Strengthening through Appreciation
/ Patricia NealA morningnote from Heartland...via our friends at LiveDynamite
Gratitude is the antidote to fear.
May 3, 2010
Appreciation is one of the strongest expressions of love and has been shown to trigger physical and emotional healing.
Research has proven that it's impossible for the brain to be in a state of appreciation and fear at the same time. And since fear can be paralyzing and hold you back from creating the life you want, the more you express appreciation the easier it is to gain the strength and support you need to take action.
By focusing your attention on all you have to appreciate, you positively reprogram the mind and memory to see how life supports you. Pay attention and you'll see how this practice allows you to experience new levels of grace, ease and joy each day. Here is a simple exercise to help you expand your gratitude practice.
Spend 3 minutes deeply thinking about someone, or something, that you appreciate.
Use all of your senses to experience what it is that you are grateful for. Pay attention to how your mind and body relax.
Repeat this exercise throughout your day when you want to feel more positive emotions.
Have a great day!
The Heartland Team
…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.
Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.
…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.
Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.
The Art of Convening can also be called The Art of Deep Listening.
[repost from 2019] This is Thanksgiving holiday week In the US. November is also Native American Heritage Month. Family, friends and neighbors may be gathering. This week, we invite you to practice the art of deep listening, as a way to connect or reconnect in new ways. We offer 3 practices and 2 exercises. Let us know how it goes!
11/15 Essential Conversation
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes
Finding your inner climate leadership
"Possibility awaits each of us. Listen with a softened heart and open mind to hear its call. Respond with the innocence of “not knowing” and you will see for yourself beyond belief."
What happens to a dream deferred? … Does it Dry Up Like a Raisin in the Sun? Or Fester Like a Sore— and Run?
Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.
NEW!! Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course
Ignite Your Purpose Through the Power of Convening
What a blast we’ve had this year with 3 of the most talented and inspired interns in CPL history:
Read more about Lily, Shea, and Kayla here.
On Monday, May 3, join us to explore “Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy” in an Open Space Format
Through the magic of Zoom rooms*, you can self-select to choose the focus that interests you for a "deeper dive" conversation.
…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.
Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.