The fourth ELAN Principle is Cast a Wide Net, with a subtitle of Focus on Your Goal. Sound confusing? In order to reap the benefits of focus, we must bring many experiences into our lives. So much about the ELAN principles (and these blog posts) is about uncovering our true passion based on innate characteristics and abilities. To do so, we must try on various possibilities and be open to new thoughts about our talents and how we might use them to serve our world – large or small. It seems counterintuitive, but by zooming out (expanding our horizon and experiences), we can zoom in to focus on a goal. You are a multi-faceted person with many talents and interests. How do I know this? I don’t, but did I guess right? Here is the truth of multi-faceted people: when they expand and increase effectiveness in one area, the other areas benefit. More to come next Monday. In the meantime – Honor yourself by casting your net in a new direction.
Hone a particular skill. Zoom out. Zoom in.
Quote of the Week…
“My heart is beating, and I’m breathing, and nothing anybody has ever done has changed that.” Rupi Kaur, 1992 –
Breathe…
We all do it. If we are lucky, it is automatic and pain-free. We don’t even think about it. Paying attention to breath is meditation 101, the most basic mindful awareness practice. I’ve used box breathing (four counts inhale, four counts hold, four counts exhale and four counts hold) during dentist visits. Six breaths per…
Quote of the Week…
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” Pablo Picasso, 1881 – 1973
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