The Way Things Are – In the way things are, there was a part of the chapter which I would like to discuss. There was a powerful sentence from the book that read “the capacity to be present to everything that is happening, without resistance, creates possibility”. This sentence is so powerful and truthful at the same time! If people accepted the things they can not change and did not resist the good or bad – we would have a totally different outlook on the final result. I am a very optimistic person and I strongly believe in “happy accidents”. We make them all the time, and it creates beautiful opportunity and possibilities.
Giving Way to Passion – In this chapter, I am going to cover the two points of giving way to passion.
1. The first step is to notice where you are holding back, and let go. Release those barriers of self that keep you separate and in control, and let the vital energy of passion surge through you, connecting you to all beyond.
2. The second step is to participate wholly. Allow yourself to be a channel to shape the stream of passion into a new expression for the world.
Ok both of these steps are great, I think the step that resonates with me the most is step two. If I were to make this personal, and apply it to my life, sometimes fear is what holds me back. If I were to wholly participate and complete the visions I have for my life – my life’s journey can take a different turn dramatically. If I channel my steam of passion into the world, I would deliver something from deep inside myself that may change the way people feel and think about my career and what I bring to the table. This is very empowering and exciting at the same time….
Lighting a Spark – Going into “the practice” and the chapter Lighting a Spark, a particular piece stood out to me. “We have at our fingertips an infinite capacity to light a spark of possibility”. Now this can be translated in a different light and in different eyes. In my opinion, it can be something as simple as following up with an individual, sharing a vision or idea with others or “taking the next step” toward greatness. The book goes on to say that “passion, rather than fear is the igniting force”. This statement is true. We are motivated for different things in life, but imagine what the world would look like of everyone was living out their passions through their careers?
Being the Board – I am going to start of the reflection of this chapter that literally made me stop and think when I read it. “declaring, I am the framework for everything that happens in my life”. I have to 100% agree with this statement. I encounter individuals who use their past to motivate their futures. Some use the negative to live out the positive. Some use the negative to blame for the negative things that happen in the future. We are the foundation and framework for our decisions. One wrong move, and we live with it forever. One right move and we live with it forever. We have to lay a positive framework if we want to expect positive end results!
Creating Frameworks for Possibility – “Leadership is a relationship that brings this possibility to others and to the world, from any chair, in any role”. As the book discusses, leadership is a thread that connects the world. Strong leaders bring about change. Most changes are for good, delivering answers to needs around the nation. There are some leaders we believe in whom we never see, touch, smell or feel. We know they are out there. What are your leadership characteristics? Are you a leader or a follower? Do you invent trends or follow the trends? Now being a leader is a very hard task. We discussed in sunday school Moses and his ability to lead the Israelites. This was a difficult task for Moses. I believe a strong leader will accept whomever they lead, what ever the situation, however the load..without complaint or concern. When you accept the challenge and walk into the role, as they say “it comes with the territory”.
Telling the WE Story/Coda – According to the reading, the “WE” story defines a human being in a specific way. It says we are our central selves seeking to contribute, naturally engaged, forever in a dance with each other. The WE is a living entity and a line of development unfolding. My interpretation of the “WE” story means that we as human beings are ever evolving. Our minds evolve, our thoughts evolve, we become more intelligent and grow into ourselves. As a “WE” (if that makes sense) together in the world, we continually contribute to each other, we share ideas and inspiration, share wisdom and life’s experiences which in turn inspires and changes our outlook on life. Or as the book says “we look for the emerging entity”.
Overall this book was phenomenal. This book was such an inspiration for my book “Existence is Not Enough”. It has my wheels turning, and has inspired me to continue to develop what I began.
Be on the look out for what is to come : ) Be inspired.
Erin Jordan
Source:
Zander, R. & Zander, B. (2000). The Art Possibility. Transforming the professional and personal life.
New York : Penguin Books
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