Tiger says that he is aware of the hurt and damage that he has caused and that he is sorry; and, he is asking for forgiveness.  He appears to be aware that his actions have impacted his sponsors, his family, friends, fans and the public in general in a tremendously negative way.   At one point, in the last couple of weeks, he referred to his sins, and the fact that he wasn’t perfect.  The effects of these poor choices are long reaching and potentially explosive.

       His statement calls for the need for time, privacy and a safe haven that he and his family need for healing.  News reports claim that Elin, his wife, has purchased a home on an island in Stockholm, Sweden.  This after the New York Post has reported that Tiger is being accused of paying a large sum of money to former alleged madam Michelle Braun for the services of her escorts (and some say prostitutes).   Ms. Braun allegedly claims that the services she provided through her escorts included more than just dates and sometimes included multiple girls at the same time.  He could be in  legal trouble there because prostitution is illegal; if that actually happened and it can be proven.

        All of these allegations simply imply that Tiger was living a life that was wildly out of control on a personal level.  The fact that people are making these claims and he is not denying them is horribly disappointing to many.  Tiger had the public image of a stand up guy; a guy who became a positive inspiration to many.   He had the image of a perfect family, a successful career, a role model to young people around the world…and wealth, fame and status that many only dream of achieving.   However, most of us know that putting people on a pedestal is wrong, human beings can fail. 

        Tiger and his father set up his Tiger Wood’s Foundation to give back to society.  When they began the organization it was intented to help young people discover who they are and what their skill sets are.  There is the Tiger Woods Learning Center which has after school programs that help kids explore and prepare for careers that they are interested in pursuing.  The foundation even offers scholarships to some.  This is all worthwhile and admirable.  However, it is hoped that these recent developments in Tiger’s life do not negatively impact the giving to the foundation or those who benefit from the foundation and it’s services; that would only hurt those who have come to depend on the opportunities that the foundation provides young people who are trying to reach for their dreams by achieving their goals.

        Tiger’s father Earl was instrumental in inspiring him and helping Tiger to focus his attention on achieving his goals.   When he lost his father, his Pop, you have to wonder if he lost his moral rudder.  Some say that it is possible that Tigers recent car accident was caused by a possible addiction to pain medication.  Tiger’s alledged participation with Ms. Braun’s escorts supposedly happened between 2006 and 2007.  

        Tiger Woods lost his father Earl in the Spring of 2006 and the birth of his first child, daughter Sam, was in early summer of 2007.  Knee surgery combined with these other major life changes happening at the same time could have contributed to this situation; however, ultimately no one is responsible for Tiger’s choices but, he himself.  The sad thing is that others will suffer consequences through no cause of their own.  Tiger has recently said that, he needs to focus his attention on being a better husband, father and a person.  It could be that he comes out of this whole debacle stronger, healthier and with more moral integrity than he was perceived to have had before he fell from grace.

          By moving to this home on the island of Stockholm, Sweden, that is only accessible by boat, he increases his chances of doing exactly what he said he needs to do, to become a better husband, father and a person.  They will need help as a couple to repair their marriage and they will need privacy…this home on the island should be helpful; as long as, they look at it, in that way and not as a means of running away.  

         There is going to be no easy fix.  The thing is, if there was as much promiscuity as the newspapers claim, then there are health concerns as well for everyone involved.  Testing should be manditory for each person who was sexually active with Tiger.   This  healing time will require open communication and honesty.  It may include professional help.  It should definately include a spiritual awakening, because that will help facilitate healing  in all of the areas of his life.  Tiger Woods is on a course to self-improvement…let’s wish him and his family well in their attempts to recover and heal from these difficult challenges.

      Many people don’t realize the extent of the problem of homeless youth.  They are at risk for drugs & alcohol addictions, prostitution, violence, human trafficking, HIV, suicide, teen pregnancy, abuse, abortion, early death, mental & physical health problems, and crime & imprisionment.  It doesn’t have to be this way.

       Tellman started out with this challenge in Battery Park in New York in September of 2009; he plans to end the journey within 99 days in California at the Santa Monica Pier.   He has been documenting his journey as he goes.  He started in September as I said, and the route has changed some; which is good considering that winter has fallen in many parts of the northern & eastern states.  He is meeting great people along the way.

         Tellman Knudson believes that the homeless youth are great problem solvers and are good at surviving.  He wants to harness those skills and teach them to reduce their risk- related behaviors; and, to get themselves out of whatever kind of dangerous situations that they are living in.  After he has accomplished that, he hopes to be able to teach them business and life skills using their unique problem solving abilities.  That $100 million dollars will be put to good use.  Tellman knows that this is a group of individuals worth saving…he was once a troubled youth himself who faced many challenges including a debilitating leg condition which hindered his ability to even walk well.   http://runtellmanrun.com/press-and-sponsors/who-is-tellman/

        He has suffered a severely brused, painful heel condition which required him to recently reduce his running schedule.  He has been advised by a doctor to only run 3 miles a day and to only run 5 days a week instead of the 7 that he was running.  This will of course add time to his original plan of running this journey in 99 days time.  No matter, he is following doctors orders and doing as he is told so that he can still achieve his goal.  In the meantime….

       Tellman Knudson is in Atlanta, today, trying to raise funds in the internet community at the Sheraton Hotel where a seminar is being held with many of his friends and supporters.  He asks that we wish him luck; but, I say…even more than that…send him money!  If you go to his page you can donate online, what do you say…are the youth of today worth investing in?  http://runtellmanrun.com/   This isn’t just a holiday charity drive…this is Tellman’s purpose and passion…won’t you help?

           This leaves many people without the healthy foods that their families need to survive.  It used to be that America was the country that everyone else came to help supplement their food supply…now we must create an awareness for those with plenty that there are  many in our own nation who struggle to feed themselves or family members with three healthy well balanced meals a day. 

           Did you know that 1 out of 8 people are at risk for hunger in this country?   This includes, children, working men and women, the elderly…hunger doesn’t know any boundaries.   Chances are that you know someone who has struggled with feeding themselves or their families.  Please, wont you go to www.welchs.com/harvest and click…it wont cost you anything but a moment of your time.  Please, let others know to support both Feeding America and Welch’s.   They are doing good things!

           So, today it is my pleasure to tell you about a movement or a joining of two forces , Feeding America-which was formerly known as America’s Second Harvest and a company that has produced quality grape juice for generations of American families-Welch’s, to provide 100% grape juice from their harvest of concord grapes.  They are teaming up to help donate food to food banks to help those who are struggling.

        This program is free for you the reader…and is a wonderful way to do something that can make an impact on the hungry.  Welch’s and Feeding America have a link that when clicked will donate 8 eight ounce glasses of 100% grape juice to families who are in need.  This program is being called a Harvest of Help: www.welchs.com/harvest .  Please click and spread the word.  I want to thank both Welch’s and Feeding America for caring enough about hunger here at home to begin making a difference. 

          If you read my previous post, you know that my son and I recently harvested our own fruit of the vine.  We picked and canned 70lbs of grapes.  Can I just tell you that once processed, those 70 lbs of juice provided us with 9 quart jars of juice and 7 pint sized jars of jelly.   http://www.writewhereyouareblog.com/?p=2468

         Now think, about what Welch’s is doing…they are providing 8-80z glasses of juice, rich in nutrition, every time someone clicks on that link… up to 1 million servings; that is outstanding!  Please, outside of clicking…can you make an effort to purchase Welch’s products when you are shopping for your own family?  Any company that goes to this extreme to help attempt to feed America’s hungry deserves to be supported by as many people as possible.  I am going to do my best to support their continued efforts. 

        What’s the difference you ask?  Well, spending your time, energy and money without regard for a return on your spending is wasteful.  On the other hand, investing your time, energy and money towards achieving your goal has an expectation of growth or an achievement of some kind.

          When you set goals or mini goals…it is a way of measuring your progress.  If you just wing it as you go…your hopes and dreams have less of a chance for success.  You can always tweak your goals or plan if things start to take a detour…but, if you just let things go in whatever direction the wind blows you will end up chasing rainbows.  While it may be pretty and enjoyable…it may not serve you in the end.  Whatever your purpose is in life…construct a plan of action and put it in force-that way you will not find yourself in the position of having to regret not finding a way to make it happen!

         It is a little bit like the song my husband was taught as a child, “You can’t ride in my little red wagon, the backseat’s broke and the axel’s draggin, chug, chug, chug-a-luga-lug,Second verse, same as the first, a little bit louder and a whole lot worse, You can’t ride in my little red wagon, the backseat’s broke and the axel’s draggin, chug, chug, chug-a-luga-lug, Third verse same as the first, a little bit louder and a whole lot worse”…you get the idea!   Nothing changes…it just keeps on keeping on.   The sameness just takes on a life of it’s own.

          Or…the children’s song: 

         This is the song that never ends…it could go on and on my friend, some people starting singing it not knowing what to do, and they’ll continue singing it forever just because, This is the song that never ends…it could go on and on my friend, Some people starting singing it not knowing what to do, and they’ll continue singing it forever….just because…This is the song that NEVER ENDS…………..etc.

          Those examples might be catchy at first…exciting in fact when beginning but by the third time around…you get bored, you want to move on…and yet…you feel trapped into the rhythm of it all.   You can’t seem to get it out of your head.  It is the same in life…whatever you are doing seems great for a time…but, when you feel like moving on and nothing happens to break the rhythm…you feel trapped…you get bored and frustrated.   Nothing satisfys you anymore…everything feels like deja vu….been there before and done that.   Disappointments and broken dreams seem to pile up in the corner.   How do you break out of  these patterns?  How do you set the wheels of change into motion?  How do you restart the passion and the joy in your step…build excitement about what you are doing, where you are going, and how you are getting there during the process?

         I think you must start with some brainstorming.  Grab a piece of paper and your favorite writing utensil.  Open up your mind and your heart.  Start a Wish list or a List of Dreams…these are ideas without limits.  As soon as a negative thought pops into your head…squash it like a bug.  For example…if you have ever had a desire to be something like a window washer on a high rise building (but you immediately throw that idea out because you are afraid of heights…that right there is a negative thought…put the dream down in writing…a high rise window washer) …Whatever your dream or wish is…list it.   Maybe it is a desire to be a concert pianist (and you can’t even play chopsticks yet)…list the dream/or skill.   No matter how far fetched it may seem…no matter how problematic it could be to make it happen.  Put it on the list.

         Write down every desire you’ve ever had, or still have, for your life.  Then on another piece of paper, write all of the roles, jobs, responsibilities, or tasks that you would love to get rid of in your life.  Doesn’t matter whether you really think that you can get rid of those things or expectations…or how inconvienced someone else would be if you were to get rid of those particular items…Write it down.   Matter of a fact, write down whatever it is that you feel is holding you back from reaching out and grabbing those dream items from the starry heavens. 

           Next, put the two lists side- by- side.  Do you notice any connections?  Do you see any relatable ideas, themes or items?  Can you see any connections at all?  Is there patterns to the things that hold you back…do they all go back to one area of your life that brings you unhappiness, dissatifaction, anxiety, anger, resentment or fear? 

           Next you need to grab another sheet of paper and write down any kind of practical solutions that would resolve your inability to build upon your dreams or your wish list…laying a foundation for achieving your goals in those areas.  Find ways both big and small that will start removing the obstacles from your path to regaining joy in forward and productive movement again…to feeling excitement in getting out of bed and putting your hands, your heart and your mind to work on the things that make a difference in your life.   Can you hear a melody yet, feel the rhythm, or sense a tempo beginning to come together…when you hear the harmony…it all starts to sound beautiful again.  Maybe you want to sing along…sway to the music, grab ahold of the emotion of the music and enjoy it just because it makes you smile again.

         The biggest joy stealers in life are resentment and bitterness at giving up on your goals and dreams because you don’t feel like you have permission to have them in your life.  Give yourself permission.  You may just find out that the situations and the people in your life that you feel would not support you in your quest/journey could very well find your bravery, in the pursuit of happiness and joy, inspiring.  

          Finally, seek God’s guidance from the beginning to the end of your seeking.  Ask him to remove obstacles, clear your pathway…and hit you over the head about which direction you should go.  Sometimes, we don’t ask him the right questions about his plans for our lives; we are more concerned about our own wants and desires, than we are about fulfilling our assignments or purpose.  When we are the most frustrated about our lives it is when he is readying us for change.  He has allowed us to feel dissatisfied about where we are…so that we are motivated to go through the struggle in changing our circumstances.   When we are in alignment with his purpose for us we will achieve things more easily, they will practically reveal themselves to us in a way that seems almost magical or surreal.

         Think about it; when we are comfortable, content or accepting of our lot in life…what reason under the sun do we have to change our course?  There is none.  So he allows us to feel the discomfort, the prompting in our spirit for something more…something different…something challenging…so that we feel the need to make changes.  Look to his leading…listen with all of your mind, your heart and your soul.  Don’t just look for the answers you want to hear…listen to his answer, even if it seems farfetched.   He goes before us and clears the way when we are seeking his guidance.  Our human minds often see no sensible way to make things happen, but if it is his desire for us, he makes things happen in an awe inspiring way.  Your  true satisfaction could be right around the corner from where you are standing!

         If God gave us all of the answers to our questions immediately, and, answered them the way we wanted him to…we would be right back in the same boat that we find ourselves in, day in and day out.  We have to feel stimulated, challenged, excited about the future so that we are encouraged to move forward; sometimes against difficult situations.   So the next time you feel in limbo, out of sorts and boxed in…think about when you feel that way; what is happening at that time…what would you like to see happen in your life that would open doorways to your true purpose?   Now, is there something that you want or need changed in your life?  What are you going to chose to do about it?

Some people have developed avoidance techniques to an art form.  I know that I have on occasion, been known to have done the same thing.  Every time I have fallen victim to putting things off until later (when they absolutely needed to get done) I have found myself under intense pressure.  Of course, it was both internal and external pressure…the internal the pressure that I put on myself simply because i put off whatever “it” was until the last minute…and the external pressure on those occasions where whatever “it” was affected other people who not only expected me to finish “it” they needed me to finish “it”.   Why in heavens name do we do that to ourselves?  I mean, if we are going to do it anyway, why not just do it and get “it” over with?

Once I have followed through and completed whatever “it” was; I felt better.  Which always begs the question, why did I put “it” off in the first place.  Oh, human beings can be complex creatures; no less amusing than a puppy chasing it’s own tail in our attempts to avoid doing something that we really just don’t feel like doing!  Do you know anyone like that?

If you want to overcome this bad habit, it is helpful to make yourself a daily list of thing that you want to accomplish…list some goals.  This is a great way to hold yourself accountable.  In fact, you may even want to pull in an accountability partner that you check in with each day to help keep yourself on task.   Not only will it challenge you to get your goals completed…it may even just encourage your accountability partner to do the same.  It works, I have a great accountability partner…we both get more done because we encourage one another to be productive.  Give it a try!

          Some people get overbooked because they are so willing to work and offer their time, simply because that is who they are.  However, because not everyone is built the same way…there is always need…much of it is legitimate and can improve the lives of others.  However, remember some people will take advantage of your generous nature if you don’t respect yourself and set clear boundaries.  

           If you often find yourself as the go to person, when it is costing you high stress or anxiety because you must shuffle your own load to meet other people’s expectations then you must examine whether you have set clear and appropriate boundaries in your life with others, that allows you to be the most productive, the most effective person that you can be in accomplishing your own purpose each and every day.   On this blog, I did a post yesterday on setting boundaries…you may want to check it out if this is an area of difficulty for you.  If you compromise yourself too much it will cause you harm.

         Life isn’t like a cell phone plan…you can’t run out and buy more minutes when you have over-extended your time limits.  It is helpful to remember…that time is limited.  None of us are promised a set amount of time.  You must put your time and energy where it can do the most good; and, give it willingly in areas that are the most important to you. 

        Finding joy and satisfaction in helping others is great; as long as it doesn’t start to take you away from your own purpose in life…we all have things that we are supposed to accomplish while we are here.  It would become easy to get bogged down in other people expectations and demands  and discover later that you are filled with bitterness, anger, frustration, guilt or anxiety because you just can’t do and be all for everyone all of the time.  Do a self-evaluation each and every day to discover what is of the highest priority and do those things; if there is enough time to do “extra” things than fit them in accordingly…or scatter them throughout the week or month.  You can then feel excitement and joy at achieving your goals AND helping others by volunteering and being a blessing in the lives of others…because it won’t feel like you are guilted into it or backed into a corner.   With this mindset, you are giving and volunteering because you want to…that, is giving from the right place in your heart and mind.

       You only have one life…how are you spending your time?

         Or say you hear about a seminar somewhere that is being hyped and promoted as the next best thing…perhaps the only other thing you are missing in your marketing goals.  So you purchase a ticket to the event, rent a room at a hotel, purchase a plane ticket, pocket some spending money for meals (lots of money if you are smart-because food at these posh hotels doesn’t come cheap); and off you go, expecting to learn everything you need to know to make you successful.  You learn something alright…you learn that you have to jump in with both feet.  Networking, connecting, absorbing, gaining contact information and you learn how to go without sleep for 3 days while you try to retain every bit of knowledge that is given to you.  You become overloaded with information that you may or may not know what to do with.

        There is product creation, niche marketing, hosting, servers, auto responders, email marketing, copywriting, jv partners, promotions, SEO/online traffic…etc.  You get the idea; it is doable, believe it or not.   You may even possess skills that will help you be successful.  You may just need guidance to achieve your goals.   One of the first thing a good coach will tell you is…you don’t have to know all of these things yourself/you don’t have to learn all of those skills.  Just do the things you love and are good at and outsource or partner with someone who has skills in the areas that you are lacking…that is how the big dogs do it!  You can too.   You dont have to spend a fortune either; a smart marketer learns to barter or trade skills with another person who needs your skills or knowledge and who has some that would benefit you!

       While seminar events are  beneficial in many ways…the thing to remember is that they are only a part of the puzzle.  You have to do your homework both before and after, the event.  Relationships are key to much of what you do online; never forget that.  But, internet marketing is not something that you learn overnight.  It is not a get rich scheme; there is money to be made but it happens over time.  You can make some money more quickly by doing freelance work with some of the skills you already have or have recently learned…but in general, it is not the kind of money that some big named gurus try to make you think you can earn, immediately with little or no work!  Be wise.

         If you are seriously wanting to learn how to make money online…understand it is a process.  There are people out there willing to coach you and teach you what you want and need to know.  Some of them will charge you thousands and thousands of dollars for their time, attention, and their programs.  Not everyone thinks like that though.  There are coaches who truly do make sure that you get all of the pieces of the puzzle to work with in creating your own online presence.   Check out this program:  http://bit.ly/srhVX

        There is a program out there that is making a big impact on the lives of their students.  It is called Autopilot Wealth Institute.  The coaches are four experts who take the challenge of teaching you what you need to know seriously; they are committed to your success.  Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle only to find that there are pieces of the puzzle missing?  I have…it is no fun.

        This past winter we took on a family project of putting together a very large jigsaw puzzle.  It was new and we were excited.  We worked for a week straight as a family; only to find that we were missing one piece.  It was not in the bag in the puzzle box.  We searched high and low.  It was the only piece.  We talked about what to do…should we mount the puzzle on a piece of cardboard and color in that piece; trying to hide the fact that it was missing?  Should we tear it all apart and take it back to the store?  Hmmm….what to do.  My husband came up with a plan to go back to the store and purchase another puzzle with the exact same picture on it…just to get that one piece.  It worked alright, i have the picture hanging on the wall to prove it.  However, it left us feeling a bit frustrated for having to spend more money to get what we thought we were supposed to already have in our possession!

        Some people learn to do internet marketing in that same kind of way.  They buy programs that overlap one another just to find that one missing piece that they have not been able to learn yet; costing themselves alot of extra money.  You shouldn’t have to purchase programs `ala carte or piece by piece just to learn how to market something online.  Any comprehensive program that is teaching internet marketing should have all of the basic puzzle pieces in it.

          If you are interested in learning from internet marketing coaches who are committed to teaching you in a way that helps you to succeed…I would recommend the merged talents of internet marketers: Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, Paul Counts and Keith Wellman.  They each have expert status in different areas of marketing which will supply you with the skills, knowledge and techniques to accomplish your goals.  They know how to supply you with any pieces of the puzzle that you think you may be missing!

        If you are interested in any of these programs or subjects: IM Tech Talk, Traffic Generation Blueprints, Million Dollar Advantage Program, Rapid Cash Marketing Course http://bit.ly/srhVX  then that is where you will find the answers to your questions. 

        In fact, speaking of questions…one of the great aspects of this program and these coaches, is that they take the time each week (sometimes for hours) to answer the questions that their students may have about any area where they have encountered obstacles.  This is a great asset for their students.  No one gives anyone a hard time…in fact, usually when one person asks a question…others chime in and say…i wanted to ask the same question.  Often, someone will ask YOUR question before you even get the opportunity to ask it yourself.   No question is dumb if it is stopping you from going forward with your goals.  See if what these marketers have to offer is for you!  http://bit.ly/srhVX  They will help you put the pieces of your business/website puzzle together so that you get what you are looking for; a completed project.

          After Jeff’s first highly succesful product Lay Off Your Boss ( a product for newbie internet marketers) he took on partner Dixie Brown.  Dixie adds the expert touch when it comes to all things technical which Jeff Wellman in the beginning admitted was not his strong suit.  They made a perfect team for their coaching students.  As time went on, the duo took on Paul Counts as an added partner who brought forth his SEO/online traffic expertise.  These three have gained rabid fans through their clients because of the intense teaching and follow through for their students.  Keith Wellman has gained notoriety in the field of list building.  This combination of skills and talents of four personable and successful marketers can only enhance a program that is built on a university style of proven learning.  http://bit.ly/srhVX

           The personal touch and their quick action support desk of Jeff Wellman and his partners have amazed both other marketers and those who are in training.  They have Question and Answer calls weekly that go on for hours until the last question has been asked and answered.   Grateful customers have often commented on how different this approach is from other guru’s online.   Some have even said that it is nice to not have only canned presentations and a support desk that isn’t very responsive.   Now, through the merging of Lay Off Your Boss Marketing programs and the AutoPilot Wealth Institute people are achieving far more success than they have with other online programs designed to teach people how to market and promote their online business ventures.

         AutoPilot Wealth Institute is designed with continued growth in mind.  There is alot of information presented in a way that is taught with learning in mind.  Everything is here and the support is phenomenal.  Today the product goes live at noon.  Check it out here:  This new program allows even the newest & most technically challenged 2 start seeing profit faster than ever.   See what it has to offer:   http://bit.ly/srhVX

          People are being influenced daily by where they go and what they purchase online by these powerful effects.   It is a digital form of word- of -mouth.  It appears that the negative opinions regarding the Bruno movie… which is based on it’s gay theme of an Austrian television host, may have prevented this movie from having a repeat of it’s opening day’s financial success.   It may or may not be true, that online word of mouth prevented many people from viewing scenes that many have alleged are pornographic in nature; but, many voiced their negative comments in multi-media outlets after seeing it; including Barbara Walters who said on her show, The View, that she believes parents should keep young kids away from this movie because of the up close shots of genitals and scenes of  vividly descriptive anal sex.  However, as long as people perceive the Twitter effect as being true…it will gain in it’s ability to influence people’s behaviors.

          The ways that Twitter is being used is still in its infancy.  People are exploring the limits, the rules, the regulations, the benefits, the profitability, and the power of  Twitter.  I think you are going to see Twitter explode.  There are scoffers…mainly people who have tried to use it strictly for business purposes of direct marketing.  That doesn’t appear to be effective.  Most Twitter users are people who are connecting in a social way and for a variety of reasons.   For the most part, Twitter streams are not targeted markets, so that limits a plan to heavily promote tweets intended to make massive amounts of money.  Many hope to benefit financially in a linear kind of way…but, often people are offended and distrustful when approached in an unsophisticated business model, by people who approach them with an in-your-face, door-to-door kind of way.

         True influence is going to come by the power of recommendation or rejection.  This is done by planting seeds of approval or discontent by a peer-to-peer approach.  Big business is going to learn to hire people who will annoymously plant seeds of recommendation.  That is different than an affiliate kind of way of putting out an affiliate link which will directly connect them to a business or product.  Others, realizing the power of recommendation marketing are demanding transparency when a recommendation is underwritten by financial gain by the person doing the recommending.

          Anyone who knows anything about gardening knows that you must plan, prepare, nuture and then harvest your produce.  Part of the planning is strategy, preparing means that you need to evaluate what is needed that will allow the business person or individual or organization to achieve their goals of influence and success.  Planning what kind of seeds to plant and when to plant them is part of that planning and preparation.  Nurturing those seeds of recommendation or influence will require many things including large numbers of “seeds- or people sending out tweets”.  It will require a little psychology, a lot of personal relationships built on trust and responsibility and an awareness of when too much is too much and when there is not enough “seeding” going on. 

         The reason for that awareness is that Twitter is a volunteer thing.  Every person has the right of choice whether to follow another Twitterer back; that is crucial for a two way relationship.  If someone is offended, spammed, intruded on or direspected…they will delete or block that person from their Twitter stream.  This will end the influence or the harvest of the desired effect of the Twitter user’s “seeds of influence”.  It is all evolving as you read this. 

          Lest not forget…gardening can be destroyed by pests.  Pests in a real live garden come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.  Conditions can destroy a garden as well.  A productive garden takes all of this into consideration.  Pests online are those who have destruction in mind….those who spam or who try to destroy by hacking into accounts to steal data to be used later for financial gain.  Twitter and other online means of social networking are trying valiantly to curb such pests.   As far as conditions go, some of those can be controlled and some cannot.  The most powerful conditions that you can control as a Twitter user are respect, responsibility, trust, honesty and authenticity.  A fake person or one who operates without those conditions quickly becomes powerless and blocked!  So grow your “gardens” with care so that your harvest of influence is based on the good things that all relationships need to be healthy.  Be very careful about the fertilizer you use because it can come back to “burn” you!