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The Butterfly carriefreelance communications newsletter
holistic media solutions carrie jaffe-pickett writing editing public relations e-news blogs social media June 2010
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Editor's Note
Defining Our Vision
Me with my mother at Filoli | Dear :
Earlier
this month, my mom visited from New York, and as special treat, we took
her to the Filoli Gardens in Woodside. It was
truly breathtaking there, with field after field of amazing flowers,
and an inspiring video about the original family that built the gardens
and the legacy they left behind. Filoli was built for Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Bourn, prominent San
Franciscans whose chief source of wealth was the Empire Mine, a
hard-rock gold mine in Grass Valley, California.
I was fascinated by one particular detail: Mr. Bourn designated a single point in his main garden as the focal point. This was the spot where
you got the ideal view of the mountains and the horizon line.
Everything in that garden was arranged so that the focal point was in
the distance..and guess what? It worked. If you stood at the end and
looked out through the trees, you did indeed see the view that he had
in mind, and it was spectacular. So, in thinking about life, and
business, and all things entrepreneurial and fruitful, I find this to be the best
analogy ever for what we do: define our vision --for our business, our lives, our dreams and goals. Because once we define it, not only is it easier for us to build our gardens, but for everyone around us to enjoy the view, to share in our excitement for what we do. My garden is communications and holistic media solutions, and I enjoy sharing it all with you.
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Book Giveaway
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Carrie's Summer Reading Suggestions
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