They say “there is always someone better than you at a given task or skill”. I like to counter it with a different viewpoint – that we all have a radio frequency that is unique to you and me and no one else. Like a radio dial, each of us can tune into a stationContinue reading “What’s the frequency?”
Monthly Archives: January 2017
“Other”
Other refers to everyone else. This includes – family, friends, neighbors, business colleagues and clients – anyone outside of you and your Connecting with other takes work, will and intention. In business, its paramount for sustainability. In life, critical to our base need for interaction and connection. When we think of other we open. WeContinue reading ““Other””
Building Walls
When we feel like something is out of our control we experiences fear and anxiety. Often this perception leads us to action. We immediately shut down – our feelings, our ability to communicate, our connection to another – all diminished as we seal ourselves behind a wall. For many, this seems like a good strategy.Continue reading “Building Walls”
Contribute
Life is like a big picnic. We are all invited. You can show up with something or nothing at all. What makes the picnic enjoyable and connective is when we show up with something…anything that brings value to the gathering. We can bring something tangible – like a skill, an offering or a place. OrContinue reading “Contribute”
It’s time
“The ignorant work for their own profit, Arjuna; the wise work for the welfare of the world, without thought for themselves. ” Bhagavad Gita Why demonstrate truth, when the tactic of bullying is so much more effective. Why acknowledge the reality in front of us, when the ego’s need to be “right” isContinue reading “It’s time”
Keep it local
“Keep it local” This may seem like an overused word these days. It’s on bumper stickers, t-shirts, websites, you name it. People give it a great deal of lip service, but from my experience, we often fall far short on our intentions We still spend a majority of our money outside our community. Local economiesContinue reading “Keep it local”
Slowing down
I’m slowing down the tune I never liked it fast You want to get there soon I want to get there last …Leonard Cohen The creation of anything worthwhile takes time, a concept many of us in business (and life) seem to forget. If we want to have long-term success, then we need toContinue reading “Slowing down”
The Simple Things
OK, so I have been talking a great deal about taking action in your life and world around you. I’m clearly trying to get people motivated to be “in the world” and not just casual observers of it all. Well today I’m writing from a different space. I’m writing about how to slow things down.Continue reading “The Simple Things”
Structure
What can you hold? Not physically, but emotionally and from a place of the higher self. Can you keep your life processes moving forward (i.e. work, relationships, exercise, etc.)? Or do you find that things always seem to fall apart after awhile? In the book A Language for Mapping Consciousness, the term structure refers to Continue reading “Structure”
Taking Action – advocacy and the will to help others
The young man needed work and was willing to go door to door to ask. He said “I need the money so I won’t have to sleep on the streets. It’s really hard to find a place to stay when you’re on your own”. I could feel my throat tighten. Such a simple request, yetContinue reading “Taking Action – advocacy and the will to help others”
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