ll be announcing details of a virtual Big Link Rally where you can breathe in the wonderful acceptance of your fellow men and women.

Don’t believe that small-thinking crap that there are no new ideas.  Your very existence blows that one out of the water.  Who you are proves that you are here to do something wonderful.

Somehow and in some unique way, your joy was meant to serve humanity or mother earth.  Keep at it.   Accelerate genuine validation in yourself and in others.  When you meet someone who in even a small way has shown the courage to be who they are – recognize them for it.

I’ve watched this delightful film five times and each time it moves me deeply.

What moves you to the point of authentic action?

My biggest surprise in this adventure of creating and promoting the Big Link Rally has been how challenging it’s been to get you on the phone to talk about your calling.

Everyone who has enrolled so far has spent some time with me in conversation. This is a big step that’s made much easier in forthright dialogue.   To birth a calling it’s essential to engage in frequent conversation with your authentic self. As your temporary coach, I fill the role of speaking as your calling, from the stronger side of you, so that you can hear more than your fears.

I asked myself.  ” What makes you hesitate?”  If I were promoting a conference for muscle car enthusiasts and you really cared about muscle cars, we would have already talked.  Many times.

Yet callings are different.  Even though we are called to serve others; the call feels very personal.  Callings are about faith, stepping into the unknown and being who you are.  I get that.

I understand that you’re afraid – that’s why we need to talk so you can appreciate another perspective.  Bouncing around in your own monkey mind is like trying to open a jar with your hands lathered in bacon grease.  Talking to yourself won’t make it easier.

So far it’s like I’m standing at the head of a classroom and you raise your hand to ask a question or make a comment.  Then I ask a question in return or simply ask that we talk about it after class and you run away never to be heard from again.

Callings are about engagement.   It’s best to engage with someone who cares about you.  My mission, to end vocational confusion and it’s accompanying under earning, qualifies me as someone who really cares about you.   In fact I can’t fulfill my calling without you.

So why do you hesitate?  I’d love to know.   I’m going to take some guesses below to see if I can calm your concerns and encourage you to engage in a powerfully authentic conversation all about you and your calling.

I know it seems a little silly that we have to drag you to the discussion that will change your life.   Don’t feel bad, some are led but most are dragged to their destinies.

My Guesses

Are you afraid you’ll end up being sold something? I’ll not do that. This conversation is about you and your calling.   If you’re a fit for the Rally you’ll be able to see that.  Like trying on jeans they either fit or they don’t. You’ll not be pressured to struggle into anything.

Are you afraid that I’ll ask a question you can’t yet answer? That could happen but I’ll not judge you in any way for where you are.  However the question you can’t answer because you don’t yet want to, is the very trail of crumbs that will lead you to your calling.

Is it because you don’t want to fly into Pittsburgh in January? I wouldn’t either unless this Rally is the only place I could get what I wanted. This excuse will be no good after January because then an invitation to my first virtual rally will be on the table.

Are you concerned that you’ll waste my time? You can’t waste my time.  How I spend it is my choice and since you’ve stepped up, you’re the person I most want to engage.  You’re more wasting your time by raising your hand and then running from the connection.

Are you afraid that we can’t talk because you don’t have enough money? This talk isn’t a consultation for sale.  It’s a sincere invitation to discuss your calling.  The money appears when the path is right and it doesn’t necessarily need to appear from you. (I’m offering generous partial scholarships and all you need to do is ask.)

Are you afraid to trust another with your dearest dreams and fears? Our conversation is confidential and you’ll leave feeling more empowered than you came.  You’ll trust yourself more after our talk because you’ll have received the gift of clarity.

Are you hesitant because the distance in hiding behind an online curtain means you really aren’t putting yourself out there? Are you concerned that by having a real conversation you might be compelled to actually do something about your calling? Callings are very big deals but they require ongoing, vigilant conversation, reflection, observation, discernment and decision.

Making the bold decision, to have a conversation with someone who cares about you and your calling, is the beginning of honoring your path.

You can’t follow a path that you won’t honor.

Are you concerned that I’m some religious nut who will push beliefs that are inauthentic to you? My calling process is a spiritual approach not a religious one.   The only requirement for this is your willingness to go within to find your own wisdom.  Your deep meaning most certainly isn’t found outside of your inner guidance so that’s the only pushing I do.   I strongly suggest that you go within in order to do it your way.

Or are you hiding behind the details and busyness of life while hoping you can use the holidays, family obligations or other excuses to pretend a while longer that you don’t have a calling?

That’s it folks.  I’m out of guesses. It’s your turn to come forth and tell the truth of where you are.

I know, the truth that sets you free will first piss you off.   However the lies that you hide behind will kill you.   It’s your call.  Let’s talk about it. 724-823-0317

History will be made on January 2, 2010 when 100 brave souls decide to reconnect their link between authenticity and abundance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall.

It is my personal calling to do everything in my power to reconnect your link.  I’ve been working on this event since August and attendees will experience a treat beyond what they can imagine.  Every aspect and interaction is designed for the reconnection.

Read on to understand why you do not want to miss this extraordinary adventure.

1). Participation. It’s not a lecture with mere information.   Although it will be entertaining, it’s not a performance. It’s a highly interactive participatory experience designed for heartfelt transformation.  No benchwarmers here, participants will go all out!

2). Trust. As you learn to let go of lesser paths, your trust and confidence will build as you focus on your one true path.  Participants will choose that path and begin reaping the rewards of follow-through and decisiveness.

3). Community. You’ll leave having made a lasting bond with 100 of the most courageously authentic folks you’ll ever meet.  The ongoing support and resources from this shared-experience community will be priceless as you build your authentic business.

4). Wisdom. You’ll go deeper into your own waiting well of wisdom than you ever have before.  The exercises, ceremonies and inspirations are all designed to excavate the brilliance that only you are equipped to bring forth.

5).  Money. Thinking about a lack of money can be frightening.  But perhaps all of your fear of money issues arose because you have yet to answer a calling or create a monetization of a calling that feels truly valuable to you.  Fears evaporate when faced with bold, true callings.  What might you earn with no fear around the lack of money?

6). Clarity. I almost used this tagline. “Three epiphanies guaranteed or your money back!”  This experience is designed to heighten intuitive perception and insight.  This is the bottom line, true value of this event.  With more frequent realizations, you’ll accelerate your progress rapidly because you’ll get into action sooner and with greater certainty.

7). Individuality.

Evolution works best under conditions that favor variance.  – Rick Smith

A variety of choice and options allow more individuals to commercialize a true calling that both fulfills them and serves others.  This is a wide-open experience of choice. You’ve got to build it your way, all the way or it won’t work for you.  After this event you’ll have the opportunity to leave conformity, appropriateness and comparison behind forever.

8). Woodstock Energy. What made the Woodstock experience memorable?  I think it was the originality, the love, the cooperation, the lack of judgment and the remarkable nonconformist spirit.  We’ll enjoy all of those aspects at The Rally and the natural high will feel more uplifting than drugs.

9). Validation. Have you ever enjoyed the experience of being completey accepted, encouraged and supported, unconditionally by 100 other authentic well-wishers? Many of us have never felt this basic approval of our authentic selves.  Bring your hankies ladies and gentlemen because the tears of joy will be freely flowing.  It’s my intention to make the celebration of your uniqueness a peak experience of your life.

10). Reconnection. Can you imagine how your life may have turned out had you not been exposed to toxic conditioning? What’s it costing you to remain unfulfilled?  What would hitting your pure vein of abundance be worth to you?  After your reconnection, you’ll no longer be able to play too small.

Do what you can to give yourself this life-changing gift.  I look forward to greeting you with a firm handshake, a deep look into your soul and a warm hug.

I’m curious, which of these reasons do you most look forward to realizing?