It’s that time of the year again – the end of 2009 and the beginning of a New Year (and decade!)
In the words of Cliff Richard’s Christmas song “… the carolers sing. The old has passed. There’s a new beginning…”
Cliff Richard suggests that Christmas is a time for rejoicing in all that we see… A time for giving… a time for getting…A time for forgiving and for forgetting.
Christmas is love. Christmas is peace.
Make it all you want it to be.
Watch Cliff Richard song here:…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on December 18, 2009 at 6:41pm —
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We had breakfast at Sydney Harbour this morning with a glorious view of the bridge. The bridge being impressive and large we had to focus to see the little groups of people climbing over the arches. From our distance they looked like upright ants.
The individuals climbing the bridge were each possibly terrified, focused on their own safety but tied with the necessary safety ropes. I’d guess each climber’s particular experience was all important and all consuming in those moments.
But to us, th…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on December 14, 2009 at 11:23pm —
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The personal development industry has grown in the last number of years. More and more people are starting to understand the importance of “growing yourself in order to grow your world”.
Many aspects of personal development work are designed around WHAT you want in life. You’re encouraged to set goals, create vision boards; keep a cheque for $1 million dollars in your wallet and so forth.
Is Personal development work being translated into being successful? And does success always involve money?…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on December 7, 2009 at 6:40pm —
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I’ve been watching the series of LOST on DVD over the past couple of months and one of the (many) things that struck me was that everyone had a “story” and baggage from their previous life that came with them into the present crisis (the plane crash on the island).
But these issues hardly (or never) are discussed between the survivors – they never really get honest with each other. This honesty only happens when their individual “dockets” are exposed to everyone in season 3 or 4.
And then – desp…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on December 2, 2009 at 8:10pm —
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I’m currently Feng Shui’ing my house (in small DIY chunks that I understand).
I’ve shifted some furniture around (slightly) and moved items of certain colours into specific areas. It’s amazing how different I feel with just that! The environment feels “lifted” somehow.
We’ve only being in this home for 4 months, but in some ways I’ve gotten so used to things being where they are. Already. It’s as though our things are taken for granted and hence stagnated in some way.
It made me wonder in what…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on November 23, 2009 at 2:21pm —
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As coaches, we’re trained to listen out for the language people use when they talk. It’s reflective of their state of mind.
Perhaps you’re unaware of how you speak? And therefore of how you feel and what you believe?
As a first step become conscious of that continuous voice in your head. Hear the words it uses when talking (internally and externally).
How often do you use the word “they”, or “everyone” instead of “I”?
How often do you use the word “should” or “must” instead of “want”?
For ex…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on November 17, 2009 at 12:20pm —
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How much time do you spend worrying?
What is your worry?
Finances? Your Relationships? Your children? Your Future?
What is it that you’re holding onto?
It’s tiring and energy-consuming to hold onto things you’ve created. You may have seen the email joke which involves clicking on a specific area of the screen, only to have it dart away as soon as your mouse hovers over it? The frustration is the moment you attempt to click on it – it disappears!
The same is true of life; the more you chase a…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on November 4, 2009 at 3:34pm —
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I saw a peacock today!
Yes – I’m quite excited. I haven’t seen one for many years.
What really makes me proud is that I was on my way to an appointment. Fearing I’d be late, my foot got heavier and my speedometer increased and I felt myself becoming anxious.
Luckily, because I already have a ticket on my desk at home, I pulled back and decided to keep within the speed limit.
And that’s when I saw it!
Of course being the analytical air sign that I am, I looked up the meaning of a peacock. And…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on October 27, 2009 at 4:57pm —
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So often I hear “After all, we’re only human” or “That’s fine, you’re just human.”
You’ve probably said it yourself as a placating remark to console the “human” you’re talking to at the time.
But what are you really saying?
Is this a sense somehow of forgiving others (and yourself!) for being human? (i.e. for being yourself?)
Surely this is not necessary?
Therefore, do these words reflect an underlying belief that Jane’s (for example) behaviour is not really acceptable, but rather understandab…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on July 14, 2009 at 11:40am —
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As I greeted a client the other day and watched her walk to her car, I marvelled at her transformation since our first session – and also at the results she was experiencing in her life. This led me to reflect on coaching and its effects. With just as many types of coaching there are out there – there are types of results (if not more!)
The coaching world is sometimes centred around concepts such as:
• “Chase your dream”
• “Manifest wealth”
• “Follow your passion”
Which has been a spectacular…
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Added by Heidi Cornelissen on May 26, 2009 at 2:54pm —
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