Rock On To Your Greater Future
Easy Principles for Living in Your GrooveSM
September, 2009
Principle
Welcome the Unknown
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A Note From Karen
There’s a new chill in the air as our soggy Northeastern U.S. summer recedes. The autumnal change has always been my favorite time of year. "See you in September..." was my teenage favorite song. I get a rush when I see the first turning leaves signaling summer is ending and new beginnings are in the offing. I’ve always grooved on change and the exhilaration of the unknown. Thank goodness or I’d be splat about now.
As in many cultures, September also calls us to come together with family and friends to celebrate our ancient harvest time and New Year holidays.
We were never very religious growing up, but there was something special about these high holy days that I felt even as a young child.
Throughout human-time prayers and thanks have been given for the blessings of the autumn harvest. In prayer and deep reflection we are reminded of time fleeting as another harvest comes and goes -- a marker event reminding us that we must welcome the unknown and prepare to follow its lead.
As I travel and speak with folks around the globe, it is clear that the
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FEATURE
What Did I Do With My Life?
It shines from within
You make your own day
You make your own night
And sometimes you win
Oh, show us the way
But you always get through
Oh, show us the light
~Doobie Brothers
How Do The Fools Survive? |
Still in shell shock from my husband Mark’s recent heart attack, I was uncertain of my footing as I prepared for my full-day program, Mid-Career in the Fast LaneSM, for the World Future Society, (WFS), at their annual conference. Staying focused was not easy. Every possible obstacle came up along the way to derail my plans. It was the first time I’ve used PowerPoint for a full day presentation – from the moment I did my test runs it went haywire with slides going forwards and backwards at will—just not mine!:)
No matter what, I was determined to show up and be fully present. I wanted to give more than was expected. No need for me to have worried. More...
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Tools, Tips & How-To's
TIP: Forewarned is Forearmed
In case you are already noticing a quickening pace of upsets, miscommunications and things going awry, please note that we are experiencing an increased period of astrological turbulence as the Mercury Retrograde started September 4th.
I'm not an astrologer, but over the years I have become a Maven of sorts about Retrogrades and how they seem to enter our lives and impact our work and communications. Please Google Mercury Retrograde for more info.
Tool:
Regardless of your spiritual or religious upbringing or favorite perspective on the nature of the Universe, please use this seasonal change to reflect on the words of Lenny Kravitz. More...
Widening The Circle
When you look forward to the unfolding of the last months of 2009, are you able to say that you will use this recession to your advantage? What are you doing to make your future rock?
Please share your responses.
To provide us with an opportunity to really address important issues that we are all facing, your input on what is relevant and timely matters. If you'd like to engage in this dialogue please email me with topics or questions you'd like addressed.
I also invite you to get some 'real time' with me and your elite cohorts on one of my complimentary teleseminars and our upcoming weekly, Future Works® Network Member Meetings, launching October 20th.
Are YOU A Change Agent?
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Innovation is the hallmark of our generation. We are called to be Masters of ReinventionSM and Everyday FuturistsSM in creating today's new paradigm.
Future Works Institute is researching the critical strategies for catalyzing change and welcomes your stories and strategies for creating positive futures.
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