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11.January.2010
Volume 5,
Issue 1
ISSN 1942-0048
Empowerment for Every Facet of Life
Opportunities, News, Resources & Insights

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Hello and Welcome to EditCopyProof's outpouring of valuable information to propel your business and inspire your soul.

Every edition contains an eclectic compilation of empowerment tools. Whatever happens during the week ends up in this empowerment-based newsletter.

You are in the yawn-free zone when this publication arrives in your mailbox because I promise to deliver the best of the best. Take what works for you and discard the rest.

Business and pleasure. Pleasure and business. The lines cross so frequently for entrepreneurs, it's often impossible to separate the two. They blend so beautifully, why even try?

That's the basis of this publication. You get a full dose of empowerment; business-related topics as well as content having nothing at all to do with business. You will find something to enhance and enrich your life. Enjoy!

In This Edition
by 'Conscious' Copywriter and Empowerment Mentor, Charlon Bobo   CharlonHeadShot2





Another inspired week is upon us. Empowering you with direct resources to conscious business principles, real-world processes, cutting-edge developments, and personal inspirations, this week's features include:

  1. PROFESSIONAL EMPOWERMENT - The Latest Happenings at EditCopyProof
  2. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Question yourself before automatically hitting the "buy" button
  3. SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT - No-cost 10-minute Chakra guided meditation
  4. FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK - Taking action steps breaks us out of paralysis



Charlon Bobo is the best-selling author, and founder and team leader of EditCopyProof | Wordsmithing Solutions for Conscious Entrepreneurs. Proficient in many diverse writing roles, her expertise spans more than 25 years. This solid foundation offers you a single and final destination in your quest for extraordinary press-ready services.

copywriting � editing � proofreading � book writing � article marketing


Engage and enchant your audience with heart-focused copywriting by implementing the 7 Elemental Facets; a 21-page compilation illuminating everything you need to easily create captivating marketing materials. Download this complimentary feature and your bonus audios/eBooks/articles at EditCopyProof.com

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Professional Empowerment
  News @ EditCopyProof

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I spent the month of December breathing new life into EditCopyProof and finding more ways to empower you.

As you notice with this first edition of 2010, all categories specifically focus on empowerment; professional, personal, health, spiritual and global.

The Professional segment will continue to focus on copywriting, copyediting, proofreading and book writing services with an array of original articles to increase your knowledge in these areas.

All other segments will comprise the latest news, editorial pieces, inspirations from around the globe, trends and resources.

Claiming and attaining your personal power applies to every area of life. Here, you are sure to find numerous ideas and ways to live in full-bloom!

Speaking of full-bloom, 2010 is already bursting with inspiration and innovation. See what's happening in the world of business in the Top 10 Business Ideas for 2010.

Personal Empowerment
  A pause worth $99.97 per ounce

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Recently I received an email ad containing the following marketing copy for a new beauty product (bold emphasis is mine, FYI):

"Most of the women I know get a big thrill when somebody pegs their age as much younger than it truly is. A single 5-year deduction in age can put a smile on their face for days. After all, who doesn't like to find themselves on the receiving end of a compliment like that?

Even I get a kick out of the times I'm told I look younger than my years. It's simple human nature. We feel young, we think young, we act young... and we want to LOOK young, for as long as possible."



As an copywriting insider, I understand the tactics of writing compelling copy to effectively influence consumers to hit the 'buy' button. That's the whole point of copy that sells. But there's more between the lines of this copy... much more. The ad prompted me to wonder:
  1. Are women really this fragile?
  2. Are we so dependent on compliments that others have the power to "make us or break us" with their words?
  3. Is it really human nature to be so unhappy with the natural progression of life?
  4. Do we only feel young when we look the part according to a limited, societal interpretation of beauty? Don't we feel young when we eat well, exercise and nurture our souls?
  5. As women, is looking young the extent of our contribute to life?
I understand that the sheer quantity of societal messages to look younger is a weight beyond the ability of many women to bear without caving, but stop for just one moment. Breathe. Close your eyes. Ask yourself if the statements/assumptions in the ad are true for you.

The journey to your own truth begins with posing one question to yourself that gets you thinking, and talking, and liking yourself as-is. Purchasing decisions based on disliking any aspect of yourself will never make you feel young.

If this message resonates for you, you just saved yourself $99.97 per ounce. Now THAT'S empowering.

Spiritual Empowerment
  Guided Chakra meditations to soothe and restore

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Gina Rafkind was first a colleague, then a client. A few years ago she became a dear friend. I witnessed the birth and evolution of Gina's business VedaSun and am excited to share her latest release: 7 Chakras: Meditations To Awaken & Ignite.

I have experienced each of the 7 Chakra Meditations. I allow my intuition to choose the perfect one for me and it is always exactly what I need to hear and feel. Gina's voice is the calm in my busy world and the much-needed 10-minute break delivers a soothing and restorative balance to my day.

As a special offer exclusively to my list members, Gina generously offered a complimentary full-version of her 10-minute guided meditation for Chakra 3 (Solar Plexus). The Solar Plexus deals with true inner personal power. If you have low self-esteem or a tendency to be controlling, listen to balance this Chakra.

This no-cost downloadable audio is available through next Monday, January 18th. Get it now while you're thinking about it, to melt away stress and access your inner power with Gina's gentle guidance. Enjoy!

VedaSun's Chakra 3 Guided Meditation
Password: empowered3

After you've had a listen, you'll want the entire collection like I did. You can purchase it here. Click on the link at the left that says, "Guided Meditation."

From the Editor's Desk
Charlon Bobo   Obliterate overwhelm paralysis

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The most common reaction to overwhelm is paralysis. We cannot even think about the next step because our current circumstances seem to hold us prisoner.

In my experience, taking action, doing something (usually anything), pushing ahead, moving forward is enough to break the bonds of paralysis... to get us beyond where we are to somewhere that feels even a little better. And no matter how slight something feels, feeling better IS better.

Thinking and analyzing never brought us peace. They only keep us imprisoned in our never-ending ego-based minds with all the internal dialogue that goes with it.

Find one constructive thing to do and focus exclusively on that one task without interruption. Bring it to completion. See how good that feels?

In Sisterhood, Light & Love,




 

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