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Thoughts from Sandye Linnetz, Systems Goddess, Process Prodigy

Contact… and staying in it, that’s what works in all relationships. Whether it’s a vendor, a client or your mother, keeping up the communication and being fully expressed can make the difference between living in the past or being in the NOW.

Rather than “wondering” what people are up to, or just thinking about them, consider making the contact… now and in person, instead of just in your thoughts. Recently a friend shared this with me: When a thought about someone pops into your head, stop and contact them. You never know what the result will be… And, making that connection could produce a miracle! It may be that your vendor is just about to have an amazing sale. Your client may need something. Your mother may want to share a memory. That old friend may be thinking about you, too. How often have you commented that, “Wow, I really made that call at the right time?”

Just recently I had a thought about a friend in Texas. There had been no contact for quite a while; both of us guilty of ignoring the “urge” to find out how the other was doing. So, I picked up the phone and called. As it turned out, he was as happy to hear my voice as I was to hear his and he was actually going to be in California (where I am) two days later! We marveled at the “timeliness” of my call. End result???? We actually got to spend time a great together and I reconnected with his family who included me in an amazing New Years Eve celebration after he left. At the party I made a dozen new acquaintances who will, undoubtedly either become new friends or business associates.

“I was just thinking about you!” “You called at the perfect time! I was just dialing you!” “This is perfect, I need some ____ and I can get it from you.” “I was just talking to ____ about you. Do you want to do some work for him?” No conversation is without value, and neither is a connection. You know that, don’t you? Pick up that phone and make the call or type up that email. When you are on the playing field of life and actually PLAY, amazing things happen. So, consider this an invitation to get out and PLAY. Make that connection and do it NOW.

Make a list of people you haven’t spoken to in a while and start re-connecting. Get out on the playing field. Who can you call? Who’s been on your mind? Who have you put off contacting because of time, fear or stubbornness? Yep, those people… You can’t win if you don’t play and staying in contact is a contact sport!

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