When we're in conflict we tend to do more of whatever it is that's not working. Yet simply changing your perspective can change the whole game. What if he'd simply turned around? ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our … [Read more...] about Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly. She's mimicking what she's seen around her. Because. Learning is innate. We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Wang Chien (AD 756–835) eloquently wrote the above when he heard his friend was coming back from the war. It came my way from a friend (thanks Michelle for your muse). It got me thinking about what creates distance and what creates closeness. Distance is more than being physically far apart, … [Read more...] about Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
When I do creativity & innovation training workshops, I inevitably come across participants who don't think they're creative, who don't believe they have a creative bone in their body. People, if you make it through a day you're creative. If you're breathing you're creative. If you're a … [Read more...] about Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
'It's risky,' said experience. 'It's impossible,' said pride.
I escaped on a romantic, secluded weekend recently, to Lamu, a tiny island off the coast of Kenya. Not only are there no roads, there is no pavement period. Sandy paths, just wide enough for you & one of the many resident donkeys, wend their way between buildings. I found a small art store … [Read more...] about 'It's risky,' said experience. 'It's impossible,' said pride.
Do you have a heavy, non-useful contact? I did.
Oh the possible poetry of language. And oh what a mess we can make of it, more mess and muck than clear communication. Take jargon for example. Professional jargon. Like a dentist. Like my dentist (that's him above). Despite the hardware in my mouth recently, I had to laugh when he turned to … [Read more...] about Do you have a heavy, non-useful contact? I did.
Are you consistent with yourself? I hope not.
"We cannot remain consistent with the world save by growing inconsistent with our past selves." ~ Havelock Ellis (1859-1939). When I set out to design Life Lenses® it was partly due to feeling boxed in by other assessments, assessments which often don't leave you room to grow. In fact, if you … [Read more...] about Are you consistent with yourself? I hope not.
3 funny resources to amp up your success on your own terms (including a pole dancing fireman)
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review Danielle LaPorte's hot new book, The Fire Starter Sessions. Read the other posts with the entire review, or 3 real resources for success or keep reading for some funny resources that will help you amp up success on your own terms (or at least … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources to amp up your success on your own terms (including a pole dancing fireman)
A little perspective can be magic … so says Darth Vader
You've got to hand it to the brains behind the video below. A new perspective is magic ... or is it? When it comes to perspective, we're constantly, unconsciously comparing our view to others. 'other' can be odd 'different' can be downright weird But when someone else is looking at our … [Read more...] about A little perspective can be magic … so says Darth Vader
3 resources to amp up your success on your own terms
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review Danielle LaPorte's hot new book, The Fire Starter Sessions. Stay tuned for the next blog post about funny resources related to success, read the last post with the entire review & keep reading for some resources that will help you amp up … [Read more...] about 3 resources to amp up your success on your own terms
The Fire Starter Sessions – a soulful practical guide to creating success on your own terms
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review Danielle LaPorte's hot new book. Stay tuned for the next two blog posts where I'll share some resources related to the book's theme of success. Read the entire newsletter here or download a hard copy of the article. Not already receiving our … [Read more...] about The Fire Starter Sessions – a soulful practical guide to creating success on your own terms
The Journey Life Lens® of Loie Fuller's Danse Serpentine (1896)
Personality traits are telling. So are assessments. Compared to my last post, where a quote from Picasso encapsulated Destination Life Lenses®, this Danse Serpentine video, recorded by modern dancer Loie Fuller in 1896, symbolizes the view from a Journey Life Lenses®. There are no straight lines … [Read more...] about The Journey Life Lens® of Loie Fuller's Danse Serpentine (1896)
