Leading the dance.
Today's Intention: Know when to take the Lead
In honor of President's Day, I got to thinking about what it must be like to be in a position of so much power. Its difficult not to grimace or have an involuntary emotional response as we contemplate the role of the Presidency during such a volatile political climate. But I tried to move past the opinions, views, priorities and simply reflect on the qualities of leadership.
Like most of my blog posts, I can find a metaphor for the Yogic principles in just about anything! In regard to leadership, I am reminded of the Anusara concept of Balanced Action. Balanced action teaches the art of inclusiveness. We are never doing only one thing. Never just exerting effort without some level of surrender, never just strengthening our muscles without also opening them, never just thinking without feeling, never just working without playing.
There comes a time when we all must lead. This may happen more frequently for some than others. But if we pay attention, regardless of our jobs or personality types, we will see there are ample opportunities for us to step up and into ourselves, embracing and owning our ability to lead. When we do so with integrity, humility, and with inner-consultation with our heart & mind equally, then the fruits of our leadership can be tasted more sweetly.
In honor of President's Day, I got to thinking about what it must be like to be in a position of so much power. Its difficult not to grimace or have an involuntary emotional response as we contemplate the role of the Presidency during such a volatile political climate. But I tried to move past the opinions, views, priorities and simply reflect on the qualities of leadership.
Like most of my blog posts, I can find a metaphor for the Yogic principles in just about anything! In regard to leadership, I am reminded of the Anusara concept of Balanced Action. Balanced action teaches the art of inclusiveness. We are never doing only one thing. Never just exerting effort without some level of surrender, never just strengthening our muscles without also opening them, never just thinking without feeling, never just working without playing.
There comes a time when we all must lead. This may happen more frequently for some than others. But if we pay attention, regardless of our jobs or personality types, we will see there are ample opportunities for us to step up and into ourselves, embracing and owning our ability to lead. When we do so with integrity, humility, and with inner-consultation with our heart & mind equally, then the fruits of our leadership can be tasted more sweetly.