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Re: Excerpt Step 10.

Melissa said Nov 12, 2007, 7:38 AM:

When I'm in the “flow” being a mindful leader is easy. I offer the best of who I am becoming, and this contributes to the “greater good.” When I forget, and live in the “lie,” I tend to focus too much on the mundane. I miss the point in the murmerings, the hassles, the challenges around me. It can sometimes take me a while to refocus, reconnect and raise my energy to remain mindfully connected to the reality I wish to manifest.

I am actively working toward becoming a mindful leader whose purpose is to empower and honor the authenticity of those around me. That requires that I keep my “agenda” out of the way. Remaining focused in the “now” I can build a foundation of integrity, modeling what Spirit has been trying to show me all along! The result, in pragmatic terms, is a team whose focus is not on drama, but on building better relationships, calmer work place and freedom to explore some of the barriers to peace.

HeartLights Unite!

Melissa

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Re: Excerpt Step 10.

mita said Nov 12, 2007, 9:05 AM:

Well said Mellissa! A mindful leader is one who is honest, authentic and open…someone who sees the potential in another person or a group and with a willing compassionate heart of courage works on one's own self to be the change that person wants to catalyze and inspire for the higher common good of all.

Working with others takes a lot of patience, understanding and skillful communication. I have just begun to work with small groups in my community and discovering many things about group energy, style of communication, group attitude, drama and beliefs. It sure is much more challenging than working with one to one or few individuals. I am getting sick at times, yet that is the direction my spirit is nudging me into. A heart-centered leader needs to practice being an open unbiased listener and therefore a humble follower at least two third of the times. A great leader is able to trust and delegate and know when to step in and be tough and when to ask humbly for help.

May we all be a blessing to each other and co-mingle our energies for the greater peace and welfare of all beings.

In the spirit of joyful evolution
mita
www.seek2know.net

Re: Excerpt Step 10.

Melissa said Nov 12, 2007, 8:12 PM:

Thank you kind spirit. Yes, to stay attuned can be draining. Today, I addressed a situation that needed attention, and did it in the vein of this step, not as I once might be inclined to–about righteous indignation and woundedness. I was able to gently set some needed boundaries, mainly through acknowledging my part in allowing them to be set aside by not speaking up. Group “stuff” is hard at times when individuals do not have the courage to stand up, or when the environment is not welcoming to open, honest and respectful input. I recognize that I need to go beyond silently ignoring the gossip, drama, and chaos, but in such a way that the individuals do not feel harmed or maligned. That, is hard at times. Today, in mindfulness, I succeeded, and All is Well.

Heartlights Unite!