Our Narrative Must Change

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Our Narrative Must Change

by Clara Rufai

Social media is good, but it is meeting, feeling and touching people at the physical, HUMAN level that has the power to bring about CHANGE.

The reason it has the power to create change is because human beings are social beings, created to interact. The Dalai Lama would  agree. He says: 

"We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as a result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason, it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationship with others" - Dalai Lama​

FACT.

Another thing I know for a fact, is that FOOD is essential to every living, breathing being. Since the beginning of time, food has been a great focal point so people can gather around a meal and meaningful conversations would effortlessly flow. Food builds a certain bond doesn't it!

That's why I love the idea of creating an opportunity for communication and interaction centered around a scrumptious 3 course dinner!

You see, people tend to underestimate the power of human connection these days. We forget that it is the KEY to personal and career success. Communication leads to community, understanding, bonding and mutual valuing.

This is why SHINE HAPPY HOUR exists - to offer an opportunity to PAUSE, BREATHE, CONNECT, REVIEW, RE-IMAGINE & RE-STRATEGISE (over a meal of course!)😉. 

So I'm inviting you to JOIN ME this Friday evening at *SHINE HAPPY HOUR* for Dinner, Drinks and Discussions. We will relax, let our hair down, share our wins for the week/quarter/month. We will exchange tips and strategies that either worked or didn't work - we can even do a dance if you're bold enough to dare yourself! You can even bring your fave music with you if you like!😂 

Guess what? I read something this week, where someone said that social media is no longer performing the envisaged function of creating a positive communication link among friends, family and professionals.  Instead, it has become a virtual battleground, where insults are carelessly thrown around, damaging lives, destroying self-esteem and a person's self-worth, in some cases driving people to suicide.😳

Another person also said that half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't say it because of the deafening noise of social media,  and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it loudly, thanks again, to social media! 😂

Here's the thing: I am NOT about pointing the finger. Instead, I want to CHANGE THE NARRATIVE. I want us (you and I) to be part of the solution. 💪

HOW? 

By celebrating humanity, by having organic discussions, by meaningfully connecting with other amazing people, by purposefully sharing our thoughts even as we listen to others share theirs. At Shine Happy Hour, *WE WILL CONNECT AT THE HUMAN LEVEL* , something which is getting rarer and rarer as social media is enthroned king in our lives!🤨 Can I have a witness!✋😉

Well, it's time to REBEL against what is now 'the norm! (OK, I've always been a bit of a rebel!) 😜😏🤭

If you live in London, UK, don't just scoff at this simple yet powerful idea. Instead, consider joining us. Grab your VIP pass and join me and some truly amazing *Shine-Stars* to create a 'new culture' - which is really the 'old culture', so it's *BACK TO BASICS* really!😄

Listen Friend: I have secured us a private room at a lovely restaurant at Pimlico (near Victoria) where we can do our own thing for 4 hours undisturbed! Yeee-haaah!! 💃💃💃

To connect with other people in a different way is to have a different vision of life and what could be possible for your life. That's why it would be my absolute pleasure to host YOU! 

If you do not live in London or are unable to be in the dinner room with us, you can still join us ONLINE, as we livestream into our private clubroom. You'll get to see, hear and contribute while you enjoy your own dinner and drink in the comfort of your home. So you dont miss out. How cool is that! 

Use the link below to secure your spot now, the sooner the better, so I can know how many people to plan for! 

CLICK THE LINK -->: bit.ly/ShineHappyHour

Remember to choose the option that works best for you, whether IN-PERSON or ONLINE, so you can get the correct VIP pass (there are two to choose from).

We start at 6.30pm, so don't be late! The location is central so the majority of people can get there easily. It's on a Friday so you'd have earned the right to de-stress and unwind after a long week! So, what other excuse did you say you had again?🤔😃

Join Me at Shine Happy Hour! 
DATE: Friday 26th October 2018.
TIME: 6.30pm UK time.

Grab your pass now:

bit.ly/ShineHappyHour

Dedicated to your Shine!
Clara Rufai
The Shine Strategist