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Simon
2006 has been a year of tremendous and unimaginable transformation for me. One particular aspect has come about from the number of people I've connected with, many of whom I now call "life-minded" individuals - some of whom I've met only recently, others I've known for a long time. On both counts, it's true to say that there's at least one thing we share - a unique determination to live out our purpose and create benefit and value for others.
That's not to say they're all coaches because they're not. They come from many walks of life, but ultimately want to make a difference. It is for that very same reason that I believe the name "life-minded" individuals is most suitable. And I'm also very grateful for everything we've shared and learned together.
Let me know if you too are connecting with people like this in your life, or if you'd like to share something yourself ... contact me on simon@rightlifecoaching.co.uk
I have to say that on the work front of late, just about every encounter I’ve been having is a pleasant one. I guess it stems from the fact that more often than not, the other party and I are both looking at the bigger picture and a win/win situation for all involved. It’s a very different feeling to many encounters I’ve had in the past, where it was all too easy (and the norm) to go along with selfish intentions. Now it’s totally transformed – the ego has been removed, and there’s a feeling of being part of something intangible, like a team that's collaborating collectively without actually needing to physically work together. Whatever it is, it feels right, so I’m going to keep going with it!
INQUIRY: How do you feel when encountering new (and sometimes existing) people in your life, whether work or personal? What are your intentions before, during and after? And what do you think their intentions are? Or would you prefer to drop the judgment altogether and just “let them be?”
ACTION: Over the next seven days, get in tune with your intentions when in the company of others. Make a note of how of where you’re coming from, and how you feel it may impact the encounter. Are you and they looking for a win/win situation, or do you sense something altogether more selfish? What could you do to create more benefit and value in these encounters?
It’s simple: to make a difference, and to help others make a difference too. This isn’t a crusade or mock spiritual journey - this is as real as night and day.
I see us having created a world that’s sinking more and more into decline. Who's to blame? Humanity - no-one else. For centuries we’ve been plundering so much that’s good in the world, and now it’s our turn to stand up and give something back. What happens if no-one stands up? We all fall down. It’s a simple as that. So, what can we do? For a start, let’s get back to basics: practising the fundamentals of humanism. Let’s tap inside each of us and discover respect for one another. Let’s have compassion and understanding, Let’s do our Human Revolution, and look at what each of us can do to create benefit and value in the lives of those around us; our families, our friends, our colleagues. Let’s look at the causes we’re making … are they good, or are they bad? Remember the adage, “What goes around, comes around …” well, that’s cause and effect, right?
Now, what if you’re in disagreement with this? That’s fine. Like I said once before, this isn’t a soapbox for preaching, it’s an open house for ideas, experiences, and realisations. So, if it doesn’t sit comfortably with you, then that’s okay … perhaps you’d like to have a look at the inquiry below, or forget what’s you’re reading here entirely. You choose. But for those of you who feel you have something to give, or are already on that path of giving, then I’d love to hear from you … in the meantime, I’ll hand you over to the inquiry!
INQUIRY: Where do you see yourself making a difference? What is it you have to offer? Is it something that’s been grinding away inside for years, or is something that’s appeared recently or only just now? What does it look like? What will it create?
ACTION: What can you do today to start making this happen?
Now go and do it ...
This week I had a meeting with Blue Balloon Foundation which turned into a genuinely fascinating encounter. I could even describe it as the most bizarre meeting I’ve ever had, whereby nobody in the room had an agenda whatsoever, yet we all agreed we were meant to be there, and that the effect of which would soon become apparent. It was evident that we each shared parallels in our respective journeys over the last few months and years, and that there was indeed a higher purpose for our being there. Yet once again I refer to the “no need for analysis … just let it be,” in that something good will come of this when the time is right. BTW, when I say “something good,” I mean something that will be of benefit and value to many more people. For more information on the BBF, check out their website BBF.
This meeting also led to an equally mind-boggling conversation with Juliet Platt from Treetops Coaching (and Wisdom of Children). Once again, there were huge parallels with the journeys we had both taken from our respective IT backgrounds, via coaching, and then into education. There isn’t the space to go into detail here, suffice to say it was hugely inspiring to hear of Juliet’s pioneering work alongside the BBF in helping children discover their inner wisdom and potential. More will become apparent very soon.
Someone explained the concept of this during a meeting a few days ago. She described how children were born with an identity that got lost as they took their place in society, and that she was helping them re-discover it. When she had finished, I explained to her how one of my coaching programmes is specifically called Discovery because it helps the client peel back the layers of scripting they’ve built up over the years, and discover their true inner self. She agreed they sounded like one and the same.
It was fascinating to hear how she believed babies were born “perfect”, because I’d never thought it necessary to think that far back into someone’s life. Yet now it makes sense, because the child will indeed grow up feeding off its environment, thus attracting layer upon layer of scripting – which is often more negative than positive. The bulk of these scripts are created by the relationships we have with our family, our peers, and as we get older – society. But by allowing ourselves to live within the confines of these scripts, we’re keeping our potential in check. And this is wrong, because by peeling them away, we find ways to challenge and overcome the obstacles in our life and expand our horizons.
INQUIRY: What do you think or feel is your potential? What does it look like? How does it feel? What would it help you achieve for yourself and others?
