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The Gift in the Block

Often, on the journey of transformation and change, we experience roadblocks, detours, old behaviors and thought patterns, and old reactions to life. We may feel hopeless and think about giving up. We have known the freedom of forward movement and self-empowerment and this block has stripped us of this new energy, passion, and delight.

What we may fail to realize is that blocks are to be expected! Each block is another layer of internal programming ready to be released. Continue reading “The Gift in the Block”

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Transform Your Leadership: The Zen Leader

I am looking for a small group of women devoted to personal and professional leadership, women who are ready to practice self-leadership powerfully and make a difference in the lives of those around them. “The Zen Leader: 10 ways to go from barely managing to leading fearlessly” is my favorite leadership read. It speaks to changing ourselves, our perspectives and the energy we bring to our lives, in order to create the future we vision.

Does this speak to you?

The book group will meet for 11 weeks, likely Thursdays 4:00-5:30 or 2:30-4:00. Pre-reading the chapter and practicing its ideas is your commitment to the weekly discussion. The location will be near downtown Appleton.

Express your interest and time preference by contacting Jeanne HERE.

Read more about the Institute for Zen Leadership here:

http://institutezenleadership.org

 

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If I Could Reverse It …

Today’s thought comes from “The Intuitive Way” by Penney Peirce. Ready?

Okay, but just a reminder before getting started. This is NOT about “beat me up” for all “I haven’t done”. It’s about clarity around choices and realizing that we can make new choices at any moment. Now…

If I could reverse three situations or chronic habits in my life …

What would they be?
How would I do it?
What would my life look like then?

That’s it from Penney, folks. Now, from the coach:

What changes are you called to make?
What vision will keep you focused?

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Jack of all trades …

… master of none. This is what has been in my awareness this week. All of my life I have participated in a variety of activities and learning experiences and had people around me who challenged me in so many different ways. I’ve been able to juggle many things well – or well enough. What I’ve offered the world around me in support, leadership, creativity, music, friendship … has been a gift over and over.

And, I haven’t become a master at anything. I realize that, when I’ve tried to focus enough to move in that direction, I get bored – or distracted by all the other balls I like to juggle!

Why tell you this?

Continue reading “Jack of all trades …”

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The Inquiry

Do you ever ask yourself  open-ended questions which have no “right” answer but tend to open you to magical discovery? Being with such an inquiry is the act of holding it in the background of our mind and heart while we move through our days and activities. An inquiry is often not tied to anything in particular yet it is broad enough to apply to most anything.

Experiment today with “the inquiry”. Select one of these or perhaps make up your own!

What am I tolerating?
What is it to be powerful?
What would letting go “just a little bit” feel like?
Am I being nice or am I being real?