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Spirit in Business
by Aimèe Lyndon-Adams and Karen Halseth
Being With What Is
The closing of the old year and the beginning of
the new year is, for many of us, a time of energetic movement, filled with lots of activities, as we lay and execute our holiday plans, and celebrate and prepare for the new year.
I enjoy making a huge mess as I purge my files, clean and organize my workspace, and bring in new energy. I love the feeling of accomplishment, checking off my enormous end of year To Do list. Good for me, getting all this done!
In December of 2014, a very different experience taught me a valuable lesson about Doing vs Being. In early December I came down with what felt like a cold/ flu that took hold fully. It hit on every level: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It lasted almost a month! During the first few days I just rested and took care of myself, hunkered down in my bed with a good book, enjoying the complete down time. As the days wore on it was very clear I would have to let go of any plans I may have had and just surrender to the process.
Along the way I was reminded of a few things that apply to all areas of life:
• Be patient with what is happening. Everything has its own time line
• Use the short spurts of energy available. When it is gone, rest
• Let go of your back story that is predicting gloom and doom. Allowing your mind to run amuck does not accomplish anything
• Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness
• Expect to become stronger each day
So what about the New Year? The best way to have
a good year is by living life on a daily basis, letting the good days accumulate one by one. And it doesn’t have to be New Year to resolve to have a good year; start anytime. Everyday is a new opportunity.
• Take time, slow down. Be present in your life and mindful of the present. As I approach the
beginning of each New Year, I have found it helpful to reflect on the closing year; where did it exceed my expectations? What were the surprises (both good and challenging) along the way?
• Set intentions for the coming year, playing with a new definition of success, which is in alignment with the person you have become over the last 12 months.
• Care for your body, eat well, exercise, and treat yourself to loving, nurturing self-care.
• Spend quality time with family and friends; communicate, and keep in touch. Say “I love you”. Tell people you appreciate them and why. Be specific.
• Take time throughout the day for renewal. Take a walk, read a poem or a good book, listen to music (really listen); bring beauty into your life.
• On a monthly basis, take a whole day for yourself — play, treat yourself to something you want to do; retreat from your daily life. Mark these special days on your calendar (in colored ink) so you’ll be certain to take them.
• Laugh and dream every day.
What will you choose this year? Write down one thing you will commit to do within the next 24 hours!!
I invite you to share your journey with us at info@ whattrulymatters.com
Through their company, What Truly Matters, Karen and Aimee offer Business Mentoring and Strategic Business Rejuvenation. They work with small groups and private clients.
If you would like to:
• Grow your business expertise without sacrificing
your soul
• Expand your network with like-minded professionals
• Experience the success and fulfillment of living a
meaningful life,
Go to www.whattrulymatters.com to request a private consultation session.
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