I wanted to share these two resources that have really rocked my world this week. Please note that in general, going forward I will only be publishing my developmental ideas and similar resources to my new Integral Evolutionary blog (http://integralevolutionary.com). This newsletter will return to its original purpose as “Marc’s life and travels” and will come out every 2-8 weeks. If you really like “Marc’s life”, and want even more, please subscribe to the Integral Evolutionary blog.
First resource by Brooke Castillo, creator of a coaching program called Self-coaching 101. I really like this technique, that has been very helpful to me, but I especially like her “manifesto” below, which I am calling “Words to live by”:
I learn from the best
I take what I learn and apply it in a way that resonates
I simplify the lessons that work most effectively
I teach the lessons to others
I focus on my strengths
I never apologize for the truth
I believe everyone deserves heaps of joy in this lifetime
I know the past has no power over me
I live a life knowing that everything I want is within me now
I realize that intelligence is not just in the mind
I believe it is possible to be spiritually aligned and wealthy
I strive for the impossible so I can call on a strength greater than myself
I believe I was put on the planet to coach, teach, and Be
I believe my happiness is the best gift I have to give my children
I know my husband is the best thing that ever happened to me as a human
I am intense and focused
I love my clients and feel it is a privilege to work with them-not the other way around
I am not better than you and I am not worse than you
Reading is as important to me as showering (sometimes more so)– Brooke Castillo
Check out Brooke’s site above for her free audio and handouts.
Next is a free, downloadable audio from Hal & Sidra Stone (click the link to access). They are the creators of Voice Dialogue, which was the precursor and prime inspiration of Genpo Roshi’s Big Mind (Genpo Roshi is now a superstar of the human potentials movement). What really touched me about it, more than anything, was the sweetness of their rapport with each other (the amount of respect and affirmation that they demonstrated), which made me want to take up the practice with Rebekah. My immediate thought was “this is how I want to grow old together”. I will post a follow-up to this once we’ve had some time to practice together.
All for now. Stay tuned for my next post, entitled “Journey to the dark side – and how I came back”.
Much love,
Marc
