So I am writing my first blog. For a virgo that prefers to stay in the background quite a feat. For the rabbit that I am, according to my Chinese horoscope anyway, not quite as surprising because we (rabbits) do tend to start fast, dash forward and change directions in the beat of an eye. This dichotomy has always been an issue in the past. The Virgo very much enjoyed living life in a society that took care of you more or less in every aspect of your life – at least as long as the standard rules of an economic playground apply. The rabbit very much enjoyed breaking free and being airborne – at least just a little off the ground. The virgo very much trusts and relies on the functioning of the organisations all around. The rabbit has to trust itself. The virgo very heady and logical, calculating any possible risks. The rabbit spontaneous and open for any surprises or changes of events.
I am celebrating my very own Year of the Rabbit (inofficially of course). A change of continent has also brought a change of perception. The loss of my all-round-security-package-deal has not left me feeling unsettled or frightened. I am enjoying every minute of my newly found freedom. On top of that I am finally experiencing first-hand what I have been trying to convey in coachings dealing with change. Besides changing my perspective not only geographically, I have also started changing the way I approach my daily challenges.
Here is a good exercise that I found really filled with new insights. Try contemplating on thinking with your heart and feeling with your head. Let me know how it works for you.
Mittwoch, 13. Mai 2009
Samstag, 9. Mai 2009
Great Expectations
I have always been an admirer of the works of Charles Dickens. The way he mobilised social conscience and conciousness was revolutionary for the times and has remained to be a moral role model into the now-time. In Great Expectations his main themes include gratitude, suffering and social mobility.
In the learning process of who we are and what we want to achieve in this life time, we have all more or less gone through different stages of gratitude, suffering and social mobility. I believe everyone can tell a tale of suffering in one way or another. We can also sing a song of being flexible when you want to find a new job, for example. But how are you dealing with gratitude? At least in Western cultures, we have reached a fair amount of affluence which could now allow us to fine tune our focus a bit - say gratitude, empowerment, personal flexibility and in general integrity. Just take a look at where you are at this moment. Yes, there could always be more and better whatever. Take the time to say thank you for what you have and then take the next step. If you are suffering in your world, look for the reasons within yourself. What is it you want to have - where is it you want to go? Find your passion and go for it. We can strike Dickens´ suffering. That too is inside yourself - your creation - so start dis-creating that. You know you always get what you focus on. If you focus your attention on tough luck, well that's what you will reap.
If Charles Dickens had written his book in this 21st century maybe he would have called it Great Potentials. The themes might have included personal attributes that bring about change, helping yourself and others to reach empowerment. Times have changed, society has changed, people have changed, thinking has changed. Just think of all the potentials you have to create a new you, the life you want. Did I just hear, "I would, if I weren't afraid of..."?
What I really admire about Charles Dickens is his ability to speak straight to the heart. He has the big asset of being a storyteller. He got his message across without having gathered tons of statistics and packing it into a sleek powerpoint presentation. He creates a sense of urgency necessary for creating change. Very personal, very profound, very creative.
I don't want to drift off sounding like a motivational speaker here - so I'll stop here and continue on a lighter note next time.
Enjoy!
In the learning process of who we are and what we want to achieve in this life time, we have all more or less gone through different stages of gratitude, suffering and social mobility. I believe everyone can tell a tale of suffering in one way or another. We can also sing a song of being flexible when you want to find a new job, for example. But how are you dealing with gratitude? At least in Western cultures, we have reached a fair amount of affluence which could now allow us to fine tune our focus a bit - say gratitude, empowerment, personal flexibility and in general integrity. Just take a look at where you are at this moment. Yes, there could always be more and better whatever. Take the time to say thank you for what you have and then take the next step. If you are suffering in your world, look for the reasons within yourself. What is it you want to have - where is it you want to go? Find your passion and go for it. We can strike Dickens´ suffering. That too is inside yourself - your creation - so start dis-creating that. You know you always get what you focus on. If you focus your attention on tough luck, well that's what you will reap.
If Charles Dickens had written his book in this 21st century maybe he would have called it Great Potentials. The themes might have included personal attributes that bring about change, helping yourself and others to reach empowerment. Times have changed, society has changed, people have changed, thinking has changed. Just think of all the potentials you have to create a new you, the life you want. Did I just hear, "I would, if I weren't afraid of..."?
What I really admire about Charles Dickens is his ability to speak straight to the heart. He has the big asset of being a storyteller. He got his message across without having gathered tons of statistics and packing it into a sleek powerpoint presentation. He creates a sense of urgency necessary for creating change. Very personal, very profound, very creative.
I don't want to drift off sounding like a motivational speaker here - so I'll stop here and continue on a lighter note next time.
Enjoy!
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