http://pick-my-brain.com/blog/index.cfm This is the blog. en-us Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:14:11 -0700 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:10:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss lcoote@pick-my-brain.com lcoote@pick-my-brain.com http://pick-my-brain.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/3/18/The-Art-of-Letting-Go--No-Attachments A key foundation of business is to work toward a defined outcome or a measurable result. The achievement of that result is what we use to define our success, and often a benchmark for the next project. We create specific goals and expectations for the results and whether it's making a certain amount of revenue, achieving a defined level of results or walking away with a "satisfied" customer, we have a picture of how it should look. The challenge I find is that I often become so attached to how it should look, that I lose sight of how it "could" look. My focus and desire for my results to be as they should be often keep me from being open to other possibilities. And then, when things don't work out as I planned, there is disappointment. I believe in putting positive energy and intentions into the world, both for myself and for others. A practice of daily affirmations can not only shift how one feels about their circumstance, but bring the intentions into view, where they can be seen, shared and manifested. Declaring my intentions in both specific and general terms and being open to the results appearing however they do, has made a significant difference for me. This doesn't mean that I just sit back and let the world turn without doing my part to affect the results I desire. Quite the opposite! By powerfully stating my intentions,I begin to actualize those results in my work and interactions with others. I focus on both specifics and generalities, stating my desires clearly and concisely but also intending great results and success overall. Quite often my specific desires come to fruition. Just as often my results look different from what I originally intended and have been even better than what I imagined. The key for me has been to let go of my attachment to how it should be, and to be open to how it could be. It's given me freedom to be creative, flexibility and less stress! You might enjoy reading this blog, Letting Go Leads to Success, by Suzanne Blake, PCC. I found it to be interesting and in alignment with my views on getting freedom from attachments! http://careerandmoneymanifesting.com/2010/01/25/letting-go-leads-to-success/ Are you having challenges letting go? What gets in your way of having the success you desire? And when you get stopped, how do you react? Coaching Empowerment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:10:00 -0700 http://pick-my-brain.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/3/18/The-Art-of-Letting-Go--No-Attachments