The Monday Morning Gift
I am so grateful for Monday mornings. Each week at 8 AM, I talk with my MasterMind Mamas. We have been meeting consistently for the last year. That means for the last 52 weeks, I receive a gift almost every time we talk. These ladies hold me to my highest best, so sometimes the gift may not be wrapped in the package that I wanted or thought it would be in.
Our primary focus is around growing our business. Well as you and I know, growing as a person is part of growing a business. As I was sharing my wins and my intentions for the week, as well as some of my frustrations about areas I was not moving as easily as I would like to be, I was asked what I was doing to take care of myself? That inquiry had me pause for a minute-the sign of a powerful question! I thought, hmmmm… I am exercising my body consistently. My first century bicycle ride is right around the corner. I am eating pretty well-frozen yogurt is healthy, right? I am doing my best in noticing my feelings and honoring them. So the physical, and emotional areas are in check. After reflecting, the 2 pieces that were a bit off, were the mental and spritiual. I realized that I had not been taking time to connect with spirit daily, which is one of my top 5 passions. I also realized that all summer I have been reading wonderul fiction novels. I intentionally do this as part of my summer ritual. Intuitively, I knew it was time to weave back in some personal and professional development books.
The first step in creating change is noticing and notice I did. Now it was time to enhance my journey with the gifts I received. It was easy to amp up the self care in those areas now–more walks with the doggies bring me closer to spirt and I am thoroughly enjoying Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsiegh, the Zappos dude.
The best gift is a shared gift and I love presents! I would love to hear more ways to enhance my self-care…anyone have another gift they would like to give me?
Wendy is a joyful, vibrant human being who sees possibilities everywhere she goes. Whether she is working with a coaching client, creating a piece of art or riding her bicycle 100 miles in one day, the joy of possibility is one of her favorite perspectives. Alot of her joy comes from spending time with her husband Matt and their 2 four-legged kids, Abbey Road and Eli. It also comes from listening to good music, spending time in nature, eating good food and being with friends and family. When all of that happens together, she is in joyful bliss.
Good morning W squared,
I am not sure how you handle your mental and/or spiritual spaces, but I would consider meditation as a medium. Additionally, walking is a pleasant action to cultivate the mental as well as the spiritual. A small present from me to you.
Thanks Walter. You are right on track with me. Walking is my meditation and I am getting ready to head out now!