Sunday Musings – December 29, 2019
On this last Sunday of 2019 I am acutely aware of how often I react to the moment rather than being present. My reaction may be positive or negative. I am not suggesting that I want or need to quit reacting to events. I love my sense of joy or delight to many moments throughout the year. I also love the fact that I am often sad at the loss of a friend or when it seems that hate and discord threatens our ability of work together to find loving, creative solution to a challenge.
I am also, aware, however, that I am so often busy reacting that I miss an opportunity to learn something about my role in this life journey. This seems especially true when I am labeling and reacting to some event as negative; perhaps thinking that some event is unfair or unjust.
I do not share the belief of many in a God of their understanding who directly causes some positive or negative event to happen. I do think that we are part of a large universe(s) and somehow all the parts of that universe(s) are designed (or evolved) to work together in some magical manner. I am constantly overwhelmed with awe how each part of the universe is essential to the working of the whole. When one insect or plant becomes extinct it changes the balance within or among the whole. I also believe and daily my experience validates the fact that if I am paying attention and not just reacting to an event which directly or indirectly affects me I always get exactly what I need to grow spiritually.
Seth Godin in his daily blog which he shares via email reminds the reader that business does not happen in a vacuum. Today he reminds us that speed is not always the most important outcome. In fact, he suggests that “bravery, empathy, and other real skills matter for more than horsepower”. I appreciate the fact that he believes core values and objective are essential in business if we truly want to be successful. Professionally, I am a licensed mental health counselor and a certified addiction counselor, but I am also am an owner of a small business and must run the business in a way which is consistent with financial stability while honoring my core values. Making money in and of itself is not my primary goal although, of course, I must pay bills. Creating a healing space for myself and those I label as clients is the primary goal. In order to do this, I must practice sound business principles. When those two goals are in synch with each other I can enjoy and appreciate the process while trusting that the bills will get paid. If someone is unable to pay an agreed upon amount, a piece of equipment suddenly needs replaced, someone does not show or fires me I know it is always an opportunity to notice my reaction and to learn. I am in the business of helping others learn to be more intentional in their life dance. If I cannot do the same, then I am not in a position to help others.
As I prepare to close out this year in all areas of my life my intention is to focus on what I have learned spiritually to take into the new year. This is true in all parts of my life dance with all people and all parts of the environment. Much of what I learned spiritually is that I have much yet to learn. My intention is to be more accepting of each moment no matter how positive or negative it seems; more open to allowing the observer part of me to just notice how I can continue to grow. In this respect it is true that “all things work together for good” and I always get exactly what I need to grow spiritually. The prayer to the God of my understanding then remains one of gratitude.
Written December 29, 2019
Jimmy F Pickett
coachpickett.org
On this last Sunday of 2019 I am acutely aware of how often I react to the moment rather than being present. My reaction may be positive or negative. I am not suggesting that I want or need to quit reacting to events. I love my sense of joy or delight to many moments throughout the year. I also love the fact that I am often sad at the loss of a friend or when it seems that hate and discord threatens our ability of work together to find loving, creative solution to a challenge.
I am also, aware, however, that I am so often busy reacting that I miss an opportunity to learn something about my role in this life journey. This seems especially true when I am labeling and reacting to some event as negative; perhaps thinking that some event is unfair or unjust.
I do not share the belief of many in a God of their understanding who directly causes some positive or negative event to happen. I do think that we are part of a large universe(s) and somehow all the parts of that universe(s) are designed (or evolved) to work together in some magical manner. I am constantly overwhelmed with awe how each part of the universe is essential to the working of the whole. When one insect or plant becomes extinct it changes the balance within or among the whole. I also believe and daily my experience validates the fact that if I am paying attention and not just reacting to an event which directly or indirectly affects me I always get exactly what I need to grow spiritually.
Seth Godin in his daily blog which he shares via email reminds the reader that business does not happen in a vacuum. Today he reminds us that speed is not always the most important outcome. In fact, he suggests that “bravery, empathy, and other real skills matter for more than horsepower”. I appreciate the fact that he believes core values and objective are essential in business if we truly want to be successful. Professionally, I am a licensed mental health counselor and a certified addiction counselor, but I am also am an owner of a small business and must run the business in a way which is consistent with financial stability while honoring my core values. Making money in and of itself is not my primary goal although, of course, I must pay bills. Creating a healing space for myself and those I label as clients is the primary goal. In order to do this, I must practice sound business principles. When those two goals are in synch with each other I can enjoy and appreciate the process while trusting that the bills will get paid. If someone is unable to pay an agreed upon amount, a piece of equipment suddenly needs replaced, someone does not show or fires me I know it is always an opportunity to notice my reaction and to learn. I am in the business of helping others learn to be more intentional in their life dance. If I cannot do the same, then I am not in a position to help others.
As I prepare to close out this year in all areas of my life my intention is to focus on what I have learned spiritually to take into the new year. This is true in all parts of my life dance with all people and all parts of the environment. Much of what I learned spiritually is that I have much yet to learn. My intention is to be more accepting of each moment no matter how positive or negative it seems; more open to allowing the observer part of me to just notice how I can continue to grow. In this respect it is true that “all things work together for good” and I always get exactly what I need to grow spiritually. The prayer to the God of my understanding then remains one of gratitude.
Written December 29, 2019
Jimmy F Pickett
coachpickett.org
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