“Today on my way to the train station into Boston, I stopped at the local market to get some cash. On the way out across the parking lot I saw what looked like a giant unorganized pile of feathers. As I got closer, I was horrified to realize this was a live sea gull. Both wings were twisted as if they had been tangled in a fan blade. Except for the broken wring, all the vital organs seemed to be untouched. The animal turned its head and looked directly into my eyes, and all at once I saw right into it's Being: Fear sadness, impending death and the longing to fly away as quickly as possible and never stop! Now most people will tell you that We (humans) are the only reasoning beings on this planet. I have always known differently! From my youngest memories, I've always had the ability to feel and live the feelings of others. It began with animals before I could even walk and has developed stronger with the years. So the overwhelming feeling of sorrow for this animal was indescribable.

I phoned the local police department looking for the number of animal control. The officer who answered told me the animal control officer was off duty on Mondays and that I would have to wait until the next day. Now February days in Boston can be unforgiving at best and I explained the situation to the officer. His response was loud and ice sold: SEAGULLS! nobody cares about seagulls. They are nothing but big flying rats! This just added to my sadness.I believe we need loving caring, life-minded people as our public servants and government officials. What kind of example are we projecting to any who are watching? The next generation. Look around everyone! Will we soon be the ones stuck in the parking lot with impending doom in our eyes? Our actions NOW will either condemn us or save us. We have to change our hearts and start caring for our planet, our animals and each other! We are on the brink of cataclysmic disaster, all because we think of nothing but ourselves. The planet is revolting against us, just like we would do if we were infested with fleas. We are the ones that remove use and then destroy all the world has to offer and then look for more! Most parasites rarely kill their host as they want to continue living, We are killing ours quickly.I will not write the 1000+ pages to prove this statement ,We all know the facts. My immediate goal Is to share with you our future If we don't change our hearts Yesterday our future lies in the eyes of the sea gull.

I was really not looking forward to getting off the train that afternoon knowing that the cold dark was approaching I really didn’t want to have to do the right thing and put the poor animal out of it's misery.To my surprise it was gone. Apparently the police had received a lot more calls than just mine, which gives me the confidence and knowledge that if enough people stand up and speak out we can institute change together.

Dear Santa,

How is Martha? Tell her we said hi and thanks for the cookie recipes, she is the best baker on the planet!

Santa, this year we have an especially big Christmas wish list but since we have been working so hard all year and being good, we thought you wouldn't mind. If you are hesitant at all, we would like to call in that old favor from years ago when we first hooked you up with Rudolph!

We are blessed this year and have a lot of new, wonderful Globonders to add to the group. They deserve the very best to make their life easier, more productive and more enjoyable and we would like the same! With that in mind, here is our Christmas list:

* 1 month at AKA (www.stayaka.com), our "home away from home?which combines the spaciousness, serenity and long-term comfort of a luxury apartment with the amenities and personal service of an intimate hotel.
* Hand-crafted apparel for men and women (suits, jackets, slacks, shirts, ties and accessories) made by New York City Globonder Rodney Arbona which will help us look like a millionaire without breaking the bank. ( http://www.rjatailoringanddesign.com) We would also like to sign up for Rodney's webinar and you can get a 20% discount on that with the promo code of "discount" (http://www.spillmind.com/rodney.htm).
* A copy of "Fragments of Reality" by Finnish Globonder Petri Kajander (now living in Spain). This is a short but very profound book which gives powerful and actionable insights that show us how to live each moment without compromise and to be successful while doing so. (http://www.fragmentsofreality.com/buy.htm)
* For our stocking: A copy of Sicilian Globonder Manuel Marino's Globond Demo CD, 70 minutes of pumping Club, cool Funky, sweet New Age, amazing Electronic Music and other styles which Manuel put together exclusively for Globonders. (http://www.cafepress.com/cp/prod.aspx?p=manuelmarino.188906378)
* One of the first 10 new World Boxing League Teams, being offered by Florida Globonder Phil Penstom III, and if we could have Boston, even better (www.worldboxingleague.com)
* A year of New York City Globonder Dr. Dan Schaefer's "Confidential Sounding Board?to help us with that sensation of being alone at the top and feeling outnumbered. Dr. Dan will help us put the odds in our favor, enabling us to move our career forward, improve our golf game and make a lot more money. (http://www.danschaeferphd.com/confidential_sounding_board.shtml)
* Some Yawanawa Dream Art Products (neckties, coffee mugs, postage stamps, bags, etc.) which we can buy in the meantime until their original art is available via the Gee Box (see next item on wish list). Chief Tashka Yawanawa and his wife Laura Soriano Yawanawa are Globonders, living in the Amazon forest! (http://www.zazzle.com/pd/find ?qs=Globond)
* A subscription to Gallery in a box™ created by Globonders Hale Yamakoglu and Robert Kruschbersky of United Creators. This digital canvas technology will allow us to display and view pieces from our art collection anywhere in the world where we have a flat screen. In the new year, through the Gallery in a Box, we will also be able to buy hard to get, rare works from the Yawanawa tribe and other aboriginal groups all over the world.
* A copy of the beautifully written, powerful novel "When the Crow Sings" by Scottish Friend of Globond Jacqueline Wales. We would like you to please buy this book for us today, November 20 to help us get her rankings up on Amazon and get it to its proper position as best-seller! (http://www.amazon.com/When -Crow-Sings-Jacqueline-Wales/dp/0979859808/ref=sr_11_1/104-9314177-1083935?ie=UTF8&qid=1194981576&sr=11-1)
* A luxury concierge package for New York City Globonder Chris Boucher, owner of Prince Services, to help us to relax and enjoy the limited free time we have available.
* A package of corporate headshots and an event photography package by Toronto Globonder Tina Mohns, owner of Byfield Pitman ( www.byfieldpitman.com). You can see an example of Tina's work in the China Chalet Dinner photo album under Kirstin Myer's profile on Facebook. We will be putting up other examples of her work there and on our own website shortly. We would also like to give our moms some photos for Christmas.
* A membership in Black Star (http://www.ecademy.com/membersh ip.php) by London Globonder Thomas Powers, Chairman of Ecademy. Blackstar will manage our online profile across websites to make sure we have consistency and credibility while still maintaining our privacy.
* A professional qualification and post-nominal to put on my business card from Dubai Globonder Brett King's American Academy of Financial Management ( www.aafm.org). We would also like one of his Banking 2.0 webinars (www.spillmind.com) so that we can stay ahead of the trends in international finance.
* For the stocking? a copy of Miami Globonder Kaihan Krippendorff's Art of the Advantage which we already bought and read at least 5 times but we keep giving it away to friends and clients, so you had better send us 10 copies of this amazing business strategy primer. ( http://www.strategylearningcenter.com/links.htm)
* We would love to keep in touch with our work even while we are relaxing at home during the holidays, so please give us New Jersey Globonder Ravi Srinivasan's webinar "Leveraging Outsourcing Opportunities to Improve Business Performance" (http://www.spillmind.com/ravi.htm) which we can enjoy while in pajamas and from the comfort of our living room.
* Beautiful furniture and home decorations by Punta del Este Globonder Margarita Palatnik who goes back and forth between Uruguay and Turkey www.marabierto.com
* More stocking stuffers: beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry from Malaysia made from swarovski crystals and glass beads www.mixandmatch.com.my.
* A beautiful house in Miami for an excellent price and we would like this house as a getaway place for when we go hang out with Globonders down south. http://www.buyowner.com /property.asp?code=FTL66858#photos write to Kirstin@globond.com for details.
* An Adventure project getaway in Brasil with Sao Paulo Globonder Julio Cesar Bin, CEO of www.gecko.com.br
* A copy of My War at Home by Afghani Globonder Masuda Sultan http://www.amazon.com/My-War -Home-Masuda-Sultan/dp/0743480473/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195496595&sr=8-1 This book shows us how we have people living in the same country but on completely different planets and people stuck within their own cultures and unable to transcend it even when they themselves
* SEO optimization courses given by Sao Paulo Globonder Marcio Okabe where he teaches us how to get on the first page of Google: http://www.konfide.com.br/
* One of the first new Mashcasters (this is still under wraps so we cannot give you a URL) and some men from the Monty Python Army
* A deposit into a retirement account with Salt Lake City Globonder Gary Oliver at Fortius Advisors: www.fortiusadvisors.com, so that we can defer taxes and take advantage of many special programs to make our money work for us
* Resort property in lush, tropical Beliz through Phoenix Globonder Alan Davis aldavis@vtpmail.com
* A piece of the action in the movie "Fuego" starring Steve Austin of Stone Cold, and being produced by Los Angeles Globonder Floyd Easley. Floyd_easley@yahoo.com.
* Hand-made Brazilian Jewelry from Sao Paulo Globonder Simone Marques who is now in New York City: simonemarques2@yahoo.com
* Tickets to the next invitation-only Hatchery event, organized by NYC Globonder Yao-Hui Huang: www.hatchedbyus.com
* The next music producer software, created by Miami Globonder Whitney Belker, that allows one to write and produce their own music on their own PC. www.themusicproducer.com

By the way, rumors are rampant among Globonders believe "Kirstin Kringle" is somehow the modern-day version of you because Globond helps them make their dreams come true. So Santa, maybe you want to consider a Globond membership this year to make your job a little easier? Prices are going up in January but we can grandfather you in (pun intended!).

In any case, thanks for taking this busy time to read our list. We cannot wait until January when the rush is over and we can meet you on our yearly retreat in Brazil. Give our regards to Martha.

Warm wishes,

Globond (Kirstin, Chris and Luiz)

December 11, 2007: Kenneth Fax is 46 years old today. He is living in San Francisco now but he joined Globond in 2003 when he was living and working in Sao Paulo. Kenneth has a 6-year-old son Alexander, for whom he named his company, Alexander Networks. Alexander Networks provides strategic and project management services. A few of his well-known customers are HP, Juniper Networks, IBM, Bank of America, and the J.P. Turner - Estate Planning Team to name just a few.

Write to him at kfax@alexandernetworks.com. to say Happy Birthday or to talk to him about Project Management, Investor Marketing Services and Real Estate.

Sicilian Globonder Manuel Marino has composed, performed and produced a compilations of tracks for a Globond Limited Edition CD, 70 minutes of pumping Club, cool Funky, sweet New Age, amazing Electronic Music and other styles. Pick one up for a loved one's stocking or for yourself at: Sounds of Globond

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish Globonders and Friends around the world. Next, United Creator's Executives Hale Yamakoglu and Robert Kruschbersky will be in Manhattan from London and Dusseldorf from Saturday, December 8 through December 15. They will be meeting with some of the finest hotels, restaurants and department stores in the city to talk about the first installations of their digital canvas art technology. If you would like to meet them when they are in town, please write to kirstin@globond.com

Plaxo? LinkedIn? Facebook? Again, after writing “funny faces” I thought I’d said all I could say about this issue. I was wrong! My colleges and some members have been sending me invitations to join their tech groups. My good friend Thomas Power sent me a Plaxo Pulse invitation a few months ago. I signed up posted no profile or picture at first, every day I had several e mails to add me to others connections. Now I am very aware of the power of the internet tools for business and the acquisition of knowledge, but I am not one who spends a lot of time in front of the computer.

Most of my life is based on hands-on experiences, face to face encounters and one on one interaction. I’m not really on line a lot doing business. My partners now are a different story. They were horrified to find out the other day that I was not replying to all the Linked In invitations I was getting from Plaxo Pulse! I don’t get it! These people are already linked to me on Plaxo, why do I need to connect with them on LinkedIn? Is it all about number of contacts? A contest? I don’t see it; large numbers just seem to complicate things to me.

Our view is quality is much more valuable than quantity this world of virtual business has a lot of imitation reality huge numbers of contacts who you never met face to face can never take the place of real personal relationships forged over years through trust and personal experiences. So as long as all we remember from behind our computer screen that there is a real and solid world waiting for us outside our walls. Then and only then will we be able to use the computer tools at our finger tips for the advancement of us all.

Chris Lawson
Senior Managing Director, Globond International

I myself am not a tech guy; my partners on the other hand are very accomplished in the use of these network tools: .Linked-in, Ecademy, Plaxo. Skype and last but not least, Face Book. All tools used by today’s tech wizards and apprentices. I can’t say that I myself have been online using these tools more than a dozen times. You therefore can understand my surprise when Kirstin informed me of my presence on Face Book. But through my protest she insisted that it was the "in" thing and that a Senior Managing Director of GLOBOND needed to stay “in the loop". Well I wanted to see what the big deal was so I logged on. At first glance I thought this is great to know where your business contacts are and get some personal insight as well. But as I probed deeper I noticed some disturbing psychological patterns among a lot of the population on this site. So many things that I don’t need to know! Do these people really think these things are important? The things we all do on a daily basis. It seems to me "I’m at the dentist", "taking a shower”, “Having dinner with Mary" - all seem to be forms of psychological distress. A cry for help! From people who wish they were famous or worse people who actually believe that every action they take is an earth moving event! This can be compared to public exhibitionism, and by the number of people involved we can see many are really turned on!

Hi Globonders and Friends,

Today is July 4, Independence Day in the United States. We therefore intended to write our blog posting about freedom until we noticed that one of our own, Peter Cajander, had already expressed our sentiments in a way that we could not improve upon. We are therefore proud to present you with Peter’s own blog posting from June 24:

June 24, 2007 at 2:53 by Peter Cajander

“We like to have our freedom. It is great and fun to explore and extend our boundaries. We love to take the credit for our actions, but only selectively. Positive consequences are naturally ours to claim but what about the not so desired effects?

Freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand—the greater the freedom the greater the responsibility as well. Our current society does not encourage personal freedom. In practice we are sanctioned, monitored, and restrained in almost all aspects of life. We have learned to behave obediently and not to question the behaviour patterns or norms of the society. Like Goethe once said: “None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.”

We have created an artificial layer that is expected to protect individuals from harms and consequences of their personal actions. This has created a culture where people have become accustomed (or learned) to become passive and not to take action themselves. We expect someone else to tell us what to do or help us out of our own problems. This has come so far that we even regard we have the right and the others’ the moral obligation to unilaterally support us. We have isolated ourselves from the effects of our actions.

Our personal initiatives and responsibility are very limited, but so is our freedom as well. We haven given up our rights in order to gain something for nothing. We prefer to have it easy and let others to bear the consequences for us. Unfortunately this is a zero-sum game in an aggregate level and as a result everybody is worse off. There are no free lunches—there is always someone paying the bill.

Isolating individuals from their actions’ consequences is a double-edged sword. It creates an illusion of safety and protection but at the same time it removes the control from the very person. And this creates uncertainty, fear, and self-esteem issues among others. Simply we do not feel anymore that the life is in our own hands: we are on top of the issues and have the solutions available for us. Confidence and security build from experience and the knowledge that we have the tools and the means to cope with our circumstances.

It requires practice and experience to become good at something. This means that we have learned something by experimenting and sometimes even making wrong choices that have guided us to do something differently in the future. In other words we have the motivation to keep going and to get better. All this requires responsibility. Responsibility is the feedback mechanism that shows us how we are performing and the results of our pursuits. Mastery is only possible for those who are aware of their actions and their consequences.

Look around you—how much responsibility are we taking for our actions?

Peter is a Finnish Globonder currently living in Spain. He is a writer, philosophical thinker, entrepreneur, strategy consultant, business executive, author, among other things. He has been exploring and experiencing different ways of living and expanding his understanding. Peter has travelled extensively and so far lived in Finland, UK, France, and Spain. His influence and network cover all walks of life across the globe. More extensive bio here.
www.petercajander.com/about/

Today is the official inauguration day of the new Globond blog. We have quite a few “Globloggers” (Peter Cajander www.petercajander.com/blog Mike Myatt www.n2growth.com, David Teten http://thevirtualhandshake.com/blog/ and Thomas Power www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=blog&uid=8) . However, we had not done more than a couple of feeble attempts in the past. Then last week Kirstin listened to one of Mike Myatt’s increasingly popular webcasts on “Personal Branding of the CEO” and there along with 399 other CEOs (many from Fortune 500 companies), she was told:

“I am convinced that I don’t have the time NOT to blog…Blogging is not an afterthought, but rather it is something that is part of my daily regimen. It is meaningful to and appreciated by our audience as well as being useful to me by helping me refine my thinking and allowing me to synthesize disparate thoughts into valuable information and useful content. “Mike then commented: “If you are not blogging, you are wrong”.

So here we are! We looked for an inspirational quote to help us begin and this is what we found: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain

Ok so today’s insight is based on contemplation about an unusual conversation that two of us had on Saturday night in Gloucester, Massachusetts: We may in fact have discovered the TOTAL solution to global warming. Get the whole story on this in Friday’s blog but the take-away for today is that the world is really HUGE!!!!

Globond Journal November-December 2006

Each of the six journals we wrote in 2006 focused on a particular concept. Over time these concepts have crystallized into a unique and innovative structure, which we have named the “Globond Business Machine” (GBM).

The Globond Business Machine is not just about business; it can also be used to forge and accelerate friendships or philanthropic projects. The GBM is built on 1) Creative Change through which we embrace new opportunities and situations as they arise; 2) The Globond Way of ethical, mutually beneficial and honest business practices; 3) Chasing Rainbows… going where the dreams and aspirations of our members take us; 4) being Plugged In to the right people and their networks, whose track record and contacts give us our power, and 5) The Puzzle in which each new member is a key piece that helps us complete the bigger picture. Finally, the GBM operates under the assumption that 6) “It’s all One Deal”: If we all work together as a team for each other´s benefit and for the common good, our sum will be much greater than the parts. With one mind, we work to connect and leverage ourselves, unlocking our hidden potential.

As an essential tool for the operation of the GBM we have a brand-new CRM system which will allow us to be more effective and responsive to our members. We are also finishing the website which will allow Globonders to power network among themselves with minimal involvement from the Globond executive team.

Our previous accomplishments and ideals keep us on course as we move “back” into the promising and exciting future. Happy New Year and let’s rock in 2007!

Globond Journal May-June 2006

Generally, the phrase “plugged-in” refers to energy (electric) or technology, such as computers, TV's, cellphones, etc. There is also a slang meaning which means being part of a network and having access to insider information, being “in tune”, “in the know” on a certain subject or area, staying current (pun intended) or meeting important people.

Here at Globond we've taken this phrase to a whole new level, to the point that some of our deals are so big they seem unreal. Because of our long-term relationships with our members and associates, we receive offers and opportunities beyond normal boundaries. In the 2 months since our Brazilian summit, our “plugged-in” status has far surpassed even our own wildest expectations. Working in conjunction with founding members from all over the world (Brazil, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Malaysia, etc.) we have turbo-charged our unique and trusted community: The number of deals and opportunities within our network increases day by day, adding more benefit to our membership and to our company at the same time. “This share the wealth and have fun” mentality and ambience we have with Globonders makes it so that we are all “plugged in” to a network that is tailored to each one's personal needs. When a Globonder submits their 5 goals (both personal and professional), it enables us to connect them to the people, information and opportunities that benefit them and the rest of our community as well, increasing the overall power influx. In other words, the more talented and connected members we engage, the more results we have, thereby attracting more “powerhouses” and creating a ripple effect. As a Globonder, you will increase your efficiency as well as ours in a win-win proposition, giving credibility to our philosophy of doing business and making friends with our members. This makes Globond membership one of the most cutting-edge investment opportunities today.

In World As Lover, World As Self, a Definition of Synergy, Joanna Macy says: “Most of our cultures have held a hierarchical view for centuries.” This view permeates corporations, which see workers as a necessary evil, a cost which is meant to be kept as low as possible, to be forced into retirement as soon as feasible. Macy points out that this is not the way nature works. “From the ecological perspective, all open systems - be they cells or organisms, cedars or swamps - are seen to be self-organizing… Living systems evolve in complexity, flexibility, and intelligence through interaction with each other. These interactions require openness and vulnerability in order to process the flow-through of energy and information. They bring into play new responses and new possibilities not previously present, increasing the capacity to effect change. This interdependent release of fresh potential is called synergy. It is like grace, because it brings an increase of power beyond one’s own capacity as a separate entity.”

Globond operates as one of these self-organizing systems and as a business model for the futurewhere all parties benefit mutually and substantially. Even our executive team-members do not work for “the company,” but rather are part of the team, for reasons of like-mindedness. We act like a group-mind, as Napoleon Hill recommended in his classic book “Think and Grow Rich.” With one mind, we work to connect and leverage ourselves, unlocking our hidden potential. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts, and we believe that after all, “it is all ONE DEAL.”

Globond Journal March-April 2006

We all chase rainbows throughout our lives searching for our pot of gold. At Globond, we receive, our pot of gold every day by helping honest, hard-working and ethical Globonders to locate their share. Our business is completely unique because we are not just networkers but also brokers of people, information, talents and experiences. The rainbow in the picture above moved us when we saw it from the plane because it signifies the quest, and at the same time, the end result of the journey.

Globond has grown leaps and bounds even since we published our February journal, as have the number and scope of opportunities within our community. We are proud to be a major stepping stone for so many of our members because as they thrive and prosper, we do the same. Our goal is to promote and guide our community into future of a truly global economy.

Our attendance at the 10th annual World Summit of Young Entrepreneurs (WSYE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil last month changed our lives as well as many of the members who were present. We made new friends and found more Globonder founding members, while gaining important experience in a world forum. With new partners in New Zealand, South Africa, Uruguay, Hawaii, Dubai and Kuwait (to name only a few) our ability to execute on a global scale and in record time has been given a big boost.

Globond brings people together and fills the gaps that would keep them from working and playing together. These gaps can sometimes be small and are often overlooked but they can get in the way of effective collaboration and keep people from doing business with one another. If you are interested in chasing after your own rainbow until you find the pot of gold, send us an e-mail and we will see if you and Globond are a good fit for one another. If we are, then we can help you realize your dreams by providing you with key business and social connections, inside information and organized and spontaneous events as you live and work around the world. We hope to hear from you soon.