The Only Object of Life
The Only Object of Life
Judging others would lessen as we would understand that life for all of us is about growth. When someone behaves in a way that isn’t helpful, we’d realize they just don’t know how to act differently...yet. When we share the impact of their behaviour on us, we would come from a different place in terms of both what we say and the energy with which we say it. Instead of sounding blameful, we would show understanding. Our impact shifts when we express ourselves from the place of: “I know that what you did wasn’t intentional. You did your best. I can grow from this situation, too.”
Believing that our primary object is to grow would encourage us to live in a place of curiosity. Taking risks, meeting new people, exploring new places, attending new workshops or seminars – all would be done with an open, beginner’s mind. “What is new that I can learn from this opportunity?” Life would be exciting and fun.
When life may not be working in the way that speaks to our soul, we would stop and take stock: “What is the learning for me? Who might support me so that I truly get this learning?” We would take full responsibility for our growth and realize that sometimes we need a witness who is outside of our circle to offer new ways to see the world and ourselves in it. Our new thinking would impact our feelings which would impact our actions and physical body which would, in turn, create new life opportunities.
When someone has a different opinion than our own, we would contemplate: “What is it that I haven’t seen before that this person sees? How can I expand my point of view and grow from this dialogue? What can I learn to support me in life when my number one value is to grow rather than to be right?”
From the perspective that growth is the object of life, we would be alert about the areas where we could stretch ourselves – self-awareness, inner confidence, love, inner peace, contributing to others, relating to others, areas of interest, knowledge and all the skills that are required to live aptly in our world. There is a never-ending list of what only we can decide to focus on, depending on our own strengths and passions.
The key is that our growth is fuelled by a love of growing rather than a belief that says, “I’m not good enough just the way I am.” What I have seen is that true growth comes from the place of acceptance – growth is part of life.
If this isn’t already a place from which you live, experiment with one of the above action steps today. Notice for yourself what shifts in your world.
Celebrate your willingness and courage to grow. I believe that it makes a difference in not just your world. It ripples outward and encompasses all of us.
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In any conflict with or disconnection from another person, we would look first and foremost at our own part in the dynamic: “What is it that I need to learn? How can I grow from this?” There would be no self-judgment; only excitement and gratitude for the possibility of being in our relationships with this new learning.
Judging others would lessen as we would understand that life for all of us is about growth. When someone behaves in a way that isn’t helpful, we’d realize they just don’t know how to act differently...yet. When we share the impact of their behaviour on us, we would come from a different place in terms of both what we say and the energy with which we say it. Instead of sounding blameful, we would show understanding. Our impact shifts when we express ourselves from the place of: “I know that what you did wasn’t intentional. You did your best. I can grow from this situation, too.”
Believing that our primary object is to grow would encourage us to live in a place of curiosity. Taking risks, meeting new people, exploring new places, attending new workshops or seminars – all would be done with an open, beginner’s mind. “What is new that I can learn from this opportunity?” Life would be exciting and fun.
When life may not be working in the way that speaks to our soul, we would stop and take stock: “What is the learning for me? Who might support me so that I truly get this learning?” We would take full responsibility for our growth and realize that sometimes we need a witness who is outside of our circle to offer new ways to see the world and ourselves in it. Our new thinking would impact our feelings which would impact our actions and physical body which would, in turn, create new life opportunities.
When someone has a different opinion than our own, we would contemplate: “What is it that I haven’t seen before that this person sees? How can I expand my point of view and grow from this dialogue? What can I learn to support me in life when my number one value is to grow rather than to be right?”
From the perspective that growth is the object of life, we would be alert about the areas where we could stretch ourselves – self-awareness, inner confidence, love, inner peace, contributing to others, relating to others, areas of interest, knowledge and all the skills that are required to live aptly in our world. There is a never-ending list of what only we can decide to focus on, depending on our own strengths and passions.
The key is that our growth is fuelled by a love of growing rather than a belief that says, “I’m not good enough just the way I am.” What I have seen is that true growth comes from the place of acceptance – growth is part of life.
If this isn’t already a place from which you live, experiment with one of the above action steps today. Notice for yourself what shifts in your world.
Celebrate your willingness and courage to grow. I believe that it makes a difference in not just your world. It ripples outward and encompasses all of us.
The Only Object of Life - To learn more about this author, visit Jeannie Campanelli's Website.
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Cheryl MatthynssensCheryl is a life skills coach, licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a 20 year entrepreneur. Cheryl's dedication to achieving a life of balance led to her expanding her teaching from the simple managing of life's daily challenges to adding financial well being as well. A direct marketer with DrinkACT, she is gaining ground in the online community with her concepts of making sure business owners, entreprenuers and employees have well rounded life styles. She opened up a small affiliate site - The Balance Guide- to help others find resources for mental and emotional well being. Visit Cheryl's blog to see more of the diversity beyond business she has began offering online at www.thebalanceguide.blogspot.com - Visit Cheryl Matthynssens's Website |
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Dave KurlanDave Kurlan is the founder and CEO of Objective Management Group, Inc., the industry leader in sales assessments and sales force evaluations, and the CEO of David Kurlan & Associates, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in sales force development. Dave has been a top rated speaker at Inc. Magazine's Conference on Growing the Company, the Sales & Marketing Management Conference and the Gazelles Sales & Marketing Summit. He has been featured on radio and TV, including World Business Review with General Norman Schwarzkopf, in Inc. Magazine, Selling Power Magazine, Sales & Marketing Management Magazine and Incentive Magazine. He is the author of Mindless Selling and Baseline Selling – How to Become a Sales Superstar by Using What You Already Know about the Game of Baseball. He created and wrote STAR, a proprietary recruiting process for hiring great salespeople, and he writes Understanding the Sales Force, a popular business Blog and is a contributing author to The Death of 20th Century Selling and 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Volume 2. - Visit Dave Kurlan's Website |
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George LudwigGeorge Ludwig is a recognized authority on sales strategy and peak performance psychology. An international speaker, trainer, and corporate consultant, he helps clients like Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, Northwestern Mutual, CIGNA, and numerous others improve sales force effectiveness and performance. Though it's George's strategies and processes that help corporations increase productivity and performance, it's his tremendous energy and dynamism that spark the transformation. Again and again, clients remark on his amazing ability to unleash human capacity and inspire men and women to break out of their comfort zones. The result is a whole new type of salesperson. His customized presentations teach achievers to make stunning advances in their lives. From helping salespeople realize cherished dreams to helping corporations exponentially accelerate revenue streams, George Ludwig leaves audiences and individuals empowered, emboldened, and clamoring for more. George is the best-selling author of Power Selling: Seven Strategies for Cracking the Sales Code and Wise Moves: 60 Quick Tips to Improve Your Position in Life & Business. - Visit George Ludwig's Website |
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