Tuesday, Feb. 2

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As the unemployment rate hovers near 10%, there are many discouraged job seekers. This month’s featured article will give you hope that you can find not only a new job, but one that really resonates with your heart’s desires.

As I coach and mentor job seekers and corporate executives, I realize again the power of thoughts and intentions. It is true that what you think about, comes about! I hope you enjoy this month’s interview with a successful job seeker.

If you know others who are interested in incorporating values such as integrity, respect, courage, compassion, forgiveness and creativity in the workplace, please share this website with them!


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December 15, 2009

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The year 2009 is almost over and the holidays are here. I hope you take time to look back over the year, note all the good things that have happened to you and be grateful for them. For many, 2009 was a difficult year economically, and simply surviving it could be a tremendous accomplishment to be celebrated. Whatever your situation, I hope you take time this season to practice generosity. This month’s featured article discusses how being generous makes you feel good and draws benefits to you. Keep this in mind as you close up the year: How can you be generous in sharing your time, your talent and your treasure with others, both now and in the new year.

Have a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!


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September 28, 2009

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Stories of personal transformation have always inspired me. I am amazed to hear stories of people who recover from childhood abuse, incredible hardships or addictions. If you listened to my Forgiveness Telesummit in August, you heard how Nick Hope forgave the Nazi oppressors who enslaved him and almost killed him. If you viewed The Oprah Winfrey Show last week, you may have seen Oprah interview Mackenzie Phillips about how she recovered from multiple addictions and forgave her father for incest. The strength and power of the human spirit is awe-inspiring. I know that you, just like these folks, are gifted with incredible resilience and the power to transform your life.

Leaders can also change and transform their professional lives through introspection and self-knowledge. In this post, I discuss how to define your core values and how important they are to creating the future that you truly desire.

All the best,

Kristin


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August 18, 2009

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For many, the end of the summer is a time of transition. Vacation time is ending and workers are returning to work. School-age children are getting ready to go back to school. College students are packing up their cars and heading off to their residence halls.

In many ways, this seems more like the start of the year than does New Year’s Day on January 1. Perhaps that is because the habit of going back to school is instilled in us at a young age and never losses its grip on our minds. I like to think about goals for the next year, or at least the next nine months, when the school year starts. As summer winds down in the northern hemisphere, you might take time to re-assess your goals for 2009 and even extend them out for another year, or until August, 2010.

Here are some questions to ask yourself: Looking back to mid-August, 2008, what have you accomplished? What were the blessings of this past year? What have you learned since then? Looking forward, what would success look like for you in August, 2010? What would you like to accomplish during the coming year? How will you accomplish your goals?

I suggest journaling about those questions during a quiet moment. Take time to congratulate yourself for the territory you’ve covered in the past 12 months, and dream big dreams for the upcoming year! Have fun with this.

All the best,

Kristin


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July 17, 2009

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In the news recently, we’ve learned of several public figures practicing forgiveness toward others. In interviews with Oprah and Larry King in May, Elizabeth Edwards spoke openly about the emotional pain she released in forgiving her husband, John Edwards, for his infidelity to their marriage. Jenny Sanford has also announced her intention to forgive her husband, Governor Mark Sanford, for his affair with another woman. Before she jolted the voters with her announcement about abdicating the Alaska governor’s position, Sarah Palin forgave David Letterman after he apologized last month for the inappropriate joke he made about her youngest daughter. Thank you to these courageous women for the example they set with forgiveness.

You’ll have a chance to learn more about forgiveness as you watch my new YouTube video about creating a grievance story. And, International Forgiveness Day is approaching on August 2, 2009. I’ll be celebrating that important day by inviting you to attend a Telesummit on Forgiveness and Releasing Emotions.

All the best,

Kristin


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May 28, 2009

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I listen to and read the news with great interest these days, scanning for items about positive values such as forgiveness and compassion. I’m delighted when I find something that shows the benefits of practicing these values. For example, Elizabeth Edwards, in her interviews with Oprah and Larry King this month, described the pain and heartbreak she endured after learning of her husband’s infidelity. Even so, she says she forgave him to reduce her emotional pain. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your courage and strength in practicing forgiveness and working to re-build trust in your marriage.

Another example is the quote I use in the beginning of the featured article this month. It is from the Prime Minister of Bhutan, a small country in the Himalayan mountains that is dwarfed by its two neighboring countries, India and China. This country is pursuing and attempting to measure happiness within its borders. Instead of the Gross National Product, Bhutan has identified 72 indicators that measure the Gross National Happiness index.

It’s heartening to read about countries and people that are making a difference and setting an example for the rest of us.


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April 30, 2009

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Spring is in the air in the northern hemisphere, and with it comes the promise of renewal both in our physical world and our inner world. Spring is a great time to think about forgiveness of both yourself and others.

With Mother’s Day is coming on May 10, you might want to give your mom the gift of forgiveness. Mothers take the blame for all of their childrens’s failings – addiction, juvenile delinquency, obesity, learning difficulties and more. And every adult child blames their mom for at least one thing the poor woman did to them or continues to do. This Mother’s Day, give your mother the gift of forgiveness. Forgiveness, which is simply reaching a feeling of neutrality toward good ole Mom, is a priceless gift that benefits both the giver and the receiver.

And – don’t forget to forgive yourself first. I’ve received numerous requests from readers to write about self-forgiveness, so this month’s featured article is on that important subject. If you need permission to forgive yourself – if that will make it easier for you – then here you go: I officially extend you permission to forgive yourself!

Blessings,

Kristin


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March 26, 2009

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My new book is published! A Forgiveness Journal: Letting Go of the Past details a seven-step process to forgive people and incidents that have hurt you. The state of non-forgiveness, along with feelings of vengeance, hate and self-recrimination, drain you of energy – they divert large amounts of your daily energy allotment, leaving less power for positive emotions and for enjoying life. Once you learn to forgive, you free up the energy that was invested in maintaining your negative emotions. Now you have energy to invest in positive experiences and enjoyment of your many blessings. And, you are healthier and less stressed.

The same can be said about teams and organizations. Those organizations that practice forgiveness are healthier and less stressed as a whole. The system’s health is a reflection of the health of the individuals within it. As we’ll see, teams that generate positive emotions are more productive, and one way to create a positive environment is to practice forgiveness.

Now, more than ever, is the time to learn how to forgive and create more positive emotions in ourselves and our groups. Anger and lack of forgiveness are rampant right now – understandably so, given the current economic and employment situation. If you’ve lost your job, or are fearful of losing it, you are probably feeling angry, anxious or both. As I tell my coaching clients, it is important that you work through these feelings and achieve a sense of neutrality (the goal of forgiveness) toward your job loss – or feared job loss – so that your anger does not contaminate your chances of finding or keeping your dream job.

Blessings,

Kristin


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February 20, 2009

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I am so excited to tell you that my second book, called A Forgiveness Journal: Letting Go of the Past, is a mere two weeks away from its publication date of March 9, 2009! The last month has been hectic for me as my manuscript has traveled from copyeditor to layout artist and to printer. Each step on this journey has demanded my time and focus. I know from the experience of publishing my first book, Spectacular Support Centers, how important attention to detail is in writing, editing and printing a book to make it as near-perfect as possible.

Once the book is available, you’ll be able to order here on this website or at Amazon.com!  Stay tuned for more information!

To introduce the concept of forgiveness, I’ve written an article called Forgiveness is Like Chicken Soup: Good for What Ails You. Next month, I’ll explore the benefits of practicing forgiveness in the workplace.

I once worked with a man who, when asked how he was, would invariably reply, “I’m living the dream!” He was full of gratitude for the many blessings in his life. I feel the same way. I’m living the dream of following my bliss, which in my case means writing books and blogs, speaking and teaching about living a life of spiritual integrity, coaching individuals to be their best self and striving to make a difference in our wild, wonderful world. Thanks for your support in allowing me to live my dream!

Blessings,

Kristin


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January 20, 2009

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Happy inauguration day! I don’t remember when I’ve been so excited about a presidential inauguration. The historical significance of this one thrills me. The new president has big responsibilities on his shoulders, but I sense a new spirit of hope and optimism pervading the US right now, despite the real hardships that many people feel. We are living a paradox of economic hardship and hope for the future.

The other side of the paradox is the dismal state of the economy. Everyday, I hear or read about more layoffs, paycuts and companies that are failing. I know that most organizations are doing more with less and people are working longer hours. Yet, there are parts of the economy that are doing just fine. There is always opportunity to be found in hard times.

I was reminded of the opportunities that can be found during hard times last week while I visited Houston. I was there speaking to the local HDI chapter about Leadership with Integrity (see the list of where I’m speaking later in this newsletter). My hosts told me they survived the weeks-long power outages caused by Hurricane Ike last September by purchasing diesel generators to supply electricity to their homes. I was amazed that they could find generators to buy – I don’t recall seeing any for sale at my local hardware store. Pay attention to what my host said, “Entrepreneurial people will prosper in the midst of a disaster. Within a day or so of the hurricane, semi trailer trucks appeared at the side of roads, full of diesel generators. You could buy them right out of the trucks – for a greatly inflated price, of course.” There is opportunity in difficult times!

When life serves lemons, make lemonade. I challenge you to make lemonade in this economy!

 

Blessings,

Kristin


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