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I hope you are enjoying your summer so far - I can say in my neck of the woods I've never had to water my flowers this summer so something positive can come out of all this rain! I share with you this month an area I am personally working on, Practicing Detachment, and hope you find value in it for your own life. I wanted to also let you know of two exciting programs I'm launching in August for Entrepreneurs looking to reach a larger audience through workshops, seminars and talks. I've extended the early-bird to next Wednesday, August 3rd for The Confident Facilitator, a 2-day course on Thur/Fri Aug 13-14th that helps you master the art & science of workshop facilitation. There are a few spaces left. The other program called WorkshopMasters, is an evening where Entrepreneurs can pilot their respective workshops in a safe environment. We are currently looking for audience members willing to learn and provide feedback on Thur, Aug 27th from 6-9pm at the Watertown Public Library in Watertown, MA. To register or for more details on both events, see below or go to http://www.workshopuniversity.com/courses.asp If, at any time, you would like to unsubscribe, simply go to the end of the newsletter. Warmly,  Jean M. DiGiovanna, President, ThinkPeople |
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Practicing Detachment Life has thrown many different twists and turns my way, but I have come to believe that the life lesson I am here to learn is all about letting go. And, each time I think I’ve mastered it, I get thrown yet another test. Every morning after I set my intention for the day and create my to-do list (don’t get the idea I’m so organized – those are the only things I do on a consistent daily basis!), I usually pick an affirmation card out of a deck. Lately, I happen to be using Cheryl Richardson’s deck of Self-Care Cards. As I’m shuffling the deck, I usually ask, “What do I most need to hear today?” Lo and behold, I pick the card that says “Let go of the need to control ~ trust in the wisdom of a divine plan.” I was really hoping for the card that says “Play outside” or “Rest & Relax” or “Do nothing”. But, not today :-) I had my typical reaction as soon as I saw the card, “Yup, that’s true - I do need to do that more”. But, what also came up for me when I picked the card was, “What is it going to take to really get this lesson?” I know it intellectually, I have practiced it and felt it deeply at different times in my life, but what would it take to get to the point where detaching from an outcome, allowing life to happen and letting go of having to control it actually becomes a natural way to live? As I have moved through these challenging and exciting times in my business and in my life, it has really demanded me to challenge how I’ve done things in the past and who I need to be in the future to attract what I want. The power of letting go and not being attached to that proposal getting signed, that client calling back, the exciting job offered or the relationship taking off truly requires a major shift in our being. It requires us to move out of our head and into our heart. It requires us to trust unconditionally because trying to control an outcome is a big fat illusion. I am reminded of a quote I read a very long time ago that states, “Your life is none of your business” and each time I re-read it, I chuckle because I am immediately reminded of the divine plan that each of us have. That divine plan is only accessed through our heart, not our head. As you enjoy the rest of your summer, I invite you to follow your heart’s desire without being attached to how you think it should look. Life is meant to be free but it can only be truly free when we let go of trying to control it. Cheers, Jean M. DiGiovanna  Monthly Workout: Practicing Detachment Take on the following questions and process below for this month’s workout:
Practicing Detachment Every moment is an opportunity to let go. But, it’s not always easy to detach and let it flow. You must take the time to get clear and distinguish your fear, So that you can move beyond it and grow. ~ by Jean M. DiGiovanna UPCOMING WORKSHOPS The Confident Facilitator Master the Art & Science of Workshop Facilitation Thur/Fri Aug 13-14, 2009 9am - 5pm Watertown, MA Workshop facilitation is both an art and a science. The art of facilitation is in actively listening, managing group dynamics and being able to think on your feet. The science of facilitation is in effectively planning and structuring your workshops, asking powerful questions and keeping the audience engaged and actively learning. A truly skilled facilitator not only provides extreme value but leaves their attendees feeling like they learned on their own...and they continue to come back for more business. If you are an Entrepreneur who runs workshops and you are looking for practical tools & techniques to become a more confident facilitator, I invite you to join us! Cost: $349 Early-bird rate through Aug 3rd $399 after. To register or for more info, see http://www.workshopuniversity.com/courses.asp Workshop Masters Thur, Aug 27, 2009 6-9pm Free of Charge Watertown Public Library, Watertown, MA We will kickoff the evening with some informal networking followed by a learning module and then we have 2 great speakers, Nadia Nassif & Scott Loring who will present and will be provided feedback by the audience. We will close the evening with lessons learned. As an audience participant, you will learn up to 3 tips you can put to immediate use when facilitating your own workshops, hear two fabulous Speakers (check out the topics & speaker info at link below) and learn how to give constructive valuable feedback. If you are committed to learning, interested in offering your candid and constructive feedback and looking to connect with other like-minded individuals, I invite you to join us! To RSVP or for more info, see http://www.workshopuniversity.com/courses.asp EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Success is a State of Mind - ThinkPeople's Newly Released Book Find out what some of the most successful people believe about success in this remarkable book. You will learn elements that are critical to your success journey such as good communication, how to conquer fear, how to break out of "business as usual", and how to become unstoppable. You will discover how to uncover your true gifts, which involves changing your limiting beliefs and creating new empowering ones that will enable you to honor your values and live the life you truly want.To purchase or for more info, go to http://www.thinkpeople.com/products.html Curious about ThinkPeople's other services beyond Coaching? Check out Corporate Facilitation/Training/ Consulting I hope you've enjoyed ThinkPeople's Monthly Workout and found it valuable! Feel free to forward to your friends, family and colleagues. To read past editions of ThinkPeople's Newsletters and to learn more about our services and products, visit us at http://www.thinkpeople.com/resources.html If you wish to unsubscribe, please e-mail unsubscribe@thinkpeople.com Copyright Info: ThinkPeople's Monthly Workout for the mind, heart and soul is ©2008 Jean M. DiGiovanna. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission from the publisher. Amy Rewakowski, Editor ThinkPeople ~ Bringing Individuals and Organizations Alive! jdigi@thinkpeople.com http://www.thinkpeople.com/ 617.489.7494 |
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