I have a lot of friends who will do pretty much anything I suggest, simply because I’ve suggested it.

I got a Microsoft big whig to try reflexology. (She loved it.) I’ve gotten people to try soaking their oatmeal in water and whey the night before. (They loved the yummy, creamy result.) I’ve been influencing people to buy Shift Decks because I completely believe in this product. (Check it out. Go to http://dianachapman.com and click on the STORE button. I get no monetary kick-back. What I do get is the knowledge that people who choose to buy and use this product are shifting their energies from negative to positive. And having fun while doing it. This is an important thing. If you do choose to buy a shift deck, could you please come back here and post a comment saying that you did, so I can see the ripples I’m making in the world? Thanks!)

I have influence. We all do. The more integrity we have; the more influence we have. Actually, that’s probably not true, but it should be, because influence is powerful. Use it wisely.

We influence people every day: positively, negatively; it’s our choice.

We influence our children; we influence the drivers around us on the road; the people in line in front of and behind us.

This is all said for me. If it happens to be of use to you, then I’m lucky, but mostly I’m just reminding myself. I tend to forget these things.

I often think I’m invisible and that what I do or say doesn’t really affect anyone. This is so patently untrue! And yet, I still believe it much of the time.

Sigh.

I have influence.
I have influence.
I have confidence in sunshine. I have confidence in rain.

Uh, where was I? Sorry, got lost in the Sound of Music again. Why do the lyrics of that movie crop up so bloody often in my life?

I have no idea where I was. Does it matter? Probably not. I’m invisible and what I say doesn’t really affect anyone. . .

damn, there’s that loop again.

Okay, repeat after me:

I have influence.

Now I’ve got to go lie down.

Songmom