Getting Oriented, Being Present

Dear Reader,

New Year’s Day has come and gone, and now… and now… Are you centered, focused and ready? Anxious, confused and fearful? Relaxed, peaceful and…

Three words that describe me right now: Eager, excited and a little scattered.

How about you? No need to think about it too much; it’s just a quick check-in, and a way of being present.

One action I have taken in the past week that supports me on my path for the year and that I am happy about: My wife and I had a “board meeting” last week to review the past year and focus on what we want to create for ourselves and our family in 2011. We hold these meetings quarterly, with a heavy emphasis on being creative and having fun. Sometimes rent a conference room and wear suits, other times we pack a picnic and hike along the cliffs – this meeting involved large sheets of paper, magic markers and croissants! Oh, and to provide guidance, we also invited our teacher’s council, which includes Ghandi, Yogananda and Dolly Parton.

How about you?

I honor your loving heart,

John