|
Seems like time has flown by and we are already coming up to December! Time is so precious and I invite you in this month's newsletter, Beyond Gratitude - Giving Presence, to give the gift of presence to those you interact with. I also want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your time, energy, undivided listening and support for me and my business. I feel completely heard and seen and grateful for the opportunity to live my life's purpose every day. If, at any time, you would like to unsubscribe, simply go to the end of the newsletter. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving,  Jean M. DiGiovanna, President, ThinkPeople |
| ||||
 | ||||||
|
MonthlyTheme Monthly Workout Monthly Poem Upcoming Workshops/ Events |
 |
Beyond Gratitude - Giving Presence Thanksgiving has always been a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. It is not only important to do that for ourselves, but to show gratitude toward others, especially in this day and age of high-speed, high-tech but not necessarily high-touch. What can often happen, though with holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas is they become commercialized and it becomes all about what we should make for dinner and what presents to buy for our kids and next thing we know, the meaning goes out the door and we disconnect from each other. It’s during this time that I have had the opportunity to reflect on the fact that I am still alive. I am healthy. And, I have the ability to be with those I love. I can support them, care for them and be there simply because I can. There is something I believe is even more important than gratitude and that is being present for another. Being completely there for them, seeing and hearing them in whatever state they are in and not judging them. As human beings, we each crave to be seen and heard and most of all, to be understood. Imagine if we gave that to each individual we came across. Imagine receiving that in each interaction we have. It truly is possible, but it does take something – in fact, it can often take a lot, especially for those who are not used to being with our own selves. Giving your presence to someone else requires you to push all your own thoughts aside for a moment and completely listen. Simply hearing what they say is not truly listening. Authentic listening is listening without judgment, assessment or making them wrong. You may disagree with another and do it without judgment. Giving that kind of presence is such a gift. I ask you during this holiday season to consider giving the gift of presence instead of some material item. Give your loved ones the gift of precious time with them where they feel completely seen and heard. Give everyone who crosses your path the same gift of presence even if you do not know them. When you practice giving the gift of presence, you are not only honoring the divine in them, you are also honoring the divine in you. Happy and warm holidays, Jean M. DiGiovanna  Monthly Workout: Giving Your Presence Take on the following questions and process below for this month’s workout:
Giving Your Presence Getting a present is always nice, but giving your presence is even nicer. It does take something from deep inside but when you practice you get wiser. This holiday season, try something new. Instead of making assumptions, judging and assessing right away, Stop and listen with an open heart and the most unpredictable things will come your way. ~ by Jean M. DiGiovanna EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS The Coaches Edge Extravaganze Wed, Dec 2, 2009 11am - 5pm Orlando, FL Be my guest at the premier coaching event of the year - just before the annual ICF Conference. 19 Top Coaching Experts + $20,000 Awards + $2,000 Gifts = One Extraordinary Up Close & Personal Experience! Live or recorded. Only 18 seats left and registration ends this Friday, Nov 27th. For more info, go to http://www.gettce.com/ 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 ©2009 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 |
| ||