Think for a moment about where your desire to be right may be creating a disconnection with a client, co-worker, or loved one and then see where you could create an allowance to honor and respect that person’s choices.
November 2004 Monday Morning Minute
In This
Issue:
---- Part 1 – Monday Morning Minute
---- Part 2 – Facelift for www.JasonStein.com
---- Part 3 – Minute Flashes
---- Part 4 – New Meditation CD
Recently I have been jesting with friends about writing a book entitled, “Humble Like Me.” Well, last week I received a real-life humbling experience.
This story is about my stepfather, Ron Lando-Brown. It’s a story probably similar to one you have heard before within your own community. Ron loves being the owner of www.mauilodging.com; however, like most professionals who create and/or manage a business, he is challenged by balancing and setting boundaries around his work life.
On Monday, November 1st, I received the above-mentioned call explaining that Ron had had a heart attack and was in the hospital. Ron filled me in that he recently had been taking glycerin like candy, to no avail, and then on the previous Friday the pain hit him like a Mack truck. They rushed him to the hospital, put in a stent, and then somewhere in the hospital he contracted a blood infection.
After hearing this news, I had an extreme desire to go and see Ron. I found a fantastic price to fly my family and me direct from Portland to Maui; however, Ron surprised me by announcing that he was ready to get back on his feet and he would feel pulled between his business and his need to spend time with us if we were to come to him.
I couldn’t believe the insult. He was getting out of the hospital and surely needed some R&R (rest and relaxation) on his way to mending his health, yet he did not want me to visit! He explained that he’d rather visit us in Portland so that he would not be tempted to do business during our connecting with one another. After stewing over this for some time, I decided to meditate and ask for strength to see the truth about this situation.
That is when my need to dictate what Ron should do dawned on me, my belief that I knew what was best for someone else. My opinion of what was right for Ron was actually creating distance and disconnection between us. Ron was able to ask for what he wanted, and instead of rejoicing in his wishes, I was pronouncing him wrong for not choosing the way I would do it.
The facelift of www.JasonStein.com
Over the past year, I have realized that I made a huge business mistake by having copy on my site, www.JasonStein.com, without including an invitation to get to know me better. Whether it is company training or individualized coaching, you need to know about my services before you can consider making the investment. Thus I have created a 1-2-3 call to action on my new home page.
As a business professional, you can easily click on the choices below:
- Take The Meditation Challenge™. http://www.jasonstein.com/challenge.html
- Search the site’s Free Resources. http://www.jasonstein.com/resources.html
- Give me a call or send me an email. Info@JasonStein.com
In addition, I have changed the newsletter name to Monday Morning Minute. In an effort to inspire in a simple and efficient way, I will be launching a 60 second audio clip on Monday morning’s beginning in the month of December. Also, the last Monday of each month you will receive a full newsletter like this.
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift that can help a business professional quiet their mind and enhance their peace and happiness at work?
Check out the new “Meditation in the Workplace” CD by Clicking Here.
Your comments and feedback contribute to my continued success and are
always greatly appreciated. Please email them to
info@JasonStein.com.
Wishing you a prosperous month,
Jason Stein
If you are a business
professional and interested in more information about "creating clarity
from the inside out" send me an email at info@JasonStein.com
or give me a call at
503-522-4562.
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Minute Flashes on
“Humble Like Me”
Are there places in your life where you are creating the viewpoint
that you would rather be right than be happy?
As a business professional, you may need to acknowledge that what works for you may not be the best solution for your clients or co-workers.
Take some time this month to learn the art of listening, ask people what they need, and then honor their requests.
Let go of the idea that you control the Universe, be open to the mystery of life as it unfolds each day, and when you find yourself in control, take a few breaths to relax into your greatness.
Accept your truth, knowing that if you have a difference of opinion with someone, it does not make the other party wrong and you right. It only opens up possibilities.
My Community Network
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use writing as a tool to express
yourself? I recommend Lori Chance and Destination Words. Check
out her new upcoming class “Write from the Heart” at
www.DestinationWords.com
November Quote
“Would you rather be right or be happy?”
- Anonymous
Fun Link for the Month
Check out www.bored.com
for those 15-minute breaks in the office.
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