Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Mindless

Tthe more mindful I try to be, the more mindless I think I am.





But wait! That's good. Eckhart Tolle says that mind is the enemy. And Sonia Choquette says get out of your head. But Wait! That's bad! Haven't you ever heard a teacher or supervisor say to you, Where is your head??!!





I am so confused (ET says this is good). All I know is that multitasking DOES make you stupider! I learned this at the NGH convention. I think... (the stuff about multitasking, that is.)

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Is it good?

There is nothing good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.
--Shakespeare

I came across this quote while reading The New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle. A transformational book, by the way! I know because it says so in the first chapter. Or perhaps the introduction. I was skeptical when I read it. I thought Eckhart was being a bit egotistical. But after you read the first three chapters, you realize, that it is not egotistical, but truthful. This book has the potential to be truly transformational.

Ironically, it is about the EGO, which is the root of all dysfunction on the planet!

It is unfair of me to review this book before I have finished it, but I think it is going to take some time for me to get through it. This is NOT a book you can breeze through. It is very powerful and profound.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Positive Transformation

I first want to write more about the Posipalozza concert. It's hard to imagine, but I can hear the energy on the CD I bought. It is of course, much stronger in person, but let me describe the scene to you: An older man, with graying hair, what little is left of it, and a long mostly white beard slowly moves up the steps to the stage. He takes his place in front of a mike and then starts to speak. He introduces the song, then you hear the music begin. Then you witness an amazing transformation. The man transforms into a little boy right before your eyes! Though the beard is still white, the eyes sparkle and the body jumps up and down like a young child. The voice becomes stronger and stronger and the energy just fills the whole building with positive vibrations. Probably sounds corny. You should have seen it!

It reminded me of Mother Noella's quote: Do you think singing has anything to do with healthy aging? I do!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Concert

I went to a concert on Friday night. Imagine this:

A man on stage with arms spread wide and waving them like a bird, singing/chanting, Spread your wings and fly!

Spread your wings, Spread your wings, Spread your wings and fly!

The audience was mesmerized!

More words of wisdom from the same singer, Leroy White:
What are you waiting for? Get up on the Dance Floor!

I wonder, does the cosmic dance floor = the field?

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Learning Opportunity

Has anyone been to a job interview lately? I have been to a few. This is an interesting question I was asked recently: Tell me about a failure you experienced and how you handled it.

I replied that I don't use the word failure myself or with my clients. I try to reframe the experience as a mistake, feedback, or a learning opportunity. If you experience what seems a failure, it gives you time to regroup and consider whether this is a goal you still want to pursue, or perhaps you might want to change direction.

I thought it was a good answer, because it shows how positive I am, and to allow me not to talk about a personal failure to a group of people I didn't know, and direct focus to the client or customer.