Posts Tagged ‘health’
Wine tasting and emotions
Remember the last time you went wine tasting? The differences among the wines can be so subtle. Those who spend a life inquiring about those differences end up being able to name a grape, region, year, and sometimes even the winery from anywhere in the world. We have the same opportunity of inquiry with the…
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Present to the process
A question worth adking regularly… Am I doing anything in my life just to get it done or am I present to the process of doing? Because the former misses the point and the latter is living.
Read MoreGenerous tension
When you shoot a basketball, there is a tension you feel while the ball is in the air. An expectation and hope that is goes in. A release of the tension when it does. Expectation brings tension. Making a promise builds expectation, and therefore, tension. A generous tension, as long as we follow through on…
Read MoreInvesting in health
Many people who sell a health service, like chiropractic, struggle with “taking people’s money”. I want to offer a shift in wording (perspective). Rather than taking their money, we are offering them a place to invest their money. Most bank accounts give little to no retur Investing in a service provided by a skilled professional…
Read MoreWhen we value the needs of others and act in ways that help them get their needs met, we all win. Having the presence and skills to choose what to share, how to share it, and when not to share empowers us to contribute authentically and use judgment regarding the aspects of our authenticity. Raising…
Read MoreThe gift of held space
Held space is a gift that can be challenging to give and also rarely consciously received in the moment that it’s happening. The silent practice of allowing a person to thrash with their thoughts, hunt for clarity in their emotional labyrynth, and test a perspective without passing judgment or jumping to solutions is often the…
Read MoreThe tide of trust
Personal development, leadership, communication, impact, health. The path for all of them is simple, but not easy. Be present. Care deeply. Listen with focus. Reflect and validate. Act in ways that honor yourself and others. Repeat. If we master moving down this path, the tide of trust will lift all boats.
Read MoreLose to win
Those who fail the most win. There are a few caveats: You must learn from each failure. You must not fail the same way repeatedly. You must not fail in a way that kills you (obviously), bankrupts you, or knocks you out of whatever game you are playing. If you mind the caveats, you fail,…
Read MoreSeeing ourselves in nature
The more we spend time in nature the more we see ourselves as a part of it. The more time we spend on our mobile devices the more we stop seeing ourselves at all.
Read MoreKey Performance Indicators
There are X and Y axes for a successful career. The x-axis is time and the y-axis is what you choose to measure, usually profit (business) or income (individual). There are also X and Y axes for a fulfilling life. The x-axis is time and the Y-axis is both trust with people you care about…
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