Are You Ready to Overcome Overwhelm? We are all human, and from time to time, every human being I know, comes face to face with overwhelm. In part 1 of this 3-part series on overcoming overwhelm, I wrote about recognizing overwhelm for what it is and taking your power back. Here in part 2, we’ll look at reprogramming the way you react to overwhelm. If
You have a mission, a signature project, a life skill to develop and you’re excited about the end you have in mind and what that will do for you. So, your tendency is to want to get to the finish line; to have yourself established and confident in your expertise, and to have your great work be recognized. Personally, I feel the deep desire to
UBUNTU is a term associated with Nelson Mandela, according to Wikipedia, Ubuntu (/ʊˈbuːntʊ/uu-BOON-tuu; Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù])[1][2] is a NguniBantu term meaning "humanity". It is often also translated as "humanity towards others", but is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity".[3] I consider UBUNTU an essential leadership competency for the 21st century. Leadership in the 21st century is
There are many traditions and rituals that we have created to honor the seasons. As Spring arrives and the plants blossom and bloom, we’re often called to our own season of growth, development, and renewal. As part of earth’s ecosystem, many of us feel inspired to do some type of renewal ritual this time of year, whether it’s spring cleaning or starting something new.
I saw this quote on a blogpost written by Holly Morris http://www.oprah.com/style/What-Japanese-Ama-Women-Can-Teach-Us-About-Aging When I delved deeper into the expected vs. the unexpected, I realized that there are two things you can expect from life. One, is that you are born into a body. Two, that body will die. Other than these two things, life is uncertain and so often, unexpected. The Unexpected: We can fight
You never know how your presents will be wrapped... I’ve heard that Chip Kelly used to say to his players, "Be where your feet are.” Climbing Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park today, we set out for a hike, which is not a big deal. How high can a mountain on the East Coast be? I love hiking. I have hiking shoes. I’m covered in
Have you ever noticed how tempting it is to say, “I told you so”? I think most of us have. Now, think about how much you hate hearing, “I told you so”? I’ve come to the conclusion that needing to be right doesn’t feel right. The need to be right is programmed into the ego, and I, for one, would like to upgrade my operating
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein Learning from A Course in Miracles, I have chosen to live my life as if everything is a miracle. Seeing everything as miracle is accomplished by removing any obstacle to the presence of love. Live your
