One of the core teachings I share with private clients and those in Within (U)niversity is that you can Love.Being.Human. It’s unearthed by turning inward away from outer shoulds and learning the language of our heart, our own unique intuition—the part of us that doesn’t change—our essence.
But choosing the things that deeply nourish us requires emotional labor and giving ourselves permission to ask the questions: What brings me alive? What depletes my energy and what feels deeply fulfilling? It’s not easy to choose what is right for us. There’s a lot of noise between us and our greater good. So we practice and we learn, together. We all need a mirror; this isn’t the kind of work that happens in isolation.
As 2017 ends and the promise of a new year arrives, I’d like to offer a simple and profound reflection on Being fully alive from Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Cultivate what brings you alive. Because what drives us isn’t the need for food and shelter. It’s not our need to survive. Rather, it’s aligning with our inner compass. It’s illuminating our inner voice and allowing it to be our shining light and guiding star.
It’s my hope that your journey towards better living, more loving, and conscious leadership continues, and that you choose to stay on this path journeying with me in our growing community.
…and our next creative adventure kicks off with a Book Club!
The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander will help us to explore our perspective and mental frameworks as we face challenges, provoking our own Metanoia*.
Metanoia: (n.) The journey of changing one’s mind, heart, self, and way of life.
We’ll gather every Thursday evening from Jan 11th through March 22nd at 8 pm, CST, via conference call. Think of it as a come and go cocktail party. You’ll know what’s on the menu because we’ll follow the table of contents. It’s experiential because you learn from doing. I’m all about transformation, not just more information. You’ll have the gentle, guided, loving support of your community and your gracious host.
If you’re in Within (U), it will be easy to say yes, get the call-in details, and listen to the replays. If you haven’t joined us there yet, send me an email or schedule a chat with me.
Much love all ways,
Vivi
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