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Lately, an increasing number of my clients are asking about social networks.  They have heard that sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and Google Buzz are important to success.  Nobody has time to do them all. Where do you start?

On one level, the answer is – it DEPENDS.  On who you want to connect with.  A computer programmer looking for a tech job wants a different network than a crystal wielding new age healer seeking more clients.   It’s like that old saying grandma used to say, “Different channels for different folks.”

Most of the readers of this blog are coaches, therapists, consultants and healers of one variety or another looking for more clients.  Practicing what I preach, I recently asked the question “What’s the best social network?” to energy psychology fans on a number of social networks.  The results were clearer than a healing stone.

Facebook is the SECOND Best Social Network

The always lighthearted EFT and LOA guru Brad Yates immediately chimed in, “The Energy field”.   This lead to a number of comments like this one from EFT practitioner Jade Barbee:

Right now, Facebook feels best.  But, I echo what’s been said – the woo hoo freakin’ energy field is where it’s at.  

As someone who is not ADHD enough for Twitter, I really Like Facebook the most!  It goes at my pace. Yet I can reach enough people should I desire to do so.

Coach and Law of Attraction fan Terry Marquez Wildemann had this insightful comment:

I’m on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.  I prefer Facebook because it’s so visual and easy to use.  Linkedin would be my second choice. I was super active on Twitter and over the last few months am on maybe once a week. I was recently told by a marketing guru that the life span of your average twitter person is about 3 months.

Facebook is the Largest, Most Fun and Effective

As has already been said, Facebook is the easiest social networking site to make sense of visually.  It’s also full of fun and high energy people – there are currently over 400 million people on Facebook.  You can find wonderful people to support your success goals no matter what they are.

Like anything else, there are strategies that are more and less effective on Facebook.  I’m curious – what has your experience been with Facebook?   What questions do you have about how to attract more of what you want there?  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the form of a comment below.  Happy manifesting!

As I write this post, there’s snow on the ground and the sky is grey with possibility.  In the Northern Hemisphere, we’ve just passed the longest night of the year.  Little by little, the light is returning.

The new year is on many people’s minds.  While I don’t have any magical devices to show me exactly what the coming year will bring (sorry to disappoint you), I do believe that 2010 is going to be an awesome year for many readers of this blog.  Right about now, you’re probably asking, “What the HECK is he talking about?!?”

3  Reasons Spiritual Success Seekers Will Love 2010

1) It’s almost impossible to succeed without a clear sense of purpose. In the past, making money and things like purpose were hard to put into the same paragraph.  One of the things that has changed over the past year is that most people are spending money very differently.  They are asking more questions and exploring more deeply before they buy.

For spiritual people, this is GREAT news.  We know about intentions and purpose and the energy that lives underneath the surface of things.  While yesterday’s leaders with the old “pound them with advertising until they buy” mindset should be scared, our ability to have deeper conversations about what is truly valuable is an essential strength in today’s economy.

2) Spiritual people understand the power of NOW.

Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now.

Eckhart Tolle

These days, many people are trying to figure out how to get back to a point they were at in the past.  Similarly, many people – some with very important titles – are trying to figure out how to rush into a “new future” as fast as possible.   As a spiritual person, you know that both these efforts are wasting tremendous amounts of energy.

Right here in this moment – right now – there are TREMENDOUS opportunities. However, the person whose mind is clouded by fear, regret or a desire to rush into the future is going to be unable to take advantage of them.  As a spiritual person, you are more equipped to see the current opportunities.  You also are more able to take mindful actions that will birth these opportunities into the world.

Keep in mind that, because this moment is like no other, your opportunities may look very different than those that were present for your parents or even those in your life a few years ago.

3) We’ve practiced the art of mindful community for generations. About 8 years ago, I heard a prominent Buddhist teacher talk about the important of what the Buddhists call Sangha – the community one practices in.  It was one of those talks where you could feel the power of his words vibrating off the walls.

In sum, what this teacher said is that we humans are deeply relational critters.  Nothing impacts us more than the thoughts and feelings of those we are surrounded by.  So, one of the surest paths to ongoing spiritual growth is to surround yourself with others who are on a good path.

Unless you’re a recent transplant to planet Earth from some other corner of the universe – in that case, let me say WELCOME – you know that we are in the midst of a networking revolution.   For instance, there are currently over 50 million registered users of LinkedIn.  A FREE social networking site dedicated to the business user with 50 million subscribers – our grandparents had nothing like this.  Online and off, there never been more options for spiritual success seekers to tap into the power of mindful communities.  And no one is in a better position to make skillful use of the power of the Success Sangha than the readers of this blog.

What is 2010 going to be like for YOU?

Your success is very important to me.  In fact, it’s the reason I’m here on this beautiful planet.  I’d very much like to hear what you see ahead of you in 2010.  Please share your thoughts and questions in the form of a comment below.  And, thanks to all of you who make this community such a vibrant place to be part of.

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of social media when it’s used mindfully.  For those of you interested in the mindful use of Twitter, my friend Soren Gordhamer wrote a fantastic blog post for the popular social media blog Mashable.  It’s called the Tao of Tweeting and you can read it here.

Around the globe, hundreds of millions of people are involved in social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.  As I write this post, estimates are that there are over 270 million users on Facebook alone – if it were a country, Facebook would be in the top 5 in the world in terms of population.  While not quite as many numbers wise, there are also tens of millions of people around the globe who are passionate about the Law of Attraction.

Law of Attraction and social media

For those of us who share the belief that your thoughts, feelings and actions form your reality, there is a tremendous opportunity here. Combining the Law of Attraction and social media offers anyone with access to the Internet a chance to directly interact with just about anyone else – from Oprah to spiritual leaders to important business decision makers.

What does mean for spiritual people? It means that through the conscious combination of the Law of Attraction and social media, we have the ability to tap into a source of creative support that previous generations could only dream about.

However, not everything that is happening on social media sites is helpful to the conscious creator. In fact, much of it is not. Here are 4 tips that will help you combine the Law of Attraction and social media in useful ways:

1) Be clear about your intentions. Chatting about what you ate for breakfast or the actors in the hottest movie isn’t likely to lead to what your heart of heart wants.  Deliberate creation is built on a foundation of knowing your intentions .  In order to attract people who can help you attain what you want, you need to be clear about what you are looking to attract.

2) Practice the Law of Reciprocity. Spiritual people throughout the ages have said that you need to give in order to get.  To attract people who can help you, you need to explore ways to help others.  Look for ways to share your knowledge, find a resource that will help someone else, or just say an authentic kind word to someone who needs to hear it.

3) Build real relationships. The human nervous system is hard wired to want to help people we know and trust.  Social media is a relationship building tool – not an empty numbers game.  Find people who share your interest and get to know them.

4) Have fun! Joy is one of the most attractive emotional states there is.  Spreading good news and creating smiles attracts positive, helpful people.  And, remember that the Law of Attraction says that feeling good comes before getting what we want.

The Law of Attraction and social media are a natural match.  I have seen people use this combination to increase their success, find a new home, attract a wonderful partner, and much more.  If you’re looking for ways to have more of what you want, I encourage you to follow these tips to help you put the power of this combination to work in your life.

It happened again the other day. A woman called me – let’s call her Laura. Laura is a spiritual woman who has tried a number of ways to find success. She’s worked for purpose driven companies as well as started her own business. She’s also tried different abundance programs. She said, “I don’t understand it. I’m a smart person. I have lots of experience. I don’t understand why I’m still living month-to-month at this stage of my life.”

Better relationships = more money

It’s hard to increase your success when you think of money as just a colored piece of paper. Smart success seekers understand that money always comes to us through relationships. It’s a symbol we agree to use to express how much value we are providing to the people around us. One of the best ways to improve your income is to increase the number of quality relationships in your life.

Successful business people throughout the ages have known about the power of networking. In fact, groups like the Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International teach that this is among the most powerful success tool there is.

The problem with most people’s approach is that it leaves out an understanding of mindset. Most people don’t get much from their attempts to increase their network (online or off) because inside they are asking questions like, “how can this person help me make money?”

Imagine you are a prospective client talking with someone you are considering doing business with. What do you feel in your body when the primary question in the person’s mind is “How can you help me make more money?” My first response is “Yuck, get me out of here!”

In order to experience an authentic increase in success, you need 4 kinds of relationships. They are:

1. Centered relationship with your Self
2. Flowing relationship with money
3. Purpose-driven relationship with clients/customers
4. Co-creative relationships with colleagues

Energy psychology tools, like EFT and Money Matrix, allow you to easily develop these four neccessary relationships for success. To help you learn how to do this, I’m doing a FREE teleclass on Sunday, August 30th at 2pm Eastern Standard Time. It’s called The Heart of Success: Money Matrix and the 4 Kinds of Relationships You Need to Succeed.

In today’s economy, if you are connected then you are valuable. With email, cell phones, social networking sites and other forms of technology, it’s easier to connect than ever. It’s your thoughts, feelings and behaviors – your Money Matrix – that determines whether or not these connections are a source of support and success. I’m offering this FREE class because I want you to know how to increase your success through the power of relationships.

Click here for information about the call.

I work with lots of EFT and Meridian Tapping Practitioners who want to grow their practices.  If you have been listening to anyone who’s someone in the Internet marketing world lately, you have heard that social media marketing is growing like the rabbit population during a very wet year.  One of the reasons that my own practice has grown faster than most is because early on I tapped into the power of social networking.

One of the big challenges when you’re starting with social networking is finding other people who share your passion. To help you do this, I came up with this list of EFT/MTT practitioners who tweet.  The people on list have extensive knowledge about tapping, are skillful at using Twitter as a social networking tool and are real go-givers.   Almost all are full time practitioners.

If you are passionate about EFT and other forms of energy tapping and would like to learn more about attracting more clients, I’d suggest taking a look at what this group is doing.  The link to each name takes you to their Twitter page and the bios are copied right from Twitter.  It would also be a good idea to check out their websites which is listed on the top right of their twitter page.
You can easily follow everyone on this list by clicking on this button:

BTW, if you or someone you know belongs on this list, feel free to send me a tweet.  I’m @PaulZelizer on Twitter.  Or you can send me an email.

In no particular order, here’s the list of the Top 30+ EFT/MTTer’s Who Tweet:

@EFTRadio, Eleanore Duyndam Bio Host-Producer of EFT Class on BlogTalkRadio – EFT and LOA Expert – Visionary using New Media for Social Transformation

@EmotionalEngine, Jade Barbee.  Bio: Love helping people heal and empower themselves, develop emotional awareness and find personal peace. EFT | Inner Theater practitioner

@EFTPraxis, Lynne Shaner.  Bio: Transformational maven, EFT Practitioner. I help biz peeps and pros clear blocks and create their best lives–with EFT and attraction principles.

@SerendipityJane, Lydia Proschinger Bio: I’m a human potential developer with a serendipitous approach, a single-mompreneur w/ a gift of teaching L.O.V.E. with EFT and LOA. Make yours a sparkling day!

@RebeccaMarina, Rebecca Marina.  Bio: EFT expert known for her divine voice for prosperity and blessed to be a channel for Mother God Azna.  Prosperity the easy, energy healing way.

@EFTDeb, Deborah Donndelinger.  Bio: Emotional Energy Coach: I help folks dramatically improve their lives through the skillful use of EFT and Family Energetics. Wife to Jim, mom to 3 great kids.

@ChipEFT, Chip Engelmann.  Bio: Lightworker, EFT/Meridian Tapping practitioner. Blocks removed on an energetic vibrational level, Author: Born Loser’s Guide to Abundance

@EFTSejual, Sejual Shah. Bio: EFT therapist and former antitrust lawyer specialising in resolving anxiety + depresssion, and improving career performance. LoA, catophile, and joyful soul.

@MiracleGoddess, Joann Skywatcher.  Bio: Spiritual Coach. I love INSPIRING & BEING inspired. Gifted. Intuitive. LoA. EFT/MTT. Founder: I Love My Body Teleclasses. MIRACLES phone sessions

@LorenFogelman, Loren Fogelman.  Bio: Mindset for Marketing Success, creating results based skills to master the marketing mindset. Receive my free ebook Tapping Into Emotional Freedom

@EFTCoachJane, Dr. Jane Mountrose.   Bio Author, EFT and Energy Healing Pioneer, Coach, devoted to helping people to realize their dreams, WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

@HolisticDrPhil, Phillip Mountrose.   Bio: Manifestation,  Author, Speaker, EFT, Energy Healing Pioneer, Spiritual Entrepreneur, Holistic Coach. Minister, Law of Attraction, LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

@TappyBear, Till Schilling.  Bio: TappyBear man & EFT Practitioner.  My passion is to bring healing to all children, teach them while they are young. EFT is marvelous. Kids are so resilient.

@SerenityThruEFT, Pat Burns  Bio: EFT Practitioner & Reiki Master working with those who are seeking serenity in their lives.

@RevAnne1, Anne Presuel   Bio: Passionate @ the power of EFT, LOA and Affirmations – free gifts@ www.ThinkitBeitSeeit.com. Let’s Play!

@JanetHilts, Janet Hilts  Bio: I help consultants and coaches expand their reach by speaking with ease — and clearing other blocks to success — as a performance coach and EFT specialist

@SarahEFT, Sarah Holland  Bio: EFT practitioner and enthusiast! Author of ‘Overcoming Infertility with EFT’. Also pracitices Reflexology, and loves working with fertility and pregnancy issues

@EFTmama, Karen McLaughlin  Bio: Unschooling mom and Body Joy Coach. I help people with chronic illness, chronic pain and weight issues make peace with their bodies.

@PamelaBruner, Pamela Bruner   Bio: Success coach, helping peeps make a profit while making a difference, EFT Practitioner, Celtic harpist, hiker, collector of comfy business shoes

@GeneDavid, Gene Monterastelli  Bio: story teller, EFTer, learner, pilgrim

@EFTwithLinda, Linda Jones  Bio: EFT practitioner, mom of 2, wife, skiier, Nurse, tramper, sewer, cook, foodie, friend, supporter of organics and sustainable living practices.

@MeridianTapping, Brandy Oliver  Bio: Co-Founder of MTTProNetwork.com. Alternative Health & Wellness, Energy Medicine, Meridian Tapping (MTT, EFT, TFT, NET, WHEE) Pets, LOA, Nature, Healing

@AlchemistAnne, Anne Merkel  Bio: Conscious Transformation Coach Alchemist EFT Practitioner

@CreativeEFT, Betty Moore-Haftner  Bio: Enjoying life as a hypnotherapist and EFT practitioner, best job in the world!

@EFTSuzanne, Suzanne.  Bio: Passionate EFT Reiki Allergy Antidotes and Hypnosis holistic practitioner and author -  I follow you back!

@drnili, Dr. Nili Marcia. Bio: EFT, D.C., change enabler, weight loser, twitty ditty writer, enthusiastic life re-shaper; love science, TED, art, music, Abraham, ho’oponopono, cats and smiles

@GaryPWilliams, Hypno Gary Williams  Bio: Hypnotherapist, specialising in the Emotional Freedom Techniques and editor of the EFT World Magazine.Com

@EvesHealing, Shafiya Eve.  Bio: Reiki Master/Teacher, EFT Coach. EFT phone sessions, Meditation, Energy book-cd. Healing the root cause.

@lifechanges_uk, Carrie Winfield.  Bio: EFT Practitioner, NLP Coach, Reiki, That Foot Massage, Indian Head Massage.

@EFTAlive, Stefan Gonick.  Bio: I am an expert EFT practitioner, trainer and love coach. It is my passion to help people have greater success in their love life, business, and life in general.

@EFTMaster, Loretta Sparks.  Bio: Certified EFT Master, EFTCert-Honors / President, American Academy of Psychotherapists / Diplomate, Comprehensive Energy Psychology / Educator / Author

@TashaAbudarham, Natasha Aburdarham.  Bio: My journey of self discovery took me to some dark places, LOA & EFT got me through it & now All is Well!

@TheTappingMan, Rod Sherwin.  Bio: Get 2 Free ebooks about using EFT for Stress, Anxiety, Panic when you subscribe to my newsletter at http://www.tap4health.com

@Swalkingtree, Sequia Warner.  Bio: Massage Therapist, Vibrational Medicine Coach, EFT – Healthy Body Image Coach, Teach Essential Oils Therapy, Reiki, YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/cm92b9

@LivDelicious, Helena Summer Medena.  Bio: Life lover. Troublemaker. EFT Coach. Charisma Expert. Aloha Girl living my Delicious life in Hawaii:-)

@EFT4ADD, Charlotte Kamman.  Bio: I teach children to cope with their ADD and ADHD by using EFT, and I’m loving every minute of it!

@PaulZelizer, Paul Zelizer.  Bio: I help spiritual people increase their success and joy. Why struggle? Let EFT, attraction principles, and web 2.0 support your success.
Again, follow everyone on this list easily by clicking on this button:

Twitter allows EFT practitioners who want to attract more clients to learn from and connect with other practitioners who have more marketing experience.  You get to observe how others live their client attraction strategies.  It’s hard to imagine a more effective way to learn.  And you can’t beat the price – it’s free.

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Twitter is one of my favorite marketing tools for spiritual people.  Why? Because a) there are so many positive people on the network and b) it’s easier for your message to spread on Twitter, through the power of the “retweet”, than on any other social media.

As a spiritual person, here’s seven keys to success:

1) Focus on the Positive. People on Twitter are a positive bunch.  Nothing will get you ignored faster than negativity (except constantly trying to sell something to people who don’t know you).  While it’s fine to talk about a bad day once in a while, make a deliberate choice to focus your Tweets on the positive side of the force.

2) Create Synergy. Wise Twitter users are always looking to make connections.   Introducing people who don’t know each other but should is a great way to both be of service and build one of the highest forms of social equity.

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