The Invitation

There is an invitation being handed out across the world right now.
Would you like to change?
What I see in the financial crisis of our time is a sense of proof that profit for the motive of just profit doesn't work. Most of North America is feeling a vulnerability right now that they haven't felt in their lifetime. Most probably see it as a real risk to their way of life, and all of the good things that their money can buy. I put forward that maybe this is an invitation to change. Maybe this is an opportunity to reset our goals and aspirations into something that is more important than the almighty buck. Maybe there is a chance here for enough vulnerability that there is no choice but to make the change that in the end will line us up with what is important in our lives. Love, compassion, connection, authenticity, service. There is a calling right now, can you hear it? Find your real values. center your compass to them, and live your life in that direction. This is your invitation to live life as you want to. Now it is your choice.

The Art of Saying No

The Art of Saying No

Are you constantly doing work for others? Are you the type of person who is willing to do what it takes to be a good friend, but find that it is abused?

Learning the art of saying no can help you regain control over your life. By learning the art of saying no, you will find yourself freed from the burden of doing things you don't need to do. You will be freed to live your priorities, and spend your valuable time how you want.

Now, this does not mean choosing to be selfish, or less thoughtful, rather it is about conscious choice.

Here is a quick process for saying no:

1. Think of the whole commitment: Listen to what the person is asking and assess the entire commitment. Does it have an ongoing commitment attached to it?
   
2. Consider your values: How does it serve you to say yes to this commitment? How does it serve you to say no?
   
3. Take some time to answer: Get in the habit of taking some time to answer, give yourself the space to make a conscious choice. Other people will learn that this is how you process requests, and learn to expect to wait for an answer.
   
4. If it doesn't fit with your schedule or values, then just say no. Be direct, and don't apologize. You can explain the reason for your decision if need be.
   
5. Recognize what you have said yes to instead.
   
6. Look at your decisions and review how this has changed what you do. Are there choices that you made that you would like to change in the future?
   
7. Celebrate the fact that you are now more conscious in your life!!
   

   
    

   
    

Saying no is one of the most important skills you can develop in this world of increasing demands. The ability to consciously make the choice to say yes to what you want, and no to what you do not want is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Practice the art of saying no in your life, and watch how your energy rises when what you do is what you really want to do more often.

Appreciation and the Change Within

 

I woke this morning in a state of change. I wanted to move forward in my life, and was in the process of making things happen. I worked through the morning, and set the scene for how I wanted the day to unfold. I set obligations in motion that put pressure on me to succeed. I was working hard, and struggling. Then the twist. I took a walk on this cold rainy day. I walked with voices on my IPO talking about the present. The present. I was outside on a cold rainy day walking slowly when I stopped and realized again what an awe inspiring existence there was around me. The wind was blowing the clouds swiftly across the sky. The fall colours were burning red and glistening yellow. I had already walked by them, and not seen the beauty that was there. I started to appreciate where I was for the first time in weeks. I really stood there and appreciated what was happening around me. It felt good. It felt really good, and it is lingering with me. I still have things to do, some I want to do, others I have to do. From appreciation it all feels lighter, and warmer, and easier.

My Daily Commitment

 

Today as I wake up I commit to a journey that impacts the world in a positive way in the best way that I know how.

I honour this commitment by honouring my values.

I honour this commitment by being present to what exists today.

By living my dream of being a great husband, father, brother, son, coach, inspirational leader, and citizen of this world.

Today I consciously make the choice to move towards my goals of supporting my family through a coaching practice that inspires and delivers life changing results to all clients who I interact with.

Today I consciously choose to live in integrity, honesty, authenticity.

Today I purposely create an atmosphere of light hearted play as an atmosphere to be cherished for every day that it exists.

Today I consciously choose to live my life fully and connect with, and love those who I meet for who they are and what their dreams may be.

Today I am in charge of my journey, and I accept 100% responsibility for the impact that I make.

Today I will engage the world in a beautiful way, and appreciate the gift that the world is to me, and the gift that I am to the world.

Today I will be patient with myself and others.

Today I will be forgiving for my failures knowing that there is learning and experience yet to be gained.

Today is a new day to shine, and I will be present to every moment that I can and by doing this, I will live this day completely with no regrets.

I welcome this day and all that comes with it.

Evolution Coaching

Started a new company called Evolution Coaching. What a transformation I continue to go through in order to achieve the life I am looking for. I am evolving with everyday, and yet part of me is still held back by the same old habits that kept me low before. I try to remember that my habits are not me. I am not just a collection of things that I do, but I am the elusive greatness that dwells within me to affect the world in a massively positive way. I am happy to be coaching, and only wish I could be doing it more. I am inpired by those I work with, and love them for their essence, I hope that they see it soon. There is greatness in everyone of them, and I think that as time moves on, and coaching takes hold there will be only more powerful sessions, and only more powerful and impactful results. It feels great to be making a positive change in the world! I love the adventure perspective, and I love that I can rest into life. Instead of battling with time, I can move with time in ease. I can inflict my own pressure if I chose, or I can slow to a turtles pace, and consciously move with beauty. Infinite possibilities in everyday. What is my adventure tomorrow??

My journey to finding me

May you find life in spirit, and connect to your source, find direction, pursue passion, and live life with every drop of your existence.
May you feel the good of the world within you
May you enjoy the time you spend now, as if it is all that matters
May you be true to each yourself, and build such a powerful version of you that you hold those around you in life up without any effort at all.
May you always know the good that others think of you
May you always be searching, and guided to a wealth of being
May abundane always surround you
May you always be surrounded by beauty, and if it so happens that it does not surround you in an obvious form, may you look for it until it becomes more obvious.
May you enjoy the world, the spirit, the wind, the sun, the rain, the forest, the mountains, the city, the ocean, whatever surrounds you right now. Enjoy it for you are alive feeling it. You are part of it all, and your enjoyment of the experience will help heal the world, and create enjoyment for them