By Linda Ferguson on February 14, 2011
You will recall from my last post that the Eight Fold Path is a Buddhist approach to living and working to create greater peace, wisdom and compassion. The Eight Fold Path includes Right Livelihood, Right Action, Speech, Intentions, etc. Many caring people don’t ever stop to question if what they are doing is the right […]
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By Linda Ferguson on February 7, 2011
As we approach Valentine’s Day I couldn’t resist the urge to write about working from the heart. I like the teachings of the Eight Fold Path in Buddhism as a roadmap for working with a pure heart. In the Buddha’s sermon on how to eliminate suffering and achieve self-realization, he outlined eight ways to bring […]
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By Janae Bower on February 3, 2011
Wholeheartedness: Strive for being whole in work/life through body, mind and spirit The best way for me to explain what I mean by the above definition is to share with you this Wholeheartedness Assessment that I developed a few years that will help you assess your current and future effectiveness for living a harmonious work/life […]
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By Linda Ferguson on February 1, 2011
This week is the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) celebrated as Candlemas in the Catholic tradition, Imboc in the Celtic tradition. It marks a time when the days get noticeably longer and there is preparation for spring. Perhaps you’ve seen more […]
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By Janae Bower on January 28, 2011
I struggled with this entry for a couple of reasons. I wasn’t sure is vulnerable was the “right” word to explore and I wasn’t sure what I would write about it. Now I know why I struggled, I needed to live it not write about it. Last week I had two things happen to me […]
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By Linda Ferguson on January 26, 2011
As you move into the New Year, you may have new projects added to your plate along with other projects in full swing. Perhaps you are working with a team that is struggling to make progress. Maybe you find yourself behind on projects and not sure how to catch up. It’s amazing how easily I […]
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By Linda Ferguson on January 17, 2011
Last week, dealing with discouragement and confusion, I sat in meditation and heard the phrase, ‘Keep Choosing Love’. I was inspired to write the following prose. As we celebrate not only the life, but the Spirit, of Martin Luther King Jr., I offer these words to carry into your work and your everyday life. May […]
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By Janae Bower on January 14, 2011
In the issue of Parade Dec. 26, 2010 it featured Oprah and her biggest dream yet – her new OWN cable network. In the issue she talks about the power of her name. She shared how at first when she was a child she felt lonely that no one had her name. She said she […]
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By Linda Ferguson on January 11, 2011
What nine months does for the embryo Forty early mornings Will do for your growing awareness — Jelaluddin Rumi Starting on Jan. 15th people around the world will set their intention for personal and planetary peace. They will begin their mornings with 40 minutes of daily spiritual practice and continue this for 40 days. I […]
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Janae Bower of FindingIt is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and training consultant who helps others get to the heart of what matters most.
Linda Ferguson wrote the book "Path for Greatness: Spirituality at Work" and has presented workshops around the country on aligning our gifts, passion and purpose.