A parent’s perspective on their teen

April 12th, 2012

Okay, I know, I know, teens get a lot of flack. I have one myself (a teen that is) so I hear stories about some of the grief he goes through.

And…

I think this sign is hilarious.

It flips the switch on perspective.

And that’s always illuminating.

(Thanks to my friend & colleague Roman for sending me the picture.)

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What’s your take on Stop Life Lensesâ„¢? Clean or messy? Blockage or clearing?

April 10th, 2012

Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: Rev Dan Catt

I love this image.

There are at least two ways to interpret it.

In no particular order…

1. Being a Stop Life Lensâ„¢ messes you up. It causes unnecessary mess by being overly cautious. Stop Life Lensesâ„¢ cause blockages, they bring things to a halt, preventing progress & flow.

2. Being a Stop Life Lensâ„¢ cleans you up. It creates a pool of reflection time amidst a downpour. Stop Life Lensesâ„¢ cause calm amongst the chaos, space to think amongst the crazy go go go’ness.

What’s your take? Clean or messy? Blockage or clearing?

 

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Where do you start – your head or your heart?

April 5th, 2012

Where do you start – from your head or from your heart?

Do you honour your intuition above all? Have you honed your gut feelings like a finely aged wine? Are your spidey senses are sharp as a tack? If so you’re likely a Heart Life Lensâ„¢.

Or …

Do you prioritize what you can prove? Is what’s rational king in your world? Is your queen the science of objectivity? If so you’re likely a Head Life Lensâ„¢.

Head and Heart Life Lensesâ„¢ often have a tough time talking to each other.

Here’s are two tips:

  • if you’re a Heart Life Lensâ„¢ talking to a Head Life Lensâ„¢ premise what you’re saying with “I think”. It may feel weird to you but it will have more resonance with your Head Life Lensâ„¢.
  • if you’re a Head Life Lensâ„¢ talking to a Heart Life Lensâ„¢ start what you’re saying with “I feel”. It may seem strange to you but it will have more resonance with your Heart Life Lensâ„¢.

 

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Laying it bare – monthly round up of March Life Lensesâ„¢ blog posts

April 3rd, 2012

As the seasons are changing & spring is sprung we’re laying it bare. Stripping it down. Peeling back perspective.

In this monthly round up you’ll find the Life Lensesâ„¢ blog posts laid bare for the month of March.

Get bare, dive in deep and take a full look around or simply take a peek. It’s up to you. Regardless, your perspective will thank you.

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