Dr. James Hollis offers “In the end we will only be transformed when we can recognize and accept the fact that there is a will within each of us, quite outside the range of conscious control, a will which knows what is right for us, which is repeatedly reporting to us via our bodies, emotions, and dreams and is incessantly…
Every situation in life is transitory. We fall into a sort of comfort with life at times thinking it should be occurring according to our plans. When we can embrace and accept the changes with grace, we become nimble, creative, and resourceful. When we bristle, thinking life should occur on our terms, we are disappointed a majority of the time. …
As I contemplate changes, I also make myself pause to think, not succumbing to the immediate emotional reactions at the surface to take me in a misdirection. It’s been a difficult few months in my world. It’s challenging when it’s business, it’s debilitating when it’s your children. The roller coaster continues, and my ability to compartmentalize is waning at times,…
“Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that, It lights the whole sky.” – Hafiz When I’m still, this passage reminds me of the love surrounding me. May we all seek to love this way.
A few years ago, I had the great fortune of seeing Ben Zander perform live as the closing keynote for a conference I was attending. It was one of the most memorable experiences in leadership I’ve had. I’m grateful for the lessons and the beautiful and unique way his passion and mastery taught with and through the music he offered. …
It’s always wonderful when you can read something, and it wakes you up. Simply said and makes the point. A great reminder every day. Here it is: “Your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn.”
Today, the wisdom of Mary Jean Irion inspired me. Simple thoughts we can appreciate when life is complex. She reminded me to pause and appreciate now. Enjoy: “Normal day Let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some…
Wisdom can be found in places you wouldn’t expect, like Dr. Suess books and nursery rhymes. As I sat to write this blog, I stumbled upon a picture of the words to a nursery rhyme most of us have heard over and over. When I read it today, the sing-song lyrics played between my ears differently than I remembered as…
In many ways, I rely on reframing my mindset to do hard things. When a cardinal shows up outside my window, I know Mahtab is with me and all is well. When good things happen amidst challenges, I focus on them rather than the challenge and it fuels me forward. When I’d rather not exercise, I look to my daughter’s…
Options and choices. They’re not the same. Most people use the words interchangeably. They’re not the same. Options are what you’re relegated to when you don’t choose. Choice is deciding or selecting amongst everything available. You’re basing your decision on what’s available from the maximum possibilities. It’s abundant, powerful, and forward-looking. You’re moving toward something. You’re abundant, opportunities abound. Options…