Dealing with an Eeyore

This post is another that comes from one of my friends and semi-regular readers. We’ve all dealt with people whose spiritual vibration is lower than ours. I hesitate to use the word toxic because I don’t think that’s always the case. Personally, I know I can sometimes get into a funk and be no fun…

Dianne Sylvan Inspired Blog Challenge – A Letter to My Past Self

Joe, You’re feeling on top of the world. You’ve made a career for yourself with this company! You get to travel the world, experience other cultures, and help people improve their lives. You are becoming a great trainer and cultivating so much experience. Brace yourself, because you’re out to be knocked off your pedestal. The…

30 Days of Magic – Day 16: Sweat the Small Stuff

Some more work magic for the day. I was recently asked to lead some sales training for another department. I happily agreed since I’m trying to showcase my skills to more business units. This team has also been struggling to meet their goals, so any help I could give would be resume-worthy. I split the…

30 Days of Magic – Day 14: Compassion and Accountability

I hold a leadership position at my company. My job, unfortunately, includes the responsibility to make hiring and, unfortunately, firing decisions. The former is one of my favorite parts of my job. The latter, one of the least. Today, one of my coworkers approached me and asked for my advice for disciplinary action for one…

Reframing the Enemy Pt 2 – Recognizing Your Shadow in Others

When I started work at my current company, I met Julie and knew that we’d have problems. As we began to work together, we immediately started butting heads. We questioned each other’s motives, were skeptical of one another’s abilities, and even had heated public conversations. It was a terribly unhealthy work environment. Mundanely, I distanced…

Re-framing the Enemy

There’s no way to sugarcoat it; I can be pretty judgmental. It started as a defense mechanism. I mean, if I was vehemently vocal about not liking the popular kids in school, I couldn’t be upset when they didn’t like me. Since my inclination towards judgment has been with me for so long, it’s taking…

Bless and Release Pt 2 or When They Come Back

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about releasing those who introduce negative influences into their lives. I was planning a follow-up post on tips to try if someone you released attempts to reinsert themselves in your life when the Universe decided to let me beta test my tips. Jon, one of the people…

Bless and Release

I’m sitting at the table sipping my cocktail as a quiet observer. The other six men at the table are absorbed in their cell phones, as they pick their favorite athletes. My friend is hosting the annual draft for his fantasy football league and asked me to come hang out. Despite the lack of conversation,…