This is the last post to this address because I'm moving everything to my new Wordpress blog.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Creating Myself
While common blog etiquette would have me posting for my readers, today I simply must disagree.
This life is for me to live. I write because it is my passion and I will certainly get to a point where all my posts are done ahead of time. But today is just not that day.
Today I am less than perfect. My posts are late, I'm tired from being up with Aidin all night, and I'm focused on offline tasks.
This is my passion and it will grow stronger once my offline life becomes more solid.
Create yourself today,
Cyi
This life is for me to live. I write because it is my passion and I will certainly get to a point where all my posts are done ahead of time. But today is just not that day.
Today I am less than perfect. My posts are late, I'm tired from being up with Aidin all night, and I'm focused on offline tasks.
This is my passion and it will grow stronger once my offline life becomes more solid.
Create yourself today,
Cyi
Monday, April 12, 2010
Where is the Lesson?
“EVERY FAILURE BRINGS WITH IT THE SEED OF AN EQUIVALENT ADVANTAGE.”
-Think and Grow Rich
We all have obstacles or challenges when striving for our goals or even just everyday life.
When you fail big time- see the big lesson.
Witness your journey up to the failure. Applaud yourself for handling the situation as you did. Then say "Next Time", even if there won't be a next time. Walk yourself through the options that you would have available to you if the same event were to happen now.
I crave failure- it lets me know that I'm growing. If I never failed then I would know that I'm sticking to my comfort zone.
I'm too young to retire my drive to expand!
Every time I get knocked down (and it has happened many times in many ways!) I look for the lesson that I learned. I see the failure as a gift.
The gift of growth.
-Think and Grow Rich
We all have obstacles or challenges when striving for our goals or even just everyday life.
When you fail big time- see the big lesson.
Witness your journey up to the failure. Applaud yourself for handling the situation as you did. Then say "Next Time", even if there won't be a next time. Walk yourself through the options that you would have available to you if the same event were to happen now.
I crave failure- it lets me know that I'm growing. If I never failed then I would know that I'm sticking to my comfort zone.
I'm too young to retire my drive to expand!
Every time I get knocked down (and it has happened many times in many ways!) I look for the lesson that I learned. I see the failure as a gift.
The gift of growth.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Leaders Are Readers
If you have ever spent time around an optimist, you have probably heard the term "Leaders Are Readers".
And I would agree with that. However, I find too many of us are reading just to read. We feel great that we read all 218 pages of Think and Grow Rich.... but when asked what Chapter 4 was about... we don't remember. Or when pressed about what specific habits we have changed to comply with the advice of the book... none seem to come to mind.
You read to have others tell you what to think. This is beautiful. This is very human. Leaders read from other leaders so that they think like leaders. Makes sense.
My advice is to really pay attention next time you read something.
Take each sentence and study it. Was there a lesson to be learned there? How can you apply that lesson today?
I find that I'm reading much slower lately. And growing more quickly.
And I would agree with that. However, I find too many of us are reading just to read. We feel great that we read all 218 pages of Think and Grow Rich.... but when asked what Chapter 4 was about... we don't remember. Or when pressed about what specific habits we have changed to comply with the advice of the book... none seem to come to mind.
You read to have others tell you what to think. This is beautiful. This is very human. Leaders read from other leaders so that they think like leaders. Makes sense.
My advice is to really pay attention next time you read something.
Take each sentence and study it. Was there a lesson to be learned there? How can you apply that lesson today?
I find that I'm reading much slower lately. And growing more quickly.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
30 Day Mental Cleanse
As per my Mentors' advice- I am doing a 30 day mental cleanse.
I've only listened to a few minutes of the audio from Think and Grow Rich: Chapter Persistence.
The first thing I realized was that I am very persistent. I want a peaceful life- not bragging rights. I'm not after fame or glory or riches- I'm after FREEDOM.
The second thing I did was try to talk to Jono again just one more time.
We walked back and forth in the parking lot for hours. I kept having swells of rejection and pain but I remembered: Persistence. This talk was not about my feelings of divorce- it was about helping Jono find himself.
I will always want the absolute best for others. So I re-focused every time. For every pain I was feeling... I knew he was feeling more.
Set aside the emotions and seek the unmet needs.
A few more hours of talking. And slowly it was beginning to make sense. He really was trying to meet a healthy need in an unhealthy way. Everything fit- I was no longer in pain.
The next day I had him tell me what I had done in the 2 1/2 years we were married. It wound up going on for hours. Him talking and me revisiting the past 3 years.
That conversation changed both of us. I saw just how strong and beautiful I am. Having dealt with major life traumas in an efficient manner even though I had never been guided.
For Jono he said he was able to see past his own pain and begin to see the real me. A determined, striving woman.
While I don't know if our tale will begin again, I do know that I learned a great lesson this week.
My pain is eased by easing the pain of others. ^_^
I've only listened to a few minutes of the audio from Think and Grow Rich: Chapter Persistence.
The first thing I realized was that I am very persistent. I want a peaceful life- not bragging rights. I'm not after fame or glory or riches- I'm after FREEDOM.
The second thing I did was try to talk to Jono again just one more time.
We walked back and forth in the parking lot for hours. I kept having swells of rejection and pain but I remembered: Persistence. This talk was not about my feelings of divorce- it was about helping Jono find himself.
I will always want the absolute best for others. So I re-focused every time. For every pain I was feeling... I knew he was feeling more.
Set aside the emotions and seek the unmet needs.
A few more hours of talking. And slowly it was beginning to make sense. He really was trying to meet a healthy need in an unhealthy way. Everything fit- I was no longer in pain.
The next day I had him tell me what I had done in the 2 1/2 years we were married. It wound up going on for hours. Him talking and me revisiting the past 3 years.
That conversation changed both of us. I saw just how strong and beautiful I am. Having dealt with major life traumas in an efficient manner even though I had never been guided.
For Jono he said he was able to see past his own pain and begin to see the real me. A determined, striving woman.
While I don't know if our tale will begin again, I do know that I learned a great lesson this week.
My pain is eased by easing the pain of others. ^_^
Saturday, March 27, 2010
My "Why"
I'm with a company called PeopleString. To help me with growing my 'string' I sought out help from a mentor.
My mentor has had me listen to an audio that suggests to write down your "why". The reason why you are with the company and why you will stick with it through the down times.
As many of you know, I came from an abusive background, have been homeless, $0 to my name many times, and frustrated because I didn't know how to get out.
Two things to highlight about PeopleString:
1) It is free to join
2) It is easy to understand what to do.
When I first listened to the chapter about "why" I wrote this down:
"Why? What does he mean why?
Because it's the right thing to do! To show people how to make money from $0 so that they can be FREE. (underlined and circled a couple of times.) It's F***ED up not knowing anything and wanting to learn but being told you have to pay to learn how to make money. WTF? I HAVE NO MONEY if I'm hungry and homeless!!! I did not want a hand out just freedom. I can use PS to free others. To show them how to earn money but then also how to budget that money so they are free. That's why. To free others while freeing myself.
(on the back a few hours later)
So that Ai (my 5 month old son) doesn't have to be raised by someone else while I make money. I want to mentor him, witness him growing, and learn from him. I can't imagine seeing him shut away in some daycare during these months when he needs to be bonding with me. I witnessed the first time he sat up. The first time he stood up. His first bath. I want to witness his first walk and his first few words. I want to be a MOM (Circled)."
I was afraid to share my "why". Concerned that it was not 'enough' or that others would see it as 'fake' or 'weak'. It has taken me a good week of hard core thinking on this and I've decided that my "why" is for me.
When I tuck my son in at night and add another page to my site instead of getting some much needed sleep- I know my "why".
My mentor has had me listen to an audio that suggests to write down your "why". The reason why you are with the company and why you will stick with it through the down times.
As many of you know, I came from an abusive background, have been homeless, $0 to my name many times, and frustrated because I didn't know how to get out.
Two things to highlight about PeopleString:
1) It is free to join
2) It is easy to understand what to do.
When I first listened to the chapter about "why" I wrote this down:
"Why? What does he mean why?
Because it's the right thing to do! To show people how to make money from $0 so that they can be FREE. (underlined and circled a couple of times.) It's F***ED up not knowing anything and wanting to learn but being told you have to pay to learn how to make money. WTF? I HAVE NO MONEY if I'm hungry and homeless!!! I did not want a hand out just freedom. I can use PS to free others. To show them how to earn money but then also how to budget that money so they are free. That's why. To free others while freeing myself.
(on the back a few hours later)
So that Ai (my 5 month old son) doesn't have to be raised by someone else while I make money. I want to mentor him, witness him growing, and learn from him. I can't imagine seeing him shut away in some daycare during these months when he needs to be bonding with me. I witnessed the first time he sat up. The first time he stood up. His first bath. I want to witness his first walk and his first few words. I want to be a MOM (Circled)."
I was afraid to share my "why". Concerned that it was not 'enough' or that others would see it as 'fake' or 'weak'. It has taken me a good week of hard core thinking on this and I've decided that my "why" is for me.
When I tuck my son in at night and add another page to my site instead of getting some much needed sleep- I know my "why".
My "Why"s
Freedom
&
Motherhood
Freedom
&
Motherhood
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bad Habit? Great!
Bad habits meet a good need. Don't try to stop the need, just change the way you meet it.
If someone drinks to fit in, I coach them to be around people who don't smoke. They will quit so that they meet their need of acceptance.
If someone smokes to have alone time, I coach them to exercise by running. They will quit so that they can run farther to meet their need of alone time.
What habits do you have that are not productive for your life? What are those habits that you don't tell others about? What habits have others complained about? What habits have you been wanting to change but just can't seem to? Make a list of at least 10.
Don't punish yourself for those habits- celebrate! You are meeting a need.
Next, figure out what need is being met. Don't punish yourself. There is no wrong need. Hey, you need it!
Now ask yourself "What other ways can I meet this need?" There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Just get your creativity going. Come up with at least 2 other ways per need. So at least 20 in total.
They won't all work- but you have just made the first step toward bettering your life.
If someone drinks to fit in, I coach them to be around people who don't smoke. They will quit so that they meet their need of acceptance.
If someone smokes to have alone time, I coach them to exercise by running. They will quit so that they can run farther to meet their need of alone time.
What habits do you have that are not productive for your life? What are those habits that you don't tell others about? What habits have others complained about? What habits have you been wanting to change but just can't seem to? Make a list of at least 10.
Don't punish yourself for those habits- celebrate! You are meeting a need.
Next, figure out what need is being met. Don't punish yourself. There is no wrong need. Hey, you need it!
Now ask yourself "What other ways can I meet this need?" There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Just get your creativity going. Come up with at least 2 other ways per need. So at least 20 in total.
They won't all work- but you have just made the first step toward bettering your life.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Stretching
I've always wanted to do the splits but every time I go to stretch out… I find something else to do… usually laying there wondering why I'm not stretching.
I started a routine to do push ups. First wall push ups then table push ups. I did great! My arms were sore, I felt like I was breaking through a physical barrier, and only once was I not able to meet the required sets…. Then chair push ups came. I could do them, they were a bit more difficult but I could shake my way through it…. Only I didn't. I just started avoiding doing pushups.
You can check YouTube- I recorded them. I thought "Hey, I can motivate others while holding myself accountable too!"
Not a chance.
So today (March 23, 2010) I'm laying on the floor with my legs up on the wall. (Jono showed me this technique for increasing blood flow) I started with 1 leg, then did the other. That wasn't a real stretch for me so I decided to do both legs.
YOW-ZAH!
That sure stretched my feet, calves, thighs, and butt. That’s when it started. I thought that I should leave, stop what I was doing. Just GET AWAY!
I was confused. Why did I want to stop? I was finally getting a good stretch going! But the thought continued. So I forced myself to lay there until the thought changed.
Finally, a small memory of being in a living room. Then it all made sense to me- I don't do anything that reminds me of when my father 'spanked' me.
First thing you need to understand is that spanking was not enough for my father- he wanted total humiliation as well. He'd gather all the family members into the living room and state my 'crimes'. (Some that I remember were being late to the dinner table, leaving the tv on when I went outside to play, and low grades. Only once do I remember telling him I got a D. Never made that mistake again!) He would proceed to tell me how stupid or bad or shameful I was and that his only option was to 'teach me a lesson'.
Second thing to understand is the positioning of my body. He would sit on the lazy boy lounge chair with his legs together. I had to bend over his legs "of my own free will" to take each spank. Sometimes he'd even have me pull my pants down to my ankles. (yes, even in front of my step brother and his friend) If I stood up- he started over again. From 0, not 1. Some spankings went into the triple digits.
So try it now, put your feet together and bend down to touch your toes. Feel that stretch along your legs and the rush of blood into your head? That's what I am terrified of.
Third thing you have to understand is that when I say spanked- I mean beat until I could not sit OR stand. Until my butt was bruised with his hand prints and I cried in pain for days afterward whenever I had to pee.
After my roll over accident when I was 19, I saw a chiropractor that explained to me how muscles hold 'memories' in the form of electrical currents. He explained that when he works on clients for the first time, he is opening up pathways that have been blocked for a long time. With the pathways now open, the electrical currents can now get through- even if they were years old.
So I now understand that my stretching is allowing the old memories of 'get away' to come through.
What a relief! Here I thought I was just too darn lazy for my own good. ^_^
Time to go back to the wall and put my legs up. Thinking to myself "These stretches are good for me. Thank you for wanting the best for me when I couldn't help myself. I'm safe now."
And watch for me on YouTube…. I think I can do those chair push ups now.
I started a routine to do push ups. First wall push ups then table push ups. I did great! My arms were sore, I felt like I was breaking through a physical barrier, and only once was I not able to meet the required sets…. Then chair push ups came. I could do them, they were a bit more difficult but I could shake my way through it…. Only I didn't. I just started avoiding doing pushups.
You can check YouTube- I recorded them. I thought "Hey, I can motivate others while holding myself accountable too!"
Not a chance.
So today (March 23, 2010) I'm laying on the floor with my legs up on the wall. (Jono showed me this technique for increasing blood flow) I started with 1 leg, then did the other. That wasn't a real stretch for me so I decided to do both legs.
YOW-ZAH!
That sure stretched my feet, calves, thighs, and butt. That’s when it started. I thought that I should leave, stop what I was doing. Just GET AWAY!
I was confused. Why did I want to stop? I was finally getting a good stretch going! But the thought continued. So I forced myself to lay there until the thought changed.
Finally, a small memory of being in a living room. Then it all made sense to me- I don't do anything that reminds me of when my father 'spanked' me.
First thing you need to understand is that spanking was not enough for my father- he wanted total humiliation as well. He'd gather all the family members into the living room and state my 'crimes'. (Some that I remember were being late to the dinner table, leaving the tv on when I went outside to play, and low grades. Only once do I remember telling him I got a D. Never made that mistake again!) He would proceed to tell me how stupid or bad or shameful I was and that his only option was to 'teach me a lesson'.
Second thing to understand is the positioning of my body. He would sit on the lazy boy lounge chair with his legs together. I had to bend over his legs "of my own free will" to take each spank. Sometimes he'd even have me pull my pants down to my ankles. (yes, even in front of my step brother and his friend) If I stood up- he started over again. From 0, not 1. Some spankings went into the triple digits.
So try it now, put your feet together and bend down to touch your toes. Feel that stretch along your legs and the rush of blood into your head? That's what I am terrified of.
Third thing you have to understand is that when I say spanked- I mean beat until I could not sit OR stand. Until my butt was bruised with his hand prints and I cried in pain for days afterward whenever I had to pee.
After my roll over accident when I was 19, I saw a chiropractor that explained to me how muscles hold 'memories' in the form of electrical currents. He explained that when he works on clients for the first time, he is opening up pathways that have been blocked for a long time. With the pathways now open, the electrical currents can now get through- even if they were years old.
So I now understand that my stretching is allowing the old memories of 'get away' to come through.
What a relief! Here I thought I was just too darn lazy for my own good. ^_^
Time to go back to the wall and put my legs up. Thinking to myself "These stretches are good for me. Thank you for wanting the best for me when I couldn't help myself. I'm safe now."
And watch for me on YouTube…. I think I can do those chair push ups now.
Monday, March 22, 2010
March 22nd Update
It's easy to lose track of the days and deadlines when you do as much as I do. Yet somehow, I keep it afloat. The balance of mom, relationship mending, network building, and tending to myself.
This week has been a great week. My site www.stringit.webs.com is really taking shape to be of value to others. The best way to make money is by helping others make money. ^_^
AmalureStory has its first chapter posted! This has been in the works for over a year now, so to see it finally coming true is... sobering. ^_^ It takes a ton of hard work before the rewards come. I'm ok with this.
I've been slowly going through my @cyitaiga Twitter stream and unfollowing people. I can't follow 932 people, it just isn't possible. While I lose a few followers and some people list me as an 'unfollower', ultimately it allows me to declutter my life and offer more value to my followers.
The biggest goal I have right now is to recruit 5,000 people into PeopleString using Twitter and various other avenues while KEEPING them using www.stringit.webs.com as a training tool.
In the grocery store the other day, I helped a woman with her shopping cart. After some more talking, turns out that she can connect me with groups that take action against child abuse. I'd love to start publicly speaking around Charlotte!
Holding Aidin the other day, I spilled some water on the keyboard of my other computer. It doesn't work now. Thankfully we have this one given to us by a friend! If you or someone you know has a laptop that they no longer use/are willing to donate, please let me know at cyitaiga@peoplestring.com as it would REALLY help out. Thank you.
This week will be focused on creating a landing page for me so that all my info is in one place. I will also set up a donation via PayPal and start up the beginnings of a store where I will sell some ebooks that I'm writing.
So I'm in that beautiful struggle of knowing that freedom is almost here... just a few more months of hard work and the pressures will begin to ease. When they do- I'm so getting a massage.
This week has been a great week. My site www.stringit.webs.com is really taking shape to be of value to others. The best way to make money is by helping others make money. ^_^
AmalureStory has its first chapter posted! This has been in the works for over a year now, so to see it finally coming true is... sobering. ^_^ It takes a ton of hard work before the rewards come. I'm ok with this.
I've been slowly going through my @cyitaiga Twitter stream and unfollowing people. I can't follow 932 people, it just isn't possible. While I lose a few followers and some people list me as an 'unfollower', ultimately it allows me to declutter my life and offer more value to my followers.
The biggest goal I have right now is to recruit 5,000 people into PeopleString using Twitter and various other avenues while KEEPING them using www.stringit.webs.com as a training tool.
In the grocery store the other day, I helped a woman with her shopping cart. After some more talking, turns out that she can connect me with groups that take action against child abuse. I'd love to start publicly speaking around Charlotte!
Holding Aidin the other day, I spilled some water on the keyboard of my other computer. It doesn't work now. Thankfully we have this one given to us by a friend! If you or someone you know has a laptop that they no longer use/are willing to donate, please let me know at cyitaiga@peoplestring.com as it would REALLY help out. Thank you.
This week will be focused on creating a landing page for me so that all my info is in one place. I will also set up a donation via PayPal and start up the beginnings of a store where I will sell some ebooks that I'm writing.
So I'm in that beautiful struggle of knowing that freedom is almost here... just a few more months of hard work and the pressures will begin to ease. When they do- I'm so getting a massage.
Friday, March 19, 2010
March 19th Update
My computer got a virus. So I'm using another computer for a while until it is taken care of, so if I'm a bit out of whack this week, please understand.
There was a time when I thought I was useless. I thought the whole world was out to keep me down and broke. Now I am seeing that I've just needed to educate myself without emotional baggage.
Writing, talking with all of you, and building my online identity has been liberating. I am a writer, a speaker, and a very proud mother. ^_^
Thank you to everyone who has inspired me and more importantly to everyone who has helped me make this dream a reality! I love you all!!
Always,
Cyi
There was a time when I thought I was useless. I thought the whole world was out to keep me down and broke. Now I am seeing that I've just needed to educate myself without emotional baggage.
Writing, talking with all of you, and building my online identity has been liberating. I am a writer, a speaker, and a very proud mother. ^_^
Thank you to everyone who has inspired me and more importantly to everyone who has helped me make this dream a reality! I love you all!!
Always,
Cyi
Life is about actions.
For most of my life I have been surrounded by people who talk about living an extraordinary life. They talk out great plans and run all the logical numbers. They can explain everything to you in a convincing way. It is very impressive and inspiring.
Until...
You ask them to show you results. They pull out the "War and Peace" sized Book of Excuses. Then the drama would come: friendships broken, jobs lost, and they were emotionally drained.
For 24 years I did not understand why all these intelligent, impressive people were leading miserable, broke lives. After modeling my own life after theirs, I believe that I am now beginning to.
Friendships break because they were built on dependence, jobs are lost because the person isn't putting genuine effort into them, and emotions are drained when an excess of them has been purged.
So many people take up all their time doing things for other people or doing things that don't increase the bottom line.
Plan. Yes! You need to know where you are going... but EXECUTE!
Take FORWARD action.
Until...
You ask them to show you results. They pull out the "War and Peace" sized Book of Excuses. Then the drama would come: friendships broken, jobs lost, and they were emotionally drained.
For 24 years I did not understand why all these intelligent, impressive people were leading miserable, broke lives. After modeling my own life after theirs, I believe that I am now beginning to.
Friendships break because they were built on dependence, jobs are lost because the person isn't putting genuine effort into them, and emotions are drained when an excess of them has been purged.
So many people take up all their time doing things for other people or doing things that don't increase the bottom line.
Plan. Yes! You need to know where you are going... but EXECUTE!
Take FORWARD action.
Monday, March 15, 2010
3/15/10
So... I said I was going to update every Monday...
I made Taco's last night and they were good...
I am thinking chocolate for dessert.
See you next week! ^_^
I made Taco's last night and they were good...
I am thinking chocolate for dessert.
See you next week! ^_^
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Learning this Blog thing....
So I'm learning that I can create blogs then post them at later times... VERY nice for me to do things at my own rate yet still be reliable for my fans. Wow I love technology!! ^_^
Learning how to do that with my Twitters too.
I will get this into a smooth operation yet.... :->
Learning how to do that with my Twitters too.
I will get this into a smooth operation yet.... :->
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Everything I am doing:
FIRST
I have joined Mentoring For Free under a wonderful man that I met off Facebook. (I have not asked if he wants to be known so I will leave out his name.) He is having me listen to some audios which I LUV! The book is along my sense of business morals and I am happy to find others who believe that people build your business. This has helped reignite my passion for PS. (see FORTH)SECOND
I also have blogs.
1) This one.
2) Leave the Violence
3) My Inner Dialogue
4) Taiga String
5) Niiinnja Lizard Army
They all have RSS feeds and update to Twitter. Speaking of Twitter....
THIRD
I have several accounts including:
@CyiTaiga
@Niiinnja
@CommanderGex
@ NLAagentGek45
@NLAagentLiz39
@2LaughOr2ROFL
And 15 other profiles. (Yes you read correctly, I didn't mistype. Fifteen others.)
FOURTH
I am just starting with People String. This is a company that pays you from their ad revenue when you join. It has also been such a gold mine when it comes to connections. The social network is filled with people who are business minded because they went through the 30 question online survey and are now getting paid to do what they already were doing online. I love it ^_^
It is free. I would love for you to join under me. The following link will take you to the page to sign up and will auto friend request me:
If you have PS questions please feel free to email me at:
If you already have PS, please add me! I would love to expand my network within PS. To view my PS profile:
My passion is to use this free site to mentor people on their path to Financial Freedom.
My son, Aidin, is now 5 months old. Wow!!
Due to medical negligence during his birth, I am still recovering physically. However I refuse to let the pain stop me from playing with him, going on walks to explore the great big world, and teaching him how to roll on his side/sit up/pet a cat/etc...
I am currently living off of Jono's Food Stamps and charity from friends. I am creating some websites that will be able to accept Donations.
This is where the cynical people will say "Wait a minute- you say you teach people about money but you're broke? Give me a break, you are so fake."
To that I say, "Well why do you think I have such a passion to teach people about money?"
And I'll add, "If you look at my actions, you will see that I have already succeeded."
I'm not asking you to take pity upon me. In fact, I am asking that you 1) click on ads that would enhance your life. 2) get paid to log onto the internet/check your mail/ play online games 3) learn from my mistakes so that your learning curve will be shorter. I've just made sure that when you do these things... I get a few cents.
Public Speaking, to me, is about being in person, creating audios, and writing blogs/books. I am doing what I can to share my lessons with the world in a manner that fits with my values in life.
I want to give the world my lessons learned, not my sorrows experienced.
......>
So there you have it. Most of the things that I am juggling in my life right now. If you have any suggestions on how to mesh all of these things more smoothly, please feel free to contact me at:
cyitaiga@peoplestring.com
If you already have PS, please add me! I would love to expand my network within PS. To view my PS profile:
http://social.peoplestring.com/cyitaiga/
(HMMM just tried the link and it says that this is set to private. I will work on this... ok, no longer private!)
(HMMM just tried the link and it says that this is set to private. I will work on this... ok, no longer private!)
My passion is to use this free site to mentor people on their path to Financial Freedom.
FIFTH
My son, Aidin, is now 5 months old. Wow!!
Due to medical negligence during his birth, I am still recovering physically. However I refuse to let the pain stop me from playing with him, going on walks to explore the great big world, and teaching him how to roll on his side/sit up/pet a cat/etc...
SIXTH
I am currently living off of Jono's Food Stamps and charity from friends. I am creating some websites that will be able to accept Donations.
This is where the cynical people will say "Wait a minute- you say you teach people about money but you're broke? Give me a break, you are so fake."
To that I say, "Well why do you think I have such a passion to teach people about money?"
And I'll add, "If you look at my actions, you will see that I have already succeeded."
I'm not asking you to take pity upon me. In fact, I am asking that you 1) click on ads that would enhance your life. 2) get paid to log onto the internet/check your mail/ play online games 3) learn from my mistakes so that your learning curve will be shorter. I've just made sure that when you do these things... I get a few cents.
I profit only from helping others. ^_^ I'd have it no other way.
SEVENTH
Public Speaking, to me, is about being in person, creating audios, and writing blogs/books. I am doing what I can to share my lessons with the world in a manner that fits with my values in life.
I want to give the world my lessons learned, not my sorrows experienced.
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So there you have it. Most of the things that I am juggling in my life right now. If you have any suggestions on how to mesh all of these things more smoothly, please feel free to contact me at:
cyi.taiga@gmail.com
Thank you for your time,
Cyi
Cyi
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Another blog ^_^
I couldn't help myself. I made my personal journal public. Many people have told me that when I'm not trying to spread wisdom, they learn the most from me. So if you want to wade through the mountains of thoughts that go through my head... here ya go! ^_^
Yes, they have ads. Yes I have made sure that the ads are not distracting.
Till next time!
*hug*
Yes, they have ads. Yes I have made sure that the ads are not distracting.
Till next time!
*hug*
Sunday, March 7, 2010
New People spreading the Tool of Money
I love the internet age! While I'm raising my son, building my businesses, and blogging away... I can STILL meet some great people!
Most recently it has been some young people who want to educate others on how to become financially free. What better message could young people spread?!
I have met so many people who had no responsibilities as a teenager so they got into very tough situations. They are still trying to get past those choices well into their 30s and sometimes 40s. Lets teach youngsters that money is a tool.
We have all heard "Love or money" like it is an either-or situation. That's as ridiculous as saying "Your lungs or a hammer" They aren't even connected.
Just this morning Jono and I were talking about how some people use 'gold' from World of Warcraft in exchange for rent. And some people exchange 'flier miles' on a credit card in exchange for coaching.
Did you give 10 jelly beans for a bag of chips? Well then those chips cost you J10 (ten jelly beans). It didn't cost you 'true love'.
So think for a few moments today- what types of money do you use? How can you leverage yourself to make more of that money? What other types of money could you use?
Until next time,
Create yourself a great day!!
Cyi
Most recently it has been some young people who want to educate others on how to become financially free. What better message could young people spread?!
I have met so many people who had no responsibilities as a teenager so they got into very tough situations. They are still trying to get past those choices well into their 30s and sometimes 40s. Lets teach youngsters that money is a tool.
We have all heard "Love or money" like it is an either-or situation. That's as ridiculous as saying "Your lungs or a hammer" They aren't even connected.
Just this morning Jono and I were talking about how some people use 'gold' from World of Warcraft in exchange for rent. And some people exchange 'flier miles' on a credit card in exchange for coaching.
**Money is not just national currency. Money is the tool of Bartering.**
Did you give 10 jelly beans for a bag of chips? Well then those chips cost you J10 (ten jelly beans). It didn't cost you 'true love'.
So think for a few moments today- what types of money do you use? How can you leverage yourself to make more of that money? What other types of money could you use?
Until next time,
Create yourself a great day!!
Cyi
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Leave the violence behind.
I come from a violent family. Violent in their words, violent in their emotions, and Yes, violent in their actions.
I moved to PA because my younger sister punched me when I told her she couldn't yell at me anymore. I stopped talking to my mother and older sister when my older sister had her boyfriend threaten me to the point of calling 9-1-1 and my mother told me I was over reacting.
Now to be thousands of miles away from them (ok, more like 1700) I have a new take on my childhood. I see many others on a daily basis fighting. Screaming, hitting, hating themselves and taking it out on others. I feel SO powerless. And I am. I can't barge in on their tantrums because that would only fuel it more.
I feel like a coward for staying in my apartment, being online to create an income for my family. Instead of hunting down the sound of the young child crying and the parent yelling. To put it bluntly, I hate myself and yet can't seem to find a solution that wouldn't endanger my own son from their rage.
So here I sit. (Well stand) Staring at this computer screen pondering. How? How, Cyi, can you respect yourself and change the lives of other victims of violence?
*sigh* I resign to living my life OUT LOUD. Violence is not the way. Leave it behind. I have. May my life's journey turn into a path for others to find peace.
That is all I can think of to do.
I moved to PA because my younger sister punched me when I told her she couldn't yell at me anymore. I stopped talking to my mother and older sister when my older sister had her boyfriend threaten me to the point of calling 9-1-1 and my mother told me I was over reacting.
Now to be thousands of miles away from them (ok, more like 1700) I have a new take on my childhood. I see many others on a daily basis fighting. Screaming, hitting, hating themselves and taking it out on others. I feel SO powerless. And I am. I can't barge in on their tantrums because that would only fuel it more.
I feel like a coward for staying in my apartment, being online to create an income for my family. Instead of hunting down the sound of the young child crying and the parent yelling. To put it bluntly, I hate myself and yet can't seem to find a solution that wouldn't endanger my own son from their rage.
So here I sit. (Well stand) Staring at this computer screen pondering. How? How, Cyi, can you respect yourself and change the lives of other victims of violence?
*sigh* I resign to living my life OUT LOUD. Violence is not the way. Leave it behind. I have. May my life's journey turn into a path for others to find peace.
That is all I can think of to do.
Something I posted about Money$
I love the internet! :->
Came across this great site that I suggest you take a look at:
http://www.wealthforteens.com/2010/01/30/my-story/
Also his Twitter is @WealthForTeens
Here was my comment:
My suggestions to all young people (And ALL people really):
1. Read Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
2. Read Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
3. Create your first income stream from home. Mine was People String. I joined for free, set as homepage, then surf the web through that homepage. It isn't BIG bucks but it is a cashflow.
4. Get a 2nd stream of income. Mine is a Twitter account, at 800 followers, joined Twivert.com and they post ads to my account. All auto so I haven't changed my habits.
5. Get 3rd and 4th and 5th streams of income. A few of mine include GoogleAdsense, AdvertiseSpace, Donations, and public speaking.
Making the $$ isn't everything. You need to educate yourself on how to budget that money and what real assets are that will protect/generate more income for the rest of your life.
A life where you need a handout is not worth living. I offer a hand UP.
Create yourself a great day!
Cyi
Came across this great site that I suggest you take a look at:
http://www.wealthforteens.com/2010/01/30/my-story/
Also his Twitter is @WealthForTeens
Here was my comment:
My suggestions to all young people (And ALL people really):
1. Read Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
2. Read Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
3. Create your first income stream from home. Mine was People String. I joined for free, set as homepage, then surf the web through that homepage. It isn't BIG bucks but it is a cashflow.
4. Get a 2nd stream of income. Mine is a Twitter account, at 800 followers, joined Twivert.com and they post ads to my account. All auto so I haven't changed my habits.
5. Get 3rd and 4th and 5th streams of income. A few of mine include GoogleAdsense, AdvertiseSpace, Donations, and public speaking.
Making the $$ isn't everything. You need to educate yourself on how to budget that money and what real assets are that will protect/generate more income for the rest of your life.
A life where you need a handout is not worth living. I offer a hand UP.
Create yourself a great day!
Cyi
Monday, March 1, 2010
Moving forward does not mean start anew.
With so many things in my life changing now adays, my thoughts have turned to the numerous times that I have started over again with my life.
With the end of old relationships I never saw that person again. But now with Jono it is different. Not because of our son. Because I really do respect Jono and appreciate his company in short spurts.
I believe it was because I was never shown healthy boundaries in the past that I came up with the False Belief that if I like a guy then I have to be his girlfriend for him to hang out with me. I'm seeing that I don't.
My Ego and Vanity have been fading the longer I am way from my childhood family. It is liberating and frightening at the same time.
So while I am no longer seeking a commitment with Jono, I am seeking a relationship with myself. To learn to trust myself as I start, for the first time, living a life of my creation.
Move forward and trim the dead weight, certainly. Just know that you don't have to start from scratch every time. :->
With the end of old relationships I never saw that person again. But now with Jono it is different. Not because of our son. Because I really do respect Jono and appreciate his company in short spurts.
I believe it was because I was never shown healthy boundaries in the past that I came up with the False Belief that if I like a guy then I have to be his girlfriend for him to hang out with me. I'm seeing that I don't.
My Ego and Vanity have been fading the longer I am way from my childhood family. It is liberating and frightening at the same time.
So while I am no longer seeking a commitment with Jono, I am seeking a relationship with myself. To learn to trust myself as I start, for the first time, living a life of my creation.
Move forward and trim the dead weight, certainly. Just know that you don't have to start from scratch every time. :->
Saturday, February 27, 2010
My site has crashed... X_X
My thanks to @DivaCafe.
I learned that my site www.cyitaiga.com is no longer working. I use GoDaddy.com and am trying to figure out the problem. Until then, plz check here for updates.
Thank you for your understanding,
Cyi ^_^
I learned that my site www.cyitaiga.com is no longer working. I use GoDaddy.com and am trying to figure out the problem. Until then, plz check here for updates.
Thank you for your understanding,
Cyi ^_^
Friday, February 26, 2010
Week starting March 1st
Monday:
Smile at everyone you meet. Think to yourself "LIFE IS AWESOME!" each time.
Tuesday:
Try a new food. No restrictions.
Wednesday:
Take 10 minutes to yourself. Ponder all the little things in life that make you happy.
Thursday:
Draw ^_^ on a post it and stick it somewhere that you will see everyday.
Friday:
Genuinely compliment 3 people through out the day.
Have a great week and I will see you all next week!
^_^
Cyi
Smile at everyone you meet. Think to yourself "LIFE IS AWESOME!" each time.
Tuesday:
Try a new food. No restrictions.
Wednesday:
Take 10 minutes to yourself. Ponder all the little things in life that make you happy.
Thursday:
Draw ^_^ on a post it and stick it somewhere that you will see everyday.
Friday:
Genuinely compliment 3 people through out the day.
Have a great week and I will see you all next week!
^_^
Cyi
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Testing, testing, can you hear me? Testing....
This is a test of the Cyi Taiga system.
If there are any faults with this system, it is user error and I apologize.
Check back with me shortly, I promise to update weekly.
^_^
If there are any faults with this system, it is user error and I apologize.
Check back with me shortly, I promise to update weekly.
^_^
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