Human perception (how we view the world) is dependent on what we experience in our body. The anatomy of any experience follows this sequence — first sensation, then emotion, then thought. Our personal experiences of sensation-emotion-thought are limited in that…
In last week’s blog, Mindfulness — In Pursuit of Wisdom, I equated mindfulness or calm awareness in the present moment to an elevated state of consciousness. Being conscious of one’s thoughts, words and deeds and their impact in the world provides…
Wayne Dyer refers to mindfulness as paying attention to “what’s happening right here and right now, independent of my opinion about it.” In today’s business jargon, mindful people are those who have excellent social, cultural and emotional intelligence and skills. From…
In my definition of consciousness, consciousness is the same thing as life. What wisdom traditions also call spirit. Deepak Chopra Consciousness has also been defined as the subjective quality of the experiential mind, or simply put, the mind’s awareness…
Having intent is merely coming home to yourself. Living in the moment. A conversation with a friend, while strolling through my neighbourhood, led to a discussion about the difference between intentions and goals. Both Chris and I share the belief…
The prospect of e-publishing my latest and longest developing book, Creating Space – The Practice of Transformation, Volume 1, is close at hand. March is my month to tidy up all the loose ends keeping me from this goal. Because…
There is a lot of talk these days, around the online ‘water coolers,’ about the value of inspiration in both leadership and organizations. A quick reference to its definitions produces • divine influence • a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely…
For years I wondered what it really meant to “surrender one’s will.” On a superficial level, I understood I was not able to control my external environment. Although I might be able to influence or even manipulate it, the only…
Meditation is a practice aimed at strengthening concentration and stilling the mind. Interestingly, no one counters me with, “Why would I want to stop my mind?” We seem intuitively to understand this ancient wellness practice provides many benefits. In fact,…
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