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"A sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive,
tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile
through the unbearable." * * * * * Anyone who is living a meaningful life must have a strong personal foundation so they can afford to look up at the stars instead of down at their feet. Having a strong personal foundation allows a person to fully use their skills and resources. A skyscraper doesn’t start at street level. In fact, the taller the building, the deeper the foundation. This holds true for people, too. Learn what these elements of the personal foundation are and how to weave these in with the goals, concerns and reasons that brought you to coaching in the first place. * * * * * Interested in a FREE half-hour coaching session? Call Benita Stafford-Smith at 235-1075 or e-mail benita@lifematterscoaching.com to set up your appointment. |
The Coach Approach Magical Moments, Playfulness and Stories Remember recess, remember your first love, and remember the excitement of your first "real" job? Playfulness has been a theme for me for the last few months. I am reminded how easily children play-no planning, no agendas just spontaneous playing. I find it interesting that as we journey further along the path called adulthood we become less playful and we laugh less. I stopped for lunch today at food court. At a table across from
me was a young couple in love. They were sitting close to each
other, both faces alit, smiling from ear to ear and soft tender
giggles were abundant. This lead me to further observe the occupants
of the food court and the people walking by. There was a distinct
lack of love, laughter and lightness evident on the majority
of the faces I observed. Storytelling is an activity that can lead us instantly to playfulness, laughter and lightness. Families have amazing stories. One of my uncles, Uncle Russ, is a very gifted storyteller. Whenever Uncle Russ is at a family gathering there will be a circle of us gathered around to listen to his wonderful stories about our ancestors and the adventures of an era we'll never experience except through his stories. Businesses have stories, cultures have stories, and nations have stories. In Canada our aboriginal peoples continue to pass on their history through stories. Often at the local library or meeting place, storytellers from different cultures and countries gather to offer us a glimpse into a different world. These storytellers create Magical Moments for us; moments where we can leave behind the harsh reality of today and escape to a world created just for us in that moment. Ah, it is magical! Here are four tips to connect to playfulness, laughter and
lightness: 2. Adopt an attitude of playfulness a few minutes each day and enjoy the resulting lightness and laughter that follows. 3. Enjoy the innocence of the children in your life. Notice how easily they smile and laugh. See if you can catch some of their easy joy. 4. Share your stories of hope, courage and everyday miracles with others. Together let's counter the continuous barrage of bad news stories that assault us each day. "We do not stop playing because we are old, we are old because we've stopped playing." George Bernard Shaw I'd love to hear from you! How do you connect to playfulness, laughter and lightness? What are the magical moments in your life? E-mail me at benita@lifematterscoaching.com |
