You don't have to be goal-oriented
Through our fixation on goals, we become prisoners – to our insatiable appetite for that next high, to external forces beyond our control, and to our need for something external to validate us.
Writing
My reflections on purpose, inner transformation, and social change.
The dual nature of genius
Genius has a dual nature, much like how light acts both as a particle and a wave. It is our unique self and the call of the universe within us.
Harnessing your unique creative power
Our genius might be thought of as our unique creative power. It is creative because it brings new ideas, expressions, or behaviors into being. It is a power because it allows us to shape ourselves and the world.
Embodying your personal values
If passion is the fuel and talent is the vehicle, we might think of our personal values as the compass that orients us in the right direction for our own unique journey.
Living in your zone of genius
We all have passions. We all have talents. And quite often, they overlap. This area of overlap is what we might call our zone of genius.
What is genius?
Genius is not something people are, genius is something people have. Genius is a capacity that every human has. In fact, perhaps it is actually what makes us human.
Embracing impostor syndrome
Everyone feels impostor syndrome. Unless you are lying about your qualifications or identity, you are NOT an impostor. You are simply in the growth zone, exactly where you should be.
What is change? (Part 2: Well-being, service, and integrity)
Change is not only the end results that we can witness. Change is also the processes that we undergo within ourselves, our communities, and our organizations that produce those results.
What is change? (Part 1: Impermanence, growth, and emergence)
For many of us, the possibility of change inspires and galvanizes. For others, the perceived absence of change elicits apathy, cynicism, and even despair. But what exactly is change? What is this concept that both inspires and haunts us?