Do you catch yourself pondering how fast time seems to be going? Does life seem to be moving at warp speed for you? Have there been moments where you long for a slowing down cadence to move at a more reasonable pace of life? [Read more…] about Press the Internal Reset Button – 5 Initiatives for Slowing Down
Listen
Listen to the Rain – Let it Teach You Persistence
How do you listen? How do you learn persistence? What elements of nature draw you to a mindset of awareness?
I love the rain in Seattle, a misty drizzle that is often supple and relentless. Rain in its gentleness can be a reminder to stay the course, whatever your course of matter may be. [Read more…] about Listen to the Rain – Let it Teach You Persistence
Seeking to live both halves of life: showing up and paying attention
Showing up and paying attention – what does this mean for you? How do you live this during your day?
Each day while I drive to work, I am usually focusing on the details of the coming day. I am thinking about what I need to do, what are my most important tasks, and the outcomes I need to drive. My mindset focuses on bringing my best self to the day.
Showing Up
Also on the way to work, I stop by the small lake on the way out of the neighborhood. I pause long enough to take a photo, to take a deep breath, and to center for a moment on the deeper meaning of life. What do I need to notice in the small things? In the creative musings? The quiet moments? In the rhythmic pauses throughout the swirl of activity in the day?
Paying Attention
The pause by the lake has become a ritual of gratitude and prayer, reminding me to be mindful throughout the day of the essential matters of the heart.
- Show up
- Pay attention
- Jump wholeheartedly into the waters of life
Who or what reminds you to show up wholeheartedly? How do you pay attention to the essential?
Be mindful of how you show up and pay attention. Seek to live both halves this day.
I welcome your comments.
Make Writing Possible – Five Habits to Engage and Write about Anything from Dorsey Armstrong
Engage
What makes writing possible for you? How do you find time to read throughout your day? What habits help you be a better writer? What helps you engage?
In order to be a more engaged reader and effective writer, read and write as much as you can. – Dorsey Armstrong
Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write About Anything by Dorsey Armstrong.
One of the ways I find time to read is to listen to audio books while driving in the car. I live less than 15 miles from work, but there are days when the commute can be brutal, extending the drive time from the average 20 minutes to 45 minutes or an hour depending on traffic. Dorsey Armstrong’s lecture, Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write About Anything, is one of the Audible Audiobooks I read during the prolonged period of commuting.
From that reading through listening, I gleaned five habits from her course. These habits that can not only improve your writing, but also help you sharpen your skills in public speaking, and strengthen your discipline around work or study. Five habits that are actionable and can be implemented immediately without much prep time. [Read more…] about Make Writing Possible – Five Habits to Engage and Write about Anything from Dorsey Armstrong
10 Quick Tips for Seeking Excellence
What does seeking excellence mean to you? How are you working on self improvement? What works for you?
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell.
In this book the author provides 21 qualities essential to leadership. Some of these include commitment, passion, focus, teachability, and vision.
The insights into leadership are also applicable to personal growth in everyday life. I distilled some of these observations into 10 quick tips. By quick, I mean a fast read.
“If you want to be a champion tomorrow, be teachable today.” – John C. Maxwell
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