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People don't seem to be retiring anymore. They either need
to stay in the work force longer because they need the
income, or they still feel so vibrant that they just don't
want to stop working.
If they do 'officially' retire, many people look for
either a second career or to get involved with something
that is fun, mentally stimulating, and creative. If this
something can be income producing, all the better.
With the Internet age upon us as it is, there is
opportunity to explore any area that interests you. There is
also opportunity to contribute to cyberspace with your own
area of expertise.
I've been teaching classes in alternative and
complementary holistic therapies for years. The participants
in these courses have come from diverse backgrounds - from
physicians to at-home moms. The excitement about this new
emerging healing based healthcare is growing more rapidly
than ever before.
In my recent classes, probably the past year or two, I
have noticed a trend. I have noticed the average age of the
participants is increasing, with many nearing retirement
age. I'm getting the sense that there are more vibrant and
optimistic people in their 60's and 70's today than ever
before. It's evident that a paradigm shift is really taking
hold and these old 'thought forms' of aging are really
changing.
I think this is good news. I'll admit that I am an
eternal optimist, and sometimes I get so tired of hearing,
reading, and even writing about so many aging people with
terrible diets, illnesses, and grim futures. Although this
describes many individuals, there are many adults and elders
with lots of good life to live, and great gifts to give.
I've also noticed that people are looking for more ways
to increase and maintain their vibrancy and they are
interested in things like:
- Creating or being part of a community of like-minded
people (whatever their minds are like!)
- Contributing to society and to the world
- Sharing the wisdom of their years
- Sharing their area of expertise
- Staying connected to life in many ways without the
hassle of travel
- Making an income while loving and controlling what
they do
As you are reading this right now you are looking at the
exact vehicle that can help to fulfill those goals. The
Internet.
It doesn't take a technologically oriented
'propeller-head' to use the Internet to fulfill certain
goals. If you know enough too pen and read this newsletter,
you know enough (technologically) to help you do these
things and more.
I am teaching a
course in Internet Marketing. I am fascinated with the
possibilities that are available to us and others on the
Internet. Yes, you do have to sift through the less
desirable information to get what you want - but there are
ways to do that. There are also ways to package yourself and
your information so that the credible and professional
person that you are will shine through.
I've had many people say to me 'I'm not a sales person,
so I wouldn't be interested in marketing'. Usually this type
of person is in a service profession. I often reply with
'Marketing is not what you think it is, it's really not
sales. It's what you and I as a nurse healers do for people
all the time. It's about identifying a need and helping
people to fulfill that need- with resources, products,
information, or whatever you can offer".
Although the written information is geared toward the
holistic health professional, this information can apply to
any profession or area of interest.
You don't have to travel anywhere to take this course
(one of the many things I love about this work!). You only
need a telephone. If you can sit in front of your computer
during these classes it would be helpful, but not necessary.
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