January 03, 2009
Find Your Word of Wisdom
A friend and I caught up for a new year's beachside walk and brunch on Friday morning. We were chatting about our aims for 2009. She said that when she was planning her annual goals, she always looked at the underlying motive behind them. Then she comes up with one word that sums up her intention for that goal.
For example: She doesn't want to watch as much TV as she has in the past because she thinks it is often a waste of time. So she looked at what 'watching TV' gave to her. She easily recognized that when she watched TV, it was a time she gave herself to zone out. She was relaxing. And that's what she really wants more of in her goal box.... relaxation.
So, instead of heavy handidly making it a goal to ban herself from watching TV, she turns it around to look for new and healthy ways to enjoy relaxation. One of HER words of wisdom for 2009 is Relaxing.
My focus word of wisdom for 2009 is Giving. It applies to a number of areas of my life. I want more of so many things in life and I know I get, by giving! :)
- more freedom in the world by giving others the tools for their own freedom
- more friendship by giving time to those I love
- a greater sense of contribution by giving what and when I can, whether money, time, energy, knowledge, ideas
When you focus on a word of wisdom as opposed to a task, you are focusing on 'being' that quality, rather than 'doing' or not doing a specific action (ie. not watching TV).
And by now we all know that Being is at the beginning of Be, Do, Have. So let's start at the beginning!
These words become our daily words of wisdom, our transformational touchstones... tailored perfectly to our personal needs.
What word is behind your goals this year. Who are you wanting to Be this year. I'd love to hear what YOUR word of wisdom is for 2009. Email and let me know the brief story behind it, and maybe I'll start a Words of Wisdom page on the website!
ps. If you want help with identifying your personal word of wisdom, send an email to Inspired Personal Development.
Ideas Worth Spreading
Do you know about the TED website? Their subtitle, Ideas Worth Spreading, is spot on!TED offers free online videos of knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers. Like me, they believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.
They have an archive of over 200 free videos to watch and share. New ones are added every week. Jump on and share in the wave of knowledge at www.ted.com.
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- Tuesdays - January 6 & January 20, 2009
10:30 am - 11:30 am
'Core Beliefs for Empowerment'
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Maleny, QLD
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Cathy Campbell
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