Center Ring or Side Show?

In the circus of life we have two choices: We can head for the Side Show or stay in the Center Ring. In the Side Show we take the actions of others personally which brings us: lots of drama, plenty of excuses why we don’t have to do anything and plenty of righteous indignation. In the Center Ring where we take other’s worlds into account we are more understanding of others’ worlds, we may be less quick to judge others, we don’t get hooked by “the stuff”, we stay focused on what it is we are trying to make happen, we are strategic, we ease the condition of others to make it possible for them to do what we need them to do, and we work to create or remain in productive partnerships with other. (Barry Oshry. Seeing Systems: Unlocking the Mysteries of Organizational Life.)

Wishing you peace and well being as you find your way to the Center Ring.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/l\_

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How We Live Our Lives

We all make choices about how we live our lives. You can take a paint-by-numbers approach, or you can start with a blank canvas. When you paint my numbers, the end result is guaranteed. You know what it’s going to be, and it might be good, but it will never be a masterpiece. Starting with a blank canvas is the only way to get a masterpiece. (Jim Collins. Good to Great)

Wishing you peace and well being as you contemplate picking the paint-by-numbers kit or the blank canvas.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/l\_

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Neglecting Life

When we lead a career that is sharply focused on being more successful, more admired, or just more comfortable, we can deceive ourselves into neglecting the world around us. We end up managing our lives like projects rather than actually living life. (Michael Carroll. The Mindful Leader)

Wishing you peace and well being as you learn to be at work and respecting the world around you.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/l\_

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