This quote, from A Course in Miracles, is one I reflect on often in my life. Something happens and I have a thought about it. That thought is so often a judgment: this is good or this is bad. And then I remember that nothing is either good or bad unless I think that it is, so I go to "I am willing to see this differently." I want to have a deeper understanding of what it means to me, for my life, and for the lives of the others whom it has touched. I want to examine it from all sides, learn … [Read more...]
We need problems
We really do. They help us grow. What we want are just higher-quality problems. Problems introduce us to ourselves. Here's who I've met recently: A me who is very impatient and often doesn't understand why things don't happen as quickly as I think they should. Problems introduce us to others. Here's who I've met recently: People who actually do seem to find the negative in ANY situation and are loving this crisis because it supports their belief that humanity is doomed. Problems … [Read more...]
Break your contract with Mediocrity
Think about your goals and dreams. Now think about how many times in life you could have done more. Be honest. We've all had times when we knew we could give more, do more, be more, but we "made do" with mediocrity. How many times have you claimed you wanted more but then settled for less? I say it's time to break our contracts with mediocrity. It's time to step up and set a new standard for ourselves. My teacher John Maxwell says that one of the greatest indicators of long-term … [Read more...]
Vision unites people…WRONG!
Vision divides people! And it's a good thing, because it separates those who will from those who won't. And right now you need to know who will and who won't. Who will travel the journey (of life, business, or relationship) with you and who would rather hold you back. Who will stay curious and hear what you have to say and who will nay-say every word you utter. Who will respect your expertise and who will second-guess your experience. Who will allow you to lead them into a new (seemingly … [Read more...]
“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will very likely be unhappy all the days of your life.” Abraham Maslow
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt called to do more (or be more, show up, step up) but didn't know where to begin? It's funny how so many of us high-achievers feel the need to have it all together, all the time. It's funny how so many of us people-pleasers need to be doing just great, all the time. How many times have you tried to convince everyone that you've "got this" when deep inside you just weren't so sure? Here's what I know: I want to be everything I'm … [Read more...]