Find your peace within

It is possible to identify with a universal field of love and consciousness within you. From this vantage point, the lies and deceit of the world can't touch you as strongly. If you feel like a victim of the wrongs and manipulation of others, it will be very difficult to be at peace. You cannot wait for all of the outer conditions of the world to fall into place, be in harmony, and grant all your wishes.

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How to Live the Truth at Work

Here is an episode of Living Consciously.tv that I was on a couple of weeks ago. Topic was "How to live the truth at work" I didn't speak up as much as in previous shows but when I rewatched it, I realized what a lot of good commentary is in it. It stimulates thinking about one of the major areas of our life and how we bring our own truth and authenticity into the time we spend at "work"

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Your Present is Full of Possibilities

Just remember, don't label yourself with restricting language in the present. Put it in the past. Open your mind in the present. Remember, your life is always full of possibilities. A pattern that you may identify with is really always in the past if you want it to be. What can be is always possible, in the present and the future, and you can do it.

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The Cruise

When we think about it, “the cruise” is a metaphor for a wonderful way to live life. It means to sail or travel about, for pleasure or gaining information and experiences. It means to go or move along, especially in an unhurried way. It also means traveling in a balanced way that provides maximum operating efficiency for a sustained period.

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Living Consciously TV

Back in November, 2011, I was interviewed on the show Real Coaching Radio Network. That led to being a guest on a panel discussion in a program called Living Consciously TV. After, that I was invited to become a member of the cast, which I have done. The idea of the show is to have topics that lead to greater awareness and happiness being discussed by a panel that strives to "keep it real."

Authenticity and individual viewpoints, even if they conflict, are encouraged. I am really pleased with the show and cast members. It is my hope that everyone that watches will find something to stimulate, provoke, support them in their own personal journey. Here is the link to Living Consciously TV. You can watch live or any of the archived shows which are streamed on the internet.

Here is a clip from the show...

http://www.livingconsciously.tv/
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You can also watch on the Denver Open Media Station where the show originates.
http://www.denveropenmedia.org/project/living-consciously-tv/show/living-cons...

 

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relating to others

These ways of relating offer opportunity to the other to feel free and comfortable around us. It's supportive for their growth and ours. We open our hearts and reduce our judging. We actually become more free as we offer it to others. We are less attached to what we think is right for others and let them be truly who they are. At the same time, we grow through increased compassion and understanding.

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These ways of relating offer opportunity to the other to feel free and comfortable around us. It's supportive for their growth and ours. We open our hearts and reduce our judging. We actually become more free as we offer it to others. We are less attached to what we think is right for others and let them be truly who they are. At the same time, we grow through increased compassion and understanding.

Empathy is the Foundation of Social Intelligence

Empathy is one of the important components of social intelligence. It is a foundational skill in leadership of any kind. Leadership is more than just arriving at a goal. Certain activities and projects can be done in isolation. But leadership and just plain getting things done calls for an awareness and attunement with others. This basically means sensing others' feelings, drives, doubts, and their interpretation of what's going on.

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Beginner

There is an interesting statement “I've never learned anything that I already knew”. It's one of those sayings that can stop you in your tracks and cause you to pause. For me, after thinking “gosh, that's true” I related it to the idea of "beginners mind". This is a concept that encourages openness and readiness to learn throughout our lives.

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The way of practice

Practice is more than a verb. It is a noun that can mean a "way" or "path". It is something that you can "have" as well as do. When you have a practice, it is probably well integrated into your life. It is doing something over and over for reasons of refinement and development of a skill or aspect of who you are. It isn't so much goal driven as it is driven by an inner pleasure and fulfillment in the moment. It is done for its own sake. It could be sports, martial arts, gardening, writing, meditation, etc.

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