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Born from an idea; a belief that an organization’s mission is most successfully carried out by engaging a healthy and vibrant community, The Other Bottom Line is finally launched!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
It is an exciting new chapter. It is the beginning of a journey in the direction my heart longs to go.
It’s about inspiring others to use their gifts and skills to make a positive impact in their calling.
It’s about acting from a place of passion while inviting meaning and purpose to one’s own life.
It’s about working together with driven, like-minded people, cherishing and employing all the gifts around the table toward one common purpose.
It’s about facilitating conversation. It’s about authentic and meaningful relationships. And yes – it is also about offering my services on a project-by-project basis to local organizations in the form of term contracts and consulting.
It’s an exciting new chapter and it’s scary as hell!
I’m filled with excitement and fear – what a rush!
I know I’m taking a risk.
My brain says just go get a normal job and behave like a grown-up.
My heart urges me to press on because I believe with all my heart that I can make a difference by contributing my experience, expertise, skills and gifts toward something I am passionate about; engaging community.
I’m excited to see how The Other Bottom Line will grow and evolve
I was nervous to launch. I went back and forth with content ideas – to the point of madness. In the end, I chose to simplify The Other Bottom Line site with a preference of letting it grow organically with input from others as they join the discussion. It goes without saying that your input and ideas are warmly welcomed today and in the coming weeks and months.
In time, I hope to feature guest bloggers, create capacity for, and empower organizations to confidently engage their communities, and empower individual community members to use their gifts. Who knows where else this could lead!
(OK Deep breath)
I am deeply grateful for all the encouragement I have received from you, my on-line community. I have been inspired every time one of you has taken a step in faith toward your own dreams. So it is with a mixture of joy and nervousness that I share The Other Bottom Line first with this community of bloggers and dear friends who have both willingly and unknowingly conspired to bring me to this point.
You enrich and bless my life more than words can say. For this I thank you.
So without further ado, let me present to you The Other Bottom Line. Please click on the image below.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney
utesmile said:
Diana, this is a bit cheeky, I am commenting here about your next post, as that is closed for comments. I wanted to give you a huge thank you for picking my blog for your Friday pick. I am honoured that you chose me and I thank you for your warm accompaning words. I appreciate it very much and here is a big hug for you! Ute 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
haha you are a crafty one Ute! You’re very welcome and thank you for all the encouragement and inspiration you provide to your readers! 🙂
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artsifrtsy said:
Normal jobs are overrated – congrats!!
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dianasschwenk said:
haha – thanks Lorri!
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Sheryl said:
Congratulations on the successful launch! The Other Bottom Line is off to a great start.
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dianasschwenk said:
Fingers crossed! Thanks Sheryl!
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Healthy A-Z said:
I can’t wait to share this with some of my local contacts. Your idea rocks!! So glad you decided to follow your heartfelt way through this. It will be great!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much for your encouragement! Wow – I’m honoured!
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elizabeth2560 said:
Congratulations on your new venture. I LOVE the website design.
You have obviously put a lot of thought, time and effort into this venture.
It is one brave step forward into the next phase of your life.
I am inspired by you that if you always hold onto your dreams, remain passionate about them and believe in yourself; then your dreams will come true.
You have shown that this is possible. Well done and best wishes for every success.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Elizabeth. The proof is in the pudding as they say. I have stepped out in faith and hope it pays off. Probably the scariest part though is trying, putting it out there, right?
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes you are correct. The ‘networking’ that supposedly gets it all working is the hardest scariest job of all.
You are good at that so I am positive it will all work out.
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dianasschwenk said:
What encouraging words – thank you!
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Kristi said:
The world needs people who follow their heart, because only then we can truly change it. Your dream is really inspiring Diana. I’ll be cheering on the sideline and picking you up any time you might need it. Doing this, requires guts and you sure have it. 🙂 hugs
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Kristi, that means a lot. ❤
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Bonnie said:
Awesome! Congrats to you..on the courage to move in the direction your heart tugs you towards!! Wishing you the very best!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Bonnie!
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Good luck and much success!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Smitty!
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Jennifer's Journal said:
I admire your spirit! Onward and upward, Diana, I wish you luck in your new venture. x
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Jennifer! When I’m rich and famous (my attempt at funny) I’ll come visit you and the Republic of Doyle!
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Jennifer's Journal said:
I’m going to hold you to that! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
ahh you wouldn’t have to hold me to it… 😉
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Jennifer's Journal said:
😀
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Tracy Lee Karner said:
Best wishes! I’m no longer working directly in a non-profit; but I dedicated a good part of my life to that. I followed your new blog so that I can pass what I’m learning from you on to others.
Stay courageous! The other bottom line is the more important bottom line.
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dianasschwenk said:
Wow Tracy – thank you! Courage is definitely needed and an attribute I’ve always held in high esteem in others. After all courage is not the absence of fear, it’s acting in spite of fear.
xo
Diana
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bulldog said:
Hey we’re up and running… good for you… who wants a normal job.?? Hold your head high and forage on forward, it will bring fruition…
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Bulldog – You’ve been a huge inspiration with Terratry!
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