As I continue my journey through life it's become clear to me that I love working with poets because I am one myself. I write poetry on various blogs and love exploring the human condition in all its glory and frailty.
You're cordially invited to visit my new blog, Life Coaching for Poets, at http://www.lifecoachingforpoets.com/. It's where I'll be sharing my musings on creativity, personal growth, being a poet, and living authentically. I look forward to seeing you there.
Cheers,
Guy
Helping Others
Human beings have a huge capacity for helping others but they sometimes forget how important it is. You've probably met people who think that the world is some kind of free-for-all where everyone grabs as much as they can and the rest fall by the wayside. That strategy would only work if we didn't all live on the same planet.
The history of behaving solely out of self-interest is that it's never built a better world, it just leads to inequality, suffering, and despair. When we forget to help others, it creates situations where one person wins and another loses. What if we could build a world where everyone gets to succeed? We can if people decide to help each other instead of trying to defeat one another.
I enjoy providing life coaching for kind, sensitive, creative people because they tend to understand that they don't live alone in the world and that, when they build someone else up, it makes their lives richer. What are your ideas on helping others?
Cheers,
Guy
What Kind of World Are You Building?
Each of us has an amazing amount of power to make the world a better place. What kind of world are you building? Is it one where people are afraid of each other and horde wealth? Is it one where war is common and compassion ridiculed? On the other side of the spectrum, is it a world where peace and compassion are the norm and people help each other be successful?
Every human being has the capacity for great kindness or thoughtlessness. It's up to each of us to decide what we want to do with our powers. Some people choose to make other people's lives better and create a compassionate world, others choose to create a world of callousness, greed and oppression.
I truly appreciate providing life coaching for kind, sensitive, creative people because they understand how to promote a world where individuals care for each other. It's up to each of us to decide what we want to do with our lives. What kind of world are you building?
Cheers,
Guy
Political Correctness Means Being Kind
A lot of people become agitated when they hear the term "Political Correctness," but I simply think of it as being kind, as in:
- Not saying stuff that offends people.
- Not putting others down or creating power differentials.
- Not denigrating people based on gender, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic level, or other characteristics.
- Not disparaging others because they don't agree with you.
- Not mistrusting or fearing certain groups because they're not like you.
- Not building walls that separate people.
- Not promoting inequality.
Being sensitive to the needs of others requires effort but it creates a friendlier, more positive world for everyone. My approach to life tends to be to think and behave in ways that promote all people's well-being, not just mine. What's your perspective on political correctness?
Cheers,
Guy
Forcing One's Beliefs on Others
As someone who has consciously worked on building self-awareness over many years, it never ceases to amaze me how many people are stuck in a pattern where they feel they have to force their beliefs on others. One of the main reasons I provide life coaching for kind, sensitive, creative people is that they are often open to all kinds of ideas.
It takes insight to move beyond one's own beliefs and entertain other points of view without feeling threatened. People who are stuck in dogma, and trying to impose it on others, often don't have the perspective to realize that not everyone thinks and behaves like they do. For example, I advocate for a belief system that welcomes and celebrates many diverse ideas, a concept that is alien to many people who are stuck in one point of view.
My lovely clients have taught me that the key to living a kind, happy, balanced, fulfilled life is to be open to all kinds of ideas and approaches. The more open a person is, the more options are available to them and the less they feel they have to convert others to their own way of thinking. What's your perspective about forcing one's beliefs on others?
Cheers,
Guy
Fix the Hard Stuff
Many of my clients initially don't realize that the key to happiness is to fix the hard stuff. Some people spend their entire lives desperately trying to ignore the difficult issues in their past or present. All this does is create stagnation because they can only ever be as happy as the hurts they carry.
A positive alternative is to work on resolving concerns such as:
- Childhood trauma.
- Adverse relationships.
- Unresolved issues that hold you back.
- Ongoing fears.
- Not living meaningfully or consciously.
- Not being yourself.
- Unresolved family junk.
- Low self-esteem.
- Not genuinely loving yourself.
Cheers,
Guy
Caring for Each Other
A major reason so many horrible things happen in the world is that we forget to care for each other. When we see other people simply as objects to be reviled, exploited, or ignored, we distance ourselves from their humanity and stop caring about them. If that person no longer matters to us then it's of no consequence if they're hurting or need help.
If we cared for every human being it would change how the world functions. We'd establish a new standard of behavior where we would be responsible for each other's well-being and health. We wouldn't be allowed to pretend horrible things aren't happening to someone, we'd have to take action because the people in question matter. We would defend everyone instead of condemning them.
I love providing life coaching for kind, sensitive, creative people because they tend to understand how important it is to consider other people's needs and help create a more compassionate world.
What ideas do you have to help people care for each other?
Cheers,
Guy
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