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Established My Type in 4 Ways

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s My Business Journey Journal our topic of discussion was Established My Type in 4 Ways. Stemming off of our previous My Business Journey Journal Topics, we decided to review the 4 Types of Entrepreneurs and the 4 Ways to set up your new company. Originally, we had a mound of dirt and then we decided that we would sell our mound of dirt in 3 sizes or collections for a profit. As we continue on our business journey, we realized that we need to figure out what type of company we are setting up and what way will our business entity be protected.

Let’s Review the 4 Types of Entrepreneurs

What do you mean when you say 4 Types of entrepreneurs? If you or anyone is interested in starting and running their own business, they should determine which type of entrepreneur model they would prefer to operate as.

  • Small Business
  • Scalable Startup
  • Large Company
  • Social Entrepreneurship
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My Business Journey Journal Live Schedule

What is considered a small business?

A small business could be considered as a company, restaurant, or retail store that’s launched by a founder without any intention of growing the business into a chain, franchise, or conglomerate. Additionally, small business entrepreneurs usually invest their own money to get their companies off the ground. Basically, they only make money if the business succeeds. However, they lose their own money if the business doesn’t succeed either.

What is considered a scalable startup?

A scalable startup is less common however, they tend to attract a lot of media attention. Initially, scalable startups begin on a very small scale. Such as when the lightbulb goes off in your head for an idea. As the idea is nurtured with sun, water and tender loving care, like a seed that has been planted, it begins to grow. In this instance the farmer who nurtures the plant is considered the outside investors who provide the necessary funds and additional needs until the business grows larger.

What is Considered a large company Entrepreneur?

A large company is already established and well grounded. Sometimes, entrepreneurs work within larger, established companies. For instance, the entrepreneur may come up with an idea for a new division of the larger company. If it is a division of the larger company, that means it operates on it’s own but is backed financially and marketed by the home company.

What is considered a social entrepreneurship?

Well, a social entrepreneurship launches an organization that’s fundamentally about enacting positive social change. In addition, they are not operating to generating profits. Nevertheless, a social entrepreneur is willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through their initiatives. For instance, the social entrepreneur seeks innovative solutions to community-based problems. Specifically, the social change to environmental conservation, racial justice, or philanthropic activity in an underserved community.

unprotected vs protected

What are the 4 Ways to Set Up Your Business?

  • LLC
  • Corporation
  • Non Profit
  • DBA
Provided below are the definitions per the dictionary-

LLC- A limited liability company is the US-specific form of a private limited company. It is a business structure that can combine the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation.

Corporation- A corporation is an organization—usually a group of people or a company—authorized by the state to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law for certain purposes. Early incorporated entities were established by charter. Most jurisdictions now allow the creation of new corporations through registration. 

Non Profit- A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners.

Doing Business As- You might need to register your DBA — also known as a trade name, fictitious name, or assumed name — with the state, county, or city your business is located in. Registering your DBA name doesn’t provide legal protection by itself, but most states require you to register your DBA if you use one.

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How did Envision Dream, LLC Find their type and which way did they get set up?

Envision Dream, LLC is owned and operated by one person. In other words, a sole proprietor. As a sole proprietor, the entity decided to sell merchandise for a profit. Along with taking on all the risks of losing the their own money invested and all the revenue made successfully. As a result, the entity fell into the small business category out of the 4 Types of Entrepreneurs

Now that we established the type of entrepreneurship as a small business, we needed to set the company up with protection. First we went to LegalZoom.com, which is an online legal technology company that helps customers like Envision Dream, LLC to create legal documents without having to hire a lawyer. We chose to be a limited liability company because a DBA doesn’t protect our business name from being used by others and we wanted our personal property to remain separate from the business.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Establishing Your Type, WATCH OUR FULL MY BUSINESS JOURNEY JOURNAL VIDEO DISCUSSION BELOW- Established my type

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Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value

Albert Einstein

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The Desire to be A Dreamer but Rationally Realistic

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on January 13th, 2020, our topic of discussion was on The Dreamer. Do you have the desire to be a dreamer but rationally realistic at the same time? This was a fun and interactive chat. As a matter of fact, we discussed the meaning of a dreamer. By the same token, the engagement, thoughts and opinions of those who were able to join us made it joyous and interesting.

What is a dreamer?

First, the dictionary says a dreamer is a person who dreams or is dreaming. The second definition says that a dreamer is a person who has lived in the US without official authorization since coming to the country as a minor. Furthermore, people of this description who met certain conditions would be eligible for a special immigration status under federal legislation first proposed in 2001. Watch our full video below on “The Dreamer” to hear the criteria for the second definition.

What does it mean to be called a dreamer?

So, to be called a dreamer it means a person spends a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen but which are improbable or impractical. Why is this so interesting to me? It is so interesting to me because, I feel like it is saying that if I am a dreamer than that means my dreams are impractical. I don’t completely agree with this statement. Furthermore, I believe we need to be able to dream and if we think our dreams are negative than we will never go after those dreams. So, I guess the question is, am I impractical? And is it ok to be impractical? Basically, I have to be ok with the fact that I am impractical and yes, I am a dreamer.

The Dreamer
The Eye of the Dreamer

Is being a dreamer a bad thing?

No, I do not believe being a dreamer is a bad thing. Do you? In fact, one cannot be a doer if at first they are not a dreamer. Clearly, dreams are comfortable because we do not share them. To clarify, this makes it easy to be a dreamer. However, when we decide to act on making those dreams a reality, it means we need to step out of our comfort zone. Which means, we become uncomfortable.

Should you dream big or just be realistic?

Well being realistic will give you a better chance of accomplishing the dreams you want to make into a reality. On the contrary, some will say that just dreaming big will be a waste of time. So, would you say that it is better to dream big, just be realistic or do both? In our video “The Dreamer” below we really got into the thoughts on being either or being both.

Envision Dream
Envision Dream, LLC

Why is it important to have a dream in your life?

The reason it is important to have a dream in your life is because it is important for all of us and all ages. Furthermore, dreams encompass our goals. Specifically, they give our life a purpose, a direction and a meaning. They help shape who we are, what we want and where we go. For instance, they shape our life choices, help build towards our future, give us a sense of control and hope. You don’t need to ask me twice why dreams are important. It should be noted that, I created a company called Envision Dream, LLC based on the philosophy of visualizing possibilities for future opportunities which came from a dream.

Why is it hard to follow your dreams?

The reason we sometimes feel our dreams are hard to follow is because we start reflecting on the dreams we haven’t fulfilled. This can make us frustrated and give up all together. Ultimately, dreams help us to move forward and grow as people. Remember, our dreams don’t have to be big to be considered an achievement.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW ON THE DREAMER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR8UzS3Vm_I

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground

Theodore Roosevelt

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The Need to Create 3 Collections within a Strong Collection

Once I made the decision to become an entrepreneur and came up with a business idea, I needed to create 3 collections within a strong collection. Why would you need 3 collections, I asked myself. From my research, I came across the Power of 3. But what does that mean and how does this affect my business? There are 3 dimensions for seeing life and experiencing life. They are imagination, memory and experience. Basically, these 3 dimensions are essential for the human experience of life. They say that life happens between memory, experience and imagination.

So what is a collection?

The dictionary defined a collection as the action or process of collecting someone or something. Second, as a group of things or people. Third, an assembly of items such as works of art, pieces of writing, or natural objects, especially one systematically ordered. Fourth, an art museum’s holdings organized by medium, such as sculpture, painting, or photography. Fifth, a book or recording containing various texts, poems, songs, etc. Sixth, a range of new clothes produced by fashion house.

Envision Dream Rainbow Collection
Envision Dream Rainbow Vision Collection

What are the 3 Must Haves for Creating a Strong Collection?

For a collection to have a strong presence, you must consider the 3 pillars of style, type and size.

  1. Signature Style
  2. Collection Type
  3. Collection Size

First, a strong collection must have a signature style. Specifically, you want your signature style or design to tell a story especially one that will evolve over time.

Second, your need to decide on the collection type. For instance, you would like your collection to revolve around a single product that sells in multiple color ways and or sizes or both. Furthermore, developing multi-item collections usually revolve around a statement piece or central piece where the common thread will tie all the pieces together within the collection. Ultimately, you would like the main design to influence and inspire. Uniquely, you would like to have a theme.

Third, you want to consider the collection size. Typically, 3 or more is considered a collection. When developing your collection, it is best to aim for a minimum of 12 pieces or looks. Ultimately, the more pieces in your collection, the better exposure and versatility you will have throughout the collection.

Envision Dream Yoga Capri Leggings
Envision Dream Yoga Capri Leggings

Incorporating the need for 3 collections within a strong collection with My Business Journey.

After reviewing the need to create 3 collections within a strong collection, I tried to apply my own company into this dynamic . I also wanted to make sure my collections revolved around the human experience with the Power of 3 dimensions. Which leads me to Envision Dream, LLC’s 3 collections that were created to include imagination, memory and experience. Our collections are still a work in progress as it will evolve over time.

  1. Envision Dream
  2. Trapped Ruby
  3. Tribe Vibe

What is our Envision Dream Collection?

Our Envision Dream Collection revolves around visualizing possibilities for future opportunities. Pieced together our design represents the journey an individual is on. So Envision your look, Capture your style, Roam wild and free. We are not just a brand, we are a statement, a philosophy and way of life.  Our Envision Dream signature style tells a story. Specifically, the story is personal to the individual who is going after their own dreams with the will power to fulfill their own life’s journey. This Collection has a total of 85 product pieces with sub collections. Our sub collections are:

Classic Vision

Night Vision

Rainbow Vision

Color Vision

What is our Trapped Ruby Collection?

Our Trapped Ruby Collection is showing the “Ruby” which represents you (the individual) as the unique stone of divine creativity trapped in the web of life (spider-web). It is also noted some will say, trapped in the world wide web. Currently this collection has a total of 21 products and no sub collections.

What is our Tribe Vibe Collection?

Our Tribe Vibe Collection is designed around our Rhythm and Roots. Where are your roots and how does that affect your rhythm?  When you Vibe with your Tribe, you are vibrating with like-minded people who are on the same energy frequency.  My tribe is my vibe hence the name Tribe Vibe. This collection has about 15 products so far and 3 sub collections.

Narragansett Compass

Spirit

Music Soul

Tribe Vibe Music Soul Hoodie
Tribe Vibe Music Soul Hoodie

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 3 COLLECTIONS AND THE POWER OF 3, WATCH OUR FULL MY BUSINESS JOURNEY JOURNAL VIDEO DISCUSSION BELOW- 3 Collections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR9NVpBvDeM

 Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant

Robert Louis Stevenson

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Introduction to My Business Journey Journal Curious Entrepreneur Magic

In order for there to be an introduction to my business journey journal curious entrepreneur magic, I needed a business and more importantly I needed a business idea.  Next, the magic I chose to use for this idea came from a huge mound of dirt. Similar to the mountain of elevation in our Envision Dream design. For instance, this mound of dirt is symbolizing a business idea and how an entrepreneur will use their creative mind to make a profit off selling the dirt. On the other hand, they are taking on all of the risks of losing the dirt and their own money. Basically, balancing the risk of making money and losing money is what an individual must weigh out. This is also true with time. Specifically, time spent and time gained.

Curiosity is what get’s you to research and visualize an opportunity for greatness. However, you will need to understand the 4 types , 7 characteristics and 3 skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. The magic happens when you decide to take that plunge and go for it. Watch our full video below on Introduction to My Business for more insight.

What is a business idea?

To have a business, I needed to have a business idea. For instance, Envision Dream became the idea I had in my head. Indeed, this was the starting point for my entrepreneurship. To be more specific, a business idea is a starting point for any current or future entrepreneurs. Furthermore, it is essential because it is the beginning of a new life. Above all, this is a lifestyle change because it is the life of your business and the life of your entrepreneurship.

What is an entrepreneur?

Now that I have a business idea, I have decided to start a new lifestyle with entrepreneurship. Specifically, I turned Envision Dream into a Limited Liability Company. Clearly, an entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. Ultimately, entrepreneurs who prove to be successful in taking on the risks of a startup are rewarded with profits, and continued growth opportunities

Envision Dream Logo
Envision Dream, LLC.

4 Types of Entrepreneurs

What Are the 4 Types of Entrepreneurship? Anyone interested in starting and running their own business should consider which entrepreneurial model they prefer:

  1. small business
  2. scalable startup
  3. large company
  4. social entrepreneurship

7 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

  1. Self-Motivation is one of the most important traits of entrepreneurs- you are your biggest critic.
  2. Understand What You Offer. You need to know what you offer, and how it fits into the market.
  3. Take Risks: Weigh out the pros and cons for taking the risks
  4. Know How to Network– connect with like minded people
  5. Basic Money Management Skills and Knowledge
  6. Flexibility-when you are flexible, you bend verses brake
  7. Passion– Your passion will push you to keep going even with the toughest of times.

3 Important Skills of a Successful Entrepreneur

  1. Adaptability
  2. Persistence
  3. Hard Work

Yes, adaptability, persistence and hard work are the 3 keys to success in a small business. However, they are also three important skills no matter what your endeavor is. First, we need to be able to adapt thru changes. Remember the tide changes every day. Specifically, low and high tides. Second, we need to be diligently persistent so that we are able to be comfortable with hearing the word “no”. Specifically, you will receive 5 “no’s” before you receive a “yes”. This is why persistence is important. Third, nothing is gained without hard work. It should be noted that nothing is gained and nothing is lost unless, you are willing to push yourself with sweat and tears kind of hard work.

Tips for How to Introduce your Business in a Letter

  • Start with a bang. Open with a sentence that grabs interest and establishes a reason to keep reading.
  • Introduce yourself in terms that matter to the person to whom you’re writing
  • Tell the prospect what you can do for him or her
  • Keep your letter short
  • Make a clear point
  • Edit and proofread
  • Sign your letter

Below is an Introduction Business Letter for Envision Dream, LLC.

To Whom it May Concern:

Are you ready to see your vision and be your vision?  Good, we are too!  At Envision Dream, LLC a newly launched E-Commerce Store, we believe in visualizing possibilities for future opportunities.  We want to help you be the vision you see in yourself. When we search for our life’s purpose, we begin to move toward a destination that will fulfill our Life’s journey. As we navigate different paths, we hope you Envision your own look, Capture your own style and Roam wild and free.  Remember this is your Journey!!

Wishing you all the very best of envisioning your own dreams.

Sincerely,

Sheryl Peno

Owner and Creator

Envision Dream, LLC.

WATCH OUR FULL JOURNAL VIDEO DISCUSSION BELOW- Introduction to My Business Journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH6kIl2nxmg

If you are going through hell, keep going

Winston Churchill

Our next “My Business Journey” Journal Discussion is scheduled for January 12th, 2021 with the Topic: 3 Collections Live on Instagram @sherisdreamcatcher 8pm eastern standard time

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Accomplishments in 2020 with My Business Journey

I said to myself, in order to showcase your accomplishments Sheri, you need to start somewhere!!  And since we are ending the year 2020, I had decided to start reflecting on the accomplishments in 2020 with My Business Journey. Specifically, I compared this year verses last year in 2019. I thought, hey, it’s a great way to analyze all that I have completed and not completed. Furthermore, it helps me plan for the objectives I would like to achieve in order to grow.  My goal with reflecting is to take this information and see what I can improve upon for the upcoming year.

What is the meaning of accomplishment?

How do I know what my accomplishments in 2020 are with my business journey if I don’t know first what the word accomplishment means? I decided to look up the word accomplishment from the online dictionary. It says that an accomplishment is something that has been achieved successfully. It also says that it is the successful achievement of a task or planned objectives. Next, it says that an accomplishment is an activity that a person can do well, typically as a result of study or practice.

Sip N Think with Sheri
A Recent Accomplishment Achieved with the formation of Sip N Think with Sheri Live Chat Discussions on Instagram.

What are some examples of personal accomplishments?

As I continued to research the meaning of accomplishments, I learned that some examples of personal achievements can include charitable work, entrepreneurial success, establishing good health, financial stability and obtaining a college degree. Again, these are just examples to help you recognized your own personal achievements as we move forward into 2021.

How can you showcase your accomplishments best?

You can best show your accomplishments in 4 ways. In the video below, I actually tried to apply and showcase my accomplishments by mapping it out, pointing to the goals, keeping it simple and showing room for growth. The key word here is apply. Take what you have accomplished in the past year or years and apply the knowledge and lessons you have learned as you move forward into the upcoming year and future.

  1. Map it out.
  2. Point to goals.
  3. Keep it simple.
  4. Show room for growth.
My Business Journey Journal
Sheri’s Dream Catcher

WATCH OUR FULL JOURNAL VIDEO DISCUSSION BELOW- ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2020 WITH MY BUSINESS JOURNEY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9oXTeqChVw

Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can

Arthur Ashe

Our next “My Business Journey” Journal Discussion is scheduled for January 5th, 2021 with the Topic: Introduction to My Business Journey Live on Instagram @sherisdreamcatcher 8pm eastern standard time. 

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Reflecting on the year 2020

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 30th, 2020, our topic of discussion was reflecting on the year 2020. First we looked at our comfort zone, where the magic happens and the space between the two. Next we looked at the meaning of 2020. Specifically, is it 2020 vision or in other words equal vision? What do you think?

Reflections on the year 2020
Envision Dream Reflections Back Pack

Here is a list of 2020 reflections discussed on our Sip N Think Chat

  1. Australia Wild Fires that burned a record 47 acres killing more than a billion animals.
  2. NBA Legend Koby Bryant and his 13 old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
  3. Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault in New York destroying his career and gave rise to the #metoo movement.
  4. Global Pandemic where the whole world went on house arrest, toilet paper was raided from all the shelves, people we love dying, the economy went to shit, etc.
  5. George Floyd was brutally killed by a police officer which ignited riots and protests around the world bringing the racism and police brutality to light even more than ever before in history.
  6. Murder Hornets were discovered flying around us in the state of Washington
  7. Desert Locusts, the worlds most devastating pests were swarming in large numbers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
  8. Presidential Election 2020: Trump vs. Biden or was it Blue vs. Red?
  9. Wild Weather where in 141 years of climate records, we only had 3 states-Alaska, Hawaii and North Dakota-that weren’t apart of the billion-dollar weather disaster. Record Breaking 30 named storms during the Hurricane Season where meteorologists had to use letters from the Greek Alphabet to identify storms because they were running out of prepared names.
  10. The Great Conjunction between 2 planets: Jupitar and Saturn. They say this great phenomena, Bethlehem Star or Christmas Star happened for the first time in 800 years. So on December 21, 2020 about 45 minutes after sunset, Jupitar and Saturn appeared just one-tenth of a degree apart, according to NASA.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW REFLECTING ON THE YEAR 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBny5W9krI

Nothing Happens Until the pain of remaining the same outweighs the pain of change

Arthur Burt

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The Grinch Who Broke Down In Frozen Shoes

The Grinch Who Broke Down in Frozen Shoes
Momma Grinch

6:30 Dinner with Me. I can’t cancel that again.

The Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 19, 2020, our topic of discussion was about Sheri becoming the Grinch who was trying to put herself in someone else’s shoes. Additionally, I wanted to let you learn a little something about me and how my blended family works together and doesn’t when shit happens. For this episode, my son was driving my truck with his two brothers and it started to shut off while he was driving. Luckily, he was able to park it at Walmart when it shut off completely.

This also happened the day after a major snow storm in the RI area. As in illustration, it was 4:30pm and the sun had just gone down. The temperature was only 21 degrees out and their was ice and snow all over the roads. My emotions were triggered and all over the place. I was calm on the outside, but my insides were swirling like a tornado. Blood pressure was rising to beyond functioning level. I was thinking about my son, his brothers and my daughter. Additionally, I was thinking about my broken down truck and how I was going to get it home and how much money it was going to cost to get fixed. I won’t lie, I was also thinking about myself and how cold and tired I was and all I wanted to do was go home.

External Factors affecting the Grinch’s Heart in 2020

Since Covid cases have risen drastically in RI and the fact that I work in the health field, you can only imagine the stress my body and mental was already under. I have been trying really hard to maintain a good mental and emotional balance just from work , bills, and Covid impacts alone. Yes, these are all external factors and with these complications, my family and loved ones are the ones affected by it most of all. I am a firm believer in the fact that if God brought you to it, he will get you thru it. As a result, I do what I must given the duties and responsibilities laid upon me. This is what a MOM does. This is what a Leader does. This is what Love does.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

The Envision Dream design represents your own personal journey when pieced together.  The Rainbow Heart is placed behind the Journey. 

 

The heart represents your own heart. Your heart is a delicate part of you but also a strong piece of you (the individual). When you put your heart into something, it makes it that much more personal to you.  This is important for when you come to an obstacle or road block in your path.  Their will be times that are hard and complicated.  As well as unexpected events along the journey. When this happens, you will need to look into your heart. 

Coincidently, The Grinch’s heart grew when he realized what the true meaning of Christmas was. He needed to look into his heart to figure out what really matters the most. When my son called me to say “mom, I know you are going to be mad because the truck is not clean”, my reply was “all that matters is that you are ok”. Material things can always be replaced but you my son, cannot.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW While Putting myself in other peoples shoes as in the grinch who broke down in frozen shoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfdloZ7VuBE

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a Store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”

The Grinch from Dr. Seuss

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Puzzling Mind Preparing for the Snow to Plummet

Make Sure You Have Your Bag Packed Incase You Get Stuck in the Storm

Apparently, I cannot get my mind to think straight with all of this snow talk. Really, your puzzling mind is preparing for the snow to plummet? How much snow will we get? Let me watch the weather forecast like a crack head craving for my next hit. Please do not take offense to that analogy. But seriously, we only focus on the weather channel like a hawk when we hear of a storm coming. Ultimately, I guess it makes our lives interesting.

Yes, I am still puzzled by why we only need milk, eggs and bread when their is a snow storm. Furthermore, why do we as humans race to the grocery store to buy up all of the milk, eggs and bread on the shelves just as the snow starts to plummet? Inquiring minds really do want to know how and why this is considered getting prepared for a snow storm.

What you did to prepare for the storm will determine how fast you recover from the storm.

Scott J. Vail

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 15, 2020, our topic of discussion was about the upcoming snow storm heading it’s way for RI mixed in with other puzzling thoughts.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

Preparing for the Snow

Envision Dream Sip & Think Blue Mug– Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Come on, it’ll be fun. Unless we get stuck here, you starve and I give up

Olaf from Disney

This year especially, has me thinking and reflecting on the years past. December is typically the month of reflection. However, I feel as though I am reflecting even more now than I ever did. For instance, I am looking at old pictures and all the meaning behind them. In addition to old pictures, I am listening to traditional Christmas songs play over and over again. Literally, I’m thinking like, these songs need to be upgraded. On the other hand, I really do like classic and traditional songs too. Apparently, my mind is still puzzling me as the snow begins to plummet. Ahh the Memories!! That’s it, we have fond memories. Both good and bad memories.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT Puzzling DISCUSSION BELOW with respect to The Snow Storm is Coming

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Following the Rainbow Flag

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on November 20th, 2020, our topic of discussion was Young, Gay and Disabled. For this online live chat we invited our personal friend and Special Guest Timmy Tatro-Bonin who is living a young, gay and disabled life. When following the Rainbow Flag, we understand that everyone has a different point of view and experiences things differently, however, as our guest we wanted to get his perspective of his own personal experiences.

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Following the Rainbow

Envision Dream Sip & Think Red Rainbow Cup: Since red is the color of blood, it has historically been associated with sacrifice, danger, and courage. It is most commonly associated with heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love, and joy.

A Rainbow Symbolizes What?

A rainbow is sometimes associated as a symbol of faith and hope. In addition, it is also a symbol for an ongoing desire for peace. The rainbow is also sometimes used to symbolize moments and movements of social change. For example, the Rainbow Flag designed for the Gay Community in 1978 by the American Artist Gilbert Baker.

Learning something I never knew, I never knew

For each of our Live Chats, I like to learn something I never knew before. For instance, we learned a little bit about the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Also known as the Stonewall uprising. This rebellion took place on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village in Manhattan, NY. As a result of these riots, a movement for social change started with the LGBTQ community. Since the Stonewall riots happened, the month of June has been recognized as Pride Month.

Following the rainbow flag
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How did the Rainbow Flag Come into Existence?

We learned that an openly gay man and drag queen by the name of Gilbert Baker designed the first Rainbow Flag in 1978. Since Baker was an American Artist, he was urged by one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. Harvey Milk to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. Baker chose the flag as a symbol because he saw them as the most powerful symbol of pride at that time. Baker looked at the rainbow as a natural flag gifted from the sky. He knew deep down that he could not use dark and painful experiences as an option for his creation. So he chose to use the rainbow for his inspiration.

Colors of the Rainbow Flag

Since the LGBTQ community is made up of people who come in all races, ages and genders, Baker felt the rainbow’s natural and beautiful nature would fit the community perfectly. Ultimately the different colors within the Rainbow Flag are meant to represent togetherness. Baker first adopted eight colors for the stripes in his Rainbow Flag design with each color having its own meaning.

  • Hot Pink for Sex
  • Red for Life
  • Orange for Healing
  • Yellow for Sunlight
  • Green for Nature
  • Turquoise for Art
  • Indigo for Harmony
  • Violet for Spirit
Following the rainbow flag
Envision Dream Rainbow Yoga Capri

A Few Adjustments were made along the way

Baker’s first creation of the Rainbow Flag was flown for the first time on June 25th, 1978 for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Parade. As the number for rainbow flags increased, production became an issue. As a result of productions, the colors pink and turquoise were removed from the flag. They also had to replace the color indigo with blue. Because of these changes, the eight stripe Rainbow Flag turned into a six stripe Rainbow Flag. The Rainbow Flag we see today with six stripes is to reflect both immense diversity and unity, especially among the LGBTQ community. Interesting enough the Rainbow Flag was not truly established as a symbol for the LGBTQ community until 1994.

  • 1969 The Stonewall Riots
  • 1978 The First Rainbow Flag was Flown
  • 1994 The Rainbow Flag became an established symbol for the LGBTQ community
Following the rainbow flag
Not just a brand. A philosophy, a statement and a way of life

Example of See Your Vision: Be Your Vision

Baker said in an interview later on, “our job as gay people was to come out, to be visible, to live in truth, as I say, to get out of the lie.”  To Baker, a flag really fit that mission, because that’s a way of proclaiming your visibility or saying “This is who I am”

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Thank you Timmy for being such a great sport and sharing with us your own personal experiences. Hope everyone who joined us enjoyed themselves. It’s always nice to learn something you never knew you never knew!!

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The Great Awakening and Ascension

“To walk the spiritual path is to continually step out into the unknown”

Wallace Huey

Here is a mini recap of our Live Sip N Think Chat @sherisdreamcather on Instagram

What is the great awakening and ascension?

In researching the world wide web, Soul awakening is difficult to define since their are various ways to define it. Could it be that it is the perception one is feeling and experiencing? For instance, how do we know we are being awakened? Furthermore, with all of the events of 2020 alone, how could you not believe in the spiritual realm? Have you come to the realization that their is a bigger picture? I mean really, Optimist Prime from the transformers’ has been saying “more than meets the eye” for ages now. At least since I was a kid.

Envision Dream Listen Spirits-Gold Long Sleeve

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on October 30th, 2020 discussion, we tried to have some spiritual fun with All Hallow’s Eve. For this event we invited our Special Guest Melissa Reetz. She is a Certified Angel Card Reader, Reiki Master and Intuitive Life Coach with Soul Awakening 1111.

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The Great Awakening and Ascension

Envision Dream Sip & Think Yellow Mug- Yellow represents personal power and fulfilment, abundance, courage and self-confidence. It is full of creative and intellectual energy and can represent happiness, clarity and sunlight.

Why Choose the Yellow Sip & Think Mug?

The color Yellow as most colors, have symbolism. Particularly, the color yellow has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids in logic, memory, concentration, will – power and communication.  What does the color yellow represent for you?

Envision Dream’s Tribe Vibe Music Soul Joggers

Why have a Soul Awakening Chat on All Hallow’s Eve?

For the purpose of our chat and this blog, I believe that it is easier to travel between worlds or dimensions at this particular time. Or it is the most heightened between the spirit world and the physical world, I should say. I myself am a very spiritual person. However, not everyone around me believes in the same spiritual practices. Some take it as a joke and will throw in their two cents about it. Others understand and are really open to it. Just because someone close to me doesn’t believe in what I believe in, doesn’t mean I don’t like them. It just means that I am on a different path or journey then them. Naturally, I tend to gravitate toward others who I can relate to and talk to about it.

The Great Awakening and Ascension
I decided to be Medusa for Halloween. If you look too close you may turn into a stone

How do you know if you have ascended?

I am still trying to figure that one out. Apparently from my discussion with Melissa, my Angel guides are telling me to “let it go”. But, what are they telling me to let go of? We have determined in our discussion that they are not referring to a person or individual. Well, me personally, I believe they are telling me to let go of a certain situation. Their must be a situation that is holding me down and holding me back? I have a horrible time in letting things go. Really I do!! The weirdest thing is that, I already know what the situation is. We all have a gut instinct and maybe, just maybe we begin letting go by fully trusting in ourselves.

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Thank you Melissa for being such a great sport and supportive person. Hope everyone who joined us enjoyed themselves. Remember to “Let Go, Cut The Cord, Break the Wheel and Start New” !!!! We need something good to look forward to. Definitely will be reaching out to Melissa at Soul Awakening 1111 for more Angel Card Readings.

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