By Janae Bower on May 13, 2011
Yes, this is the Linda who co-hosts this blog with me. What a wonderful opportunity for me to share with you more about Linda’s philosophy and work around spirituality. A few months back I interviewed Linda as one of the gratitude experts for Project GratOtude. This interview shares a lot of her mindset and work […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 10, 2011
I’d like to draw upon the teachings of H.H. the Dalai Lama from his book, “The Compassionate Life” for ideas that we can use at work and in our daily life. The Dalai Lama defines compassion as the wish for another human being to be free from suffering. Love is a desire for others to […]
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By Janae Bower on May 6, 2011
In order for other people to grow deeper on their own spiritual path, I believe that we learn from others who have walked that path before us. Who I’m highlighting for E is Dr. Robert Emmons, whom many refer to as one of “the gratitude experts.” As a professor at the University of California, Davis, […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 3, 2011
Most organizations have a Board of Directors. Carter McNamara, coordinator for this blog site, writes that some common responsibilities of Boards include: Determine the Organization’s Mission and Purpose Support the Executive and Review her Performance Ensure Effective Organizational Planning Ensure Adequate Resources Determine the Organization’s Services and Programs What if you had a Spiritual Board […]
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By Janae Bower on April 28, 2011
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of listening to Deepak Chopra speak in person at an inspiring minds series held just outside of Minneapolis. While he was speaking one of the things that really struck me was how brilliant his mind is. He’s one of those few people who are the leading edge […]
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By Linda Ferguson on April 19, 2011
I recently posted a blog called “Lessons from the River Creatures.” The posting was inspired by a parable about letting go of things you cling to so that you can reach your dreams or live more authentically. I want to continue on this theme as it relates to work situations where you may need to […]
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By Janae Bower on April 14, 2011
Imagine you have a mentor you can call on in any situation. Whenever uncertainty swarms, this wise person illuminates your best possible choice at any given moment. Never one to command or threaten, this mentor simply encourages in a voice that rarely rises above a gentle whisper. Wouldn’t life unfold much easier if such a […]
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By Linda Ferguson on April 12, 2011
If you are having one of those weeks with one frustration after another, you may find it hard to muster the energy to keep moving forward. How do you re-connect to your Source of inspiration and energy when you are overwhelmed, unmotivated or feeling off balance? One spiritual practice is this: Do something- anything- to […]
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By Janae Bower on April 4, 2011
My perspective of spirituality in the workplace has changed over the years. I used to view it solely as integrating my spirituality at the workplace. Now more than ever, I look at is as putting my spirituality at work, wherever I’m working, with whoever I’m working with, doing whatever kind of work. This new perspective […]
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By Linda Ferguson on March 29, 2011
One of my all time favorite parables is from Richard Bach. It is the story of the river creatures in his book, Illusions. Here’s a summary of the parable: Part I Clinging to the Rocks There are some river creatures who cling to the rocks in the river. They know nothing other than clinging to […]
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