LIFE COACH STEVE MITTEN MCC

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This Issue.

1) FEATURE ARTICLE - Be The Change You Want To See In The World.

2) Recommended reading.

1) FEATURE ARTICLE

Be The Change You Want To See In The World
- Mohandas Gandhi

The power of these words, spoken over 60 years ago, are often lost in their simplicity or drowned out in the cacophony of modern life. But what The Mahatma (Great Soul) knew was that any significant change you want to see, starts with you.

Think about applying this truth to some of the changes you might like to see in your life. If you want a better career ( relationship, business, fitness level, life?) you will have to take the initiative and do something about it. More specifically, you actually need to become the type of person to whom these results would naturally flow.

In other words, we can't just sit there waiting to be discovered, praying for the miracle solution or lottery win.

If we want a better relationship, who do we need to be? More forgiving? More patient? More generous?
If we want a better business, who do we need to be? More customer focused? Better organized? A better leader?
If we want a better career, who do we need to be? More willing to ask for what we want? More courageous to take on more challenges, set better boundaries or risk change?
If we want better health, who do we need to be? Someone who better respects our body? Someone who can say no to TV and go for a walk?

If you get the being (the essence, personality traits, outlook and habits) right, the doing (what you actually have to do to achieve the desired outcome) will follow.

If you don't get the being right, no amount of doing will lead to success.

"Who You Are Speaks Louder than What You Can Say"

Are there changes you would like to see in the world - or in your world? If so, it doesn't require anything external to begin. It simply takes inspiration and commitment.

What are you inspired to change? What qualities do you need to bring forth to accomplish the change? What can you commit to today?

"Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other.
If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger and we will make not only our own happiness, but that of the world at large." - Gandhi

2) RECOMMENDED READING

Ah summer is a great time for reading. Over the last few months I have digested a number of wonderful books. Here are two inspiring titles I think you might enjoy:

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry- How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path This is author, teacher and meditation master Jack Kornfield's wonderful book about bringing freedom and wisdom into our busy day-to-day lives.
My Grandfathers Blessings - Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging This is Rachel Naomi Remen's collection of stories of wisdom and healing.

All the best,

Steve

Life Coach Steve Mitten B.ApSc, CPCC, MCC helps individuals, independents, professionals and coaches evolve and make profoundly satisfying and successful changes.

Visit Steve at www.acoach4u.com and ask for a free coaching consultation.