Photo by matthewgriff "And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." Nelson Mandela. One of the best and most challenging aspects of being in business for yourself is finding and connecting with community. I’m not just talking about people who like your random posts on Facebook or are willing to comment on a blog post once and while. I’m talking about the people who are there -- ready and willing to share advice freely and joyously because … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Think About What Terrifies you Most, Then Ask Why
August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The brave, heroic acts that receive the most acknowledgement are usually physical ones. Stories about people saving others from burning buildings or natural disasters. Animals rescued from certain death when found abandoned or abused. The daily, countless heroic acts preformed by city and government officials, accomplished as part of a normal work day. And yes, these acts are commended and recognized as good news we all savor (maybe not as often as they could be) -- but are still not the bravest … [Read more...]
The Answer Today is Not Necessarily the Forever Answer
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo by ToniVC It’s no secret that globally we’ve become accustomed to a faster paced kind of life, and society is constantly evolving to match it. Not only how we communicate, work, collaborate, eat and enter into relationship has changed dramatically, but how we see the future is rapidly changing, too. So with societal norms shifting so quickly, isn’t it also natural that how we make decisions is also transforming? Aside from Hallmark, old movies and grandparents selling us on the idea … [Read more...]
So, When Does the REAL You Show Up?
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo by happykatie I’ve been asking myself this very question a lot lately, not necessarily for personal inquiry as much as to reevaluate relationships in my life that have languished or gone south very suddenly. Sticking with my perspective that everything I experience is a lesson I need to learn, I’m finally seeing some ways I was not showing up authentically for MYSELF, and that was clearly demonstrated in these broken relationships. And after reflecting on that for a few months, I … [Read more...]
The Bliss of Options and the Power of Choice
August 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Being "stuck" with the perception of limited choices is what makes us feel trapped and uncreative, like trudging through life instead of living in a way feels supportive and like we "going somewhere". But what if having too many choices has the exact same effect? What if several competing options on the table only minimizes the creative impact and traction you want because attentions are scattered and competing with each other? At a time when we all feel like we need to "up" our game to … [Read more...]