Best of Ourselves

It is easy to forget we can author our days.  Sometimes we just need to be reminded.

We have have a strong intuition that serves us well.  However, we hardly ever catch our own biases.
 

When we try to suppress parts of ourselves, they get stronger.  Using the work of Roxanne Howe Murphy in Deep Living and Christopher Germer in the Mindful Path to Self Compassion, we explore the power of learning to be present with what shows up.

Projection is a defense mechanism, where we project what we don't like about ourselves onto others.  It's helpful to notice it in action.

It is easy to slip into a victim mentality and we do have a choice.

Self compassion not only makes us feel better, it helps our self-control too!

Ho' Oponopono is an ancient Hawaiin method to make things right, rectify an error.  It is one way to help us find compassion for ourselves and others.

We impact each other.  The quality of our relationships at work can make a work team more productive (and it is much more fun).

Being present with our suffering and having the courage to share it with trusted friends is part of the healing process.  As Leonard Cohen said, "Cracks are how the light gets in."

What ingredients increase the possibility that you will have a high performing team?