Comments on: Follow your spark, not that hollow feeling in your chest

By: shayla

shayla — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:38:38 +0000

Cupcake and pastry shops. I rarely buy, but admire how beautiful they are. I am interested in making healthy versions of these little shiny poisonous treats!

By: Avocationist

Avocationist — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:29:51 +0000

@Jason - sounds great. That's actually why I started Avocationist.com - to give me an excuse to talk to new people and to share what I'm learning.

Grab your cell phone and do a quick interview and post to YouTube - the world needs more curious people!

- Allan

By: Jason Murphy

Jason Murphy — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:12:49 +0000

My spark comes from meeting other people. I am genuinely interested in people's stories and enjoy providing an ear to listen.

I've spent hours speaking to strangers, acquaintances and strangers all because I am simply interested in their story or the delivery of their story.

Maybe I should look into documentary?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:37:03 +0000

That picture of your lil Meg is so sweet.

Oh, I like thinking about stores that grab my eyes as a spark.
-Thrift stores
-Estate Sales
-Outdoor markets
-Museum shops
-Art supply stores
-Book stores
To name a few....

Great questions, great post.

By: Mazarine

Mazarine — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:56:40 +0000

i am totally jealous of that artist who lives in Hawaii and has her art collected by famous people. Hmmmmm.

Stores that I am always drawn to: Art stores, book stores.

I admire people who stand up for what they believe in. Honest people. Seth Godin is pretty awesome. So, too, is JK Rowling. Wouldn't mind being either one of them for a day!

By: Avocationist

Avocationist — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:55:21 +0000

@wyman - inspiring to hear about your new adventures.

@keith - thanks for that perspective. the listening is what is so hard.

I got an email from a friend today - she suggested another question you can ask yourself: "Who and I jealous of and why?"

What do you think?

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:14:23 +0000

This is true - something I have known about for years, and still try to follow today. There is a name for that little spark - the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost testifies of ALL truth, including truths about ourselves that are real but which we may not recognize (yet). All mankind are capable of hearing the Holy Ghost, and the more we listen, the better we get at hearing.

By: Wyman

Wyman — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:16:08 +0000

I am 72. When I retired I persued massage and worked jigsaw puzzles. I had been in sales, not very successful, and by chance read Cold Calling is a Waste of Time. That sparked my interest in Internet Marketing and helping owners of offline businesses increase their profits. Five years later I am starting an online business, writing a book and having a blast.

By: Avocationist

Avocationist — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:44 +0000

@rachel - great examples. I always get drawn to paper stores. I've got stacks of it at home - need to follow that one a bit more...

By: Rachel Z. Cornell

Rachel Z. Cornell — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:27:06 +0000

That picture of your lil Meg is so sweet.

Oh, I like thinking about stores that grab my eyes as a spark.
-Thrift stores
-Estate Sales
-Outdoor markets
-Museum shops
-Art supply stores
-Book stores
To name a few....

Great questions, great post.