wisdom

The Power of Stillness: Listening for the Soul’s Whispers

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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

Wise Questions: Navigating Popular Opinion and Personal Insight

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If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie. 600 x 400

Today’s quote of the day is: “If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one, but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get … Read more

Intuition Unseen: Coaching Questions about the Invisible

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The image features a beautifully ethereal and colorful sky with fluffy clouds tinted in shades of purple, pink, and blue, conveying a dreamy and surreal atmosphere. The clouds are illuminated from behind or within, suggesting the presence of light not visible in the frame, which enhances the mystical and otherworldly feel of the image. Centered in this vibrant cloudscape is a quote by Confucius: "How abundantly do spiritual beings display the powers that belong to them! We look for them, but do not see them; we listen to, but do not hear them; yet they enter into all things, and there is nothing without them."

The quote of the day is: “How abundantly do spiritual beings display the powers that belong to them! We look for them, but do not see them; we listen to, but do not hear them; yet they enter into all things, and there is nothing without them.” (Confucius) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen … Read more

Listening to Your Inner Guide: Tuning Into Your Truest Self

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The image features a stack of smooth, rounded stones carefully balanced on top of each other, forming a zen-like tower. These stones are placed on a rustic wooden surface, possibly part of an old bridge or a similar structure. The background is softly blurred, filled with a bokeh effect of shimmering light that creates a dreamy and serene ambiance. This setting evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection or meditation. Above this peaceful scene, there's a quote by Jane Austen: "We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be."

The quote of the day is: “We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.” (Jane Austen) I don’t know about you, but when I’m truly in my element, working at my best, everything flows effortlessly. It’s not that there are no challenges, but … Read more

I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me

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A figure is stood holding a microphone dramatically up as if they are in the middle of a powerful moment singing. They are in silhouette as a bright spotlight is shining behind them with dry ice adding more to the dramatic atmosphere. The text reads: "I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me." (Mary Hunter Austin)

The Quote of the Day is: “I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me.” (Mary Hunter Austin) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions About Jen Waller Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond. As an experienced … Read more

Some Thoughts About First Thoughts

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A dark grey/ black background with a wood grain effect. A white, empty thought bubble takes up the top right quarter of this image. The text reads: "First thoughts are not always the best." (Vittorio Alfieri)

Today’s quote is: “First thoughts are not always the best.” (Vittorio Alfieri) The key phrase in this quote for me is ‘always.’ That qualification is a valid point. Sometimes our first thoughts are merely a product of our current state of mind, influenced by transient factors that may not accurately reflect our deeper wisdom or … Read more

Life’s Whispers: Exploring Wisdom With Coaching

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This is a scene of waves rolling up a beach with the sun setting in the distance. The text reads: "Life is the wave's deep whisper on the shore of a great sea beyond." (Henry Abbey)

Today’s quote is: “Life is the wave’s deep whisper on the shore of a great sea beyond.” (Henry Abbey) I think this quote beautifully captures the essence of life’s profound wisdom and interconnectedness. As a coach, I’ve found myself drawn to metaphors when talking about those invisible aspects, such as our own wisdom. Like the … Read more