Category: ownership
A Dream from Helen
I found myself standing in a grassy parking lot, watching an older woman – complete with a fetching hat and the kind of handbag mid-century grandmothers used to carry. She turned toward me – and the unknown figure beside me – and wistfully asked: “do you not remember who I am?”
Read MorePersonal Freedom
The separation of self from circumstance is a doorway into personal freedom and emotional integration like no other. To this end, I chose to spend the past 40 days in the deliberate exploration of who I am and what I believe and in the giving up of fast decisions and knowing the answer.
Read MoreMindfulness Definition
To intentionally shift the point of focus away from thoughts that do not serve in this moment
Read MoreThe mindfulness of Lent
The act of doing so used to be called ‘examining ones conscience’ – which is rather appropriate since my practice started at the beginning of Lent. Considering Lent now, I see it as an opportunity to prepare myself for something in the future. I am curious to know what I finally learn and embody from this experience.
Read MoreBEing First
BEing First isn’t about winning, nor is it about beating others, or even helping others, it’s about knowing who you are and what you stand for relative to the world around you.
Read MoreYour Opinion of me
I eventually learned the value of what she was trying to teach me – she was teaching me to be independent, to make up my own mind. She was also preparing me for valuing inter-dependence; for having inner strength and for appreciating the humanity in myself and others.
Read MoreMaking It Matter
Personal leadership isn’t about asking the hard questions. It’s about listening for the secret answer – and acting on it without analysing it.
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