Leap before you look...

07/28/2010

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Yes, that's right, LEAP!  If the pool is cold, or the road hard, or the view plain they will be so whether you climb in one toe at a time or rush full forward with all your might.  However, if your heart is calling you forward over the edge of a personal precipice perhaps it is telling you that it is YOUR time to FLY!

So many people I've known have stood at the edge of life's changes fearful and full of dreaded trepidation over the what if's of what might happen next only to see those who bravely stepped into change move forward into a whole new world of possibility.  Some of these people are still there, clinging desperately to the glory days of their past, while all around them the sandcastle is washing back out to sea.  I wonder when they will listen to the voice within, when enough will be enough, and the strain of clinging will be too great.  My hope is that everyone can believe more in their own divinity and grace than the misplaced comfort of a job, a relationship, or even a community. 

Amazing things are possible to those who believe in possibility.  We can change our lives moment to moment  but it is an inside job.  To truly be successful at it one must learn to get out of the way and take a flying leap!
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Don't be an angry bear

07/16/2009

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In talking with a client about overcoming anger I was reminded of a story I heard many years ago.  I'm not sure who wrote the original story but the gist of it is this;
     A couple of men were out camping in the forest, they went off into the woods and left a kettle full of food over the fire.  The kettle was boiling away and a bear became curious with the noise and smell of food.  When the bear reached for the kettle he was burned but instead of running away he grabbed the kettle and was burned even more.  The more the bear was burned the tighter he hugged the kettle until unfortunately he expired. 

I often remind myself, and my clients, that when we hold on to the thing that makes us angry we only hurt ourselves.  To help move quickly through moments of anger I'll simply repeat the following statement; Bear Hugs Kettle.  It's a quick way to regain my own composure and often times when shared with a friend, colleague or client can bring a knowing smile to their face.  I encourage you to give it a try the next time something gets under your skin and threatens to get your hackles up.  Just remember the tighter you hold on the more YOU will be burned. 

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