Thank you for joining me on this magnificent journey.
THE JOURNEY:
THE JOURNEY:
The birth/launch of Sunrise Illuminations is a product of my own ongoing life journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, meaning, purpose, voice, freedom and love. As with all journeys, the lessons learned aren't confined to just one aspect of my life and living. The revelations I have been blessed to achieve have found their meaning and application in my personal life and relationships; as well as in my work and professional life - ultimately confirming that the personal is very professional and vice versa.
Thus, I have come to a special, unique and very treasured place in my life where I do not compartmentalize my thoughts, feelings and actions such that the way I present myself at home differs from my presentation of self at work and how I present myself at work differs from how I present myself in my faith and spiritual practice. I no longer engage the world in this fractured and often tortured way. I have achieved a presence that is unabashedly and shamelessly whole and complete, as I bring the gifts of all that I am to bear on my work, on my personal life and in my faith and spiritual practice.
This is an incredible freedom that has opened the door to a world of infinite opportunities for the kind of life I truly desire and for the kind of change, through my work, for which I have always longed. What I didn't know, as much as I know and understand now, is that life and that change begins and ends with me. For the kind of life I truly desire, I must live it here and now and not wait for the right time, the right circumstance, the right person to come along and tell me that which I have always known, is ok. For the change through my work that I have always longed for, I must be the change that I seek in the world right here, right now and not wait for anyone to give me the permission that only I can give to myself. Thus was born Sunrise Illuminations - the result of my living truly here and now and being the change that I seek in the world.
THE GIFT:
Thus, I have come to a special, unique and very treasured place in my life where I do not compartmentalize my thoughts, feelings and actions such that the way I present myself at home differs from my presentation of self at work and how I present myself at work differs from how I present myself in my faith and spiritual practice. I no longer engage the world in this fractured and often tortured way. I have achieved a presence that is unabashedly and shamelessly whole and complete, as I bring the gifts of all that I am to bear on my work, on my personal life and in my faith and spiritual practice.
This is an incredible freedom that has opened the door to a world of infinite opportunities for the kind of life I truly desire and for the kind of change, through my work, for which I have always longed. What I didn't know, as much as I know and understand now, is that life and that change begins and ends with me. For the kind of life I truly desire, I must live it here and now and not wait for the right time, the right circumstance, the right person to come along and tell me that which I have always known, is ok. For the change through my work that I have always longed for, I must be the change that I seek in the world right here, right now and not wait for anyone to give me the permission that only I can give to myself. Thus was born Sunrise Illuminations - the result of my living truly here and now and being the change that I seek in the world.
THE GIFT:
We each are born with a unique set of gifts - unique not necessarily in the gifts themselves but unique in the way we make those gifts manifest in the world. Sunrise Illuminations is one of my gifts to the world. In it you will find thoughts, lessons and examples - from myself and illumined others - about how each of us can live the lives of our truest desires; how we can find and exercise our unique voices for change in our lives and the world around us; how we can access our personal and spiritual power and engage the world from that amazing vantage point; how we can live in love and joy-without fear; and how we can bring grace, humility , justice and humanity back into our lives, relationships and our work.
What you will find here will have meaning and application to all aspects of your life, as such you will find postings in the context of faith, spirit, culture, family, relationships, self, work, community and, yes, even politics! Since my professional background includes the arenas of coaching, philanthropy and social benefit (also known as 'nonprofit'), much of my own postings in the work context will be from these perspectives. Nevertheless, whatever the form or fashion, it is my sincere desire that what you find in Sunrise Illuminations will inspire you to live boldly, creatively, authentically, lovingly, fearlessly, justly...indeed, to live truly and engage the world powerfully. There is an illuminating force that is transforming the world - it is the illuminating power of love that is within each of us. Let Sunrise Illuminations help you unleash that power as you move along your own magnificent journey.
As the Elements of the Universe say:
What you will find here will have meaning and application to all aspects of your life, as such you will find postings in the context of faith, spirit, culture, family, relationships, self, work, community and, yes, even politics! Since my professional background includes the arenas of coaching, philanthropy and social benefit (also known as 'nonprofit'), much of my own postings in the work context will be from these perspectives. Nevertheless, whatever the form or fashion, it is my sincere desire that what you find in Sunrise Illuminations will inspire you to live boldly, creatively, authentically, lovingly, fearlessly, justly...indeed, to live truly and engage the world powerfully. There is an illuminating force that is transforming the world - it is the illuminating power of love that is within each of us. Let Sunrise Illuminations help you unleash that power as you move along your own magnificent journey.
As the Elements of the Universe say:
"Be ever wonderful as you are."
BE ILLUMINED!
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Wow. I'm not quite sure how to respond except to say that I can feel each ray of warmth spread by this page...yet it is a complete warm embrace. We are overdue to talk...beautiful, vibrant, simple and clear space. Wow. hard fought for and well deserved but likely arrived with ease.
This is a beautiful page; each word, each line, is a powrful ray of light that touches both the heart and mind. Thank you for writing and sharing your wisdom. I apreciate it and hope I can do the same.
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