The Wisdom in Flow
When we stop glorifying stillness or constant motion, we rediscover the wisdom in flow — the rhythm of rest and renewal.
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The Power of Stillness: Listening for the Soul’s Whispers
The quote of the day is: “Only in the stillness of detachment can the soul yield up her secrets.” (Elsa Barker) Have you ever noticed that the most profound moments of clarity often come when you stop striving for them? I think that is what Elsa Barker, an early 20th-century poet, is pointing towards with … Read more
Patience: Questions About How It Shapes Inner Calm and Growth
The quote of the day is: “Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul.” (Francis Bacon) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With an … Read more
Rediscovering the Quiet Within: A Gift for You and Your Clients
“Nowhere can a man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.” (Marcus Aurelius) Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, wrote these timeless words over 1,800 years ago in his Meditations. They remind us that, even amidst the challenges of leadership and life, true peace is found not in … Read more
The Bright, Shining Tears of Clarity
“There are other tears, bright, clear, untroubled, Shining as the sun, untouched of care.” (Zabel Sibil Asadour) Zabel Sibil Asadour, an Armenian poet, novelist, and teacher, beautifully captured the essence of joyful, untroubled tears in her writing. Her words invite us to consider emotions that come not from struggle, but from a place of deep … Read more
“Planning and Possibility: How Clear Are Your Plans?”
“Planning is one of the many catchwords whose present popularity is roughly proportionate to the obscurity of its definition.”— Chester Barnard Chester Barnard, a notable executive and author on organizational management, highlighted the complexity of planning long before it became a buzzword in personal development. His observation encourages us to pause and reflect: what do … Read more
Sublime Questions: Exploring What Truly Matters in Coaching and Life
The quote of the day is: “A scrap of knowledge about sublime things is worth more than any amount about trivialities.” (Thomas Aquinas) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the … Read more
When We Compare the Life We Live to the Life We Imagined: What Stories Are We Telling Ourselves?
“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.” (J. M. Barrie, The Little Minister) J. M. Barrie, best known as the creator of Peter … Read more