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The Essentials

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on October 28th, 2009

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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
 
As I read the words of Martin Luther King Jr. I’m reminded of real greatness.  And, I connect with a sense of real gratitude.
 
Gratitude.  Greatness.   The path to greatness begins and ends with gratitude. But how is it that we can cultivate a depth of gratitude?   How can we experience more love?   How can we live a purposeful life?
In my study of Japanese psychology I found a simple practice of self reflection, The Naikan Reflection.  The practice is designed to help us grow gratitude by asking ourselves three questions that provide a foundation for deepening our relationships with others.  
 
The Three Questions:
  • What have I received?
  • What have I given?
  • What difficulties have I caused?
How is Life Loving Me? 
In the first question: ‘What have I received?’ we begin by examining our relationship with another and what we have received:  My partner made me fresh squeezed juice this morning.  A colleague sent me a thoughtful card.  A man at the convenience store opened the door for me.   These are all simple actions.  Or, are they?  Often we take such things for granted. We hurry through our day giving little attention to all the “little” things we are receiving.  But, as we notice what we receive from others, we become present in the awareness of how we have been supported and cared for.  This awareness brings with it a deeper sense of gratitude. Without a conscious shift of attention to the myriad ways in which the world supports us, we risk our attention being trapped by only problems and obstacles.
 
How Am I Loving Life? 
Next we take a look at ‘What have I given?’   The world needs your gifts and talents more that ever before.  Now is a time of sharing with others.   Among that sharing can be words of encouragement, a friendly smile, a thoughtful call.  What are your gifts?  Are you giving them freely? 
 
Am I Doing the Best I Can? 
The third and final question is the most challenging ‘What difficulties have I caused?’   Mostly we are aware of how other people cause us inconvenience or difficulty. Perhaps somebody cuts us off in traffic, or maybe the person in front of us in line at the grocery has a lot of purchases and we are kept waiting.  We notice these times. But when we are the source of inconvenience, we often don’t notice it at all.  By bringing our attention to the times we contribute to creating difficulties for others, we bring into balance the times of inconvenience we experience. 
 
How do we live a purposeful life of gratitude? 
 
Perhaps Martin Luther King Jr. says it best:  He asked not to be remembered for his hundreds of awards and recognitions.  Rather he asked to be remembered for the driving inspiration of his life, “I’d like for somebody to say, that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to love somebody … I want you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity.”  
 
About Marsh Engle
Marsh Engle is a Speaker, Coach, Author, Master Motivation Teacher who offers the Essential Power Tools for Success.  Passionate about igniting the authentic power and purpose of all people, Marsh Engle has spent over a decade facilitating hundreds of hours of coaching – especially to women – helping them to discover their purpose and propel inspired action.   The Marsh Engle Show broadcast each week on Voice America Business.  http://www.marshengle.com

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Defeating the De-Motivator

Posted by admin in Career Development, empowerment on October 18th, 2009

j0432847Doubt is a silent killer.  We transmit feelings of doubt to others through subtleties in our body language, facial expression and tone of voice.  It is picked up subconsciously by those with whom we communicate.  Worse than that, we communicate it to ourselves, and it seeps into our performance.  Doubt is the De-Motivator and all too often it prevents us from even trying.

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Is Spirituality a Personality Trait?

Posted by admin in Feminine Success, Health & Well Being, inspiration on October 18th, 2009

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What makes somebody score high on a psychological test of spirituality? Usually high scores result from endorsement of a specific set of values thought to indicate spirituality. These values might include, for example, altruism, unity, charity, inner peace, generosity, and purpose in life. In contrast, people who value individuality, solitude, competition, materialism, and expedience tend to test out as not particularly spiritual.

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Amazing Woman’s Day Online

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on October 10th, 2009

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Daily Inspiration!

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on October 10th, 2009

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Positive, healthy esteem is the foundation of inspired action.

And, inspired action allows you to live your greatest vision.

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