Every now and then you meet someone who makes you think differently about something, someone who makes you realise something you had never really thought about was actually really important. That happened to me when I met Leadership and Change Advisor Andres Roberts, and he started talking to me about the subject of ‘wholeness’. Have you ever thought about what that word really means? This is what he said to me:
“I’ve come to see the world really as a place where many of us as individuals live in a state of disconnection. Even within ourselves we’re not fully connected to all of our parts, and we’re disconnected from each other in society and family and community, and in organisations. One of the main reasons for this is that most of us, most of the time, wear masks, and live life dominated by ideas of competition against each other or separation from each other rather than a more profound sense of being part of the same thing. Many of us walk into our offices every day and put on a different persona to the one we are at home, or with our friends, so for many, life begins after 5 o’clock, or at the weekend. That’s where we’re most engaged, but by having completely different roles and ways of being, that’s a form of separation.”
I have long been a believer that each of us has many aspects to our personality, some of which shine through, and some of which are dampened or hidden based on who we spend our time with, or what we think others think about us. But exploring, discovering and sharing all aspects of you is what allows you to bring your whole self to any situation.
And expanding that idea of wholeness to thinking of us all as connected, and part of the same thing, feels full of possibility to me. It’s true that we often live in competition with each other, but that isn’t always necessary. Just because one person makes a living as an artist, doesn’t mean there isn’t room for anyone else. Just because someone else launched an e-course, doesn’t mean you can’t too. In fact, often the opposite is true – more people succeeding expands the opportunities available to everyone.
So this week we challenge you to think about how you could make yourself more connected in every sense:
- Within yourself (showing up with all parts of your personality)
- With others
- Within the wider world
We’d love to hear what happens when you start thinking about this – share on Facebook or Twitter @DoWhatYouLoveXx
Beth and the team
PS We’re on countdown to the Do What You Love e-course for the LAST time this year!
As I am going on maternity leave from the summer, the course starting June 15 will be your only opportunity to join this transformational experience in 2015. If you know it’s time to make a major change in your life – if you are seeking personal, professional or financial freedom and need support to find your way – don’t miss it! Find out more and register here.
PPS. We have teamed up with Andres Roberts to offer you a unique coaching experience designed to complement the upcoming Do What You Love e-course. When you sign up for the e-course starting June 15, you can take advantage of a one-to-one coaching session with Andres in July for half the usual price – just £72.50 for 90 minutes (normally £145). Interested? Find out more here.
For the artists and designers among you, don’t miss the new fab free video series from our friends at Make Art That Sells, ‘Designing for Home Décor’. The series starts June 8 and will run for five days. Art director Margo Tantau will help you break into this lucrative market by teaching about the concept of home décor; how to get your art off paper and onto products; how to get your products made; popular materials for home décor; and of course, how to make sure you get paid. It’s completely free, so what are you waiting for? Hop on the list here and get ready to be inspired!
