Well, this is a revolution that, for me, may well fall as flat as the Samsung’s beautiful screen. Toshiba have now conceded the marketplace battle for the hearts and wallets of consumers, leaving Blu-Ray the crowning champion of the 1080p format. But during while waiting out the battle my world has changed. Hi Def has been replaced by Tiny Lo Def. My life has transitioned towards downloaded internet content, and the ultimate gadget monster to blame it all on is:

Apple’s iPod Touch.

This little piece of techo-heaven holds both my audio files (music, podcasts, audio books and audio lectures) and, of course, video. After purchasing the iPod Touch at the oh-so-cool Apple store in Tokyo, I eagerly loaded it up with one of my favorite movies, as well as some Noam Chomsky video interviews. I was blown away by how much fun it was to carry my intellectual and entertainment “food” around with me. Plane rides were made bearable, workout routines a joy, spare time without a book became a pleasure. I can even jack this thing into my car audio.

There are two themes to consider, in this journey from hi-def to lo-def that may become a part of many our lives in the future. The first is content choice. We have all become accustomed to free access to TV and movies, delivered to us from the Main Stream Media (MSM). The MSM is all corporate-mandated material, from CNN to The New York Times or The Washington Post. But the older I get, the more limited these sources seem to me, merely repeating or reinforcing cultural thought as they do. What if I want to go alternative media all the way?

As energy healers we must continually build a presence in the marketplace that shows the public exactly how our work can address specific issues and produce results. We must differentiate ourselves from energy-only practitioners, and from flaky “New Age” healing in general. We must find our authentic professional identity. So, the first step for building your healing practice is to know how you want to make a difference in your work.

In other words, what is your specialty?

One place to start is not by talking to others about who you are, but to go into the privacy of your room, and meditate on what it is you are here to share with the world. Without interruption, with just a small index card and a pen, write down words and sentences that express your worth, and what you know to be true. Don’t edit, don’t criticize yourself, simply write down your words. Then, get out an audio recorder, and interview yourself based on words or sentences on the card. Remember that this is a birthing process: you are the midwife to your own message. Others can help you, or write books to inspire you, but your message is unique and personal.