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More Complex Than A Story Can Tell

In whatever shape it may take, whenever I hear a story, I find myself wondering how it is serving the person who is telling it. I understand what's being presented is not the whole story, and perhaps, it's not even half. It's the version of the story the storyteller...

The Motion of Emotion

My emotions are not me. They are my energy, in motion. I am not responsible for my emotions—I am responsible for what I do with them. It's interesting to me how much my feelings change, how much I am in a state of shifting emotion. This awareness affirms that in fact...

Blinded By The Light

There's a problem with abundance. In living with it—and amongst it—there's a risk I will stop seeing it as a thing of beauty—and the gift that it is. The very real risk with abundance is I'll take it for granted—either by expecting it to always be there, and/or by not...

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

The messenger brings with them a message that is not really their own. It has been given to them, to deliver to you. If you don't like their message, if you don't want to receive what they're sharing, you may feel angry with them. You might want to shoot the...

When Humans Attack!

photo credit: 69Vagamundos

There was nothing in the world I feared more then when humans attack.

So much so, that for a long time, I did my best to avoid humans altogether. To avoid them meant I wouldn’t be attacked.

I’d be safe.

But, the attacks still happened, despite my attempt to control and prevent them. No matter what I did, I couldn’t control how you behaved.

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Takers Gonna Take

It’s really lovely to know that through giving freely, I can inspire someone to be more giving.

Sometimes though, I encounter a person who consciously (or unconsciously) feels free to consistently take more than they give.

I need to watch my balance with them. For as much as I love to give, and to encourage it, I don’t enjoy feeling used.

With this kind of person, I need to check in with my giving self, and be honest about who they are and what they want from me.

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A Theory on Growing Up

Your Box
I’ve been thinking a lot lately on what it means to grow up. Perhaps this is because I am now in my early 30’s, and I feel this is a time in my life where I am learning to let go of childish behaviors, while still maintaining my childlike wonder.

This is my theory on what growing up is all about – I think it’s about learning to love, manage and keep your stuff in your box.

For me growing up is about learning to care for and love your box (your Self) and all the crazy beautiful stuff you find inside of it. It’s also about learning that you do not need, nor want, to take on other people’s stuff and put it into your box.

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The Secret of Building Blocks

Building Blocks
They can just be blocks or they can be used as a resource to build from.

It’s up to your perception.

How do you see the building blocks in your life? Are they tools for your growth, or are they barriers?

You get to choose how you perceive and handle life’s conflicts, setbacks and challenges.

photo credit: stevendepolo

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