August 26, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development
To be golden Golden…this is what I feel when I look at this scene. There is a richness to nature’s gold that has allured human beings throughout our history. Is this attraction learned, or would a very young child reach for the golden object over all others? To...
August 25, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Hubris, entitlement, excess – A running lesson on staying humble It goes like this. I am running. Feeling great. In the flow. Striding out. Fresh morning air on my face. This thought or a variation arises, “You are so cool, Christine”, or “You...
August 21, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Bringing an entrepreneurial project to the world – the art of the ask In the last week in Ireland and London, I have had the privilege of meeting the most wonderful people. Generous, soulful, inspirational business people…successful entrepreneurs all. I...
August 16, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Sustainability, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Practice daydreaming Today I spent some time at the beach. My brain was full from a busy few days of travel and meetings. It was time to not think, not do, not try, not create…to simply be present. The beach is made for daydreaming. Our thoughts seem to flow like the...
August 16, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Daydreaming and rest as a business practice You know the feeling, 10 or more balls in the air. Deadlines. Inbox stuffed to the gunnels. People asking you for the extra odd commitment. Sleep starts to suffer. Pulse rate up. Can’t sit still. Wild energy flowing...
August 13, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Economies for justice, Syntropic Enterprise
Do you need money to start a business. Part 3 (of 3) 10 lessons learned Lessons I have learned…. *What you are creating needs to mean everything to you. E..v..e..r..y…t..h..i..n..g. *In that, you might have to spend your own money, down to your last cent. You...
