the healing power of G R A C E

to move beyond the dilemma of needing to ask why? and instead focus on our personal transformation - that is the restorative, rejuvenating, enduring path to wholeness & completion

the key to attracting Grace lies in the practice of Gratitude - it is in giving thanks that we consciously acknowledge what is going on in our life - without judgment, accepting what is as it is

it is a Lightness of Being - without the weight or denseness of being burdened or righteous

TO DO :

Step 1 - DETOXIFY - rid yourself of all toxins - physical, mental & emotional

the human being is a complex blend of systems, constantly working on a delicate balance; what are we doing to nourish & nurture body, mind, heart & spirit?

Step 2 - WIPE YOUR SLATE CLEAN - be present in the now! Now! NOW! be alert & aware

all we have is the present moment - where we are now & what we are doing here; yet all too often we make decisions & take action based on what has happened to us in the past or how we feel about the unknown future

Step 3 - BE CLEAR - declutter your mind & heart; stop mental chatter & emotional aberration

suffering is optional - we cannot reason our way out of trauma, crisis or dis-ease/ suffering/ illness - try as we do; life is unreasonable, we live untenable lives; ours is a mystical, magical, miraculous existence - way beyond reason & what's reasonable!

TIPS :

PRACTICE SELF-INQUIRY - without judgment & self-pity, take a long, honest look at who you are, what you do, the motivations & reasons that drive you; drop any issues or entitlements

BE COMPASSIONATE - practice loving kindness on yourself & others, always; with respect & reverence

STAY IN THE GAME - whether you feel like it or not, to the best of your ability, in each moment - do what it takes that serves you & the greater good - as much as you can, as consistently as possible

the legacy of a leader

The ability to inspire & motivate others to excellence ranks topmost among the 15 specific competencies effective leaders share, according to leading institutions like Harvard & Stanford.

In the past, it was believed that inspiring others was a skill you need to be born with to possess but new research has determined that it is a skill anyone can & should learn.

Leader attributes such as leading by example, being a change catalyst, building connection - can all be learned & acquired.

TO DOs :

Step 1 - IDENTIFY YOUR KEY STRENGTHS - in your own personality & in your leadership approach

keep it honest & real - this is neither the time to crow about nor downplay your abilities - create an itemized fact sheet & strictly stick to the unadorned facts

Step 2 - IDENTIFY YOUR AVENUES OF GROWTH - what areas can you improve on?

key to this process of self-inquiry is gratitude & compassion - judgement, upset or regret only add to lack of clarity - your job is to, once again, create an itemized fact sheet

Step 3 - CONNECT THE DOTS - make connection by building relationship

passion is not generated externally, it exists within or not - if you live in a ME-centered Universe, where everything & anything revolves around your wants & needs, you have boxed yourself into a very small world indeed - transform your life by literally getting out of your own way!

Things You'll Need : vigilance, perseverance, discipline

TIPS :

• WRITE IT DOWN - take a notebook with you at all times & systematically list what you do have today that you are grateful for
• BE SELFLESS NOT SELFISH - find something bigger & better, something that serves the greater good of many more than just your selfish desires
• BE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT - this will lead you from a life of frantic doing to a person of calm being

Notes:

• Form A Support Group - a group of 3 or 5 would be ideal
• Meditate Daily - find some time each day to quiet your mind & put an end to its eternal mental chatter