Another location- Lesson 11.4- November 11, 2017
Heart. Home is where the heart is, right? I’ve struggled a lot lately in my personal life and had kind of an awakening this past week or so reconnecting to myself and those that I consider my home. I think it is important for me to remember that my tribe, my people, my home is where I need to go to recharge and reconnect with myself. They provide me a comfort and an honest and safe place for me to re-evaluate certain things. I am grateful that I have this, and I am certain that I will revisit this many many times throughout my journey, for they are my backbone and my heart.
Heart. Home is where the heart is, right? I’ve struggled a lot lately in my personal life and had kind of an awakening this past week or so reconnecting to myself and those that I consider my home. I think it is important for me to remember that my tribe, my people, my home is where I need to go to recharge and reconnect with myself. They provide me a comfort and an honest and safe place for me to re-evaluate certain things. I am grateful that I have this, and I am certain that I will revisit this many many times throughout my journey, for they are my backbone and my heart.
My Creative Leadership Map- October 28, 2017
Lesson 6.1- Two places to avoid- October 7, 2017
Fear- One of the most important places for me to avoid on this journey is within myself- fear. I have a tendency to be shy and hesitant to share my ideas and myself. Leaving this "place" behind me is necessary in my success in being the absolute best leader I can be. I envision fear as one of those places that I'll probably pass by frequently, but need to avoid stopping at all costs. It is an uncomfortable place but at the same time a very familiar one. It is difficult to break the habit of visiting somewhere that has been very near and dear to me. Leaving this place behind me will open up endless possibilities for me and force me to build the confidence I need to be successful.
Arrogance- I think one of the worst qualities, or places I could visit along my journey in leadership, would be arrogance. I think sometimes people get so caught up in their role that they forget their purpose. I don't ever want to do this. I want to learn how to be a strong leader, but one which truly leads as a force of community. I don't want to be a leader just to be a leader. I want to be a leader because I want to stand for a group of people and guide all of us in the desired direction. Nothing about the title attracts me. Nothing about the "power" over others excites me. I think it is easy for some people who are overly confident to get caught up in the power role. I don't ever want to visit that place. I think that visiting arrogance along my journey would do nothing but negatively impact my final destination. It is hard to change people's views of you once they have them, and I never want people to see anything arrogant about me.
Fear- One of the most important places for me to avoid on this journey is within myself- fear. I have a tendency to be shy and hesitant to share my ideas and myself. Leaving this "place" behind me is necessary in my success in being the absolute best leader I can be. I envision fear as one of those places that I'll probably pass by frequently, but need to avoid stopping at all costs. It is an uncomfortable place but at the same time a very familiar one. It is difficult to break the habit of visiting somewhere that has been very near and dear to me. Leaving this place behind me will open up endless possibilities for me and force me to build the confidence I need to be successful.
Arrogance- I think one of the worst qualities, or places I could visit along my journey in leadership, would be arrogance. I think sometimes people get so caught up in their role that they forget their purpose. I don't ever want to do this. I want to learn how to be a strong leader, but one which truly leads as a force of community. I don't want to be a leader just to be a leader. I want to be a leader because I want to stand for a group of people and guide all of us in the desired direction. Nothing about the title attracts me. Nothing about the "power" over others excites me. I think it is easy for some people who are overly confident to get caught up in the power role. I don't ever want to visit that place. I think that visiting arrogance along my journey would do nothing but negatively impact my final destination. It is hard to change people's views of you once they have them, and I never want people to see anything arrogant about me.
Lesson A5.2.2- Two places I'd like to visit on my journey to becoming a creative leader- October 1, 2017
Alaska- Once again, a destination by the sea. When I think Alaska, I think untouched wilderness and peaceful solitude. I think a lot of my journey is going to be internal. I think there are a lot of factors influencing me as a person lately, and in order to really tap into my creative leadership abilities, I need to refocus my 'me', along the way. Alaska seems like a starting point for creative ideas- a blank slate if you will. I think with my dreamer tendencies, locations filled with commotion and distractions may be just that, too distracting. I need peace and simplicity to organize myself and prioritize my goals and plans.
Belize- Belize was once my home. I haven't been back since I left almost 7 years ago, but lately have been feeling like maybe I would like to go back. Belize taught me a lot- about myself and about others, but most importantly, it taught me that what I had perceived as important my entire life- was in fact not. Growing up in the United States it is difficult to not be influenced by materials. Belize taught me how little of what I had considered important, actually was. I think along my journey, Belize would be a wonderful place to regain my thoughts. Maybe not in the beginning of my journey, but when a break or refuel is necessary. Belize has a way of slowing things down-of bringing me back to reality.
Alaska- Once again, a destination by the sea. When I think Alaska, I think untouched wilderness and peaceful solitude. I think a lot of my journey is going to be internal. I think there are a lot of factors influencing me as a person lately, and in order to really tap into my creative leadership abilities, I need to refocus my 'me', along the way. Alaska seems like a starting point for creative ideas- a blank slate if you will. I think with my dreamer tendencies, locations filled with commotion and distractions may be just that, too distracting. I need peace and simplicity to organize myself and prioritize my goals and plans.
Belize- Belize was once my home. I haven't been back since I left almost 7 years ago, but lately have been feeling like maybe I would like to go back. Belize taught me a lot- about myself and about others, but most importantly, it taught me that what I had perceived as important my entire life- was in fact not. Growing up in the United States it is difficult to not be influenced by materials. Belize taught me how little of what I had considered important, actually was. I think along my journey, Belize would be a wonderful place to regain my thoughts. Maybe not in the beginning of my journey, but when a break or refuel is necessary. Belize has a way of slowing things down-of bringing me back to reality.
Lesson A3.3- Three natural areas that provide inspiration- September 17, 2017
Bali- I would love to travel Bali. I truly believe a leader is at their best when they have successfully found fulfillment in all areas of their life. To me, Bali represents a place where one could find themselves. It is a location filled with spiritual experiences for the mind, body and soul. I would love to be able to be a part of this myself. To see the beautiful landscape and experience the magical spiritual presence.
Hawaii- My entire life I have dreamed of traveling to Hawaii. Something about the lifestyle there, the local community, the natural elements- it all draws me in. I am most relaxed and in tune with myself when I am in nature and specifically someplace near the ocean. I have always been drawn to water and find the sound of the waves reaching the shore to be the most soothing noise. I would like to experience the volcanoes and see just how amazing this planet that we live on is.
South Africa- Another dream location of mine is South Africa. Besides it being beautiful, it has always been one of those places I have wanted to visit. Once again, located on the ocean, it offers an abundance of natural elements for someone to see. I think South Africa is one of those countries that has experienced great change, and still working towards even more. I would like to witness this for myself- the good, the bad and neutral. All parts of somewhere or somethings past help to shape it's present and I think experiencing South Africa would be beneficial for understanding true leadership roles.
Bali- I would love to travel Bali. I truly believe a leader is at their best when they have successfully found fulfillment in all areas of their life. To me, Bali represents a place where one could find themselves. It is a location filled with spiritual experiences for the mind, body and soul. I would love to be able to be a part of this myself. To see the beautiful landscape and experience the magical spiritual presence.
Hawaii- My entire life I have dreamed of traveling to Hawaii. Something about the lifestyle there, the local community, the natural elements- it all draws me in. I am most relaxed and in tune with myself when I am in nature and specifically someplace near the ocean. I have always been drawn to water and find the sound of the waves reaching the shore to be the most soothing noise. I would like to experience the volcanoes and see just how amazing this planet that we live on is.
South Africa- Another dream location of mine is South Africa. Besides it being beautiful, it has always been one of those places I have wanted to visit. Once again, located on the ocean, it offers an abundance of natural elements for someone to see. I think South Africa is one of those countries that has experienced great change, and still working towards even more. I would like to witness this for myself- the good, the bad and neutral. All parts of somewhere or somethings past help to shape it's present and I think experiencing South Africa would be beneficial for understanding true leadership roles.