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Choice – Always!

In case you hadn’t realized it, life has a HUGE component around “choice”. There is great freedom (and, yes, responsibility) in becoming aware of the choices we have and moving from old default behaviors or the victim stance to making personal, empowered choices.

Sometimes the hardest thing is believing we actually have a choice in the matter. Have you ever said things like: “That’s just what Moms do.” or “I could never let him down.” or “I have to do that.”? Or, what if the challenging situation is at work and your supervisor just gave you a task you absolutely don’t want to complete.  No, you cannot say, “I really don’t want to do that. Can I do something else?” Choice? Continue reading “Choice – Always!”

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Balance …

If you practice yoga – the limb of yoga that is the physical postures, the “asanas” – then you have most likely done “Tree Pose”:

As you can see, this pose requires balancing on one leg and is aided by lots of strength in the body core. In this photo, it looks stiff and unmoving, like the mountain behind it.

Is this what we mean by “balance” in life?
If so, what is possible from “balance”?

Here’s another photo of tree pose:

Continue reading “Balance …”

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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?