The Unlived Life

Something just occurred to me: “What about all the folks that say they want to do X, or be better at Y or stop doing Z? They all say they want to change but complain it’s too hard, or they can change for a while, but eventually “slip.” The truth is that the “how” is easy when…

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain. – Maya Angelou Complaining is a prayer for what you don’t want. Whatever we focus on expands; so if you’re complaining, you’re expanding what you don’t want (or what you say you don’t want . . . ). So,…

Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others. – Jack Kornfield . . .  what you do, to be happy. Maybe all you need to do is find meaning in what you’re doing know? It’s very possible that by looking beyond the mundane and slog of your work that…

One way to understand coaching is that it brings awareness, intelligence and wisdom to your life. Specifically, it does that to your goals, plans – and depending on the client’s willingness to experiment with new practices – actions. So many people go through life reacting to “what comes up” with whatever awareness, intelligence and wisdom is available…

The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said. – Peter Drucker I’ve blogged on this quote before, I’m sure of it. But it’s worth repeating because it inspired a new thought. Everyone knows what the Golden Rule is (do unto others as you would have them do unto you). But…

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere. – Frank A. Clark If you’re not being tested, you’re not growing. If you’re not growing you’re dying. If you’re dying, you’re . . . . *  *  * What are you?