“We cannot get grace from gadgets.” — John Boynton Priestley, OM (13 September 1894 – 14 August 1984), known as J. B. Priestley, was an English novelist, playwright and broadcaster.
Queen Boudica courageously battled the occupying armies of Rome, but the Roman historians wrote her story from the angle that best suited their purposes. History has frequently glorified the wrong people, thereby controlling society’s perceptions. Like Florence Nightingale, many courageous women of the past held high their lamps of courage and refused to be deterred by other people’s negativity or
“To see ourselves as others see us is a most salutary gift. –Aldous Huxley Each of the nine Enneastyles is rooted in a specific viewpoint or belief structure that largely determines what is important to you and how you interact with the world to fulfill your hopes and dreams. Naturally you interpret other people’s behaviors through your own lens of
Flaws and Feats (excerpt from STUCK 12 Steps Up the Leadership Ladder) Queen Boudica courageously battled the occupying armies of Rome, but the Roman historians wrote her story from the angle that best suited their purposes. History has frequently glorified the wrong people, thereby controlling society’s perceptions. Like Florence Nightingale, many courageous women of the past held high their lamps
Your courage is at the highest when you choose to take action; inaction saps the will of your character.
‘Everyday courage is standard equipment in everyone,’ believes The Courage Expert, Sandra Ford Walston. ‘When self-doubt creeps in, ask: ‘How can I act with courage?’ Pause and reflect – it’s likely that you already know what action is required. But knowing isn’t enough! Courage requires you to then take action; whether that’s standing alone on a business issue, or confronting
“Be courageous. It’s one of the only places left uncrowded.” — Anita Roddick
WE ALL SEEM to feel the shifts of uncertainty that are occurring at multiple levels in our lives including our spirit. Acknowledging these feelings about how we approach our daily our lives will hopefully open up an opportunity to stop and reflect about our behavior patterns prompting us to ask questions. Ask yourself: Are you stuck in denial, apathy, self-doubt