Gardening is an elegant metaphor. It is established, intuitive and is a universal archetype complete with representative concepts, processes and vocabulary.
Category Archives: Strategy
Spring into Creating Space
Spring into Creating Space It is time to make space for the garden. Prepare the soil to receive seeds which will germinate. Creating space is essential and useful in many different contexts. If there is no space or it is cluttered with old leaves and sprouting weeds, then it is difficult for anything to happen. Continue reading “Spring into Creating Space”
Circles
Circles bring us together. Circles help to structure the energy and flow when we are together.
The Invisible Tasks of Winter: Introspection
Winter is the time of evaluation, renewal and rebirth. Symbolically it is the season and process of death and rebirth.
Essential Questions That Root Us
Questions that root us.
The Essential Skill of Decision Making
We are the sum of our decisions. If we know how to make good decisions then we should be doing well…right? During mental health consultations, I’ll often ask. “How do you make decisions?” “Well they just feel right or they make sense.” “What decision lead up to being here in the emergency room?” “I wasContinue reading “The Essential Skill of Decision Making”
Mindfulness
A simple 4 stage progression for the development of mindfulness.
Breath of Life
The first essential skill is breathing.
Three Books of Life + 1
There are three must have books in life.
Location, Location, Location…Where to Grow Your Garden
Does your location, climate and environment support you?