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It feels like this month has just flown by! This month's workout is titled Watch for the Signs and is all about noticing how situations we experience can help lead us to what we most need. Wishing you a Happy Halloween!! If, at any time, you would like to unsubscribe, simply go to the end of the newsletter. Cheers,  Jean M. DiGiovanna, President, ThinkPeople |
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Watch for the Signs Have you ever had one of those days where nothing went right? Meetings got cancelled, your computer crashes, or you were rushing around and suddenly twisted your ankle in the frenzy of it all? Or, perhaps, you had an amazing day where things just went so smoothly, you were flying high as a kite! We have good days and bad days, but we don’t always take the time to step back and say, “Hmm…what was that all about?” It’s not to say you have to analyze every little thing that happens or evaluate every circumstance you encounter. But, when something substantial does happen or you notice the same patterns or feelings come up, those are great times to watch for the signs. We think we are the “Directors” of our life, but as stated in one of my favorite books, “The Invisible Path to Success”, by Robert Scheinfeld, there are unseen forces that can shape our life that we are not even conscious of. When we become more aware and conscious of events that happen, instead of being conditioned to move to the next thing, we can begin to see how a “bad” day could actually prove to help us. For example, when that meeting got cancelled, it may have given you just enough extra time to prepare for something that evening. Or, when your computer crashed, it forced you to finally take the time to setup a secure backup process. Or, when you twisted your ankle, you had no choice but to slow down and in slowing down, you got to read those much desired novels sitting on your shelf. And, in reading them, you came up with a brilliant business idea. You may have heard the phrase, “there is no such thing as coincidence”. As you look at things that have happened to you, and what you were able to do as a result (or not do), you may begin to notice that what might have seemed “coincidental”, was not at all! And, as future events, circumstances and wonderful things happen to you, take a step back and ask yourself, “What is this now allowing me to do? Or be? Or have?” Begin to view the “stuff” that happens, as golden nuggets of learning, experience and wisdom. As Deepok Chopra states, “When you live your life with an appreciation of coincidences and their meanings, you connect with the underlying field of infinite possibilities.” May you experience “infinite possibilities” the rest of this year and may you appreciate and watch for the signs along the way. Cheers, Jean M. DiGiovanna  Monthly Workout: Watch for the Signs Think back on the last week. Are there any patterns, frustrations or recurring feelings you remember having. What specific situations occurred or circumstances did you experience? If you cannot think of anything substantial, look back at the last month. With the situation, circumstance, pattern or recurring feeling in mind, take on the following questions and process:
Poem of the Month: Being of Service We may not always see the good in something, until we have gone through the experience. We may not recognize the meaning it has in our life right away. But, once we open our eyes and become conscious to what is happening, All of life’s lessons, wisdom and riches are revealed to us each day. ~ by Jean M. DiGiovanna Upcoming Workshops, Events, Announcements PUBLIC APPEARANCES Building Effective Teams (even when you're not always in charge) Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:30pm - 3pm Boston, MA BuildBoston Conference Learn the critical success factors that distinguish high performing teams, how to promote change and how to inspire and motivate others when you are not always in charge. You will leave this interactive session with techniques you can immediately put into practice to manage team dynamics and resolve personality conflicts once and for all! http://www.buildboston.com Mastering Confrontation Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:30pm - 5pm Boston, MA BuildBoston Conference In this workshop, learn ways to overcome the barriers that get in the way of conflict resolution and leave with concrete tools and techniques for mastering confrontation and feel more equipped to deal with future conflict as it arises. http://www.buildboston.com EVENTS & OTHER WORKSHOPS HR Solutions Addresses the Needs of Companies with Different Generational Groups Human Resource Solutions of Northampton, MA has launched their newly designed website – http://www.YourHRexperts.com with a new service – a comprehensive program to manage and leverage the many generations in your workforce and turn perceived obstacles into opportunities. See Press Release at http://www.electricpressrelease.com/releases/2006/sept-oct/humanresource.htm 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 ©2006 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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