Not long ago I wrote an article titled The Pitcher and The Container. I wrote about self development as structured or private, on participating in self awareness seminar and workshops, on learning our life lessons.
The article received a lot of comments, remarks and questions. To my great surprise some of the comments were in a line and of a character I had not expected. These comments made me think and think hard. That’s why I like comments on what I write, no matter where.
I have been involved with what I will here call “structured” personal development for more than 25 years. And like with so many things in life I take it for granted that people know, what that stands for.
From the comments I realized that what I understand as self development and conscious awareness is not read more »
“Be around people who can keep your energy and inspiration high. While you can make progress alone, it’s so much easier when you have support.”
Dr. Joe Vitale: Marketing and Copywriting author, one of the stars of The Secret
RED For Independence or Support Group
One of the things that has been part of my life from as far back as I can remember, is my intense need to independence. It is probably something in my genes, but it was reinforced through what probably started as a joke.
My mother used to tell me that the first words I learned to say were: I (can) myself. Now that is cute and wonderful read more »
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Winston Churchill: Was an author, soldier, and the U.K. prime minister
To me continued effort is the same as perseverance. I have written about the importance of perseverance in other places, but the subject is so important that it deserves expansion.
Before the continued effort, or even hand in hand, with continued effort is another part of the equation and that is determination. When we are determined to reach certain set goals or unlocking our potential, we are more likely to take the action that is needed.
We need the determination, as this is the inner activity needed. Determination is a choice, and we can only do that inside ourselves. Once we have chosen and determined what we want, the efforts that are needed continuously will become much lighter. It will be easier to overcome the obstacles that most likely will come in our path. read more »
Some time ago I learned the concept of Priority Management as opposed to Time Management. I talked about it within the concept of an online home business, but then expanded into organizing life completely following this concept.
Now a few days ago I attended an online workshop entitled Personal Development RAW. One of presenters, Barry Goss, talked about finding the primal focus in life and combining it with what is personal growth to each of us.
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference,
JUST FOR TODAY!
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY
to accept the people I cannot change,
the courage to change the one I can,
and the wisdom to know
It IS ME
dictionary.com defines serenity as the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil.
But is it really serenity that is the most important aspect of these two prayers. What I see as much more read more »
Before the continued effort, or even hand in hand, with continued effort is another part of the equation and that is determination. When we are determined to reach certain set goals or unlocking our potential, we are more likely to take the action that is needed.
