By Linda Ferguson on March 17, 2015
I recently started reading, “The Pathwork of Self-Transformation” by Eva Pierrakos. From what I’ve gleaned so far, the Pathwork process is about finding the unresolved conflicts within you that create turmoil, problems, tensions in your life. It reminded me of the concept of Polarity Management, the ability to manage conflicting desires, needs, yearnings. The elusive […]
By Linda Ferguson on February 3, 2015
January is behind you and those New Year Resolutions may be a distant memory. You still want to lose weight, be more patient with your kids, change jobs, get more organized. Yet you just don’t seem to have the focus, energy, or motivation to make a change. You keep letting old habits go on auto-pilot. […]
By Linda Ferguson on December 6, 2014
The Grand Jury decisions in Ferguson MO and NY have been challenging for me. I grew up close to St. Louis so that situation struck close to home. I began reflecting on how to create harmony in our communities and work when anger and grief emerge. I recently attended a talk by a spiritual teacher […]
By Linda Ferguson on November 18, 2014
Gratitude & Living Well When I decided to write about Gratitude for this month’s blog, I wasn’t sure what angle I wanted to take with the topic. Then I got the video link below of a childhood friend of my niece and nephew. Clint Smith is a smart, articulate 20-something from New Orleans. Watching him […]
By Linda Ferguson on August 14, 2014
I had the pleasure of coaching Ilana Rea to help her transition from her full-time corporate job to taking a sabbatical so she could focus on her writing. Needless to say there was a lot of fear for her – about finances, what others might think about her leaving her job, being a stay-at-home mom, […]
By Linda Ferguson on April 15, 2014
I created this music video with the lovely music of a Sufi friend, Mahbood. He’s a marvelous singer-songwriter. I kept thinking of his song, ‘Ivdu Hashem B’Shimcha’, as we approach this Holy week of Passover and Easter. Enjoy this video —> “Praise Ye with Joy“. May you find Joy to renew your Spirit this week […]
By Linda Ferguson on February 18, 2014
Are you the kind of person who fills up your free time quickly with busy work? Beware of the Gerbil Wheel Trap! If you had a snow day recently or the President’s Day holiday- how did you spend your time? Instead of taking the opportunity to breathe, relax, unwind, reflect, I’m betting many of you […]
By Linda Ferguson on December 6, 2013
As people around the world honor the life of Nelson Mandela, his legacy of leadership for peace and justice offers much for the corporate world. Mandela reminds us all of our True work- to preserve and uphold human dignity. For if we cannot preserve human dignity through our businesses, our commerce and economic system, then […]
By Linda Ferguson on November 21, 2013
In our daily living we base decisions and actions on scarcity. I frequently hear from my coaching clients and friends they lack time- time to be with family, time to pursue what they love, time to rest, sleep, play. As your time becomes more scarce, you value it more. Basic human nature. Economics is based […]
By Janae Bower on October 10, 2013
The definition of a Swan Song is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song in the moment just before death, having been silent (or alternatively, not so musical) during most of their lifetime. […]